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AAG007

ACM Risk Assessment

Who this applies to

Scope

Competent people evaluating identified or suspected ACM and work that could disturb it.

Core procedure

Four essential steps

  1. 01

    Assess material type, friability, condition, surface treatment and extent.

  2. 02

    Consider accessibility, occupancy, activities and the likelihood of disturbance.

  3. 03

    Apply the hierarchy of controls and determine whether licensed removal or specialist assessment is required.

  4. 04

    Record residual risk, responsibilities, timeframes and review triggers.

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