The obligation
A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must clearly indicate the presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified there.
Under regulation 12, the PCBU must ensure asbestos or ACM identified at the workplace under regulation 10 is clearly indicated, in a way that meets any applicable safe work instrument. Breach is an offence with a fine of up to $10,000 for an individual and $50,000 for any other person. Under regulation 50, a PCBU carrying out asbestos-related work must separate the work area, post signs showing asbestos is present and the work is under way, and erect barriers to delineate the area.
- What
- A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must clearly indicate the presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified there.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to mark where asbestos is present 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 mark where asbestos is present 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 there.
What changed recently?
Duty to mark where asbestos is present was last updated on 19 October 2026.