Asbestos management compliance campaign

Starting 1 August, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos. The audit will run until 31 October,  focusing on compliance with requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Regulation) and codes of practice to have asbestos registers and management plans in place. Inspectors will take enforcement action where legislative requirement are not being met.

Targeted areas: Statewide

What can my business do to prepare?

Ensure you comply with requirements for asbestos registers and management plans in accordance with Part 8.3 Management of asbestos and associated risks (the WHS Regulation).

During the visit, you should provide the inspector with:

• your asbestos register and management plan
• any relevant inspections by a competent person under section 422 of the WHS Regulation or otherwise concerning asbestos in the building
• details of how the presence and location of asbestos or ACM identified is clearly indicated and labelled where reasonably practicable.