The obligation
A person with management or control of a workplace must manage the risks associated with naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) at the workplace.
NOA is the natural geological occurrence of asbestos minerals in association with geological deposits including rock, sediment or soil. If NOA is identified or likely to be present, a written asbestos management plan must be prepared and kept up to date. NOA need not be listed in the asbestos register, but must be included in the workplace's asbestos management plan or a new one. When preparing the plan, isolating the workplace or part of it until controls are in place should be considered.
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- A person with management or control of a workplace must manage the risks associated with naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) at the workplace.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing naturally occurring asbestos 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 > Naturally Occurring Asbestos.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing naturally occurring asbestos 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 manage the risks associated with naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) at the workplace.
What changed recently?
Managing naturally occurring asbestos was last updated on 19 October 2026.