An Asbestos Register is a legally required document that identifies and records all known or presumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a workplace or building.
Purpose
The purpose of the register is to:
- Protect workers, contractors, and visitors from accidental exposure to asbestos
- Provide a reference for maintenance, renovations, or demolition works
- Support compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations in Australia
What an Asbestos Register Includes
- Location of any asbestos or ACMs within the workplace/building
- Type of asbestos (e.g., friable or non-friable)
- Condition of the material (good, damaged, deteriorating)
- Date identified and results of sampling/analysis (if undertaken)
- Details of any asbestos that has been removed
- Assumptions (where materials are suspected but not tested)
Legal Requirements in Australia
Under the WHS Regulations 2011 (and equivalent state/territory laws), a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must:
- Keep an up-to-date Asbestos Register if asbestos is present or likely to be present
- Ensure it is readily accessible to workers, health and safety representatives, and contractors
- Review and update the register regularly (at least every 5 years or when asbestos is removed/disturbed)
Importance
- Prevents unintentional disturbance of asbestos during work
- Informs risk assessments and the Asbestos Management Plan
- Critical for ensuring compliance and avoiding health risks such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer
Lupin AuditPRO generates an automatic Asbestos Register as part of its asbestos survey and management software. Here’s how it works:
- Digital Data Capture
Surveyors enter asbestos findings directly into AuditPRO using a tablet or mobile device while on-site. Data points include:
- Location of materials
- Type of asbestos (friable / non-friable)
- Condition of the material
- Risk assessment outcomes
- Photographic evidence
Because all data is captured digitally, there is no double-handling or transcription from paper notes.
2.Automatic Register Generation
Once survey data is entered, AuditPRO:
- Compiles the information into a compliant Asbestos Register automatically
- Generates tables of asbestos-containing materials by location
- Updates the register in real time if new surveys are completed or asbestos is removed
This eliminates the manual process of collating survey notes and re-keying data.
- Always Current & Accessible
- The Asbestos Register is dynamic – whenever new inspections, removals, or re-assessments occur, the system updates the register automatically.
- Registers can be exported as PDFs, spreadsheets, or shared digitally for facility managers, contractors, and regulators.
- Multiple sites can be managed under one central system, ensuring compliance across a portfolio of buildings.
- Compliance Benefits
- Meets Australian WHS Regulations requiring asbestos registers in workplaces.
- Provides a single source of truth for asbestos management.
- Reduces errors, ensures consistency, and saves significant time compared to manual register preparation.
To find out more how much Lupin AuditPRO Asbestos Management can assist you call Kristy Titus on 0460 775 591