This policy sets out our approach to conducting audits on compliance certifiers (certifiers) authorised under Part 6 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations).

This policy sets out how we manage the authorisation of compliance certifiers (certifiers) under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations). It supports consistent, fair, and risk-based decision making for the authorisation process.

The removalist’s visual inspection form must be given by the removalist to the assessor before the four-stage clearance starts.

This template is designed to incorporate the elements of the Asbestos Regulations. It has two parts: complete part A when planning the asbestos removal work, complete part B after the asbestos has been removed and clearance has been obtained.

These interpretive guidelines explain requirements in the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 for managing asbestos in workplaces, removing asbestos and carrying out asbestos-related work.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for repairing small areas of asbestos insulating board (AIB) such as a broken corner or a scratch.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for replacing cabling in asbestos cement (AC) conduits or boxes.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for painting asbestos cement (AC) that is in good condition. Painting AC products incorrectly can result in the product failing.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for repairing damaged asbestos cement (AC). When AC is cracked, peeling, flaking or crumbling – or otherwise damaged – it is more likely to release asbestos fibres when disturbed.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for cleaning asbestos-containing roofing and cladding. This includes asbestos cement roofs and cladding and decramastic tile roofs. This work is often done to improve the materials appearance or to prepare it for surface coating.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for collecting debris from guttering on asbestos-containing roofs. This includes asbestos cement roofs and decramastic tile roofs. The gutters and downpipes may also be made of asbestos and are likely to be contaminated with asbestos fibres from the asbestos-containing roof.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for drilling into asbestos cement (AC), bitumen products, floor tiles or any other highly-bonded materials containing asbestos. These products are often found in roofing, cladding, interior linings and walls and ceilings.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques when you need to drill into asbestos insulating board (AIB). This is often done when fittings need to be attached or when cables or pipework need to pass through AIB.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for inspecting asbestos friction materials such as older vehicle clutch assemblies.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for working on switchboards that contain asbestos.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for removing pins or nails from an asbestos insulating board (AIB) panel.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for painting undamaged asbestos insulating board (AIB) for protection
or decoration.

This information sheet sets out safe work techniques for drilling through asbestos-containing textured coatings. In New Zealand textured coatings are often found in old homes, especially on ceilings, known as ‘stippled’ or ‘popcorn’ ceilings.

These guidelines provide practical information for tradespeople on how to meet their duty to manage the risk of asbestos exposure when working with or near asbestos.

Roofers are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

Plumbers are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

Painters are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

Contractors are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

Floorers are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

Electricians are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

Builders are at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres in the air because they often work with or around materials that contain asbestos.

These guidelines provide good practice advice for conducting asbestos air monitoring and clearance inspections.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing a fuse box that has an asbestos-containing backing board.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing asbestos-containing floor tiles and mastic when there is no asbestos-containing paper backing present.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing metal cladding lined with asbestos-containing bitumen (such as ‘Decramastic’ tiles).

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing asbestos-containing mastic, sealant, beading, filler, putty or fixing.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing asbestos-containing bituminous products such as built-up roofing, gutter linings or damp-proof courses.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing an asbestos cement flue or duct.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing AC sheets, gutters, drains, and ridge caps. AC was often used for exterior and interior cladding, especially for roofing, and also for things like gutters, downpipes, and flat or corrugated sheeting for walls.

This information sheet sets out safe work practices for removing an asbestos cement tank or reinforced plastic product (such as a bakerlite cistern). These are commonly removed from roof cavities.