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 licensing which can be found
from TAFE or a registered training facility
· You must monitor the health and safety of your workers
· You must have a plan in place if asbestos is found
This video from WorkSafe Australia explains some of
the important factors to consider when planning to carry out asbestos removal:
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