NSW WorkCover a statutory authority (under state law) in NSW which enforces the OHS in the work enviroment.

WorkCover has no jurisdictional authority in the non-occupational (home) environment. Local government (councils) set the regulations you must follow if you are planning to remove asbestos in the home environment.

Many local councils follow the guidelines set by WorkCover for the removal and disposal of asbestos in the occupational environment for the home environment. Some councils have own asbestos removal and disposal policy and other councils have none. Some councils have specific requirements such as the keeping tipping receipts or pre development site inspections.

The bottom line is that the home owner/occupier is responsible for the removal and disposal of asbestos in the home environment in accordance with local council policy, not WorkCover.

If you are planning to renovate your home and are worried it may contain materials containing asbestos (MCA) contact your local council.

Many councils list local asbestos removal information on their website.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 1:29 pm.