The defendant was contracted to demolition a single storey brick and tile residence, which contained asbestos cement sheeting. A witness stated that the defendant was using an excavator to break up the asbestos cement sheeting and was also concerned about the dust not being suppressed during the demolition process. At the site, the WorkSafe WA inspector observed rubble piled into heaps which contained broken fragments of asbestos cement sheeting. Another pile or rubble as shown in the photograph, appeared to have been the remains of an asbestos clad outbuilding that had been smashed into small pieces. Chemical analysis of the rubble confirmed the presence of chrysotile and crocidolite asbestos. The defendant pleaded guilty.
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