Asbestos Businesses in South Australia, Australia
Asbestos in South Australia is governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and WHS Regulations 2012, administered by SafeWork SA. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) separately handles transport and disposal of asbestos waste, with penalties up to $500,000 for individuals and $2 million for corporations for illegal disposal.
The big one: SA requires independent air monitoring by a licensed asbestos assessor for both Class A and Class B removal work. This has been a permanent requirement since 1 January 2021. Most other states only require air monitoring for Class A (friable) work. This means even a standard bonded asbestos removal job needs air monitoring before and during the work. The state runs a portal at asbestos.sa.gov.au for homeowners, workers, and businesses.
SA is part of the ASSEA National Strategic Plan 2024-2030, which aims to accelerate the safe removal of ageing asbestos from buildings across the country. While each state maintains its own regulator, the national plan is pushing toward more consistent rules, and SA's stricter air monitoring requirement goes further than the national baseline.
Licensing
SA has Class A (friable) and Class B (non-friable) removal licences. Licence holders must notify SafeWork SA in writing at least five days before starting removal work. There is an exemption for small jobs: up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos can be removed without a licence, provided safe practices are followed.
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National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 28 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in South Australia?
How do I dispose of household asbestos in South Australia?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in South Australia?
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DPC Demolition & Salvage
Dry Creek, South Australia
DPC Demolition & Salvage is a trusted demolition and salvage company in Adelaide and South Australia with over 20 years' experience, offering comprehensive demolition services, asbestos removal, and salvaged building materials.
View DetailsCommercial Asbestos Removal Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia
Commercial Asbestos Removal Adelaide is an asbestos consulting service based in Adelaide, SA, specialising in the identification, assessment, and safe removal of asbestos from commercial properties. The company provides expert consultation to help businesses understand their asbestos exposure risks and develop appropriate management strategies.
View DetailsLeading Building & Pest Inspections
Flinders Park, South Australia
Leading Building & Pest Inspections is an asbestos consulting firm based in Flinders Park, SA, providing comprehensive environmental and building assessment services. The company specialises in asbestos identification, consultation, and remediation guidance for residential and commercial properties throughout South Australia.
View DetailsMPA Asbestos Services
Melrose Park, South Australia
MPA Asbestos Services provides professional asbestos removal, inspection, and testing services for residential and commercial properties in Adelaide and South Australia with over 20 years of industry experience.
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