The obligation
The Code mandates appropriate RPE and protective clothing for any work disturbing ACM, referencing AS/NZS 1715:2009 and AS/NZS 1716:2012.
Workers disturbing ACM must wear protective clothing and RPE selected, used, and maintained per AS/NZS 1715:2009 (Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment) and AS/NZS 1716:2012 (Respiratory protective devices). The Code specifies RPE class requirements for different asbestos tasks and requires decontamination procedures before leaving the work area. PPE is a last-resort control and must not substitute for higher-order controls.
- What
- The Code mandates appropriate RPE and protective clothing for any work disturbing ACM, referencing AS/NZS 1715:2009 and AS/NZS 1716:2012.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment Requirements for Asbestos Work is a WHS requirement set out in How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Codes of Practice > Asbestos > PPE.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment Requirements for Asbestos Work is a WHS obligation under How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace (NSW). In short, The Code mandates appropriate RPE and protective clothing for any work disturbing ACM, referencing AS/NZS 1715:2009 and AS/NZS 1716:2012.
What changed recently?
PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment Requirements for Asbestos Work was last updated on 8 October 2026.
