Asbestos removal licence: Application

Apply for or renew a licence

1. Download application form

   Download and print the form. 

   Download the licence application form
2. Print and complete the form

   You must provide the details of any other asbestos removal licence or approvals granted by any Australian state or territory.

3. Gather supporting documents

   WorkSafe also requires detailed information of about:

   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) that the applicant intends to provide to persons engaged in the asbestos removal work.
   • Specs of vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter if you intend to use one.
   • Laundering arrangements proposed in relation to the asbestos removal work, including the name and address of any laundry intended to be used for the laundering of personal protective clothing.
   • The type of training undertaken by the employees who are to be engaged in the asbestos removal work (in the form of course certificates, letters from the training provider/institution).
   • Nominated supervisors and their involvement in six most recent asbestos removal jobs, preferably undertaken in the last two years. Give project names, dates, contacts and quantity of asbestos removed. Supervisors must have at least two years experience in asbestos removal work.

   For a Class A licence application you must also provide:

   • A copy of a current health and safety management system certificate, which is clearly related to Asbestos removal and is accredited by JAS-ANZ
   • Details of the person who will be responsible for ensuring the certificate is current.
4. Complete identification form

   • If you are an individual, complete the natural person identification form.
   • If you are a company or body corporate, complete the non-individual identification form.

   If you have previously completed these identification forms, you do not need to complete them again, unless your details have changed.

5. Gather 100 points of identification

   You must provide:

   • 100 points of identification: at least one with a photograph and signature
   • identification showing your date of birth.
6. Make payment (cheque or credit card)

   You can complete your payment details on the form.

7. Submit all documentation

   Send your completed application, supporting documents, and identification form to WorkSafe's licensing branch by mail or email.

   Contact the Licensing branch