Deliverables Outcomes Review of awareness raising information, Increased community awareness of the programmes and campaigns in Australia to risks posed by asbestos and its impact on identify gaps and improve awareness in the the health of the community. Australian community of the risks of Improved access to information for those asbestos in the built environment. who work and live with asbestos, including Develop a of information where and when to source information “one-stop-shop” on asbestos related issues, integrating and advice. information, and providing referral points Demonstrated cultural and behavioural for members of the public. within the community as a result of Develop practical evidence-based asbestos improved understanding of both the health risks and exposure pathways of safety awareness material for people likely asbestos in both commercial and domestic to come into contact with ACMs in a environments. domestic setting. Strategy two: Best practice Best practice approaches need to be based on evidence. The plan encourages discussion, information sharing, and promoting best practice to build continual improvement in the handling and management of ACMs. The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency will facilitate further discussion with state, territory and local government, and relevant stakeholders to prioritise and achieve these outcomes. Goal: Identify and share best practice in asbestos management, education, transport, storage and disposal. Deliverables Outcomes Identify opportunities to share best practice Evidence-based best practice to minimise risks for initiatives related to the safe in targeted areas. management of asbestos such as licensing, Model training for workers likely to come into education, training and home renovations contact with ACMs to increase where ACMs may be present. competency and decrease risk. Identify industry needs and gaps in awareness and training for workers who Australian communities are supported to may come into contact with ACMs such manage asbestos risks during natural — as tradespeople and develop model disasters or emergencies. — training options for industry adoption.
Deliverables Outcomes Review of awareness raising information, programmes and campaigns in Australia to identify gaps and improve awareness in the Australian community of the risks of asbestos in the built environment. Develop a “one-stop-shop” of information on asbestos related issues, integrating information, and providing referral points for members of the public. Develop practical evidence-based asbestos safety awareness material for people likely to come into contact with ACMs in a domestic setting. Increased community awareness of the risks posed by asbestos and its impact on the health of the community. Improved access to information for those who work and live with asbestos, including where and when to source information and advice. Demonstrated cultural and behavioural within the community as a result of improved understanding of both the health risks and exposure pathways of asbestos in both commercial and domestic environments. Strategy two: Best practice Best practice approaches need to be based on evidence. The plan encourages discussion, information sharing, and promoting best practice to build continual improvement in the handling and management of ACMs. The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency will facilitate further discussion with state, territory and local government, and relevant stakeholders to prioritise and achieve these outcomes. Goal: Identify and share best practice in asbestos management, education, transport, storage and disposal. Deliverables Outcomes Identify opportunities to share best practice for initiatives related to the safe management of asbestos such as licensing, education, training and home renovations where ACMs may be present. Identify industry needs and gaps in awareness and training for workers who may come into contact with ACMs — such as tradespeople — and develop model training options for industry adoption. Evidence-based best practice to minimise risks in targeted areas. Model training for workers likely to come into contact with ACMs to increase competency and decrease risk. Australian communities are supported to manage asbestos risks during natural disasters or emergencies.
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