SWA Code
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
Asbestos register, control, removal + air monitoring.
In plain English
This guide explains how to safely manage and remove asbestos in workplaces to protect workers’ health.
This guidance applies to anyone who works with or near asbestos. It covers identifying, controlling, and removing asbestos. It details responsibilities for PCBUs, duty holders, and workers. The Model Code of Practice was updated in 2023. It aims to minimise asbestos exposure risks.
Why it matters
If your business disturbs asbestos, you must follow this guidance. Failing to do so can put workers at risk of serious health issues. It’s important for construction, maintenance, and demolition businesses.
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Source: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-how-manage-and-control-asbestos-workplace. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.