Fact Sheets & Checklists

HOMEOWNERS

	FACT SHEET 1: WORKING SAFELY WITH ASBESTOS AROUND THE HOME A simple guide to ensure homeowners manage asbestos safely. Download Size 3MB
	FACT SHEET 2: SAFE PRACTICES FOR HOMEOWNERS REPAIRING OR REMOVING SMALL AMOUNTS OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS A detailed guide to ensuring homeowners manage asbestos safely when repairing or removing small amounts of asbestos safely. Download Size 4MB
	FACT SHEET 3: SAFE PRACTICES FOR RURAL & REGIONAL HOMEOWNERS & FARMERS REPAIRING OR REMOVING SMALL AMOUNTS OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS A simple guide ensuring safe practices for the management of asbestos in rural and regional communities and on farms. Download Size 4MB
	THE RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST: A HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL TO MANAGE IT SAFELY ‘The Residential Checklist‘ is designed to empower homeowners and renovators with a better understanding of the possible locations of asbestos-containing materials in homes and the knowledge they need to ensure it is managed safely. These Checklists include product images and lists each possible location where asbestos-containing materials might be found both inside and outside homes. By following simple step-by-step instructions, in less than an hour homeowners can have a better understanding of the types of products that might be in their home and if it’s in need of maintenance, repair or removal. Download Size 4MB
	BLANK CHECKLIST TABLE FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS & PRODUCTS Additional blank tables for checklists if you require additional space. Download Size 1MB
	BLANK SCHEDULE TABLE Additional blank schedule table if you require additional space. Download Size 1MB

TRADIES

FACT SHEETS

	T1: 20 POINT SAFETY CHECK FOR TRADIES Download Size 2MB
	T2: A TRADIE’S GUIDE TO SAFE PRACTICES IN MANAGING ASBESTOS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES A detailed guide to ensure tradies manage asbestos safely when working in residential properties. Download Size 4MB

CHECKLISTS

	T3: A Trades-person’s Guide to Asbestos Containing Materials in Domestic Properties An instruction guide for the Tradies Residential Asbestos Checklist Download Now
	Total Property Checklist – Generic A total property guide to ensure tradies manage asbestos safely when working in residential properties. Download Now

	Blank Checklist Tables For Tradies Additional tables for checklists if you require additional space. Download Now
	Blank Repair Schedules For Tradies Additional repair schedules for checklists if additional space is required. Download Now

TRADE SPECIFIC CHECKLISTS

Instruction Guide: Residential Asbestos Checklist For Tradies – Download Checklist 4mb

Bricklayers – Download Checklist 4mb
Builders & Civil Construction Workers – Download Checklist 4mb
Building Maintenance Workers – Download Checklist 4mb
Carpenters, Cabinet Makers & Joiners – Download Checklist 4mb
Demolition Workers – Download Checklist 4mb
Electricians – Download Checklist 3mb
External Cladding Installers – Download Checklist 3mb
Fencers – Download Checklist 3mb
Gas Fitters – Download Checklist 3.7mb
Heating or Air Conditioning Installers & Maintenance Workers – Download Checklist 3.2mb
Home Handymen – Download Checklist 4mb
Insulation Installers – Download Checklist 3.2mb
Kitchen & Bathroom Installers and those removing old kitchens & bathrooms – Download Checklist 3.5mb
Landscapers – Download Checklist 3.2mb
Layers of Floor Covering & Floor Sanders (stripping carpets) – Download Checklist 3.3mb
Painters & Wall-Paperers – Download Checklist 4mb
Plumbers & Drainers – Download Checklist 3mb
Roof & Guttering Installers – Download Checklist 3mb
Solar Panel Installers – Download Checklist 3mb
Telecommunications Technicians (installing cabling) – Download Checklist 4mb
Tilers – Download Checklist 4mb

