The obligation
The Order Prohibiting the Removal of Certain Asbestos at Workplaces, made under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, was incorporated into the OHS Regulations and is covered in the code.
The code sets out the prohibitions in place for asbestos and asbestos-containing material. It covers employer and self-employed person duties under the OHS Act to ensure persons are not exposed to risks to their health. It includes an exclusion for removing asbestos encountered in non-asbestos mining or the extraction of stone. The prohibition does not apply where contamination arises from asbestos removal work or asbestos-related activities, as specific regulations apply.
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- What
- The Order Prohibiting the Removal of Certain Asbestos at Workplaces, made under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, was incorporated into the OHS Regulations and is covered in the code.
- Source
- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Prohibition on removing certain asbestos, now in the OHS Regulations is a WHS requirement set out in Removing asbestos in workplaces (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Compliance Code > Removing Asbestos in Workplaces > Prohibitions.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Prohibition on removing certain asbestos, now in the OHS Regulations is a WHS obligation under Removing asbestos in workplaces (VIC). In short, The Order Prohibiting the Removal of Certain Asbestos at Workplaces, made under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, was incorporated into the OHS Regulations and is covered in the code.
What changed recently?
Prohibition on removing certain asbestos, now in the OHS Regulations was last updated on 19 October 2026.