Safe Work Instruments

Safe work instruments define terms, prescribe matters, or make other provision in relation to any activity or thing, including (without limitation) listing standards, control of substances, and competency requirements

This Safe Work Instrument prescribes the 'relevant course' for Class A and Class B asbestos removal work, and supervision of asbestos removal work, as defined in regulation 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.

These hazardous substances safe work instruments commence on 1 December 2017 alongside the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 to prescribe additional, modified and technical requirements.