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The Work Health and Safety and State-based Worksafe/Workplace Health and Safety Regulations require that owners of workplaces keep an accurate register of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). All workplaces built before 1 January 2004 should already have an asbestos register, and safety policies and procedures for asbestos. There is now no differentiation between asbestos materials and asbestos products, therefore all asbestos…

THE AIM OF THE ASBESTOS POLICY To enable the effective management of all hazards associated with asbestos through a structured program that eliminates or minimises exposure in accordance with legislative requirements. CRITICAL POINTS The purpose of this Policy is to minimise the exposure of persons to airborne fibres and dust caused by maintenance or alteration work carried out in the…

If Asbestos is identified at Commercial premises or a workplace, it is a statutory requirement that the asbestos is monitored and any changes recorded, an Annual Asbestos Inspection or re-audit can be completed and the Asbestos register updated to reflect the Inspection. Global Asbestos Audits (GAA) review Registers annually to provide FULL compliancy to our clients, we also review…

Global Asbestos Audits (GAA) is committed to delivering top-tier asbestos sampling services to safeguard the health and well-being of individuals and protect the integrity of your property. Our specialised Asbestos Sampling Procedures Manual for Asbestos Surveys is a testament to our dedication to excellence in asbestos management and is available on request. Why Choose Our…

Global Asbestos Audit has been making sure their clients all over Australia are complying with the changing workplace legislation – Safe Work Australia 2011 and the NOHSC: 2018(2005) and Victorian Regulation 2007. Safe Work Australia – How to manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice 2011 NOHSC – NOHSC_2018_2005 ACT – NSW – NT –…

Asbestos Solution Global Asbestos Audits has developed an exclusive system for providing the total Asbestos Solution for their clients. The Asbestos Audit “Solution” has evolved to satisfy ALL the required compliance needs of the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice 2011 and the National Code for the Management of Asbestos in Workplaces, (including Maritime Industry)…

Safety MAP Safety MAP (Safety Management Achievement Program) is a Worksafe audit tool, for an independent evaluation of an organisation’s health and safety management system. Using Safety MAP, our auditors can assess safety systems for all public and private organisations, and across all industries. Safety MAP is designed as a holistic approach to OHS and…

Occupational hygiene is an exciting and dynamic speciality in the safety spectrum. Occupational hygiene is the process of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, communication and control of environmental stressors in the workplace that can affect the health and well-being of the workforce. Occupational hygienists assist to identify the risk level of occupational exposures to stressors (hazards) and…

Global Asbestos Audits has decades of experience managing large and complicated asbestos abatement projects all over Australia and Overseas, consequentially we have a preferred panel of highly qualified and licensed asbestos removal contractors capable of handling any size project. GAA provides risk assessments for asbestos removal woks in accordance with the relevant Regulations and Codes…

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that was commercially exploited for its useful properties. There are over 3000 products containing asbestos that are around us today which includes insulation (thermal and acoustic) fire resistance and as a binder in cement.  The three main types of asbestos:  Chrysotile-(MgSiO) also known as lizardite and white…

Updateable document to record – Budgets; Timeframes; Priorities; Changes; Clearances; Training; Remediation The Action Plan is one of the most important documents you will apply in the management of asbestos. It is the legal responsibility of a PCBU (persons responsible for the management of asbestos) to record how they are going to manage the asbestos…

If you are looking at disposing of commercial assets, you may require an Asbestos Audit prior to the sale or disposal. The Asbestos Audit Solution will provide you with total compliance for the State and National Legislation for the Management of Asbestos in Workplaces. Asbestos Audits PTY LTD Stringent new legislation calls for “Persons with Control”…

If you are removing MORE than 10msq of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), you MUST complete an Asbestos Removal Control Plan & A Work Method Statement. Once the ACM has been removed, you MUST obtain an Asbestos Clearance Inspection & Certificate. Asbestos Audit has recognised the need for builders, developers and owner builders to ensure that they…

Continued utilisation of the Asbestos Register forms the cornerstone of an effective Hazard Management Plan for asbestos-related safety. To ensure comprehensive protection and compliance, the following ongoing tasks are vital: In essence, these ongoing tasks collectively reinforce the significance of the Asbestos Register in asbestos hazard management, fostering a proactive approach to safety and ensuring…

Facility Management Schedule Student Handbook and Induction Asbestos Register Controller’s Guide The aim of the Asbestos Management Policy is to enable the effective management of all hazards associated with asbestos through a structured program that eliminates or minimises exposure in accordance with legislative requirements. An Asbestos management policy & Plan is mandatory. The purpose of this Policy and…