Asbestos handling and removal
For information regarding the safe handling and removal of asbestos, please see the links below.
Relevant Authorities
Asbestos Awareness
http://www.asbestosawareness.com.au/
WorkCover NSW
Ph: 13 10 50
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change
Ph: 13 15 55
www.environment.nsw.gov.au
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Documents
NSW Government Asbestos Factsheet (PDF 2mb)
Publications and Information
DIY Safe
www.diysafe.nsw.gov.au
Fibro Asbestos – A Home owners and renovators guide
www.nsw.gov.au/fibro
Legislation and Codes
Acts and Regulations
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
Health and Safety
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Asbestos: Code of practice and guidance notes
www.nohsc.gov.au
Australian Standards
www.standards.com.au
WorkCover Information Centre
Ph: 13 10 50
Asbestos Removalists
ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association)
Ph: 8586 3521
Refer also to your Yellow Pages Directory (i.e. under Asbestos Removal)
Consultants in Occupational Hygiene
Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
Ph: (03) 9335 2577
www.aioh.org.au
Asbestos Disposal
WSN Environmental Solutions (formerly Waste Service NSW)
Ph: 9934 7000 or 1300 651 116
www.wsn.com.au
Department of Environment & Conservation (formerly EPA)
Ph: 13 15 55
www.environment.nsw.gov.au
If you require further information, please contact Team Leader Compliance on (02) 9847 6760 or email devmail@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.