{"id":7504,"date":"2022-05-20T23:19:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T23:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=7504"},"modified":"2023-02-13T23:57:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T23:57:40","slug":"what-is-an-asbestos-audit-and-when-is-it-necessary","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/que-es-una-auditoria-de-asbesto-y-cuando-es-necesaria\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Asbestos Audit and When Is It Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An asbestos audit is another term for an asbestos inspection, in which a person (preferably a trained, licensed professional) inspects a premises for the presence of asbestos, or suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An asbestos audit is a good idea when encountering any building constructed before the 1980s, especially before remodeling, demolishing, buying or selling it. In many cases, asbestos audits are required by law to protect the health and safety of the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Background on Asbestos Audits<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Asbestos may be a naturally occurring mineral, but it remains one of the most dangerous substances known to man. However, its ill effects on human health were not widely recognized until the 1970s<\/a>. For years, construction companies used an assortment of asbestos-based products to build homes, schools, and offices. Many of these same structures remain contaminated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disturbing Asbestos in a Building Can Create Significant Hazards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While asbestos is safe when it is left undisturbed, renovation and demolition work could unsettle it, posing a significant risk to anyone in the area.  Asbestos audits can help landlords and employers track asbestos\u2019 spread in their buildings, keeping employees, residents, and contractors safe. In some countries, states, and cities, these audits are mandatory. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Asbestos Audit Requirements in Australia <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Australia requires asbestos audits in all workplaces if the work property was constructed on or after 1 January, 2004<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If asbestos is positively identified on the work property, the owner or lessee must:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Create an asbestos register<\/td>An asbestos register<\/a> is a special document that lists all identified or presumed asbestos containing materials in the workplace.<\/td><\/tr>
Establish an asbestos management plan<\/td>An asbestos management plan should detail any decisions made about the containment, management, and re<\/a>m<\/a>oval<\/a> of asbestos materials. It must also detail asbestos incident procedures and handling policies. If asbestos is not immediately removed, then the asbestos management plan must be kept up-to-dated and reviewed every 5 years.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Asbestos Audits for Business and Property Owners in Australia<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Asbestos Audits in Australia are governed by a number of laws, and many impose particular legal responsibilities on both business and propert owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A typical asbestos business audit<\/a> consists of two steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. The property owner must contact a licensed asbestos auditor to inspect their premises for asbestos containing materials, or ACMs. 

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  2. The property owner may be required to perform certain actions depending on whether asbestos is identified in or around their premises.

    1. If asbestos is not present on the property<\/strong>, then the owner need not take further action.

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    2. If asbestos is present on the property<\/strong>, then the owner must create and complete an asbestos register detailing the location and character of all asbestos materials.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If asbestos is found, then the property owner must: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n