The obligation
A person with management or control of a workplace must manage the risks of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).
NOA is the natural geological occurrence of asbestos minerals in deposits such as rock, sediment or soil. If NOA is identified or likely to be present, a written asbestos management plan must be prepared and kept up to date. Risks of airborne asbestos release from NOA must be minimised using the hierarchy of control measures. An air monitoring program may help assess exposure levels and the effectiveness of controls.
- What
- A person with management or control of a workplace must manage the risks of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is a WHS requirement set out in How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace > Naturally occurring asbestos.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is a WHS obligation under How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace (SA). In short, A person with management or control of a workplace must manage the risks of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).
What changed recently?
Managing naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) was last updated on 19 October 2026.