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Asbestos Management Plan Template (NZ)

An HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Regulation 13 compliant template, reviewed by occupational health and safety professionals.

⚖️Maps to Reg 13(2)(a)–(g)
👷Reviewed by OH Professionals
📄Editable .docx — one-off purchase
NZD 249
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Every PCBU with management or control of a workplace that has known or assumed asbestos must prepare a written Asbestos Management Plan. This template satisfies the seven content requirements in Regulation 13(2) of the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, with pre-drafted controls, decision matrices, and review procedures that a blank form does not provide.

WorkSafe NZ AMP is a blank form

You've downloaded WorkSafe's example AMP, but it's a blank form — no pre-filled controls library, no exposure standards, no clearance criteria.

Most templates online are AU relabels

You've bought a template online, but it cites the Australian Work Health and Safety Regulations — not New Zealand legislation.

External consulting is 5–10× the cost

You need this signed off this week, and a consultant quote is more than the AMP template costs by 5–10×.

Who this is for

Property owners and managers
Commercial buildings, residential rentals, retail, and industrial premises constructed before 2000 where ACM is identified or presumed.
Body corporates and committee members
Multi-unit dwellings where common-area ACM (basement plant, roof spaces) requires written management.
School boards and tertiary providers
From 1 April 2026 all NZ schools must use the Ministry of Education accredited supplier list for asbestos-related services. This template supports your board's documentation duty.
Council asset teams and government property managers
Crown property, council infrastructure, social housing, and contracted facilities management.
Builders, renovators, and demolition contractors
Pre-works AMP for sites where survey results identify residual ACM that will remain after the project.
Workshop, factory, and warehouse operators
Older industrial premises with ACM in cladding, lagging, gaskets, or electrical components.

This template is not for asbestos removal contractors needing an ARCP — that is a different document under HSWR 2016 Reg 32 (Subpart 6).

What's inside the template

28–34 pages depending on appendix population · Formats: DOCX

  • Cover & Document ControlSite identifier, version, dates, sign-off, distribution list.
  • 1. Purpose & Regulatory AnchorLegal basis under HSWA s.30 + HSWR 2016 + HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Reg 13.
  • 2. ScopeWorkplace boundary, included structures, excluded areas, naturally occurring asbestos statement.
  • 3. Roles & ResponsibilitiesPCBU with management/control; PCBU with control of work; workers; HSRs; principal contractor; emergency services.
  • 4. Asbestos & ACM IdentificationCross-reference to Asbestos Register; assumed material under Reg 10(2); inaccessible areas.Reg 13 2 a
  • 5. Risk Decisions & ReasonsDecision matrix for each register entry: remove / encapsulate / enclose / label / seal / monitor — with documented reasons.Reg 13 2 b
  • 6. Procedures for Incidents and EmergenciesUncontrolled disturbance response; unexpected ACM discovery; fire/flood/quake event procedures; notifiable event flow.Reg 13 2 c
  • 7. Information, Training & InstructionWorker induction content, contractor pre-works briefing, signage and labelling, training matrix.Reg 13 2 d
  • 8. Health MonitoringTrigger criteria; appointed medical practitioner; record-keeping; cross-reference to OHMP service.Reg 13 2 e
  • 9. Air MonitoringTrigger criteria; background, control, and clearance monitoring; competent person / Reg 64 licensed assessor; WES reference; AS 3640 method.Reg 13 2 f
  • 10. Review ScheduleFive-yearly minimum (Reg 14(a)); trigger events (Reg 14(b)–(d)); review log.Reg 13 2 g
  • Appendix A — Site PlanSite plan template with ACM location markers.
  • Appendix B — Asbestos Register Cross-ReferenceIndex of register entries against AMP sections.
  • Appendix C — Review LogRevision history and review trigger record.
  • Appendix D — Consultation RecordWorker engagement under HSWA s.58–66.
Compliance checklist

HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Reg 13(2)

Regulation 13(2) of the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 requires an AMP to include each of the following. The template addresses each item in the section noted.

