The obligation
Licensed removalists must ensure decontamination facilities are available for the removal area, plant, workers and others associated with the work.
Under WHS Regulation 471, contaminated items removed from the work area must be decontaminated first, or sealed in containers whose exterior is decontaminated and labelled under the GHS. Disposable coveralls should be used unless not reasonably practicable; non-disposable clothing must be laundered at a facility equipped for asbestos-contaminated clothing. Contaminated protective clothing must not be laundered in homes.
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- Licensed removalists must ensure decontamination facilities are available for the removal area, plant, workers and others associated with the work.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PPE and decontamination obligations for asbestos removal workers 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 – Control measures.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PPE and decontamination obligations for asbestos removal workers is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos (NT). In short, Licensed removalists must ensure decontamination facilities are available for the removal area, plant, workers and others associated with the work.
What changed recently?
PPE and decontamination obligations for asbestos removal workers was last updated on 19 October 2026.