Asbestos Businesses in Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia regulates asbestos under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and WHS (General) Regulations 2022. WorkSafe WA, part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, is the state regulator. WA was one of the last states to adopt the national model WHS laws, with the new framework starting on 31 March 2022. It replaced the old Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and brought mining safety under the same regime for the first time.
The 2022 harmonisation was a big change for WA. It consolidated workplace safety across general industry, mining, and petroleum under one Act, where previously each had separate legislation. Separate WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 apply specific asbestos requirements to mining operations, which matters given how large the resources sector is in WA. There were transitional arrangements giving businesses a year to adjust.
WA has a particular connection to asbestos through the Wittenoom mine in the Pilbara, which operated from 1943 to 1966 and is responsible for thousands of asbestos-related deaths. The town was officially degazetted in 2007. The state participates in the ASSEA National Strategic Plan 2024-2030, and its move to the national model WHS framework has made cross-jurisdictional consistency easier to achieve.
Licensing
WA follows the national model. Class A covers friable asbestos, Class B covers more than 10 square metres of non-friable. WorkSafe WA also issues Licensed Asbestos Assessor (LAA) credentials for people who do air monitoring and clearance inspections. The regulator runs a public licence search tool so anyone can verify a removalist's licence before hiring them.
Legislation & Codes of Practice
National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 66 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Site Environmental & Remediation Services (SERS)
Northbridge, Western Australia
SERS is a leading Australian environmental consultancy delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions across asbestos management, environmental monitoring, contaminated land assessment, soil and water testing, remediation services, dilapidation surveys, and project management. Established in 2008, Site Environmental & Remediation Services (SERS) supports mining, construction, industrial, commercial, and government sectors with expert technical guidance and advanced monitoring technologies. With highly experienced environmental consultants and NATA accredited testing capabilities, SERS provides tailored services that ensure compliance, safety, and sustainable project outcomes across Australia.
View DetailsRichardson Road Waste Management Facility
Uduc, Western Australia
Richardson Road Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Uduc, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsQualing Scarp Landfill Site (The Tip)
Exmouth, Western Australia
Qualing Scarp Landfill Site (The Tip) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Exmouth, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsAARCO Environmental Solutions
Balcatta, Western Australia
AARCO Environmental Solutions is an Indigenous-owned provider of comprehensive environmental services including asbestos removal, mould remediation, and hazardous waste management across Western Australia.
View DetailsYarri Road Refuse Facility
Parkeston, Western Australia
Yarri Road Refuse Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Parkeston, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsMillar Road Landfill Facility
Baldivis, Western Australia
Millar Road Landfill Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Baldivis, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsSouthern Cross Landfill Facility
Southern Cross, Western Australia
Southern Cross Landfill Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Southern Cross, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsEnvirotech AU
Clarkson, Western Australia
Envirotech AU is a full spectrum asbestos consultancy that specialises in the surveying, identification and management of asbestos containing materials in premises, providing specialist advisory, management and compliance services nationwide.
View DetailsMukinbudin Refuse Site
Mukinbudin, Western Australia
Mukinbudin Refuse Site is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Mukinbudin, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsBroome Waste Management Facility
Broome, Western Australia
Broome Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Broome, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsKondindin Waste Transfer Station
Kondinin, Western Australia
Kondindin Waste Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Kondinin, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsMandurah Waste Management Centre
Parklands, Western Australia
Mandurah Waste Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Parklands, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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