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If you want to remove asbestos yourself, there are a few things you need to know. First of all, DIY removal is only permitted in New South Wales when dealing with a maximum of 10 square metres of bonded asbestos. Over that amount or for non-bonded (friable) asbestos, a NSW SafeWork bonded asbestos license is needed. Alternatively, you will need to hire a licensed asbestos contractor.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Friable Asbestos<\/h2>\n\n

Friable asbestos is any material that contains asbestos, where the material is in powder form or can be easily broken down to a powder through crushing or pulverisation. This is when asbestos is at its most dangerous and you should not attempt to remove the material without a license or through the services of a licensed contractor.<\/p>\n
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Bonded Asbestos<\/h2>\n\n

Other materials may contain asbestos. However, this does not mean they pose an immediate danger. When asbestos is packed in these other materials, it is known as bonded asbestos. You can remove the maximum of this type of asbestos without the need for a license and it is typically safe to do so, unless the material has been in any way damaged.<\/p>\n
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Before Making your Choice<\/h2>\n\n

It is important to understand that asbestos is an incredibly hazardous material to remove without first fully understanding the safety considerations involved. Your aim is to remove the material safely with minimal release of particles, dust and fibres from the material containing the asbestos. You also need to ensure that asbestos materials are taken to a disposal facility found on the\u00a0EPA\u2019s database<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

You should think about taking a safety course before attempting to remove bonded asbestos, even in small amounts. Relevant courses can be found at:<\/p>\n
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