FACT SHEET 1: WORKING SAFELY WITH ASBESTOS AROUND THE HOME
A simple guide to ensure homeowners manage asbestos safely.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BLANK CHECKLIST TABLE FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS & PRODUCTS
Additional blank tables for checklists if you require additional space.
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BLANK SCHEDULE TABLE
Additional blank schedule table if you require additional space.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This template assists managers in recording and maintaining records of training undertaken by workers in asbestos awareness and naturally occurring asbestos.
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.
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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
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