The obligation
PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and officers have duties when asbestos is removed, and workers and others must take reasonable care.
A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from asbestos removal or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. Under WHS Regulation section 420, the PCBU must also ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that exposure of people at the workplace to airborne asbestos is eliminated, or otherwise minimised. PCBUs must consult workers about work health and safety and may have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.
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- PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and officers have duties when asbestos is removed, and workers and others must take reasonable care.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has health and safety duties when removing asbestos 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 > Duty Holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has health and safety duties when removing asbestos is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and officers have duties when asbestos is removed, and workers and others must take reasonable care.
What changed recently?
Who has health and safety duties when removing asbestos was last updated on 19 October 2026.