Consumers warned over invalid asbestos licenses

Consumers warned over invalid asbestos licenses

Western Australian consumers seeking asbestos and demolition work have been warned to avoid an operator who is falsely claiming valid WorkSafe licenses for asbestos-related work. The licenses have either expired or were previously held by companies that have since been liquidated.

David Scofield is the registrant of ‘Action Asbestos’ which refers to several qualifications, including “Class 2 Demolition Licence No. WAD 314”, “Unrestricted Asbestos Lic WA 174”, “Licence # WAD 198” and “Licence # WARA 745” on its website. The business name is registered to a company Mr Scofield previously controlled.

The demolition contractor license has bees been suspended after one business under Mr Scofield’s control was liquidated, while WAD#198 has expired.

The unrestricted asbestos removal licence WA 174 and restricted asbestos removal licence WARA 745, which were issued to a liquidated company have expired or been cancelled.

Lanie Chopping, the WA Commissioner for Consumer Protection, explained that most construction or demolition jobs where asbestos is present can only be performed by those with valid and current licenses.

“It is misleading for anyone to quote WorkSafe demolition and asbestos removal licence numbers on their websites, or any marketing material, unless those licences are valid and registered under their correct names,” Ms Chopping said.

“David Scofield is, or was, a Director of nine different companies, four of which are in liquidation with substantial amounts of money being owed to creditors.

“We would warn consumers about dealing with Mr Scofield or any unlicensed operator, especially considering the importance of demolition work and asbestos removal being carried out under strict conditions by suitably qualified and trained personnel to ensure the safety of the community.”

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