How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You may need to comply with this code if you are involved in asbestos removal work. The code sets out guidelines for the safe removal of asbestos and courses of action that should be taken during both class A and class B asbestos removal.

The code outlines how certain hazards should be addressed, such as:

  • confined spaces
  • risk of falls
  • heat stress
  • electrical equipment.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Other resources

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

Access Canberra

WorkSafe ACT

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