If the answer is yes, the house you are working on probably has asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos can be found in one in three homes in Australia.
Ask the client if they know the age of the property if you suspect there may be asbestos present.
Asbestos was used in over 3,000 building products. Use the asbestos checker to help you identify where asbestos might be. For example
You cannot tell if a material contains asbestos just by looking at it.
Recommend to your client that they get a licensed assessor to inspect the property for asbestos materials and provide a report to the owner.
This report should you shared with any tradesperson that is doing work on the property, so the asbestos material can be managed safety.
Licensed assessors may also take samples for testing.
Review the report with your client and discuss how it impacts any of the work you are there to do.
Make sure that your client has a contingency in their budget in case asbestos shows up.
If it does show up, discuss with your client how you plan to remove and dispose of the material and keep yourself and everyone around you safe.
