Asbestos Removal (Friable — Class A) — Job Safety Analysis

Safe work procedures for the removal of friable asbestos-containing materials requiring a Class A asbestos removal licence, including enclosure construction, negative pressure, air monitoring, decontamination, and waste disposal.

A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) breaks each work task into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and lists practical control measures. Unlike a full SWMS, a JSA is a streamlined tool ideal for daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and routine risk assessments. Our JSA documents are built from the same hazard data as our SWMS, ensuring consistency across your safety documentation. Each JSA includes risk ratings and references to relevant Australian Standards.

A JSA does not replace a SWMS where one is legally required. This activity falls under high-risk construction work, so a Safe Work Method Statement is required under the WHS Regulations in addition to this JSA. See the Demolition SWMS for this task →

5 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5 PPE items specified 5 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — Class A asbestos removal licence required for friable asbestos WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — asbestos removal control plan required for licensed removal work WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — air monitoring required for Class A friable asbestos removal WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) - Disturbance of asbestos (high risk construction work)

PPE Requirements

Full-face P3 powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) (AS/NZS 1716) Type 5 disposable coveralls (taped at wrists/ankles) (Category III Type 5/6) Boot covers (disposable) (N/A) Inner and outer nitrile gloves (AS/NZS 2161.1) Safety footwear (dedicated to asbestos work) (AS/NZS 2210.3)

Australian Standards Referenced

Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to safely remove asbestos Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace NOHSC:3003 — Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 1715 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

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Using This JSA On Site

Work through the JSA at the start of the shift, in front of the crew, before the task begins. Read the steps out, confirm the controls are actually in place that day, write anything site-specific into the blank rows, and have everyone sign on. Keep it alongside your SWMS rather than instead of it.

JSA — Common Questions

What is the difference between a JSA and a SWMS?

A SWMS is a legal requirement for high-risk construction work and must include detailed control measures and worker sign-off. A JSA is a simplified hazard analysis used for daily planning, toolbox meetings, and non-HRCW tasks. Many businesses use both.

When should I use a JSA?

Use a JSA for daily pre-start meetings, when introducing new workers to a task, for non-high-risk activities, or as a quick reference during toolbox talks.

Can a JSA replace a SWMS?

No. If the work is classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations, a SWMS is legally required. A JSA complements a SWMS but cannot replace it for HRCW.