Asbestos Management Plans & Workplace Asbestos Registers FAQs

An Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) is a document that outlines how asbestos-containing materials within a workplace or property will be identified, monitored, managed, and controlled to minimise risks to occupants, workers, contractors, and visitors.

An Asbestos Register is a record that identifies the location, condition, and type of known or suspected asbestos-containing materials within a building or workplace. It helps ensure anyone carrying out maintenance, renovation, or construction work is aware of potential asbestos risks.

Many commercial property owners, businesses, body corporates, schools, and workplaces occupying buildings constructed before 31 December 2003 may be required to have an Asbestos Management Plan if asbestos is present or assumed to be present.

An up-to-date Asbestos Register helps prevent accidental disturbance of asbestos-containing materials. It provides essential information for workers, contractors, and maintenance personnel before any work is carried out.

Buildings constructed before asbestos was phased out may contain asbestos in roofing, wall sheeting, eaves, flooring, fencing, insulation, and other building materials. An asbestos inspection and, where necessary, laboratory testing can help determine whether asbestos is present.

Asbestos Management Plans should be reviewed regularly and updated whenever asbestos is removed, damaged, disturbed, or when changes occur that may affect asbestos management procedures.

Asbestos-containing materials that remain in good condition and are not disturbed generally present a lower risk. However, damaged, deteriorating, or disturbed asbestos can release fibres into the air, creating potential health hazards.

Yes. We can conduct inspections, identify known or suspected asbestos-containing materials, and prepare comprehensive Asbestos Registers and Management Plans to assist with compliance and risk management requirements.

An Asbestos Register typically includes the location of asbestos-containing materials, the type of material, its condition, risk assessment findings, inspection dates, and recommendations for ongoing management.

If asbestos is identified, we will provide practical recommendations for managing the material safely. Depending on its condition and location, this may include monitoring, encapsulation, labelling, restricted access, or removal by a licensed asbestos removal contractor.