Asbestos removal notification

Notify WorkSafe when you'll start to remove asbestos by completing this online form. You'll need an asbestos removal licence to do this.

You must notify WorkSafe before performing asbestos removal work

You must complete a notification for each job and location where you perform asbestos removal work.

Follow the steps to get your business set up.

at least 24 hours before starting asbestos removal work if the total area to be removed is 10 square metres or less of non-friable asbestos-containing material
within 24 hours of starting asbestos removal work if the asbestos removal work is undertaken as the result of an unexpected situation (see regulation 299 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017)
at least five days before the asbestos removal work starts in all other cases, including where asbestos removal work involves friable asbestos or non-friable asbestos greater than 10 square metres.

details about the licensed removalist
details about the training and experience of the person performing the asbestos removal work
details about the site where asbestos will be removed
details about the type of asbestos being removed.

You can submit and manage your asbestos removal notifications online. Follow the steps to get set up.

WorkSafe Advisory is available between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Call 131 450 to translate this information or to speak to WorkSafe in your language.

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An effective way for you to contact us is using the National Relay Service.