$1236.20
Application fee for a Class A licence.
Asbestos removal licence: Application
What it is and how to complete it.
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About the licence
You can obtain a licence to remove asbestos for Class A and Class B materials.
WorkSafe restricts licence holders to specific class
WorkSafe may issue licences which restrict asbestos removal licence holders to removing specific types of asbestos-containing material or asbestos-contaminated dust.
A licence holder is usually required to notify WorkSafe before any asbestos removal work is carried out.
Class A: Asbestos removal licence
Friable asbestos, non-friable asbestos, and asbestos-contaminated dust.
Class B: Asbestos removal licence
Non-friable asbestos and asbestos-contaminated dust associated with or derived from the removal of non-friable asbestos.
About licence fees
Fees for asbestos removal licences are based on fee units which are indexed annually on 1 July. There is no fee for an addition of a site supervisor to your licence.
Fee summary
$1053.30
Application fee for a Class B licence.
5 years
This licence is valid for 5 years.
Apply for or renew a licence
Download and print the form.
You must provide the details of any other asbestos removal licence or approvals granted by any Australian state or territory.
WorkSafe also requires detailed information of about:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) that the applicant intends to provide to persons engaged in the asbestos removal work.
- Specs of vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter if you intend to use one.
- Laundering arrangements proposed in relation to the asbestos removal work, including the name and address of any laundry intended to be used for the laundering of personal protective clothing.
- The type of training undertaken by the employees who are to be engaged in the asbestos removal work (in the form of course certificates, letters from the training provider/institution).
- Nominated supervisors and their involvement in six most recent asbestos removal jobs, preferably undertaken in the last two years. Give project names, dates, contacts and quantity of asbestos removed. Supervisors must have at least two years experience in asbestos removal work.
For a Class A licence application you must also provide:
- A copy of a current health and safety management system certificate, which is clearly related to Asbestos removal and is accredited by JAS-ANZ
- Details of the person who will be responsible for ensuring the certificate is current.
- If you are an individual, complete the natural person identification form.
- If you are a company or body corporate, complete the non-individual identification form.
If you have previously completed these identification forms, you do not need to complete them again, unless your details have changed.
You must provide:
- 100 points of identification: at least one with a photograph and signature
- identification showing your date of birth.
You can complete your payment details on the form.
Send your completed application, supporting documents, and identification form to WorkSafe's licensing branch by mail or email.
It may take up to 60 days to process your application
During your application WorkSafe will make contact with you to organise a visit to your premises to discuss your suitability to hold an asbestos licence.
You may receive a visit from WorkSafe
During your application WorkSafe will make contact with you to organise a visit to your premises to discuss your suitability to hold an Asbestos Licence.
Contact WorkSafe's licensing branch
To check the progress of an application or if you need assistance, contact the Licensing Branch at:
Licensing Branch
PO Box 279
Geelong Vic 3220
Phone 1300 852 562
Fax 1800 060 727
Email [email protected]