Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Surveys and Registers
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Asbestos Registers & HAZMAT Surveys
Compliant, Fast and Ready for Approval
If your building contains asbestos or hazardous materials, you are legally responsible for identifying and managing the risk. Without a compliant register, you may face project delays, regulatory action, or serious safety exposure.
Confluence Environmental delivers clear, regulator-ready asbestos and hazardous materials surveys across Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and NSW — helping property owners, managers and developers stay compliant and move forward with confidence.
If you need a compliant register, planning works, or responding to a request from council or SafeWork NSW, we can help quickly and professionally.
When You Need an Asbestos Register or HAZMAT Survey
You may be required to obtain a survey or register if:
Your building was constructed before 2004
The property is a workplace (commercial, industrial, government or strata)
Renovation, demolition or maintenance works are planned
You are buying, leasing or managing commercial property
Council, certifier or SafeWork NSW has requested documentation
If you are unsure, we can quickly determine your legal obligations and next steps.
Our Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Services
We provide complete survey and reporting solutions tailored to your building, compliance requirements and project needs.
Asbestos Surveys and Registers
We identify asbestos-containing materials in accordance with the NSW WHS Regulation and Codes of Practice and prepare legally compliant documentation suitable for workplaces and property transactions.
Services include:
Management surveys for ongoing WHS compliance
Refurbishment and demolition surveys prior to works
Identification of bonded and friable asbestos across all building materials
Location mapping, photos and material condition assessment
Risk ranking and priority recommendations
Compliant Asbestos Register and optional Management Plan
Guidance on monitoring, maintenance, removal and reinspection
Learn more about asbestos compliance and legal responsibilities.
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Surveys
We assess additional hazardous materials commonly found in older buildings, including:
Lead-based paint
PCBs in electrical equipment
Synthetic mineral fibres (SMF)
Ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
Each material is assessed for condition, exposure risk and management requirements, with laboratory confirmation where needed.
Portfolio, Commercial and Government Compliance
We support:
Commercial and industrial property owners
Strata and body corporate managers
Government and council facilities
Schools, healthcare and aged care sites
Developers, builders and demolition contractors
Whether you manage one building or multiple sites, we provide consistent, compliant documentation and ongoing register support.
What You Receive
Clear, practical and regulator-ready outputs:
Compliant asbestos register
Material condition and risk assessment
Site mapping and photographic record
Laboratory confirmation where required
Actionable management and removal guidance
Optional Asbestos Management Plan
Optional annual reinspection services
Our reports are accepted by councils, certifiers, SafeWork NSW and project stakeholders across NSW.
Why Clients Choose Confluence Environmental
Fast, compliant and commercially focused.
Licensed asbestos assessors and experienced environmental consultants
WHS-compliant registers aligned with SafeWork NSW requirements
Clear, practical advice — no unnecessary reporting
Fixed-fee pricing and fast mobilisation
Trusted by developers, facility managers, councils and contractors
We help you stay compliant, reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Locations We Service
We provide asbestos and hazardous materials surveys across:
Sydney and Greater Western Sydney
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Central Coast
Hunter Valley and regional NSW
Speak With an Asbestos Consultant
If you need an asbestos register, HAZMAT survey, or compliance support, we can help quickly and professionally.
Contact our team to discuss your building, compliance requirements and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Surveys
Q: Do I need an asbestos register for my property?
You are legally required to have an asbestos register if:
Your building was constructed before 31 December 2003, and
It is used as a workplace (e.g. commercial, industrial, or government property)
This is required under the NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. The register must be accessible to workers, contractors, and tradespeople and kept up to date.
Q: What is included in an asbestos register?
A compliant asbestos register includes:
The location, type, and condition of all identified or assumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
Photographs
Risk ratings and recommended actions (e.g. removal, encapsulation, monitoring)
Records of any testing or analysis conducted
Optionally, an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP)
It must be reviewed every 5 years or sooner if the condition of ACMs changes.
Q: What is a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) survey?
A HAZMAT survey identifies hazardous building materials beyond asbestos. This can include:
Lead-based paint
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Synthetic Mineral Fibres (SMF)
Ozone-depleting substances (e.g. refrigerants)
These materials can pose health, environmental, or legal risks during demolition, renovation, or occupation — especially in older or government buildings.
Q: What’s the difference between a management survey and a demolition survey?
A management survey is non-intrusive and used to identify asbestos for WHS compliance during normal occupancy and maintenance.
A refurbishment or demolition survey is intrusive, targeting areas that will be disturbed during works and is mandatory before any structural renovation or demolition.
We provide both and tailor the scope to your project and regulatory needs.
Q: Who can conduct an asbestos or HAZMAT survey in NSW?
Only competent persons — such as licensed asbestos assessors or experienced environmental consultants — should conduct these surveys. Confluence Environmental provides surveys that:
Comply with SafeWork NSW and the Code of Practice
Are accepted by councils, builders, certifiers, and WHS officers
Include NATA-accredited lab analysis where sampling is required
Q: How often do asbestos registers need to be updated?
Asbestos registers must be reviewed and updated at least every 5 years, or sooner if:
ACMs are removed, disturbed, or repaired
There is a change in building use
A contractor or worker reports deterioration or risk
We offer reinspection and annual update services to maintain compliance.