The obligation
A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must ensure identified asbestos or ACM is clearly indicated, in line with any applicable safe work instrument.
The presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified at the workplace must be clearly indicated. 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 separate the work area from other areas, erect barriers, and post signs showing the presence and location of asbestos and that asbestos-related work is under way.
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- A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must ensure identified asbestos or ACM is clearly indicated, in line with any applicable safe work instrument.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Showing where asbestos is at the workplace 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?
Showing where asbestos is at the workplace is a WHS obligation under Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). In short, A PCBU with management or control of a workplace must ensure identified asbestos or ACM is clearly indicated, in line with any applicable safe work instrument.
What changed recently?
Showing where asbestos is at the workplace was last updated on 19 October 2026.