The obligation
Class A and Class B asbestos removal licences required under WHS Regulation; code of practice details licensing obligations for removalists and supervisors.
The WHS Regulation (SA) requires a Class A licence for friable asbestos removal and a Class B licence for non-friable asbestos removal above prescribed thresholds. The code of practice elaborates on pre-removal planning, notification to SafeWork SA, supervisor and worker licensing, and responsibilities of PCBUs engaging licensed removalists.
- What
- Class A and Class B asbestos removal licences required under WHS Regulation; code of practice details licensing obligations for removalists and supervisors.
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Licensing Requirements for Asbestos Removal Work in SA is a WHS requirement set out in How to safely remove asbestos (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is WHS Act (SA) > WHS Regulation (SA) > Codes of Practice > Asbestos Removal.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Licensing Requirements for Asbestos Removal Work in SA is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos (SA). In short, Class A and Class B asbestos removal licences required under WHS Regulation; code of practice details licensing obligations for removalists and supervisors.
What changed recently?
Licensing Requirements for Asbestos Removal Work in SA was last updated on 27 August 2026.
