Asbestos Class B / Non-Friable Removal SWMS
Class B licensed asbestos removal — non-friable bonded asbestos cement products (fibro sheeting, asbestos cement pipes, vinyl floor tiles with asbestos backing). Includes site setup, dust suppression, work-area enclosure, wet methods, PPE (P2 respirator + disposable coveralls), waste wrapping and disposal per state EPA requirements, clearance inspection.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Class B licensed removal of non-friable bonded asbestos (fibro, AC pipes, vinyl tiles). HRCW under WHS Reg Sch 1 and Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — licensed SWMS mandatory.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer
Site and worker contamination
Environmental release, EPA breach
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Wet methods continuously; never use power tools or abrasive cutting.
- 2P2 half-face respirator, disposable Type 5 coveralls, decontamination unit onsite.
- 3Double-wrap 200µm poly, label, dispose at licensed EPA facility.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Class B licensing, control plan, air monitoring duties
Non-friable removal methods and clearance inspection
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Direct disturbance and removal of asbestos-containing materials onsite.
SWMS mandatory before work; penalties exceed $30,000 PCBU.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace CoP