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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All Asbestos Removal Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Harris Asbestos Removal Perth is a specialist asbestos removal company that provides safe, professional removal and disposal of asbestos from residential, commercial, and industrial properties. They offer 24/7 emergency services and have been operating since 1998.
View DetailsTom Price Waste Facility
Tom Price, Western Australia
Tom Price Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Tom Price, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsArmadale Landfill & Recycling Facility
Hilbert, Western Australia
Armadale Landfill & Recycling Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Hilbert, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsPerth Asbestos Removalists
Kings Park, Western Australia
Perth Asbestos Removalists Pty Ltd is a fully licensed and insured asbestos removal company that safely removes and disposes of asbestos from fences, roofs, eaves, ceilings and more across Western Australia.
View DetailsTamala Park Waste Management Facility - Mindarie Regional Council (MRC)
Tamala Park, Western Australia
Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia's largest waste management authorities responsible for managing the disposal of approximately 200,000 tonnes of household waste each year, principally from member councils in Perth's northern suburbs.
View DetailsShark Bay Refuse Site (Tip)
Denham, Western Australia
Shark Bay Refuse Site (Tip) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Denham, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsSwift Demolition
Darch, Western Australia
Swift Demolition is a demolition company with over 30 years of experience handling residential, commercial, and industrial demolition projects including partial demolitions, backyard demolitions, and asbestos removal across the Perth metro area.
View DetailsDonnybrook Waste Management Facility
Donnybrook, Western Australia
Donnybrook Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Donnybrook, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsHanrahan Road Waste Facility
Mount Melville, Western Australia
Hanrahan Road Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Mount Melville, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsMount Magnet Landfill Site
Mount Magnet, Western Australia
Mount Magnet Landfill Site is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Mount Magnet, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCCS Asbestos Removal + Demolition
Denmark, Western Australia
CCS Asbestos Removal + Demolition provides qualified asbestos removal, inspection, and demolition services for residential and commercial properties in Western Australia. They offer accredited asbestos identification and removal services with full WorkSafe compliance.
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