TOOLBOX TALKS

	National Asbestos Awareness Month Toolbox Talk Download Now
	Unexpected Asbestos Finds Download Now
	Types of asbestos common in construction Download Now
	Naturally Occurring Asbestos Download Now
	Managing asbestos in the workplace Download Now
	Exploding Asbestos Myths Download Now
	Commercial Non-residential Properties Download Now
	Asbestos Management Plans & Registers Download Now
	Asbestos in residential properties Download Now
	Rural and regional properties Download Now
	Download All 10 Toolbox Talks in single PDF Download All 10 Toolbox Talks in zip file

COMMERCIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK FOR COMMERCIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

The Handbook is a comprehensive guide providing information on the roles and responsibilities of property owners, managers, contractors, sub-contractors, foreman and workers. It features easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to develop and implement policies and procedures to assist in identifying and managing asbestos safely and in accordance with regulations. It includes a list of property types across multiple sectors including government, business (high rise, mid-rise, low rise), industrial, agriculture, recreation, education and more. The Handbook that explains complex information in user-friendly, accessible terms is complemented by Fact Sheets and Templates. The Handbook also features images of asbestos-containing products commonly found in commercial and non-residential properties.

Online PDF – Download Size 4mb

ASBESTOS REGISTER TEMPLATE

The Asbestos Register is one of the most important documents required to manage asbestos safely. The Template can be downloaded in Excel enabling users to note the locations and types of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) found in properties, the areas where ACM is suspected but not confirmed, if and when testing has been conducted; and, if ACM has or is to be removed.

Excel Template Download Size 69kb

MODEL ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN (AMP) GUIDE TEMPLATE

While the Handbook provides instructions and recommendations for developing an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP), this Template is a user-friendly guide that lists the various steps required to meet mandatory requirements. The Template is pre-prepared in Word and incorporates all the information required to ensure asbestos is managed safely and in accordance with regulations.

Word Template Download Size 87kb

ASBESTOS REMOVAL RECORD TEMPLATE

The Asbestos Removal Record Template enables users to record the removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) found in properties.

Excel Template Download Size 81kb

WORKERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS & RECORDS TEMPLATE

It is a mandatory requirement that all workers who may come into contact with asbestos must be trained to identify and manage asbestos and ACMs in accordance with regulations, and to ensure they understand the risks and procedures required to manage asbestos safely. All training of workers must be recorded and maintained for five years after employment has ceased. The Template can be downloaded in either Excel or Word to assist managers in recording all staff training in accordance with regulations.

Word Template Download Size 89kb
Excel Template Download Size 89kb

MODEL ASBESTOS POLICY FOR CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS TEMPLATE

The Model Asbestos Policy Template is designed to assist contractors and builders to initiate asbestos safety policies in their workplace. The Template can be downloaded in Word to enable managers or business owners to incorporate a logo, company name and any additional information they wish to include as part of their Asbestos Policy.

Word Template – Download Size 74kb

MODEL ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS TEMPLATE

Asbestos Management Procedures are an essential part of an AMP. The Template is designed to provide contractors and builders with the resources they need to ensure their asbestos management procedures are effective to minimise exposure of asbestos fibres among workers.

Word Template – Download Size 1MB

FACT SHEET C1 – UNEXPECTED ASBESTOS, ACM FINDS OR INCIDENTS PROCEDURES FLOW CHART

The Flow Chart provides a user-friendly, step-by-step visual guide to managing unexpected asbestos finds in accordance with regulations which can be displayed in the workplace and issued to workers as part of their training.

PDF – Download Size 33kb

FACT SHEET C2 – UNEXPECTED ASBESTOS FINDS OR INCIDENTS

Unexpected asbestos finds pose a threat to workers so it’s vital that they are trained in the steps required to minimise exposure to asbestos fibres. This Fact Sheet provides guidance and step-by-step procedures for managing unexpected finds or incidents and where possible, what is required to minimise any future risks.

