The obligation
Class A asbestos removal requires a supervisor present at the removal area; Class B work by more than one person requires a supervisor readily available.
Where asbestos removal work requires a Class A licence, the licence holder must ensure an asbestos removal supervisor is present at the asbestos removal area while the work is carried out. Where the work requires a Class B licence and more than one person, the licence holder must ensure a supervisor is readily available; a supervisor contactable by phone and able to arrive within 20 minutes is regarded as accessible.
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- What
- Class A asbestos removal requires a supervisor present at the removal area; Class B work by more than one person requires a supervisor readily available.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Asbestos removalist supervisor present or readily available is a WHS requirement set out in How to safely remove asbestos code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health & Safety > Asbestos > Supervision.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Asbestos removalist supervisor present or readily available is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, Class A asbestos removal requires a supervisor present at the removal area; Class B work by more than one person requires a supervisor readily available.
What changed recently?
Asbestos removalist supervisor present or readily available was last updated on 9 October 2026.
