Guides: Work Health & Safety: Asbestos

Weblinks

Asbestos Advice: from WorkSafe Advice for people concerned about asbestos in the workplace.
Asbestos Safety: from Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency How to identify asbestos, your legal requirements and how to have it removed safely.
Asbestos Safety for Trades & Construction Workers Information on asbestos for tradespeople working in the construction industry.
Code of Practice - How to Manage & Control Asbestos in the Workplace: from Safe Work Australia Provides practical guidance how to manage risks associated with asbestos and asbestos containing material at the workplace thereby minimising the incidence of asbestos-related diseases.

Online Videos

Asbestos basics for duty holders If you manage, or are in control of, a workplace, you have a responsibility to protect those who work with asbestos.
Clear and present danger: Asbestos exposed The film shows common places where asbestos can be found in a typical Queensland home built before 1990, when asbestos was commonly used as a construction material. There are a host of safety tips to consider during renovation to prevent exposing yourself or others to asbestos fibres.
Asbestos Hazards in Renovations, Restorations, and Demolition Homes built prior to 1990 can contain an invisible hazard: asbestos. This video walks you through an older home, identifying the most common places asbestos is found and highlighting the importance of proper testing and removal.
Losing breath - The Adam Sager story Losing breath tells the tragic story of Adam Sager who died from mesothelioma (an asbestos related disease) at the age of 25.
Personal protective equipment for airborne contaminants Find out how to correctly and safely put on, wear, and remove personal protective equipment when managing airborne contaminants in the workplace.
Wittenoom A story about the town of Wittenoom.
Working safely with asbestos When renovating or repairing homes, you need to minimise the chance of exposing anyone to asbestos fibres that may result from your work. This film shows some safe work methods you can use to ensure you, your family and neighbours remain safe when working with building materials that could contain asbestos.