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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Seabird Landfill
Seabird, Western Australia
Seabird Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Seabird, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsSouth Hedland Landfill
South Hedland, Western Australia
South Hedland Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in South Hedland, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsBrajkovich Demolition & Salvage Pty Ltd
Upper Swan, Western Australia
Brajkovich Demolition & Salvage is a family-owned Perth-based demolition and salvage company with over 40 years of experience providing demolition services, asbestos removal, and recycled materials supply to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
View DetailsBig Bad Wolf Demolition
Thornlie, Western Australia
Big Bad Wolf Demolition is a demolition contractor specialising in residential and commercial demolition, strip-outs, and asbestos removal services in Perth. They provide comprehensive solutions from initial consultation through to final site cleanup with a focus on safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
View DetailsNorseman Waste Facility
Norseman, Western Australia
Norseman Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Norseman, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsQED Environmental Services
West Leederville, Western Australia
QED Environmental Services is Australia's foremost authority in environmental services for the built environment, providing safety, compliance, and performance assessments of indoor spaces with over 30 years of experience.
View DetailsChristmas Island Tip
Christmas Island, Western Australia
Christmas Island Tip is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Christmas Island, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsRavensthorpe Waste Facility
Ravensthorpe, Western Australia
Ravensthorpe Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Ravensthorpe, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCoolgardie Waste Facility
West Coolgardie, Western Australia
Coolgardie Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in West Coolgardie, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsStatewide Demolition
Wanneroo, Western Australia
Statewide Demolition is a locally owned Perth-based company specialising in residential, commercial, and industrial demolition, as well as asbestos removal services. Operating since 1983, they provide full and partial demolitions with licensed staff and comprehensive project management.
View DetailsDerby Waste Management Facility
Derby, Western Australia
Derby Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Derby, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsHealth Safety Environment Australia PTY LTD
West Perth, Western Australia
HSE Australia provides health, safety and environmental consulting services including occupational hygiene, workplace health and safety, asbestos management, and workforce health assessments to organisations across Australia.
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