Before carrying out any asbestos removal work, the owner of the premises concerned is required to submit an asbestos investigation report and abatement plan prepared by registered asbestos consultant to EPD at least 28 days in advance. The owner is also required to notify EPD of the date of commencement of such work at least 28 days in advance. All asbestos removal work must be carried out by registered asbestos contractor and supervised by registered asbestos supervisor. During the asbestos abatement work, the work should be monitored by registered asbestos consultant and airborne fibres should be monitored by registered asbestos laboratory.
Asbestos consultants, contractors, supervisors and laboratories must register if they want to practice in the asbestos abatement profession. The registers of registered asbestos consultants, contractors, supervisors and laboratories are kept by EPD and open to the public for inspection.