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What is friable and non-friable asbestos?

In most situations asbestos may only be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist.

What is 'friable' asbestos?

Friable means when dry, or as the result of a work process, may be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to a powder by hand pressure.

What is 'non-friable' asbestos?

Non-friable means, when dry may not be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure (for example materials containing asbestos that have been mixed with cement or other hard bonding materials).

Related information

Asbestos Victoria  

Resources to help you understand the risks of asbestos and how to safely manage or remove it.

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA)  

EPA is Victoria's regulator working to prevent harm from pollution and waste.

Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency  

Long term plan for the removal of asbestos from government owned buildings.