Asbestos Businesses in Northland, New Zealand
Asbestos in New Zealand is governed by the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, made under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. WorkSafe New Zealand enforces the regulations nationally. Since 1 October 2016, importing asbestos-containing products into New Zealand has been illegal. The airborne contamination standard is 0.1 respirable asbestos fibres per millilitre of air averaged over eight hours.
Any Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must identify asbestos at their workplace and eliminate exposure to airborne asbestos so far as is reasonably practicable. Buildings constructed before 1 January 2000 are presumed likely to contain asbestos. Where asbestos is identified or suspected, the PCBU must prepare and maintain a management plan covering the location and condition of all known or assumed asbestos-containing material, how exposure risks are managed, and procedures for incidents or emergencies. Plans must be reviewed at least every five years. Where multiple PCBUs share a workplace, they must consult, cooperate, and coordinate their asbestos management.
Unlike Australia, where each state has its own regulator and there is a push toward national consistency through ASSEA, New Zealand's asbestos regulations are already national. WorkSafe NZ is the single regulator across the whole country.
Licensing
All licensed asbestos removal requires a licence from WorkSafe:
- Class A permits removal of any quantity of friable and non-friable asbestos. Nominated supervisors need at least three years of experience including a minimum of 600 days removing friable asbestos. The PCBU must have a certified safety management system, and an independent assessor must do air monitoring and issue clearance certificates.
- Class B permits removal of more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos. Supervisors need at least one year of experience including 200 days of non-friable removal. Removing 10 square metres or less of non-friable asbestos by a competent person does not require a licence, but must still follow the regulations and Code of Practice.
Workers must hold the appropriate NZQA unit standard qualifications. All licensed work requires a removal control plan, decontamination facilities, and proper waste disposal. WorkSafe must be notified before licensed work begins. Samples must be analysed by a lab accredited by IANZ or NATA.
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Chemcare - Asbestos Removal Services
Manukau, Northland
Chemcare provides specialist asbestos removal, demolition, and meth cleaning services for residential and commercial properties throughout New Zealand. The company ensures safe removal and decontamination while maintaining compliance with strict health and safety regulations.
View DetailsBetta Asbestos Consultancy Whangarei
Whau Valley, Northland
Betta Asbestos Consultancy provides expert asbestos surveying, testing, monitoring and management plans throughout New Zealand. They are experienced, Police vetted and BOHS qualified professionals dedicated to asbestos assessment and management.
View DetailsNZ Environmental Management
Kerikeri, Northland
NZ Environmental Management is an asbestos removal service based in Kerikeri, Northland. The company specialises in identifying, managing, and safely removing asbestos from residential and commercial properties. With expertise in environmental hazard assessment and remediation, NZ Environmental Management helps property owners comply with health and safety regulations while protecting their communities from asbestos exposure risks.
View DetailsAEC Labs
Woodhill, Northland
AEC Labs is an IANZ-accredited asbestos testing labouratory that analyse suspected asbestos-containing materials and conducts asbestos fibre counting, providing expert interpretation and guidance for asbestos testing throughout New Zealand.
View DetailsConqra Asbestos Solutions
Manukau, Northland
Conqra Asbestos Solutions Ltd offers professional asbestos removal, abatement, and management services for commercial and residential properties, including live environment removals with minimal business disruption.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Albany
Kaiwaka, Northland
Jim's Building Inspections provides comprehensive building inspection services across New Zealand, including pre-purchase inspections, residential and commercial asbestos inspections, and toxicology reports delivered within 24 hours.
View DetailsLochore Asbestos Specialists
Manukau, Northland
Professional asbestos removal services for residential and commercial properties in Auckland, providing licensed removal, testing, containment, certified clearance, and compliant disposal.
View DetailsBetta Inspect It Whangarei
Whau Valley, Northland
Betta Inspect It Whangarei, based in Whau Valley, delivers comprehensive building inspections, methamphetamine and asbestos testing across New Zealand. Services include detailed condition assessments, healthy homes compliance checks, and rental property compliance audits to ensure property safety and standards.
View DetailsSafety 1st Removals
Manukau, Northland
Safety 1st Removals Ltd provides advice on asbestos removal and deconstruction services, prioritising safety in their operations with specialised knowledge and expertise.
View DetailsNZ Asbestos Services Ltd
Waihaha, Northland
NZ Asbestos Services Ltd is a trusted environmental consultancy specialising in asbestos, mould, and lead-related services across New Zealand, providing inspection, testing, monitoring, and reporting solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
View DetailsClear Site Demolition Auckland
Ranganui, Northland
Clear Site Demolition Auckland provides asbestos removal services in Ranganui, Northland. The company specialises in safe and compliant asbestos abatement for residential and commercial properties. Their team handles asbestos identification, containment, and disposal according to environmental regulations.
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