The obligation
A PCBU commissioning asbestos removal must use a removalist holding the right class of licence for the work, unless the WHS Regulation says no licence is needed.
There are two classes of asbestos removal licence: Class A and Class B. Class A allows removal of any amount of friable or non-friable asbestos or ACM and any amount of asbestos contaminated dust or debris (ACD). Class B allows removal of any amount of non-friable asbestos or ACM, and ACD associated with that removal. Asbestos waste must be transported and disposed of under EPA requirements, only at an EPA-licensed site and never in general waste.
- What
- A PCBU commissioning asbestos removal must use a removalist holding the right class of licence for the work, unless the WHS Regulation says no licence is needed.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Use an appropriately licensed asbestos removalist is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Demolition work > Asbestos.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Use an appropriately licensed asbestos removalist is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (NSW). In short, A PCBU commissioning asbestos removal must use a removalist holding the right class of licence for the work, unless the WHS Regulation says no licence is needed.
What changed recently?
Use an appropriately licensed asbestos removalist was last updated on 14 October 2026.