Asbestos Management Plans

What is an Asbestos Management Plan:

The Asbestos Management Plan details how asbestos containing materials (ACM) identified in the workplace will be managed.

The plan should include but not limited to:

1. Identification of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and their locations clearly labelled – refers to Asbestos Registers
2. Reasons for the chose management methods
3. Procedures during accidents and emergencies
4. Information for workers carrying out any building related works (including trades works)
5. Identification of roles and responsibilities.
6. A timeframe for managing risks, such as review of asbestos registers and inspection of the areas.

When is an Asbestos Management Plan be required ?

SafeWork States that the “A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure a written asbestos management plan is prepared for the workplace if asbestos or ACM has been identified or assumed present, or is likely to be present from time to time at the workplace. The asbestos management plan must be maintained to ensure the information is up-to-date”.

Consultants at K2E have thorough knowledge and understanding of asbestos management in work places and can develop a detailed asbestos management plan, such that your business is compliant with the relevant state or Territory’s WHS Authority).