How often must a review be undertaken of asbestos containing material?
Asbestos management is based on appropriate management of risk; and some ACM products are known to have a very long and stable effective life. A competent person may reasonably consider that ACM in very good condition and with low risk of disturbance requires less frequent review and assessment than the 12 months stated in the code of practice. Reduction in review and assessment frequency must be supported by: • the written recommendation of a competent person based on risk; and • adequate systems at the workplace to report any damage, disturbance or work involving the ACM that occurs during the interval until the next risk assessment and register review. In any event, the register of ACM and associated risk assessments must be reviewed at least every three years.
