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Management of asbestos in the non-occupational environment
This document is primarily intended for environment and health agencies and local authorities conducting risk assessments and determining risk management strategies for the control of asbestos in the non-occupational environment.
This document provides information to help promote a nationally consistent approach to investigating and managing the risk of asbestos in the non-occupational environment. It will assist environmental health agencies in effective and efficient management of asbestos issues in these environments.
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- Asbestos—A guide for householders and the general public—Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Asbestos—A guide for householders and the general public
- Using the enHealth Environmental Health Officer Skills and Knowledge Matrix
- Guidance on use of rainwater tanks
- Environmental Health Practitioner Manual: A resource manual for Environmental Health Practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
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