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There are still a lot of buildings in Australia that have asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). The laws required that ACMs, in a living or work space, are identified to ensure everyone’s safety. If a building is likely to contain fibrous materials, the property manager or owner has a responsibility to ensure that the materials are well-documented.
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What is asbestos? • Asbestos is a natural mineral that was used extensively up until the late 1980s in building and consumer products such as: • thermal insulation • fibro cement sheeting • vinyl floor coverings and adhesives • electrical switchboards • insulators and fittings • dozens of types of textiles • It was phased out from the mid-1980s and eventually banned in 2003.
Managing commercial buildings? You must manage asbestos There are still a lot of buildings in Australia that have asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). The laws required that ACMs, in a living or work space, are identified to esnure everyone’s safety. If a building is likely to contain fibrous materials, the property manager or owner has a responsibility to ensure that the materials are well-documented.
“Asbestos management plan is the first step for managing asbestos in your property”.
Do not let your company get fined because you are failing to identify the presence and location of asbestos material in your properties. Although asbestos products do not pose a risk to health if they are left undisturbed. However, there is a serious risk of exposure to fibres if ACMs are disturbed. This is why basic safety precautions need to be followed.
Stay safe, create an AMP Unfortunately, Australia has one of the highest rates of fibre-related diseases in the world. It makes the rules and regulations about asbestos are strict. If you have a building or a workplace, in accordance with the regulations, you have to own an AMP.
Reference: http://asbestoswatchgeelong.com.au/asbestos-management-plan/