The obligation
A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must clearly indicate the presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified at the workplace.
Under regulation 12, the indication must comply with any applicable safe work instrument. A breach is an offence, with a fine of up to $10,000 for an individual and up to $50,000 for any other person. A PCBU carrying out asbestos-related work must also separate the work area, post compliant signs showing asbestos is present and work is under way, and erect barriers.
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- A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must clearly indicate the presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified at the workplace.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to indicate the presence and location of asbestos 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?
Duty to indicate the presence and location of asbestos is a WHS obligation under Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). In short, A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must clearly indicate the presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified at the workplace.
What changed recently?
Duty to indicate the presence and location of asbestos was last updated on 19 October 2026.