The obligation
Part 4.4 sets duties for identifying, registering, controlling and removing asbestos at workplaces.
Persons who manage or control workplaces, and employers, must identify asbestos, keep asbestos registers current and control risk. Division 6 covers identifying and removing asbestos before demolition or refurbishment, and notice to the Authority. An asbestos removal licence holder must ensure the supervisor of Class B removal work is readily accessible whenever that work is performed. Before asbestos removal work starts, an employer must inform employees in the immediate and adjacent areas.
- What
- Part 4.4 sets duties for identifying, registering, controlling and removing asbestos at workplaces.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing and removing asbestos is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 4.4 – Asbestos.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing and removing asbestos is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, Part 4.4 sets duties for identifying, registering, controlling and removing asbestos at workplaces.
What changed recently?
Managing and removing asbestos was last updated on 11 October 2026.
