The obligation
A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure the asbestos register is reviewed and, where necessary, revised in specified circumstances.
Review is required if the asbestos management plan is reviewed, further asbestos or ACM is found, asbestos is removed, disturbed, sealed or enclosed, or refurbishment or demolition is to be done. The register should be reviewed at least once every five years. During review, listed asbestos and ACM should be visually inspected to determine its condition.
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- A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure the asbestos register is reviewed and, where necessary, revised in specified circumstances.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Reviewing and accessing the asbestos register 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 > Asbestos Register.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Reviewing and accessing the asbestos register 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 asbestos register is reviewed and, where necessary, revised in specified circumstances.
What changed recently?
Reviewing and accessing the asbestos register was last updated on 9 October 2026.
