National Guide for Asbestos Surveys
What’s this consultation about?
We are seeking feedback on the draft National Guide for Asbestos Surveys which has been developed by the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency in consultation with a technical working group consisting of asbestos professionals, industry associations, regulatory authorities and worker representatives.
This Guide aims to provide a nationally recommended, robust and standardised process for conducting asbestos surveys (also known as asbestos inspections or audits) so that effective actions can be taken to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.
Asbestos surveys must be carried out by competent persons (surveyors). While the Guide is mainly designed to be a practical resource for surveyors, it also provides important information for their clients and anyone with responsibilities for managing in-situ asbestos, including in residential premises.
We are therefore seeking comments from anyone involved in asbestos surveys.
Asbestos surveyors are encouraged to ‘road-test’ the draft Guide as part of providing feedback on its effectiveness.
Note that the draft Guide does not cover:
- airborne sampling and clearance inspections required for asbestos removal work
- testing of contaminated soil and naturally occurring asbestos.
This consultation also invites comments on ASSEA’s new web-based Asbestos Product Guide which provides images and descriptions of various types of asbestos materials that were manufactured and/or marketed and used in Australia.
Relevant documents
How to have your say
Feedback can be provided by completing the submission template or by forwarding your written submission to engage@asbestossafety.gov.au.
Consultation commenced on Monday 16 September 2024 and will close on Friday 25 October 2024.
We look forward to your feedback on this important resource and encourage you to make a submission. If you have any questions about the consultation, please email engage@asbestossafety.gov.au or call our enquiries line on 1300 326 148.
Please note that ASSEA may publish submissions on its website unless you request confidentiality. Our privacy policy can be accessed here.
