An Asbestos Assessor assesses the presence, nature, and extent of asbestos-containing materials in buildings and other structures, and monitors and certifies asbestos removal work to ensure safety. Their work is governed by the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, an Approved Code of Practice (ACOP), and requires adherence to specific standards and procedures.

Gains and maintains an understanding of current regulations, ACOP, standards, and procedures relating to asbestos. Diaries assessment requests and travels to sites. Identifies potential asbestos containing materials in buildings and structures through visual inspections. Takes samples of materials, recording their location. Sends samples to an accredited laboratory, receives results, and reports findings back to client. Plans for asbestos removal. Develops and implements risk management strategies to minimise the potential for asbestos exposure. Conducts air monitoring using measuring devices during asbestos removal work to ensure that airborne asbestos fibres are within safe limits. Reports any concerns to Asbestos Removal Supervisor, to enact mitigation measures. Evaluates and documents the monitoring process according to accredited laboratory results. Performs final site inspections and issues Clearance Certificate to client if the area is deemed safe.

Works indoors and outdoors when undertaking asbestos assessments or related tasks. Works indoors in an office when primarily completing administration tasks. May also complete some tasks from inside a vehicle. The office and vehicle are generally adequately heated and ventilated but the buildings and structures being assessed may not be. May work in all weather conditions when outside. Significant use of Personal Protective Equipment is required when onsite as airborne asbestos fibres cause asbestosis and are carcinogenic.

• The physical work demand is light to medium. Lifting, carrying, and pulling may be required, but is unlikely to exceed medium physical demand.
• Sitting is occasional when preparing for inspections, collating testing results, formulating reports, and completing associated administration tasks. Standing and walking is constant when carrying out inspections and related tasks.
• Stretching up, reaching across, and climbing ladders or scaffolding will be required occasionally to get access to materials suspected to be contaminated. Bending, squatting, crouching, and kneeling will be required occasionally e.g. if sampling flooring materials. Twisting of the body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely to be a significant component of this job.
• Use of hand-held tools/equipment will include sampling tools and devices and sample bags, pens, notebooks, ICT devices, and other general office equipment.
• Repetitive movements with the hands are likely to occur occasionally when operating ICT devices and various hand-held objects such as pens.
• Driving of vehicles will be a frequent requirement to enable site assessments.
• Mental skills or qualities necessary include: a sound knowledge of relevant regulations etc.; analytical/investigative; methodical; attention to detail; digital literacy; report writing; problem-solving; decision-making; and communication skills.

To work with both Asbestos Class A and B, a current Asbestos Assessor Licence issued by WorkSafe under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. Obtaining this Licence will generally require proof of training and experience in the asbestos removal industry and completion of an approved asbestos assessor training course (or hold an approved tertiary qualification). A Class 1 Driver Licence will be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.