The obligation
A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure the presence and location of all identified or assumed asbestos or ACM is clearly indicated.
This includes assumed asbestos that is inaccessible. If reasonably practicable, presence and location must be indicated by a label, although signs may be more appropriate. Label locations should be consistent with the locations listed in the asbestos register. Where labels or signs are not reasonably practicable, a permit-to-work system may be used to inform workers such as plumbers, electricians and carpenters before they start work.
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- What
- A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure the presence and location of all identified or assumed asbestos or ACM is clearly indicated.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Indicating where asbestos is present is a WHS requirement set out in How to manage and control asbestos 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Asbestos > Labelling and Signs.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Indicating where asbestos is present is a WHS obligation under How to manage and control asbestos 2021 (QLD). In short, A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure the presence and location of all identified or assumed asbestos or ACM is clearly indicated.
What changed recently?
Indicating where asbestos is present was last updated on 19 October 2026.