WHS Regulations 2012 — Chapter 8: Asbestos

Chapter 8 of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) is where asbestos compliance gets specific. It translates the broad duties of the WHS Act into concrete requirements that PCBUs, building owners, and licensed removalists must follow.

Key requirements covered by Chapter 8 include: identifying asbestos and asbestos-containing material (ACM) at the workplace, preparing and maintaining an asbestos register, preparing an asbestos management plan, and reviewing both at set intervals or after any change.

It also sets the rules for licensed asbestos removal — when a Class A or Class B licence is required, the role of a licensed asbestos assessor for friable removal, air monitoring obligations, clearance inspection requirements, and notification to the regulator before removal work begins.

Chapter 8 covers training requirements for workers who may be exposed to asbestos, the requirement to provide and maintain control measures, and exposure-related health monitoring obligations.

What this means for you: most reporting work AX4 delivers — registers, management plans, pre-demolition surveys, clearance support — exists to satisfy specific obligations under Chapter 8. If you're a building owner, employer, or builder, this is the section that drives almost every practical asbestos requirement on site.

Disclaimer: this is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. Always refer to the official regulations on the SA Legislation Portal.