Asbestos Auditing

ASBESTOS AUDITING AND LABELING IN SCHOOLS – TEXT FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS (OPTIONAL)

Wantirna College will soon be audited for asbestos-containing material as a part of the Victorian Government’s goal of making all government schools safe environments for students,  staff and the wider community.

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 include specific duties relating to identifying asbestos in workplaces and indicating its location with clear signage. Once identified, asbestos-containing material must be labelled and recorded in the school’s asbestos register.

Labels are placed in the school reception and at the entrances to buildings with identified asbestos-containing material and the front gate of the school, reminding people to contact reception before undertaking any building works.

Asbestos is considered safe unless damaged or disturbed. These warning labels will help our school manage potential risks and ensure we are compliant with the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety framework.

Some FAQs on asbestos auditing and labeling in Victorian government schools are available from the font office.

Please do not hesitate to contact me through the front desk if you have any questions.

Kevin Murphy

Principal