The obligation
WorkSafe may approve a method for managing the risk associated with asbestos at a workplace, on application by a PCBU or on its own initiative.
WorkSafe may approve a method only if satisfied on reasonable grounds that it will be effective, and must decide an application within 120 days of receiving it. If an application is incomplete, WorkSafe must give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to provide the additional information, and must give a reasonable opportunity to comment on any proposed refusal. WorkSafe must give the applicant written reasons for refusing to approve a method.
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- What
- WorkSafe may approve a method for managing the risk associated with asbestos at a workplace, on application by a PCBU or on its own initiative.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
WorkSafe approval of a method for managing asbestos risk 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?
WorkSafe approval of a method for managing asbestos risk is a WHS obligation under Management and removal of asbestos (NZ). In short, WorkSafe may approve a method for managing the risk associated with asbestos at a workplace, on application by a PCBU or on its own initiative.
What changed recently?
WorkSafe approval of a method for managing asbestos risk was last updated on 19 October 2026.