Asbestos

Any person handling and disposing of asbestos is required to comply with requirements of the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992. Businesses contracted to remove greater than 10 square metres of asbestos must hold a valid Asbestos Removal Licence. To find out who is licensed please refer to the following link WorkSafe licence and registration search | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au).

Please visit the Department of Health website for detailed information about asbestos containing material and its removal.

If you would like to report an asbestos issue, please complete the Health Complaint form and attach it to the below enquiry form.

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Information and guidance documents

Further information can also be obtained from the following sites:

Know asbestos
Asbestos - A Guide for Householders and Home Renovators
WA Department of Health
Model Code of Practice how to Safely Remove Asbestos (safeworkaustralia.gov.au)
WorkSafe
Australian Asbestos Network
Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992