The obligation
A written asbestos removal control plan must be prepared before removal work begins, covering identification, preparation, removal methods, PPE/RPE, air monitoring, decontamination, and waste disposal.
Before commencing removal work, the licensed removalist must prepare an asbestos removal control plan (ARCP). The ARCP must include: notification confirmation; identification of asbestos type, condition and quantity; consultation with HSRs and workers; assigned responsibilities; program dates; emergency plans; removal boundaries and isolation; PPE/RPE details; air monitoring (required for friable); decontamination procedures; and waste storage and disposal.
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- What
- A written asbestos removal control plan must be prepared before removal work begins, covering identification, preparation, removal methods, PPE/RPE, air monitoring, decontamination, and waste disposal.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Asbestos Removal Control Plan Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in How to safely remove asbestos (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is How to safely remove asbestos > Asbestos Removal Control Plan § Appendix A/B.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Asbestos Removal Control Plan Requirements is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos (NSW). In short, A written asbestos removal control plan must be prepared before removal work begins, covering identification, preparation, removal methods, PPE/RPE, air monitoring, decontamination, and waste disposal.
What changed recently?
Asbestos Removal Control Plan Requirements was last updated on 13 August 2026.
