The obligation
Licensed removalists must tell specified people about licensed asbestos removal work before it starts and share the removal control plan.
Before licensed removal work, the removalist must inform the person with management or control of the workplace about the work and its start date. At residential premises, the removalist must, so far as reasonably practicable, tell the commissioning person, other PCBUs, the occupier, the owner and neighbouring occupiers. The removalist must give the commissioning person a copy of the asbestos removal control plan and keep a copy readily accessible on site for the duration of the work.
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- What
- Licensed removalists must tell specified people about licensed asbestos removal work before it starts and share the removal control plan.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Informing people about licensed asbestos removal 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 > Consultation & Information.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Informing people about licensed asbestos removal is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, Licensed removalists must tell specified people about licensed asbestos removal work before it starts and share the removal control plan.
What changed recently?
Informing people about licensed asbestos removal was last updated on 9 October 2026.