PDF – Download Size 403kb

FACT SHEET C3 – ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES

The Asbestos Management Recommendations & Guidelines Fact Sheet provides users with user-friendly information for the safe management of asbestos in commercial and non-residential properties which may be issued to workers as part of their training program.

PDF – Download Size 374kb

FACT SHEET C4 – USING PPE AND RPE

Knowing when, why and how to use and lawfully dispose of PPE and RPE is critical to workers who may come in contact with asbestos on the job. This Fact Sheet provides step-by-step instructions on how to use and dispose of PPE and RPE in accordance with regulations.

PDF – Download Size 879kb

FACT SHEET C5 – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ASBESTOS AND ACM

This Fact Sheet contains a matrix to visually demonstrate the various responsibilities of property owners, contractors, subcontractors and workers when it comes to managing asbestos safely in the workplace.

PDF – Download Size 617kb

FACT SHEET C6 – 20 POINT SAFETY CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND WORKERS

This checklist provides 20 key points to assist in managing asbestos safely and may be used as part of asbestos awareness training programs.

PDF – Download Size 311kb

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NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS

While the NOA Guide was developed for use by people living in NSW, the practices the Guide recommends in establishing and maintaining a NOA Asbestos Management Plan may also be appropriate for use in any community where NOA has been identified or is suspected. Generic versions of the Naturally Occurring Asbestos – Asbestos Management Plan Guide and templates were created for reference by people living and working in states other than NSW. If you live in a state or territory other than NSW, contact your regulator to ensure NOA is managed in accordance with regulations.

NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS – ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN GUIDE

The Naturally Occurring Asbestos – Asbestos Management Plan Guide explains the reasons why it’s important to manage NOA safely, when and where NOA may pose a potential health risk, who to contact for advice, and the steps required to manage NOA safely in accordance with NSW Work, Health and Safety Regulations 2017 and the Codes of Practice for asbestos management. User-friendly templates have been developed to assist people in developing and managing an Asbestos Management Plan. All templates are available in 2 formats. The first includes fields where users can type information, and the second is in PDF format that can be printed for handwritten notes.

GENERIC: Digital PDF with Links Download Size 6M
GENERIC: Offset Printing with crop marks Download Size 28MB
NSW: Digital PDF with Links Download Size 6MB
NSW: Offset Printing with crop marks Download Size 28MB

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN – SITE SPECIFIC TEMPLATE

This template is designed for use when conducting risk assessments in various parts of properties as work is required.

Digital Template (fields for typing ) Download Size 1.5MB

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN – PROPERTY RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE

This template enables users to itemise the necessary information when conducting a property risk assessment for naturally occurring asbestos.

Digital Template (fields for typing ) Download Size 1.3MB

INCIDENT PROCEDURES & REPORT TEMPLATE

This template enables users to record incidents and steps to manage and record incidences should they occur.

Digital Template (fields for typing ) Download Size 1.3MB

WORKERS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS & RECORDS TEMPLATE

This template assists managers in recording and maintaining records of training undertaken by workers in asbestos awareness and naturally occurring asbestos.

Digital Template (fields for typing ) Download Size 1.3MB

FACT SHEET 1: NOA DECONTAMINATION

The Decontamination Fact Sheet provides information about the importance of personal and equipment decontamination when working with NOA and the steps for disposal and transportation of NOA. Download Size 1.3MB

FACT SHEET 2: NOA RPE & PPE

The NOA RPE and PPE Fact Sheet provides information about Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is, why it’s essential and how to use it correctly and effectively. Download Size 1.3MB Download Size 1.7MB

ALL NOA DOCUMENTATION

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Video: Asbestos In Your Home

Asbestos In Homes: A Guide to Identification, Testing & Removal

Asbestos in Homes: A Guide to Identification, Testing and Removal demonstrates the entire process of safe asbestos management by professionals from assessment, identification and removal of asbestos-containing materials to obtaining a clearance certificate to ensure they meet government requirements. Industry experts explain asbestos safety, the legalities and shows property owners the simple steps they need to take BEFORE starting renovations so they know how to protect themselves, their families, tradies and anyone who might risk exposure to asbestos fibres during renovations, demolition and maintenance.

