Asbestos Clearance Inspection

What are clearance inspections ?

Following any asbestos work carried out, there are requirements to ensure the work area, tools and workers are decontaminated and asbestos waste is disposed of properly. In addition to this, for licensed removal work a clearance inspection will be required before the work area can be reoccupied for ordinary use.

What is a clearance certificate ?

Asbestos Clearance Certificates are issued by Licenced Asbestos Assessors following licensed asbestos removal works to notify stakeholders that the area is safe for re-occupation. The competent person will Visually inspect the asbestos work area to make sure it has been properly cleaned. Clearance monitoring may be required to ensure that the work area is free of asbestos fibres prior to being certified for reoccupation.

Clause 489 of the WHS Regulation states that “An asbestos assessor licence is required for air monitoring, clearance inspections and clearance certificates for class A removal work (friable asbestos removal work)”.

Consultants at K2E are qualified Licenced Asbestos Assessors. Call us today to discuss your clearance certificate requirements.

Who are Licenced Asbestos Assessors ?

A Licensed asbestos assessor is a person who holds an asbestos assessor licence approved by the relevant State or Territory.

The WHS Regulations require that a person must hold an asbestos assessor licence to conduct the following:

1. air monitoring for Class A asbestos removal work
2. clearance inspections for Class A asbestos removal work
3. issuing clearance certificates in relation to Class A asbestos removal work.

A licensed assessor can also carry out a number of other tasks including identifying asbestos, carrying out a risk assessment or reviewing an asbestos register.

Consultants at K2E has undertaken countless surveys in various buildings, vessels, plant and machinery and can assist you with your surveys.