Asbestos Businesses in Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania regulates asbestos under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and WHS Regulations 2022, both administered by WorkSafe Tasmania. WorkSafe Tasmania combines the former Workplace Standards and WorkCover Tasmania, so it covers workplace safety, licensing, and asbestos compensation all under one roof.
Tasmania has a standalone compensation scheme for asbestos-related diseases under the Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011. Administered by the WorkCover Board, it covers workers who develop an asbestos-related disease from occupational exposure in Tasmania and extends to their families. There is also growing concern in the state about "third wave" asbestos victims, people exposed not through work but through home renovations or contact with deteriorating asbestos in older buildings. The Asbestos Free Tasmania Foundation provides education and support for affected workers and community members.
Tasmania is a signatory to the ASSEA National Strategic Plan 2024-2030. The national plan is pushing all states toward safer, more proactive removal of ageing asbestos, and Tasmania's framework is broadly consistent with the national model.
Licensing
Tasmania follows the national model. Class A is for friable asbestos, Class B for more than 10 square metres of non-friable. Removing less than 10 square metres of non-friable does not need a licence, though safe procedures still apply. Class A applicants must have a certified safety management system compliant with ISO 45001 or equivalent. All licences last five years and applications go through Service Tasmania.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
Industry Groups
National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 12 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in Tasmania?
Where can I dispose of asbestos in Tasmania?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in Tasmania?
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Statewide Asbestos Solutions Pty Ltd
East Devonport, Tasmania
Tasmania's leading expert in asbestos identification, management, remediation and removal, holding a Class A Asbestos Removalist Licence to handle all types of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials.
View DetailsHSR Consulting Pty Ltd (SGC Safety)
Huntingfield, Tasmania
HSR Consulting Pty Ltd is an Australian-based NATA accredited organisation specialising in high-quality, tailored safety services including health and safety consulting, asbestos identification, workplace safety training, product sales, equipment servicing and specialist hygiene services across Australasia.
View DetailsConsumer, Building and Occupational Services
Collinsvale, Tasmania
This Collinsvale-based asbestos training provider specialises in occupational health and safety education for building and consumer services. The company delivers professional asbestos awareness and management training to equip workers with essential knowledge for safe handling and compliance in various workplace environments.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Sandy Bay
Mount Nelson, Tasmania
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, and various specialist reports.
View DetailsTasman Asbestos Solutions Limited
Mount Nelson, Tasmania
Tasman Asbestos Solutions Limited is an asbestos removal specialist based in Mount Nelson, Tasmania. The company provides professional asbestos abatement and environmental remediation services to residential and commercial clients throughout the region, specialising in safe identification, containment, and removal of hazardous asbestos materials from buildings and properties.
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