What about tradespeople coming to do work on my site?

Long-term occupants of your non-residential premises (for example, employees and tenants) may be exposed to asbestos fibres during, and for a period of time after, major intrusive works are conducted (such as the removal of asbestos cement walls and celings, and the use of power tools for extended periods), if those works are inadequately controlled. Therefore, it is important that anyone (for example, a tradesperson) working on your premises is appropriately qualified and takes proper precautions to minimise the generation of or inhalation of dust during activities, which may disturb materials containing asbestos.

Click on one of the topics below for more information about:

• the health risks of exposure to asbestos;
• where asbestos may be located in your non-residential premises;
• who is qualified to work with asbestos;
• what you're required to do as someone who owns a non-residential building in the ACT or who makes decisions about its management.