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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.

Asbestos disposal: There are 66 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in Western Australia?
Under the model Work Health and Safety laws that apply in Western Australia, removing any amount of friable asbestos needs a Class A licence, and removing more than 10 square metres of non-friable (bonded) asbestos needs a Class B licence. WorkSafe WA issues these licences, so check your removalist's licence class before work starts.
What are the rules for taking asbestos to a tip in Western Australia?
It is an offence to dispose of asbestos anywhere other than a waste facility that can lawfully accept it, and not all landfills can. When you take asbestos to a facility you must separate it from other waste where practicable, wrap it so fibres can't escape in transport, label it 'CAUTION ASBESTOS' in letters at least 50 mm high, and tell the operator it contains asbestos.
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in Western Australia?
You can't tell asbestos by looking at it. Have a sample analysed by a laboratory accredited by NATA for asbestos identification, and ask for a NATA-endorsed certificate of analysis. You can check a laboratory's accreditation on NATA's website.
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Anthony Pecotichs Asbestos Removal

Coolbellup, Western Australia

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Anthony Pecotichs Asbestos Removal is an asbestos consultancy service based in Coolbellup, WA, specialising in professional asbestos removal and environmental services. The company provides expert consultation and remediation solutions for properties requiring asbestos management and safe disposal.

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Allwaste Asbestos Removal

Duncraig, Western Australia

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Allwaste Asbestos Removal is an asbestos removal service based in Duncraig, WA, specialising in the safe identification, containment, and removal of asbestos materials from residential and commercial properties. The company provides professional environmental services to help property owners manage asbestos hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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AsbestosWorx

Coolbinia, Western Australia

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AsbestosWorx is an asbestos removal specialist operating in Coolbinia, Western Australia. The company provides professional asbestos abatement and environmental remediation services to residential and commercial clients throughout the region. AsbestosWorx delivers safe, compliant removal solutions for properties requiring asbestos identification and hazardous material management.

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Industrial Hygiene Management

Como, Western Australia

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Industrial Hygiene Management is an occupational hygiene services company based in Como, WA, providing expert assessment and management of workplace health hazards. The firm specialises in identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational risks to ensure safe working environments.

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