The obligation
The code is particularly relevant to those with management or control of a workplace, or plant in a workplace, where asbestos is present, and to employers there.
It is also relevant to employers engaged in asbestos-related activities, and to employers or self-employed persons doing demolition or refurbishment at a workplace where asbestos is present. It explains how to determine who has management or control of a workplace. Employees and health and safety representatives may also find it useful.
- What
- The code is particularly relevant to those with management or control of a workplace, or plant in a workplace, where asbestos is present, and to employers there.
- Source
- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who the asbestos compliance code applies to 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 > Compliance Code.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who the asbestos compliance code applies to is a WHS obligation under Managing asbestos in workplaces (VIC). In short, The code is particularly relevant to those with management or control of a workplace, or plant in a workplace, where asbestos is present, and to employers there.
What changed recently?
Who the asbestos compliance code applies to was last updated on 19 October 2026.