This fact sheet provides information about asbestos related health and financial risks, how to reduce those risks and whether insurance can help. The information will be of use to anyone planning minor or major renovation work in a domestic property that might contain asbestos.

The agency's Audit and Risk Committee provides independent advice and assurance to our CEO, assisting them to meet their duties and obligations regarding financial and performance reporting, risk oversight and management, and systems of internal control.

This safety information has been developed in response to questions raised by employers, self-employed people and do-it-yourself (DIY) home renovators when undertaking minor renovations and removal tasks in residential properties which may contain asbestos. This guide contains important steps you should follow to reduce the risk of exposing yourself and others to asbestos fibres when undertaking removal of less than 10m² of non-friable asbestos.