Asbestos

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Are you thinking of removing an old asbestos roof or fence?

For more information on identifying asbestos cement products and the special precautions that should be undertaken when handling asbestos see the:

Any person handling and disposing of asbestos is required to comply with the requirements of the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992.

Businesses contracted to remove greater than 10 square metres of asbestos are required by Worksafe WA to hold an asbestos removal licence.

Worksafe licence holders as at January 2010 can be found here:

Restricted and Unrestricted For further information on asbestos you may wish to visit the following links:

Department of Health WA - Asbestos

Health Services respond to complaints concerning the mishandling of asbestos on a priority basis, call 9411 3589.