The guides are for tradespeople who work for themselves or have other people (including apprentices) working for them. Each guide is a one-stop information resource that covers:
the risk of working with or near asbestos
the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos
where asbestos is likely to be found in New Zealand homes and other buildings
the key ways to protect yourself when working with asbestos
how to dispose of asbestos waste
workers’ rights and responsibilities.
Every tradesperson is likely to come into contact with asbestos at work sooner or later. This puts you at risk of exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.
We encourage you to read the guide to get the basic information you need:
to manage the risk from working with or near asbestos, and
to protect yourself and other people from exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.
Please click the below link for the PDFs for a guide on each specific role ( As mentioned below):
Working with or near asbestos - for builders
Working with or near asbestos - for electricians
Working with or near asbestos - for painters
Working with or near asbestos – for plumbers
