Queensland workplaces have been reminded that new asbestos management obligations take effect across the state from January 1. The new obligations require the drawing up of a plan by people working with asbestos, setting out in clear terms what work is going to be done, when it is going to be done and how it will be carried out.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Queensland workplaces have been reminded that new asbestos management obligations take effect across the state from January 1.
The new obligations require the drawing up of a plan by people working with asbestos, setting out in clear terms what work is going to be done, when it is going to be done and how it will be carried out.
The obligations are part of a code introduced in 2006 which acknowledged at the time that industry and workplaces needed time to identify and plan the removal of asbestos.
Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel said the code specifies the obligations of anyone dealing with bonded asbestos material in a workplace.
“The code highlights the need for consultation and correct handling of asbestos throughout the removal process,” Mr Mickel said.
“All asbestos containing material now has to be labelled and recorded in a register and a risk assessment carried out.
“The goal for all is to rid workplaces of asbestos wherever possible, rather than seek to control risk by sealing or enclosing asbestos material.”
All workplaces built before January 1 are already required to have an asbestos register, as well as safety policies and procedures for friable asbestos.
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