Prohibition of the Use of Asbestos in Australian Maritime Industry Workplaces - Guidance Information
On 31 December 2003 regulations to prohibit the use of asbestos in Australian maritime industry workplaces, made under the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993 (OHS(MI) Act), commenced. These regulations are incorprated as Part 2 Hazardous substances in the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry)(National Standards) Regulations 2003.
The Seacare Authority has produced guidance to assist operators meet their obligations under the new regulations. Application forms for exemption from the prohibition on the use of asbestos are also available.
Prohibition of the Use of Asbestos in Australian Maritime Industry Workplaces [pdf 307.2Kb]
Application for exemption from prohibition on uses of chrysotile (Seacare Form 13) [pdf 101.3Kb]
Application for exemption from the prohibition of asbestos (other than chrysotile) (Seacare Form 14) [pdf 98Kb]
