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LoginAsbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are still present in many Australian buildings constructed before the early 2000s. Identifying and managing these materials is essential to protect health, meet legal obligations and prevent costly project delays.
Under the Safe Work Australia model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must identify asbestos in the workplace and maintain an asbestos management plan for any building constructed before 31 December 2003.
Surveys are the foundation of this process, helping to locate ACMs, assess conditions and determine appropriate controls.
If asbestos-containing materials are not identified early, they can be disturbed during works, leading to safety risks, unplanned stoppages and costly remediation. This often results in project delays, rework and contract variations that could have been avoided with early identification.
The survey type depends on the activity being undertaken. Management surveys are used for ongoing building use, while more intrusive refurbishment or demolition surveys are required where structures will be disturbed. Selecting the right survey helps ensure all relevant materials are identified before works begin.
Accurate survey information provides clarity on the location and condition of asbestos-containing materials, allowing works to be scoped correctly. This helps reduce uncertainty for contractors, improve pricing consistency and avoid variations during delivery.
Failure to identify asbestos can lead to uncontrolled exposure, work stoppages and regulatory intervention. This can also trigger investigations and reputational risk for the PCBU.
An asbestos survey involves inspecting a building or structure to locate asbestos-containing materials, assess their condition and record their presence. This information is used to support risk management, compliance and planning of future works.
Management surveys are non-intrusive and focus on materials likely to be disturbed during normal use. Refurbishment and demolition surveys are more intrusive, targeting concealed materials within walls, floors and ceilings to help ensure they are identified before major works begin.
Under Australian WHS regulations, duty holders must identify asbestos risks and manage them appropriately. Surveys provide the information needed to maintain asbestos registers and management plans, supporting compliance and safe work practices.
While asbestos is more common in buildings constructed before the early 2000s, its presence cannot always be ruled out without assessment. Surveys provide certainty and reduce the risk of unexpected discoveries during works.
Survey reports typically include the location, type and condition of identified asbestos-containing materials, along with recommendations for management or removal. This information is used to inform project planning and risk control measures.
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