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Demolition work and asbestos removal

Demolition work or asbestos removal work (prescribed activities) are now considered as construction work.

People performing this type of work must now comply with the construction related regulations. For example, relevant people doing demolition work or asbestos removal work on houses should implement control measures to prevent anyone from falling while doing the work.

Relevant people doing demolition work and asbestos removal work (prescribed activity) must hold a certificate to perform these activities and complete work method statements before starting any work.

Demolition work includes the:

demolition or systematic dismantling of a building or other structure, or part of a building or other structure
not including the systematic dismantling of a part of a building or other structure for alteration, maintenance, remodelling or repair

Demolition work involving the removal of asbestos materials, including fibro sheeting, needs extra safety precautions.

Asbestos removal work must be done in accordance with the National Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2^nd Edition [NOHSC:2002 (2005)] (non-Queensland Government link).

Last updated March 23, 2007

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