The obligation
Licensed asbestos removalists must name one or more certified asbestos removal supervisors in their licence to oversee removal work.
Named supervisors must hold certification appropriate to the type of licensed removal work being carried out. For Class A work, such as removing friable asbestos, a named supervisor must be present at the removal area whenever the work is carried out. For Class B work, such as more than 10 m2 of non-friable asbestos, a named supervisor must be readily available to workers whenever they carry out the work.
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- Licensed asbestos removalists must name one or more certified asbestos removal supervisors in their licence to oversee removal work.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Asbestos removal supervisor present or readily available 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 > Supervision.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Asbestos removal supervisor present or readily available is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos (NSW). In short, Licensed asbestos removalists must name one or more certified asbestos removal supervisors in their licence to oversee removal work.
What changed recently?
Asbestos removal supervisor present or readily available was last updated on 9 October 2026.
