Asbestos Duty Holders – The Course Basics from Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia recently held a seminar to explain the risks associated with asbestos removal and the presence of asbestos in the home. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that is usually found in the sediment, oil, or rock formation. Due to its favourable construction properties, asbestos was once widely used and considered to be a very helpful building product for gaskets, friction materials, and a number of insulation products around the home. The following video from WorkSafe Australia highlights the key responsibilities of those who hold a duty holder licence under the work health and safety act in Australia. According to Safe Work Australia the five steps to managing and controlling asbestos used in the workplace include: · You must have an asbestos management plan in place before acting · You must have an asbestos register in your name or your company name · You must hold the right training and li