The obligation
Licensed asbestos removalists must contain and label asbestos waste in accordance with the GHS and dispose of it as soon as practicable at an authorised site.
Under WHS Regulation 472, asbestos waste must be contained and labelled in accordance with the GHS before it is removed from the asbestos removal area. It must be disposed of as soon as is practicable at a site authorised to accept asbestos waste. PPE that cannot be disposed of must be decontaminated before removal from the area, or kept in a sealed, labelled container until reused for asbestos removal.
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- Licensed asbestos removalists must contain and label asbestos waste in accordance with the GHS and dispose of it as soon as practicable at an authorised site.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Asbestos waste packaging, labelling, and disposal requirements is a WHS requirement set out in How to safely remove asbestos (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Part 4 – Asbestos waste.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Asbestos waste packaging, labelling, and disposal requirements is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos (NT). In short, Licensed asbestos removalists must contain and label asbestos waste in accordance with the GHS and dispose of it as soon as practicable at an authorised site.
What changed recently?
Asbestos waste packaging, labelling, and disposal requirements was last updated on 19 October 2026.