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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Beverley Landfill
Beverley, Western Australia
Beverley Landfill is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Beverley, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsWylie Bay Waste Facility
Bandy Creek, Western Australia
Wylie Bay Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Bandy Creek, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsStanley Road Waste Management Facility
Leschenault, Western Australia
Stanley Road Waste Management Facility (Call (08) 9797 2404 to confirm if accepting asbestos) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Leschenault, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsMeru Waste Management Facility
Narngulu, Western Australia
Meru Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Narngulu, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsWilliams Transfer Station
Williams, Western Australia
Williams Transfer Station is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Williams, WA. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsAshton Safety Health Environment (ASHE) Consultants
Perth, Western Australia
ASHE is a workplace health and safety consultancy established in 1992 that provides professional Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality services with user-friendly, non-generic support.
View DetailsMr Cut Demolition
Leederville, Western Australia
Mr Cut Demolition is an asbestos removal and environmental services company based in Leederville, WA. The business specialises in the safe identification, removal, and disposal of asbestos materials from residential and commercial properties throughout Western Australia.
View DetailsMultiPro (WA)
Leederville, Western Australia
MultiPro, based in Leederville, WA, specialises in asbestos removal and environmental services. The company provides professional solutions for identifying and safely removing asbestos from residential and commercial properties, helping clients manage environmental health risks effectively.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Southern River
Forrestfield, Western Australia
Jim's Building Inspections Southern River provides expert building inspection and assessment services including residential and commercial inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialised property condition reports.
View DetailsComplete Asbestos Management Pty Ltd
Carabooda, Western Australia
Complete Asbestos Management is a Western Australian owned asbestos removal, remediation and management company providing safe and professional asbestos management services including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, and environmental cleaning.
View DetailsApollo Inspectorate
East Perth, Western Australia
Apollo Inspectorate is a bespoke consultancy based in Perth, Western Australia, delivering Asbestos Management & Occupational Hygiene services to a broad client base in Australia and Internationally.
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