Be Aware Of Vital Asbestos Regulations
If you're faced with the options of maintaining, repairing or removing your asbestos roofing, you need to be aware of the strict asbestos regulations laid down and enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Occupational Health and Safety and WorkCover.
Asbestos removal regulations for safe asbestos removal and handling include:
- Non-friable asbestos (asbestos roofing, walls etc) greater than 10m2 must be handled and removed by a licensed contractor. Even general maintenance must be carried out by a licensed contractor.
- A permit must be obtained from WorkCover prior to any form of asbestos handling, and all asbestos disposal practices must meet the Environmental Protection Authority standards.
- Compulsory procedures regarding every aspect from drop sheets to protective clothing and masks, adequate ventilation to tools used, and much more, must be strictly adhered to.
- Asbestos legislation also includes transportation in specific asbestos bags which have been clearly marked. The entire load must be marked as dangerous goods, transported under a Transporter of Listed Waste licence and disposed of at an asbestos specific site. You are Legally Required to Leave Asbestos to the Experts
At Commercial Roofing Sydney, we advise safe, secure asbestos encapsulation if the material is still in reasonably good condition. We use highly adhesive, durable and waterproof Insultec to provide a long-life protective seal, adding the benefits of the world's leading heat reflective roofing membrane. Encapsulation is around 66% cheaper than removal and involves minimal to no down-time for your business.
We are members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association and licensed asbestos contractors, and are fully compliant with NOHSC 2002 (2005) standards. We have an excellent and up-to-date understanding of all regulations pertaining to the maintenance, encapsulation and removal of asbestos and an enviable reputation for excellence in all projects we undertake.
Commercial Roofing place an extremely high value on the safety of your staff, our own operators and the environment and therefore we are stringent in both training and adherence to all health and safety asbestos regulations and are experienced in commercial asbestos roofs, walls, sheeting and insulation (friable asbestos) around electrical wiring, plumbing and more.
Naturally we are happy to come out and assess your premises for you, to make recommendations and to advise on relevant asbestos regulations. Please contact us on 1300 725 988 or fill out the form to obtain an obligation free quote.