Featuring industry leaders Cherie Barber, Australia’s Renovation Queen™ and Asbestos Awareness Ambassador and members of the Asbestos Education Committee; Bret Baker, President of the Asbestos & Hazmat Removal Contractors Association of NSW (AHRCA); John Batty, President of the Asbestos & Hazardous-Materials Consultants Association (AHCA); and Mathew Klintfält, homeowner and renovator who continues the work of his late mother Carol Klintfält OAM in asbestos awareness advocacy, together we’re continuing to provide essential, informative tools that can help save lives.

The Asbestos In Homes: A guide to Identification, Testing & Removal video was proudly sponsored by EDP – an RSK Company, Renovating For Profit, Beasy PTY Ltd, The Asbestos Education Committee & Advocacy Australia.

Asbestos In Homes: Identification, Testing & Removal (Full Length)

Asbestos In Homes: Identification, Testing & Removal (Overview)

Our heartfelt thanks to Cherie Barber for producing this informative video for the National Asbestos Awareness campaign. Cherie has been an Asbestos Awareness Ambassador since 2013 and is widely known as Australia’s Renovation Queen and the nation’s leading authority on profitable home renovating. Thanks to Cherie’s undying dedication to increasing awareness of the dangers of asbestos among homeowners and renovators, together we’re helping to prevent the incidences of asbestos-related diseases across Australia.

Asbestos In Your Home: The Ultimate Renovators Guide

NOTE: Since this video was produced, in accordance with revised national data, the year for the end of residential asbestos use has been extended from 1987 to 1990.

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Name	Broken Asbestos cladding
Caption	Broken exterior asbestos cladding - Hardiplank
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	68

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Name	Cement sheet cladding - exterior 201
Caption	Asbestos cement cladding on small backyard shed
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	69

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Name	Cement sheet cladding - exterior 206
Caption	Asbestos cement sheet cladding - exterior walls and eaves
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	70

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Asbestos Cement Sheet

Product description
Smooth, flat fibre cement sheet that is painted on-site to create a flat panel look. Tough, flexible sheeting suitable for external cladding and internal lining. Flat cement sheets were made of asbestos fibres and cement mix, commonly in the ratio of 1 to 9. In the asbestos cement sheet, asbestos fibres are bound within the cement matrix and are considered to be well immobilised in the cement and less prone to be released into the environment. Due to its asbestos content, cement sheets are heat and moisture resistant making them ideal for use in wet or heat sensitive areas. Asbestos cement sheets were used as ceiling paneling, internal and external walls, external eaves across domestic, agricultural, commercial and industrial applications. Often referred to as fibro. Fibro sheeting is perhaps one of the commonest building products to come across when doing renovations to an older building. It was widely used from the 1950s to the late 1980s.The most likely form of fibro to come across is flat sheet fibro, often used for outside cladding of houses, sheds and garages. This flat sheeting was simply nailed to the wooden framed structure thus making construction quick and cheap. Below lists the approximate dates the products ceased to be manufactured with asbestos. Hardiflex 1981 Hardiplank 1981 -Hardiplank was external cladding typically used in residential single and medium-density homes, including alterations and additions, achieving a traditional or weatherboard look. Villaboard 1981 Versilux 1982 Harditherm 1984 Highline 1985 Shadowline 1985 Coverline 1985
Product type	Cement - sheets, moulded product
Sub-Product type
Trading name(s)	Fibrolite Versilux Colorbord Hardiflex - ceased 1981 Hardiplank - ceased 1981 Harditherm - ceased 1984 Wunderflex Hardie's Compressed Sheet Villaboard - ceased 1981 Durabestos
Other name(s)	AC sheet, fibre cement sheet, fibro
Build element	Construction of exterior and interior walls and ceilings.
Product identification
An indicator the cladding is made of asbestos cement sheeting is moulded asbestos cement battens / cover strips used to cover the join between the sheets which were usually 40mmx6mm or 75mmx8mm or wooden d mould cover strips. Asbestos cement sheets are white to grey in colour and are quite hard and brittle. When subjected to machining, power tools or extensive weathering this product can become friable and the internal fibres that were originally bounded by cement can become liberated into the air. Another key identification is when the nail head is sitting on top of the sheet (not indented into the surface).
Known uses	Tough, flexible sheeting suitable for external cladding (walls and eaves) and internal lining of homes (walls and ceilings), sheds, garages, chook sheds, extensions and additions.
Asbestos fibre type	Amosite (brown asbestos) Chrysotile (white asbestos) Crocidolite (blue asbestos)
Friable or Non-Friable	Non-Friable
Known Supplier(s)	James Hardie CSR
Known place of manufacture	Australia, China, Canada, Russia
Date / period of manufacture	1940s - 1987
Building construction period	1900-1920,1921-1930,1931-1940,1941-1950,1951-1960,1961-1970,1970-1980,1981-1990,Pre 1900
Location	Domestic home Bathroom Bedroom Buried in soil / under slabs Ceiling / Ceiling space Dining room Dog kennels Exterior Fencing Fireplace Garage Hallway Internal walls Kitchen Laundry Living room Mouldings - internal and external Outhouse Power box Shed Toilet Other Commercial Building structure Ceilings Exterior Moulded Product Walls Industrial Building structure Ceilings Electrical Exterior Moulded Product Walls Other Public

