What you'll find here
Information and guidance to help homeowners, tenants, employers and employees understand the risks of asbestos. This includes the legal duties that apply, how to comply with those duties, and resources for managing and removing asbestos safely in homes, workplaces and public areas.
Find and identify asbestos
Asbestos was used in more than 3,000 building products before it was banned in Australia. It may still be found in many places across Western Australia, especially in building constructed before the 1990s. It can also be found in vehicles, plant and equipment, in electrical switchboards and meters in commercial buildings, and the environment.
You cannot tell if a material contains asbestos just by looking at it.
Asbestos can only be identified through testing by a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory. If in doubt, follow the golden rule: if you think it might be asbestos, treat it as if it is, unless testing identifies it as not. A licenced asbestos assessor can assist with assessing and managing asbestos risk.
