Asbestos Checklist

Use this Asbestos Checklist to identify potential asbestos-containing materials (ACM), ensuring safe handling and proper management during inspections.

Asbestos Checklist



Identification Of Asbestos

1. Is the location of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) identified in all buildings and plants that the organization operates, including those owned or leased and in any inaccessible areas? (r422)


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2. Is the type of ACM (e.g., AC sheet, lagging on pipes & flues, ACM gaskets in plant or machinery, window putty) and condition (e.g., damaged or intact) identified? (r425)


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3. Is the identification of ACM carried out by a competent person? (r422)


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4. Is ACM labeled in all areas where a competent person has determined that labeling is necessary to assist in identifying the ACM? (r424)


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Asbestos Registers And Management Plans

1. Is the asbestos register readily available to staff, contractors, and other persons who may be exposed at the workplace? (r427)


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2. Does the asbestos register contain the dates of identification and inspection?


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3. Does the asbestos register contain the locations of ACM in the building, including plant and equipment


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4. Does the asbestos register contain the types (white, brown, blue) where known and the form (friable or non-friable) of asbestos at each location


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5. Does the asbestos register contain the analysis results for each location if carried out


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6. Does the asbestos register contain the location of presumed asbestos, including inaccessible areas (if any) likely to contain asbestos (r425) 


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7. Does the asbestos management plan include the identification of asbestos or ACM (e.g., register reference or link)?


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8. Does the asbestos management plan include the Decisions and reasons for decisions regarding the management of asbestos at the workplace (e.g., safe work procedures)?


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9. Does the asbestos management plan include the Procedures for detailing incidents or emergencies involving asbestos or ACM? (r429) 


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10. Does the asbestos management plan include an outline of how asbestos risks will be controlled, including consideration of appropriate control measures?


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11. Does the asbestos management plan include a timetable for managing risks of exposure, including priorities and dates for any reviews, and circumstances or activities that could affect the timing of action?


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12. Does the asbestos management plan include identifying each person's specific responsibilities under the asbestos management plan?


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13. Does the asbestos management plan include procedures, including a timetable for reviewing and, if necessary, revising the asbestos management plan and register?


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14. Does the asbestos management plan include air monitoring procedures at the workplace, if required?


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15. Has the asbestos register and management plan been reviewed?


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16. Does the asbestos register contain details of work or maintenance on ACM (if any), including the company (own/contractor) and persons involved?


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17. Does the asbestos register contain details of work or maintenance on ACM (if any), including the date and scope of work undertaken?


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18. Does the asbestos register contain details of work or maintenance on ACM (if any), including details of clearance certificates?


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19. Is the asbestos register up to date?


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20. Has the asbestos management plan been reviewed as detailed in r430?


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21. Does the asbestos management plan ensure that it is reviewed and revised when there is a review of the asbestos register or a control measure?


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22. Does the plan require a review if asbestos is removed from, disturbed, sealed, or enclosed at the workplace?


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23. Is the plan reviewed if it is no longer adequate for managing asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACM) at the workplace?


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24. Does the plan require a review if a health and safety representative requests one?


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25. Is the asbestos management plan reviewed at least once every five years?


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26. For ACM in very good condition with a low risk of disturbance, can the review and assessment frequency be increased based on the advice of a competent person?


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27. Is there a maximum period of 5 years for review?


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28. Is any reduction in review and assessment frequency supported by a written recommendation from a competent person based on risk?


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29. Is any reduction in review and assessment frequency supported by adequate systems in place to report:


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Asbestos Risk Assessment

1. Have the risks for all ACM in the workplace been assessed?


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2. Does the risk assessment of ACM in the workplace include a consultation with staff (as per sections 47 and 48 of the WHS Act)?


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3. Does the risk assessment of ACM in the workplace include an assessment of the condition of the ACM (e.g., friable or non-friable and stable)?


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4. Does the risk assessment of ACM in the workplace include an evaluation of whether ACM is liable to damage or deterioration?


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5. Does the risk assessment of ACM in the workplace include an analysis of the probability of disturbance from any future work likely to be done on the material or other sources of disturbance?


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6. Does the risk assessment of ACM in the workplace include an assessment of the likelihood of people being exposed to asbestos fibers and a risk rating based on the above points?


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7. Has the risk assessment been carried out by a competent person?


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Health Monitoring

1. Are systems in place to monitor workers' health if their health is at risk due to asbestos exposure?


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2. Have workers who have worked with asbestos in any manner that is likely to have created significant levels of airborne fibers (e.g., dry cutting, drilling, grinding, or other abrasive techniques) and did NOT use adequate PPE been identified for monitoring?


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Working With Asbestos

1. Has all high-risk ACM (as identified on the Asbestos Register) been actioned to reduce risks?


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2. Has all medium-risk ACM (as identified on the Asbestos Register) been reviewed to assess whether risks can practicably be reduced?


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3. Has all work on ACM performed by workers or contractors been carried out in a safe manner (e.g., no cutting, grinding, sawing, drilling, or sanding)?


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4. Are systems in place to ensure that any work done by workers or contractors on asbestos-containing materials (ACM) is carried out in a safe manner?


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5. Is the asbestos register made available to all workers and contractors?


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6. Do all persons working on ACM record any work done on the ACM in the Asbestos Register?


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7. Is the area where ACM work is being conducted segregated from other work areas?


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8. Are power tools prohibited, with only non-powered hand tools being used for work on ACM?


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9. Are dust control measures implemented where possible, such as using water to minimize dust and avoiding dry abrasive or cutting techniques?


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10. Is compressed air prohibited, along with dry brushing, dry sweeping, or dry shaking of materials?


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11. Are workers provided with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable overalls and P2 masks or respirators?


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12. Is there an adequate clean-up process in place for the work area, tools, and workers after work with ACM?


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Asbestos Waste Clean-up And Removal

1. Are systems in place ensuring that any asbestos waste is disposed of properly, sealed in plastic or in a sealed container or placed in a plastic-lined skip bin?


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2. Are systems in place ensuring that asbestos waste is labeled?


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3. Are systems in place ensuring that safe systems are in place for the transport of ACM to an approved landfill?


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