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Name	Cement sheet cladding - internal 95
Caption	Cement sheet lining on walls and ceiling with asbestos cement cover strips over the joins.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - holes drilled.
Caption	Asbestos cement sheet where holes were drilled. This is a hazard.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	72

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Name	Asbestos cement sheeting 138
Caption	Cement sheet lining on walls and ceiling with asbestos cement cover strips over the joins. The moulded asbestos cement battens used to cover the join between the sheets were usually 40mmx6mm or 75mmx8mm.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	73

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Name	Underside of sheet 242
Caption	Underside of asbestos cement cladding as seen from the inside a garage. Notice
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	74

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Name	Close Up Reverse Asbestos Cement Sheet
Caption	Close up of underside of asbestos cement . Notice the golf ball dimpling - this is an indication that the material is asbestos cement sheeting.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Internal Garage Asbestos Cement Sheeting
Caption	Inside view of fibro cladding on a garage.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Internal Fibro cement wall 296
Caption	Internal Fibro cement wall lining with window and timber D cover strips over the joins
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos cement extension and Gables
Caption	Asbestos cement was commonly used on extensions on pre 1950s homes.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos cement extension - 1800s Victorian Terrace
Caption	Asbestos cement was commonly used on extensions on pre 1950s homes as seen in the closed in balcony on this Victorian terrace.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	130

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Name	Dormer window asbestos cement extension
Caption	Asbestos cement was commonly used on extensions on pre 1950s homes as seen in this dormer window on this Victorian terrace.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos Cement cladding
Caption	Asbestos cement cladding with a profile view clearly showing the moulded asbestos cover strip / join strip and sheet.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos cement sheeting - wall lining and ceiling
Caption	Asbestos cement sheeting - internal wall lining with D mould wooden cover strips
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos cement sheeting - wall lining and ceiling
Caption	Asbestos cement sheeting - internal wall lining with D mould wooden cover strips
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos cement sheeting - wall lining
Caption	Asbestos cement sheeting - wall lining freshly painted
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Cement sheet cladding - exterior
Caption	Asbestos cement sheet cladding - exterior. Eaves and roof also asbestos cement.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	138

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Name	Durasbestos Ad 1929
Caption	Durasbestos ad from 1929
Location	Other
Source	Archive: Wikipedia - Source Unknown - Western Mail, 1929 (29 August 1929).
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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - shed
Caption	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - shed exterior
Location	Agricultural
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	187

