The obligation
If respirable asbestos fibre levels at the removal area are at or above 0.02 fibres/ml during Class A removal work, the licensed removalist must act immediately.
The licensed removalist must immediately order the asbestos removal work to stop and notify WorkSafe about the incident in accordance with section 56 of the Act. The removalist must also investigate the cause of the fibre level, implement controls to prevent anyone else being exposed to asbestos, and prevent further release of respirable asbestos fibre.
- What
- If respirable asbestos fibre levels at the removal area are at or above 0.02 fibres/ml during Class A removal work, the licensed removalist must act immediately.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Action when fibre levels reach 0.02 fibres/ml during Class A removal is a WHS requirement set out in Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). It is made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Action when fibre levels reach 0.02 fibres/ml during Class A removal is a WHS obligation under Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). In short, If respirable asbestos fibre levels at the removal area are at or above 0.02 fibres/ml during Class A removal work, the licensed removalist must act immediately.
What changed recently?
Action when fibre levels reach 0.02 fibres/ml during Class A removal was last updated on 19 October 2026.