Page 860 - Week 03 - Thursday, 2 April 2020
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There is currently no intention to publish a list of non-residential sites containing friable asbestos. The owners of non-residential sites have a range of obligations around keeping the members of the public informed about the presence of asbestos in their buildings, as part of their obligation to provide a safe working environment in accordance with Work Health and Safety laws. This includes keeping a register of any asbestos in the property, noting the location and condition. This asbestos register must be readily accessible to any worker, health safety representative, tradesperson or any person leasing the premises.
This enables tradespeople to access the information they need to make a fully informed decision about any work they are asked to conduct at the premises.
(5) As noted in the response to question 1) there is only the one commercial site that has had loose fill asbestos insulation removed.
ARANDA – Block 11 Section 1 (11 Bindel Street): WorkSafe ACT advise that this site has been demolished, fully remediated and a clearance certificate has been issued.
Asbestos—home owners
(Question No 2913)
Mr Coe asked the Minister for Planning and Land Management, upon notice, on 14 February 2020 (redirected to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety):
(1) How many Mr Fluffy properties have yet to be acquired or have declined to take part in the Loose-Fill Asbestos Insulation Eradication Scheme and how many of these properties have not signed a surrender deed with the task force.
(2) Are negotiations taking place with those owners who have not signed a surrender deed; if so, who is negotiating with the owners and what is the scope of negotiation; if not, why not.
(3) In relation to those owners referred to in part (2), have any penalties or enforcement action been taken against owners; if so, what actions have been undertaken and what penalties have been imposed; if not, why not and what time limits have been given to owners before enforcement action is undertaken.
(4) What are the costs associated with complying with the Asbestos Management Plans – including management run initiatives and all other regulatory requirements and are there any concessions available for owners; if so, what are the details of the concession; if not, why not.
(5) What are the requirements for financial assistance.
(6) How do owners pay back the financial assistance.
(7) When does the financial assistance need to be paid back by.
(8) Is interest included in paying back the financial assistance; if so, what rate of interest is charged.
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