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How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
An approved Code of Practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), providing practical guidance to PCBUs and other duty holders on identifying, recording, managing and controlling asbestos, asbes...
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Identifying or assuming asbestos or ACM at the workplace

Oct 2026
A person managing or controlling a workplace must identify asbestos or ACM, or assume it is present, and may arrange for samples to be analy...
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Managing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA)

Oct 2026
A person with management or control of a workplace must manage the risks of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).
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Prohibitions and exceptions for work involving asbestos

Oct 2026
The WHS Regulations prohibit work involving asbestos or ACM, with exceptions that include permitted asbestos-related work.
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