Remove Non-friable Asbestos Training
Non-friable asbestos is a more solid and robust material than friable asbestos, meaning it is less likely to break down under pressure. Compared to friable asbestos, there is a lower risk of harmful airborne asbestos levels; however, asbestos is still asbestos, the health risk does not differentiate.
Non-friable asbestos is often mixed with a building compound to help with material sturdiness, adding another complexity to removal and disposal.
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Examples of non-friable materials:
- Solid roof sheeting
- Asbestos fencing
- Asbestos fibre cement wall sheeting
- Asbestos fibre cement ceilings
- Vinyl floor tiles
- Asbestos water pipes, soffits, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos backing covers in electrical distribution boards
- Window putty and caulking with asbestos properties
Why is Non-friable Asbestos Removal training important?
Non-friable asbestos is a hazardous material that can be extremely harmful to humans, animals and the environment. While the use of non-friable asbestos is now prohibited, there is still the need to remove and dispose of hazardous material safely.
Non-friable asbestos removal is required because property owners want to change the asbestos material for something less harmful or during demolition or renovation projects.
Specialized Hazmat Services Remove Non-friable Asbestos training delivers excellent results as we pass on our expertise to our trainees. All participants will obtain the essential knowledge and skills to remove non-friable asbestos and comply with regulations safely.
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At the completion of Remove Non-friable Asbestos training, a trainee will have the ability to:
- Set up a safe work enclosure and test equipment
- Carry out safe and correct removal of friable asbestos material
- Ensure handling, containment and disposal comply with regulatory requirements
- Decontaminate self, work equipment and worksite safely and correctly
- Complete documentation supporting safe removal practices
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Our training does not use any asbestos material; however, realistic simulation is used.
The legal requirement of Non-friable Asbestos removal
When non-friable asbestos materials are present or suspected of being present, only trained and qualified personnel have the authority to identify, manage or remove them. Specialized Hazmat Services non-friable asbestos training ensures it will be done safely and competently, minimising the chances of harm.
Non-friable asbestos removal must be performed under relevant state and territory legislative requirements and Codes of Practice.
Specialized Hazmat Services training is nationally recognised and is a legal requirement in most states and territories for workers who need to remove non-friable asbestos.
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Specialized Hazmat Services provides:
- All the necessary equipment for training
- Experienced and qualified asbestos handling instructors
- Theory and practical training
- Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment

Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
Specialized Hazmat Services nationally recognised Remove Non-friable Asbestos training provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to remove non-friable asbestos materials safely.
Our course includes preparing, enclosing and removing non-friable asbestos and the practice of decontamination and disposal requirements.
The training is performed by experienced and qualified instructors and involves theory and practical scenarios relevant to your worksite.
Our Non-friable Asbestos Training includes:
- Legislative and licensing requirements and compliance
- Understanding the hazards of asbestos and its health effects
- Planning and preparing for non-friable asbestos removal
- Non-friable asbestos risk assessment, registers and management plans
- Non-friable asbestos enclosure setup, testing and removal practices
- Performing non-friable asbestos removal
- Non-friable asbestos decontamination of workers, plant and equipment
- Correct and legal non-friable asbestos disposal techniques
- Worksite clean up
Contact us for Remove Non-friable Asbestos training
Specialized Hazmat Services can deliver Remove Non-friable Asbestos training Australia-wide. We will discuss training options with our clients and have the ability to perform courses in a training room or on-site environment.
Please contact Specialized Hazmat Services to discuss your training requirements, and we will do our best to facilitate them.