The obligation
Where asbestos/ACM is identified at a Victorian workplace, a written asbestos management plan must be prepared, implemented, and reviewed at least every 5 years.
OHS Regulations 2017 Part 4.4 and the compliance code require a written asbestos management plan wherever asbestos/ACM is present. The plan must set out how the risk of exposure will be managed, identify who is responsible, include arrangements for informing workers and contractors, specify procedures for incidents, and be reviewed at least every 5 years or following any disturbance, removal, or change in control of the workplace.
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- Where asbestos/ACM is identified at a Victorian workplace, a written asbestos management plan must be prepared, implemented, and reviewed at least every 5 years.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Asbestos Management Plan: Content and Review Obligations is a WHS requirement set out in Managing asbestos in workplaces (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is OHS Regulations 2017 Part 4.4 § Part 4.4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Asbestos Management Plan: Content and Review Obligations is a WHS obligation under Managing asbestos in workplaces (VIC). In short, Where asbestos/ACM is identified at a Victorian workplace, a written asbestos management plan must be prepared, implemented, and reviewed at least every 5 years.
What changed recently?
Asbestos Management Plan: Content and Review Obligations was last updated on 3 September 2026.
