Guides: Work Health & Safety: Asbestos & Silica

Asbestos

Websites

Asbestos - WorkSafe WA Navigate the main links on this page to access information about asbestos, working with asbestos and the safe removal of asbestos and licencing.
How to Safely Remove Asbestos: Code of Practice - SafeWork Australia "This model Code of Practice sets out the legal duties for licensed and unlicensed asbestos removal." Description from SafeWork Australia.
Managing Risks: Asbestos - SafeWork Australia "You must manage asbestos risks in your workplace. This includes keeping an asbestos register and an asbestos management plan." Description from SafeWork Australia
Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace "This model Code of Practice sets out the requirements for how to manage and control asbestos in all workplaces, including when working in residential premises." Description from SafeWork Australia.

Videos

Where asbestos can be found (2 mins) "This safety short gives you a guide to identifying areas and items that may contain asbestos." Description from SafetyHub.

Websites

Crystalline Silica - Comcare This webpage contains information on Silica from where it can be found, risks involved, workplace exposure standards and more.
Crystalline Silica and Silicosis: SafeWork Australia "This page provides information for PCBUs and workers about crystalline silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica." Description from SafeWork Australia
Working with crystalline silica substances: Guidance for PCBUs - SafeWork Australia This guide is for PCBUs working with crystalline silica substances.

Videos

Silica Dust Awareness (5 mins) This video covers: what is silica dust? Control measures and PPE to manage exposure.