If you or your team work in the construction industry or any sort of demolition or refurbishment then you will need to be aware of when and where you could be exposed to Asbestos. Our range of Asbestos training solutions will have you and your team prepared with the skills and knowledge when dealing with this carcinogen.
To give our students the best possible learning experience, we have designed fit for purposetraining centresthat encourage and support all learners. Our centres combine classroom training with practical “real workplace" scenarios using the latest industry approved equipment. If you would prefer we come to you,our trainers can deliver training at your site or we can utilise a local venue.
If you or your team work in the construction industry or any sort of demolition or refurbishment then you will need to be aware of when and where you could be exposed to Asbestos.
Under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, a PCBU (a company, sole trader, or self-employed person) is required to have an Asbestos Removal Licence issued by WorkSafe to legally remove more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos (Class B).
Unit standards covered: 2138 and 29765
Responsible for around 220 deaths each year, asbestos is New Zealand’s leading workplace killer - but despite its widely known risks, businesses and tradespeople are still failing to protect their workers.
The recent sentencing (the first of its kind under new legislation) for unqualified and unsafe asbestos removal highlights the need for awareness of asbestos regulations.
Asbestos Training — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about asbestos awareness and removal training in New Zealand.
Safety 'n Action offers two asbestos training options: the Asbestos Awareness Seminar, available both face to face and online, and the Non-Friable Asbestos Class B removal course, available face to face. Whether you need awareness training or a full removal licence, we have you covered nationwide across New Zealand.
Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, workers in construction, demolition, or refurbishment must have appropriate asbestos awareness training before working in environments where asbestos may be present. Any PCBU legally removing more than 10m² of non-friable asbestos must hold a WorkSafe Asbestos Removal Licence.
The Asbestos Awareness Seminar is designed for anyone who may encounter asbestos in their work — it teaches you how to identify asbestos, understand the risks, and know when to stop work and call an expert. The Non-Friable Asbestos Class B course goes further, training workers to safely supervise and remove Class B (non-friable) asbestos and work towards a WorkSafe Asbestos Removal Licence.
Yes. The Asbestos Awareness Seminar is available as an online eLearning course through Safety 'n Action, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace from anywhere in New Zealand. The Class B removal course requires face to face attendance due to its practical components.
Anyone working in construction, renovation, demolition, or building maintenance should complete asbestos awareness training. This includes tradespeople, builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, property managers, and anyone else who may disturb or encounter asbestos-containing materials in older buildings.
The Non-Friable Asbestos Class B course covers NZQA unit standards 2138 and 29765, giving participants recognised, nationally accredited training in asbestos removal.
Safety 'n Action delivers asbestos training at training centres nationwide, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, and many more locations across New Zealand. We can also come to your worksite or a local venue if preferred.
Yes — asbestos is New Zealand's leading workplace killer, responsible for around 220 deaths each year. Buildings constructed before 2000 are likely to contain asbestos-containing materials. Anyone working in or around these buildings needs to know how to identify and manage the risks safely.
The Asbestos Awareness Seminar is a half-day course when delivered face to face. The online version can be completed at your own pace, giving you the flexibility to fit training around your schedule.
Absolutely. Safety 'n Action can deliver asbestos training at your site or a local venue anywhere in New Zealand. This is ideal for businesses wanting to train multiple team members at once. Contact us to arrange a company booking.
Failure to comply with asbestos regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 can result in significant fines and prosecution from WorkSafe New Zealand. More importantly, unprotected exposure to asbestos fibres can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
