Introduction
There are notification rules that apply to asbestos removalists licensed in NSW and interstate asbestos removalists operating in NSW.
If you plan to carry out asbestos removal in NSW, you must notify SafeWork NSW 5 calendar days before starting the work.
If explosives are used in demolition, then you must give 21 calendar days notice.
You can lodge your notification online.
Where asbestos must be removed immediately, phone SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50.
Note: A licensed asbestos professional must be used to remove friable asbestos and when there is more than 10sqm of non-friable (bonded) asbestos. However due to the risks associated with disturbing asbestos, SafeWork NSW recommends a licensed asbestos professional is used to remove any amount of non-friable asbestos.
What you need
- your licence and business details including ABN
- your supervisor/s personal and contact details
- details of the clearance inspector
- the asbestos assessor licence number (if applicable)
- details of the site owner/controller for whom the removal work is being done
- details of the work site and the type of work being undertaken.
How to notify
- Select the 'Notify online' button.
- Log in or create your account.
- Complete the required fields.
More information
- To request a waiver to start removal work immediately, visit SafeWork NSW Asbestos notifications.
- Classes of removal work
- Class A asbestos removal work requires a licensed assessor to do the clearance inspection and issue the clearance certificate.
- Class B asbestos removal work only requires a competent person to undertake the clearance inspection and issue the clearance certificate.