law
Asbestos registers and management plans
Workplace asbestos registers sit with PCBUs under WHS. This guide does not invent homeowner legal duties. Cite Safe Work Australia. Never DIY.
25 September 2026
Editorial
Articles
Same notes as the historic archive, now canonical under /guides/. Dated /2018/, /2019/ and /2022/ paths 301 there. Never DIY.
This index exists for URL fidelity. Some inbound links still say /articles/. The canonical evergreen notes live under /guides/. Opening a slug under /articles/ permanently redirects to the guide path so search engines see one URL.
We keep the list here so humans who bookmarked the old editorial index are not dumped on a 404. The safety rule is unchanged: do not disturb suspected asbestos, and engage a licensed asbestos professional before any renovation that would cut, drill, sand or water-blast pre-1990 fabric.
home
Asbestos when buying or selling a home
Pre-1990 Australian houses may contain ACM. Due diligence is not a photograph. This site does not invent vendor legal duties. Hire a licensed professional.
25 September 2026
identification
Friable versus non-friable asbestos
Bonded cement sheet is usually non-friable until it is crushed or weathered. Friable ACM needs Class A. You cannot decide the class by eye.
25 September 2026
law
How to choose a licensed asbestos removalist
Check Class A or Class B on the state register, match the material, ask about waste and clearance. This site is not the removalist. Never DIY.
25 September 2026
law
What is an asbestos clearance certificate
A licensed asbestos assessor issues clearance after specified removal work. This site does not issue certificates. Educational only — hire a licensed professional.
25 September 2026
safety
Is asbestos safe if undisturbed?
Intact bonded materials generally present a lower risk than damaged ones. That call belongs to a licensed professional — not a DIY inspection.
23 February 2022
home
Where is asbestos found in homes?
Roofs, eaves, cladding, fences, bathrooms, vinyl, flues and some insulation — especially in pre-1990 Australian houses.
23 February 2022
identification
Can you visually identify asbestos?
No. Visual cues raise suspicion only. Confirmation is a laboratory result arranged by a competent person.
16 August 2019
testing
Should you get asbestos testing done?
Yes, before you disturb suspect materials in a pre-1990 building. Visual ID is not a test.
7 March 2019
law
Can you legally remove asbestos yourself?
This site’s answer is no: engage a licensed asbestos professional. Some states describe narrow exceptions — we will not turn them into a how-to.
4 February 2019
home
Was asbestos used in bathrooms?
Yes. Pre-1990 Australian wet areas commonly used cement sheet, vinyl and splashbacks. Do not strip a bathroom yourself.
23 January 2019
identification
What does asbestos look like?
There is no single look. Cement sheet, vinyl and insulation can all hide asbestos. Only a laboratory confirms it.
17 December 2018