The obligation
The WHS Regulations prohibit work involving asbestos or ACM, with exceptions that include permitted asbestos-related work.
Regulation 419 of the WHS Regulations sets prohibitions and exceptions for work involving asbestos or ACM. Non-asbestos alternatives must be used when these materials are being replaced or where they present a health risk. Permitted asbestos-related work includes genuine research and analysis, sampling and identification, maintenance or service of non-friable asbestos or ACM fixed or installed before 31 December 2003, and transport and disposal of asbestos waste.
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- What
- The WHS Regulations prohibit work involving asbestos or ACM, with exceptions that include permitted asbestos-related work.
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Prohibitions and exceptions for work involving asbestos 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 > Prohibitions.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Prohibitions and exceptions for work involving asbestos is a WHS obligation under How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace (SA). In short, The WHS Regulations prohibit work involving asbestos or ACM, with exceptions that include permitted asbestos-related work.
What changed recently?
Prohibitions and exceptions for work involving asbestos was last updated on 19 October 2026.