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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - garage exterior
Caption	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - garage exterior. Many homes in the affluent areas erected a fibro garage to house their new car in the 1950s - 1960s
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - garage exterior
Caption	Run down asbestos cement sheeting on garage with moulded asbestos cover strips missing or broken.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	194

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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting and trim
Caption	Run down asbestos cement sheeting on garage with moulded asbestos cover strips and corner moulding missing or broken. The fibre texture can be seen at the edge of the broken strip.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	195

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Name	Asbestos Cement cladding - exterior
Caption	Asbestos cement sheet cladding - exterior with moulded cover strips. Eaves also asbestos cement.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Unpainted cement sheeting
Caption	Hazardous asbestos cement sheeting under a house which has never been painted and has sections broken.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	197

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Name	Asbestos Cement cladding and eaves - exterior
Caption	This home is clad in asbestos cement sheeting with eaves also made of asbestos cement. The Flue may have asbestos containing material at joins.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	198

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Name	Close Up Asbestos Cement Sheet
Caption	Close up of broken asbestos cement showing Chrysotile fibres.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	199

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Name	Nails in cement sheeting
Caption	Special nails, galvanised shear point, where designed to fix asbestos sheeting to the wall. The tip of the nail is blunt (no point) with a flat head. They were punched into the asbestos cement sheeting rather than splitting it. Nails stand slightly proud of the surface of the sheet.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	200

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Name	Asbestos cement - wall and corner moulding
Caption	Close up of asbestos cement sheeting with corner moulding. The galvanised shear point is visible slightly proud of the surface.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	201

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Name	Close Up Asbestos Cement Sheet
Caption	Close up of broken asbestos cement showing Chrysotile fibres.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	202

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Name	AC Eave and cover strip - hazard
Caption	Asbestos cement eave with broken / falling off moulded asbestos cover strip exposing the join. This is hazardous as it exposes raw sheeting and when the strip falls off will break causing the release of asbestos dust and fibres.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
Image Id	203

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Name	Asbestos cement - Shadowline
Caption	Asbestos cement - Shadowline wall sheeting
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Asbestos cement - Shadowline
Caption	Asbestos cement - Shadowline wall sheeting
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Education Committee
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Name	Flat cement sheeting - exterior
Caption	Flat cement sheeting with asbestos containing material cornice cover strips.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Queensland Government
Image Id	283

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Name	Striated Sheet with ACM Strips
Caption	Striated Sheet with asbestos containing material cornice cover strips.
Location	Commercial
Source	Queensland Government
Image Id	284

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Name	Hardiplank Woodgrain
Caption	Hardiplank Woodgrain
Location	Domestic home
Source	Queensland Government
Image Id	285

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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting Behind Ceramic Tiles
Caption	Asbestos is located behind the bathroom wall tiles in the adhesive and the cement sheeting.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	331

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Name	Asbestos cement was commonly used as gables
Caption	Gables are located at the ends of the roof line and in locations where the roof height or pitch has a change.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	346

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Name	Asbestos cement used as gables
Caption	AC sheeting as gables. Gables are located at the ends of the roof line and in locations where the roof height or pitch has a change.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
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Name	Asbestos cement used as gables
Caption	Deteriorated AC sheeting as gable on shed. This is a hazard.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	348

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Name	Asbestos cement used as gables
Caption	AC sheeting as gables. Gables are located at the ends of the roof line and in locations where the roof height or pitch has a change.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	349

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Name	Outhouse
Caption	Internal of a AC sheet outhouse / outside toilet
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
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Name	Outhouse with Tilux
Caption	AC Exterior outhouse lined with Tilux sheeting
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	366

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Name	Under house - Asbestos Cement
Caption	AC Sheets as form work and sheeting located underneath house
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	367

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Name	Splashback - Vinyl
Caption	Asbestos Cement sheeting as splash back covered in vinyl.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	375

