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There is asbestos in my home, what can I do?

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is the best place to find this information, they discuss: 

If sealed e.g. painted, it is at least contained but it should be looked at by an expert e.g. L&D Consulting. 

‘What rules apply to asbestos in the home? 

Dealing with asbestos is the responsibility of the homeowner. 

Home improvements can disturb asbestos-containing materials and cause health and safety concerns.  

Everyone has a duty under common law and public health laws to take reasonable care not to cause harm to another person. This includes preventing the release of airborne asbestos fibres.’ 

Please be safe around any asbestos, or suspected asbestos products.  

Asbestos materials become dangerous to health if they are damaged, disturbed or deteriorating. An asbestos assessment (also known as an asbestos survey, asbestos audit or asbestos inspection) can provide the information you need to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres and reduce unexpected future costs when undertaking repairs or renovations. An asbestos assessment should always be carried out before starting any renovation work. Further information is available on the ASEA Asbestos in the home Webpage and on their fact sheet Arranging a residential asbestos assessment 

My asbestos fence has been damaged, what do I do?

Any issue with asbestos in your property is a civil issue please see below information on what you can do next: 

  • Contact your council – My Council has contact information for all council’s in WA on their website www.mycouncil.wa.gov.au  
  • Review the WA GOVT Department of Health Guidance Note on Asbestos Cement Fences which is available on their About asbestos webpage 

This document sets out different types of damage and the steps to be taken to address them. 

  • Wearing a mask, collect any debris immediately, to be disposed of, wrapped, at Mindarie. See below, then see about asbestos webpage. 
My asbestos roof has been damaged, what do I do?

Review the WA GOVT Department of Health Guidance Note on Asbestos Cement Roofs which is available on their About asbestos webpage. 

This document sets out different types of damage and the steps to be taken to address them. 

Wearing a mask, collect any debris immediately, to be disposed of, wrapped, at Mindarie. See below, then see about asbestos webpage. 

How can I safely paint my asbestos fence?

Wear a mask, damp fence, no scraping, sanding, paint and save money to replace. 

What to with your asbestos fence is covered by Western Australian Department of Health. 

Please review the WA GOVT Department of Health Guidance Note on Asbestos Cement Fences which is available on their About asbestos webpage. 

My landlord did not tell us that there was asbestos in our rental before we moved in, what are my legal rights?

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) advise that landlords in WA are not obligated to disclose if asbestos is present in a property, more information is available in their Information for Landlords and Renters Fact Sheet.