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AAG002

Asbestos Surveys

Who this applies to

Scope

PCBUs, property managers, surveyors and project teams responsible for buildings, structures or plant.

Core procedure

Four essential steps

  1. 01

    Define the survey purpose, scope, access limitations and intended work.

  2. 02

    Appoint a competent, independent survey provider with suitable experience.

  3. 03

    Confirm the survey covers all accessible areas and clearly records exclusions or assumptions.

  4. 04

    Review findings, communicate risks and update the register, management plan and project scope.

Current official referencesWorkSafe: asbestos guidance ↗WorkSafe: interpretive guidelines ↗Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 ↗