Asbestos Warning Signage

Asbestos Warning Signage

In addition to existing asbestos containing material (ACM) control measures, ACM warning signage must be installed and maintained in all department-owned schools/educational workplaces to comply with Work Health and Safety legislation.

If the Asbestos Register for a department-owned school/educational workplace identifies that all buildings listed in the Built Environment Materials Information Register (BEMIR) as “ACM free”, or “no asbestos identified”, then this signage is not required.

Requirements

The Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) has advised that the following key elements for ACM warning signage apply:

1.  At least one publicly visible sign should be located at the facility’s central control point (e.g. reception, front counter) as a minimum;

2.  The signs need to be easily visible to anyone who may potentially disturb ACM;

3.  The design and size of the signs must comply with Australian Standards.

It has been accepted that a single sign at the administration centre of the school, ECEC or educational workplace supported by the BEMIR processes for issuing Work Area Access Permits (WAAPs) and viewing the Asbestos Register (showing ACM location, type and physical state) to all service providers, sufficiently addresses the Queensland legislative requirements.

Remember, the asbestos warning sign must be publicly visible and located at the facility’s central control point (e.g. reception, front counter).

Printing

Recommended
size: / Wall Mounted (A4-size)
297mm x 210mm / Wall Mounted (A5-size)
210mm x 148mm / Desktop (A4-size)
133mm x 94mm

Ensure compliance for signage by printing in colour the asbestos warning sign and install as described in items 1 – 3 above.

Access the required sign from the Asbestos Management Kit located in the right-hand feature of the Asbestos management – policy, plan and guidelines page of the Asbestos Management website.

For more information, locate the Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) for DETE Facilities available from the website or contact your Regional Infrastructure Manager.