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Official WorkSafe publication

Approved Code of Practice

The Management and Removal of Asbestos ACOP sets out WorkSafe New Zealand’s expectations for identifying and controlling asbestos risks under New Zealand health and safety law.

ACOPManagement &
Removal of Asbestos
Important 2026 update

WorkSafe published an updated suite of asbestos guidance in April 2026. Readers should use the ACOP together with WorkSafe’s current guidance and the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.

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Cover of WorkSafe New Zealand's Management and Removal of Asbestos Approved Code of Practice, November 2016 amended December 2016

Management and Removal of Asbestos

Read the official ACOP

Open the complete 288-page publication directly on the WorkSafe New Zealand website. The document covers asbestos identification, records, management plans, safe work practices, training, PPE, decontamination, waste, licensed removal, air monitoring and clearance.

Open the official ACOP ↗Official external link: worksafe.govt.nz
NZAAG’s contribution

WorkSafe acknowledges assistance from members of the Asbestos Advisory Group in the development of the code.

Use alongside

Practical guidance for today’s work.

NZAAG ACM SOP Library24 numbered practice pages →Current WorkSafe asbestos guidanceLatest official guidance ↗Asbestos Regulations 2016Current legislation ↗

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