Apprenticeship program resources: Asbestos
These resources are directly aligned to learning competencies defined by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for various apprenticeable trades. For more information and resources on these topics, please visit the Health & Safety section of this website.
OHS Regulation & Guidelines for Asbestos
OHS Regulation
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents - Ventilation
- Part 6 Substance Specific Requirements - Asbestos
- Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition - Demolition
OHS Guidelines
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents - Ventilation
- Guidelines Part 6 Substance Specific Requirements - Asbestos
- Guidelines Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition - Demolition
Resources
Asbestos Hazards When Renovating Older Homes
This pamphlet outlines what homeowners, employers, and workers must do before beginning renovation or demolition work, to prevent exposure to asbestos. The drawing in this pamphlet shows many possible...
Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
This booklet describes the safe methods of handling all types of asbestos-containing materials. It discusses suitable work procedures for the removal, enclosure, and encapsulation of friable asbestos...
Potential Sources of Asbestos in the Home
This image shows the potential sources of asbestos in a home.
Asbestos Removal
Illustrates where asbestos-containing materials were once commonly used in residential construction.