  1. (a)Identification of asbestos or ACM at the workplace→ Section 4 + Asbestos Register cross-reference
  2. (b)Decisions, and reasons for the decisions, about the management of risks associated with asbestos or ACM→ Section 5 decision matrix
  3. (c)Procedures for detailing incidents or emergencies involving asbestos or ACM at the workplace→ Section 6
  4. (d)Information about workers carrying out work involving asbestos or ACM, including the information, training, and instruction given to those workers→ Section 7
  5. (e)Health monitoring of workers carrying out work involving asbestos or ACM→ Section 8
  6. (f)Air monitoring at the workplace→ Section 9
  7. (g)Timetable for managing risks of exposure, including dates of and reasons for reviews→ Section 10 + Review Log appendix

Workplace Exposure Standards — asbestos (NZ)

SubstanceWES TWA (8h)Notes
Respirable asbestos fibres (all types — chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, other amphiboles)0.1 f/mLSingle WES applies to all asbestos types under WorkSafe NZ WES Ed 14.
Action level — control monitoring trigger0.05 f/mL (50% of WES)Control monitoring required when sustained at this level.
Clearance criterion (visual + air)< 0.01 f/mLTypical commercial laboratory limit of quantification, per AS 4964.

WorkSafe NZ Workplace Exposure Standards and Biological Exposure Indices, Edition 14 (effective November 2023). Counting method: membrane filter method consistent with AS 3640. Laboratory analysis: IANZ-accredited laboratory recommended.

How this template compares

FeatureWorkSafe NZ templateAU-relabel templateOH Consultant NZ
Cost$0NZD 99–199NZD 249
Legislative anchorHSWR 2016 referenced generallyAU Model WHS RegulationsHSWR 2016 Reg 13(2)(a)–(g) explicitly mapped
WES valuesNot includedAU valuesNZ WES Ed 14 values
Pre-drafted controls libraryBlank fieldsGeneric AU controlsNZ-specific (fibrolite, decramastic, vinyl, ceiling tiles, electrical millboard)
Decision matrix for register itemsNoneVariablePre-drafted matrix with documented reasons
Review schedule procedureMentionedVariableReg 14 trigger checklist + 5-yearly log
Author qualificationWorkSafe NZTypically uncredentialedOccupational health and safety professionals
FormatPDF form fieldsWordWord (.docx) — fully editable
Register + ARCP cross-walksNoneNoneIncluded

Reviewed by OH Professionals

This template was reviewed by the occupational health and safety team at OH Consultant — 20+ years of experience in exposure assessment, asbestos surveys, and occupational health management in both New Zealand and Australia.

Legislation referenced

Frequently asked

Is an Asbestos Management Plan legally required in NZ?+
Yes. Regulation 13 of the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 requires a PCBU with management or control of a workplace to ensure a written AMP is prepared where asbestos or ACM has been identified or is assumed to be at the workplace. The AMP must be readily accessible to workers, their representatives, and contractors. This applies regardless of whether the asbestos will be removed or managed in place.
How often must the AMP be reviewed?+
At least every 5 years (Reg 14(a)), and in addition whenever any of the following trigger events occur (Reg 14(b)–(d)): (i) the plan is no longer adequate for managing the risk; (ii) a substantial change is made to the way the risk is managed; (iii) a representative for the workers requests a review. The template includes a review log appendix and a trigger checklist to support this.
Do I need both an AMP and an Asbestos Register?+
Yes — they are separate documents that work together. The Register (required under Reg 12) identifies what asbestos is present and where. The AMP (Reg 13) sets out how the identified asbestos will be managed. The template includes a built-in cross-reference index so each register entry maps to a specific management decision in the AMP. The Asbestos Register is sold separately.
Does this replace a survey?+
No. A survey identifies asbestos at a workplace. The AMP documents how identified asbestos is managed. If your workplace has not yet been surveyed, you can either (i) commission a survey, or (ii) assume that suspect material is asbestos (Reg 10(2)) and manage it accordingly. The template handles both pathways.
Can a school use this template?+
Yes — and you'll need it. All NZ school boards must manage asbestos under HSWA and the HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. Note that from 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Education requires all NZ schools to use accredited suppliers from the MoE list for asbestos-related services (surveys, removal, air monitoring). The MoE requirement does not apply to template purchases — you can use this template and engage MoE-accredited suppliers for the underlying field work.
Is this an AU template relabelled for NZ?+
No. It is authored against the HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 and the WorkSafe NZ Workplace Exposure Standards (Edition 14, effective November 2023). It cites NZ legislation, NZ WES values, NZ standards (AS/NZS where applicable), and WorkSafe NZ guidance documents. AU Model WHS provisions are not referenced.
How long does it take to customise?+
Typically 2–4 hours of work for a single-building workplace, longer for multi-site portfolios. The template uses guided fields and pre-drafted controls so customisation is mostly site-specific data entry rather than regulatory drafting.
What's included in the purchase?+
A fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file delivered immediately after payment, plus email support during business hours (NZST), plus access to any minor updates issued within 12 months of purchase. One-off payment — no subscription. Refund policy: 30 days, no questions asked.

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