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Hefty fine for house demolition with complete disregard for asbestos laws
A demolition company has been fined $100,000 and a conviction recorded for tearing down two houses in suburban Brisbane using an excavator, without first safely removing asbestos sheeting.
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Upcoming asbestos management compliance audits for Queensland businesses
Starting 1 August 2024, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos to ensure compliance with asbestos regulations.
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Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week
The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024).
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Upcoming asbestos compliance audits for Queensland businesses
From 1 August 2025, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos. The statewide audit will run until 31 October and will focus on compliance with asbestos management requirements, including having an asbestos register and a management plan in place where asbestos has been identified.
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland media statement
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) have notified a number of impacted businesses regarding the detection of asbestos-containing fire rated board (FRB) as a result of information provided by Australian Border Force (ABF).