Can I remove Asbestos material ?

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Can I remove Asbestos material ?

Friable Asbestos – The removal of any Friable Asbestos must only be undertaken by a licensed Asbestos removalist.

Non Friable Asbestos – The removal of more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos material must only be undertaken by a licensed asbestos removalist.

Bonded Asbestos – A person may remove less than 10 square metres of Bonded Asbestos without a licence however the Removal and Disposal of the Asbestos must be carried out in accordance with SafeWork NSW.

Be aware that if a person (including the owner or occupier) engages another person or business to undertake the removal of any Friable Asbestos material or more than 10 square metres of non-Friable Asbestos material, under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 they have a duty to ensure that the work is carried out by an appropriately Licensed Asbestos Removalist.

There are penalties for non compliance with these requirements.

http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Waste-and-Recycling/Asbestos