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Name	AC Sheet behind wallpaper
Caption	AC Sheeting is located behind this original wallpaper. The small round nail heads are visible under the wallpaper.
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	379

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Name	AC Splashback
Caption	Unpainted Damaged Asbestos Cement Splashback
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
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Name	Asbestos Cement Sheeting - Extension to Federation Home
Caption	Extension to Federation house made from asbestos cement sheeting
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
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Name	Unsealed AC Sheeting in Laundry
Caption	Unlined and unsealed asbestos cement sheeting of laundry
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	393

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Name	AC Sheeting in Laundry
Caption	Asbestos Cement Walls are behind wall paper in this laundry
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	394

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Name	Unsealed AC Sheeting in Laundry
Caption	Unsealed asbestos cement sheeting in laundry as splash back
Location	Domestic home
Source	Asbestos Awareness
Image Id	396

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Awards – 2014 Winners

Awards 2016 Winners

2015 Winners 2014 Winners 2013 Winners

In 2014 there were 28 winners in the national ‘Betty Awards’ for their significant contribution to community education during national Asbestos Awareness Month. Organisations who actively participated and registered in the Asbestos Awareness Month Campaign were eligible to enter The Bettys.

Key to the campaign’s success is the invaluable contribution of stakeholders and community leaders who are able to reach out directly to their communities to help them understand asbestos products and educate them on safe practices. Of the 563 councils nationally, 343 (61%) registered their participation, an increase of 181% – the highest number of council participants since the campaign launched in 2012. In NSW, 131 (86%) of councils participated – a 98% increase on 2013, and with the exception of WA (59 Councils – 42%) over 50% of councils in all states and territories joined with the AEC to educate their communities.

Thank you for all the incredible support from all the organisations who participated.

Best Asbestos Awareness Month Campaigner: Government Department or Organisation

Winner: The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils
Highly Commended: Local Government New South Wales

Most Innovative Asbestos Awareness Month Council Campaigner

Winner: Mornington Shire Council (QLD)
Highly Commended: Wollongong City Council (NSW)

Most Active Asbestos Awareness Month Council Campaigner Awards

Metropolitan New South Wales
Winner: Campbelltown City Council
Highly Commended: Pittwater Council & Camden Council
Commended: Holroyd City Council

Metropolitan Victoria
Winner: Nillumbik Shire Council

Regional New South Wales
Winner: Wollongong City Council
Highly Commended: Liverpool Plains Shire Council, Mid-Western Regional Council & Queanbeyan City Council
Commended: Bega Valley Shire Council & Cooma-Monaro Shire Council

Regional Queensland
Winner: Mornington Shire Council
Highly Commended: Cook Shire Council

Regional South Australia
Winner: Wakefield Regional Council
Highly Commended: District Council of the Copper Coast

Honourable Mentions:
New South Wales: Parramatta City Council, Wagga Wagga City Council & Albury City Council
Queensland: Maranoa Regional Council
Tasmania: Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
Victoria: East Gippsland Shire Council, Knox City Council, Maroondah City Council
Western Australia: City of South Perth, City of Greater Geraldton, City of Kwinana

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Get to kNOw Asbestos – The 20 Point Asbestos Safety Check

Important Safety Facts To Know When Working With Asbestos

PROTECT: There are a number of safety precautions you will need to take including wearing approved PPE and RPE such as protective clothing, the correct mask (not every mask is safe) or breathing apparatus.
REMOVAL:
- To learn more information about working safely with asbestos read Safe Work Australia’s Model Code of Practice: How to safely remove asbestos July 2020.
- Asbestos – A guide for householders and the general public.
- To learn about specific council regulations contact your local council
DISPOSAL: To locate your closest asbestos disposal facility visit the Asbestos Safety & Eradication Agency’s disposal database

Find Out More About Managing Asbestos Safely

Multiple Fact Sheets and downloadable resources have been developed for homeowners, tradies, farmers and commercial properties on how to manage asbestos in the their homes and workplaces safely including: