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Asbestos Removal Control Plan — Class B (Non-Friable) NZ

Name: ARCP Class B Non-Friable Asbestos Removal Control Plan NZ
Brand: OH Consultant
SKU: NZ-ASB-ARCPB-001
Price: 199.00 NZD
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Author: OH Consultant

An HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Regulation 32 compliant template for Class B licensed asbestos removal work, reviewed by occupational health and safety professionals.

⚖️Maps to HSWR 2016 Reg 32

👷Reviewed by OH Professionals

📄Editable .docx — one-off purchase

NZD 199

Every PCBU carrying out Class B asbestos removal work in New Zealand must prepare an Asbestos Removal Control Plan before work commences (HSWR 2016 Regulation 32). This template gives licensed Class B removalists a job-ready ARCP with pre-drafted methodology, control measures, decontamination procedure, waste handling, and clearance handover sections — not a blank form, and not an Australian template you have to retro-fit to NZ regs.

WorkSafe NZ ARCP is structurally correct but blank

The template prompts you for the right answers but does not give you a controls library. Useful as a checklist; not useful as a starting point.

Old Word docs from previous employers go out of date

The 2018 ACOP has been superseded by WorkSafe guidance issued since. Methodology, PPE specs, and clearance criteria have moved. An old template puts your licence at risk.

AU "ARCP templates" cite the wrong jurisdiction

AU ARCP templates reference SafeWork Australia model regulations. NZ-specific items — Reg 32 duty, Reg 67 prohibitions, AS/NZS 1716 RPE selection — are either missing or wrong.

Who this is for

Licensed Class B asbestos removalists: Per-job ARCP template that meets Reg 32 and lifts the client/principal's prequal scoring; reusable across multiple sites.
Builders and renovators with Class B licence: Occasional non-friable removal during refurbishment (fibrolite, vinyl sheet, ceiling tiles, gaskets); compliant ARCP without drafting from scratch each job.
Demolition contractors: Pre-demolition non-friable removal where a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey has identified ACM that must be removed before structural works.
Property maintenance contractors: Small-scope removal work under a Class B licence; streamlined ARCP that doesn't read like it was written for a major refurbishment.
Roofing contractors: Decramastic tile and fibrolite roof sheet removal — a common Class B scope in NZ residential and light commercial work.
Plumbing and electrical contractors with Class B endorsement: Removal of insulation, gaskets, vermiculite, and electrical millboard around fixtures during plant or wiring works.

This template is for Class B (non-friable) removal only. If your job involves friable asbestos, asbestos-contaminated dust clearance, or soil contaminated with asbestos, you need the Class A version or the Soil Plan.

ARCP Class A (Friable) →Asbestos in Soil Management Plan →Class A vs Class B guide →

What's inside the template

26–32 pages depending on attachments · Formats: DOCX

Cover & Document ControlProject identifier, removalist details, supervisor, client/principal, ARCP version, dates, sign-off.
1. Purpose & Regulatory AnchorLegal basis under HSWA s.30, HSWR 2016 Reg 32, supporting regs (Reg 33–35, 47, Subpart 6).
2. Scope of Removal WorkSite address, work area, asbestos type/location/quantity, removal method, Class B confirmation.Reg 32 2 a
3. Removalist Details & LicenceLicensed PCBU, licence number, supervisor, workers, training, health monitoring confirmation.Reg 32 2 b
4. Client/Principal & Other PCBUsClient PCBU, principal contractor, other PCBUs, HSWA s.34 overlapping duties.Reg 32 2 c
5. Notification to WorkSafe NZNotification 5 working days before commencement (Reg 47).Reg 47
6. Risk AssessmentAirborne fibres, manual handling, slips/trips, electrical, heights, hot, confined space; control hierarchy.Reg 32 2 d
7. Methodology and ControlsClass B removal: site setup, enclosure, wet-method, controlled lowering, immediate bagging, surface cleaning. Tool prohibitions (Reg 67).Reg 32 2 e
8. PPE and RPEP3 RPE minimum; AS/NZS 1715 selection; AS/NZS 1716; Type 5 coveralls; donning/doffing.Reg 32 2 f
9. Decontamination ProcedureThree-stage unit (sustained) or single-stage shower (short duration); plant/tool decon; waste route segregation.Reg 32 2 g
10. Air MonitoringClass B at PCBU discretion; recommended for sustained enclosed work; WES 0.1 f/mL; AS 3640.Reg 32 2 h
11. Waste Handling and DisposalDouble 200µ polythene; UN 2212 labelling per Reg 19; managed/Class B landfill; consignment note.Reg 32 2 i
12. Clearance Inspection & CertificateVisual clearance by competent person; air monitoring as required; AS 4964 criteria; clearance certificate template.Reg 32 2 j
13. Health Monitoring & Worker RecordsWithin 4 weeks of starting licensed work (HSWR GRWM Reg 9).
14. Incident & Emergency ProceduresUncontrolled release, breach of enclosure, equipment failure, exposure incident, weather/quake. Notifiable event flow (HSWA s.56).Reg 32 2 k
15. Sign-Off and ReviewRemovalist supervisor sign-off, worker sign-on, principal sign-off, review log.
Appendix A — Site PlanEnclosure boundary, decontamination unit location, waste route.
Appendix B — Daily Inspection ChecklistTool-check sign-off included.
Appendix C — Clearance Certificate TemplateAS 4964-aligned format.
Appendix D — WorkSafe Notification CopyReg 47 notification record.

Compliance checklist

HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Reg 32

Regulation 32 of the HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 requires an ARCP to include each of the following content items. The template addresses each item in the section noted.

(a)The asbestos to be removed (location, type, condition, quantity)→ Section 2 + R&D Survey cross-reference
(b)The PCBU undertaking the removal work and the licensed removal supervisor→ Section 3
(c)The persons engaged in the work and any subcontractors→ Section 3 + Section 4
(d)The methodology to assess and control risks (hierarchy of controls)→ Section 6 + Section 7
(e)The asbestos removal method→ Section 7
(f)The PPE and RPE to be used→ Section 8
(g)The decontamination procedure→ Section 9
(h)Air monitoring details (where required)→ Section 10
(i)Waste storage, transport, and disposal→ Section 11
(j)The clearance procedure→ Section 12
(k)Procedures for incidents, emergencies, and unexpected discoveries→ Section 14

Prohibited

Prohibited equipment on Class B removal work

HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Regulation 67 prohibits the use of the following equipment on asbestos or ACM unless specifically controlled measures are in place. These items are prohibited because they aerosolise fibres at a rate that overwhelms standard wet-method controls.

High-speed power or pneumatic tools — angle grinders, sanders, saws, high-speed drills
High-pressure water spray (above 350 kPa — HSWR 2016 Reg 3 definition)
Compressed air to blow asbestos dust or debris

Section 7 of the template incorporates these prohibitions into the work-step controls — no worker can sign off a step that involves a prohibited tool.

Workplace Exposure Standards — asbestos (NZ)

Substance	WES TWA (8h)	Notes
Respirable asbestos fibres (all types — chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, other amphiboles)	0.1 f/mL	Single WES applies to all asbestos types under WorkSafe NZ WES Ed 14.
Action level — control monitoring trigger	0.05 f/mL (50% of WES)	Control monitoring required when sustained at this level.
Clearance criterion (visual + air)	< 0.01 f/mL	Typical 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.

Air monitoring is not legally mandated for all Class B removal work (unlike Class A, where it is mandatory per Subpart 6). However, control monitoring is good practice for any sustained Class B removal in an enclosed area, and clearance monitoring is good practice for any removal where the work area will be re-occupied within 72 hours.

How this template compares

Feature	WorkSafe NZ ARCP	AU-relabel ARCP	OH Consultant ARCP Class B (NZ)
Cost	$0	NZD 79–149	NZD 199
Legislative anchor	HSWR 2016 generally	AU Model WHS Regulations	HSWR 2016 Reg 32(2)(a)–(k) explicitly mapped
RPE specification	Generic "appropriate RPE"	P2 / AS/NZS 1715 references	P3 minimum per AS/NZS 1716; AS/NZS 1715 selection
Prohibited equipment (Reg 67)	Referenced	Variable (AU equivalent reg cited)	Reg 67 list embedded into Section 7 with daily inspection sign-off
Decontamination spec	Mentioned	Generic AU 3-stage	Class B-appropriate: 3-stage or single-stage shower with decision criteria
Waste disposal route	Mentioned	AU classes (Class III special waste)	NZ: managed/Class B landfill, consignment note, UN 2212 designation
Clearance procedure	Outline	AU competent-person model	NZ: competent person for Class B; AS 4964 criteria
Notification to WorkSafe	Mentioned	AU SafeWork model	NZ: 5-working-day notification per Reg 47 with template form
Health monitoring cross-ref	None	None	GRWM Regs 2016 Reg 9 + 4-week start trigger
Author qualification	WorkSafe NZ	Typically uncredentialed	Occupational health and safety professionals
Format	PDF (form fields)	Word	Word (.docx) — fully editable
Companion documents	None	Variable	Cross-walks to Register, R&D Survey template, clearance certificate

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, air monitoring, and clearance inspections across New Zealand and Australia. ARCPs sit at the technical end of NZ asbestos law — they're the document a WorkSafe inspector reads first when an exposure incident is investigated. The methodology, RPE selection, and clearance criteria in this template are drawn directly from hygiene practice, not lifted from a generic template library.

Legislation referenced

Frequently asked

Is an ARCP legally required for Class B work in NZ?+

Yes. HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Regulation 32 requires a licensed asbestos removalist to prepare an Asbestos Removal Control Plan for any licensed asbestos removal work — both Class A and Class B. The ARCP must be prepared before the work commences, must be readily accessible at the workplace, and must be provided to the PCBU with management or control of the workplace and to anyone else who asks for it (including WorkSafe inspectors).

When is Class B (rather than Class A) the right licence for the job?+

Class B applies to non-friable asbestos removal where the area exceeds 10 m². Non-friable means the asbestos is bonded into a matrix (cement, vinyl, resin) and cannot be crumbled, pulverised, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Typical Class B scopes: fibrolite cladding, decramastic tile roofing, vinyl floor tiles, vinyl sheet flooring, asbestos-cement pipes, gaskets, textured ceiling coatings in sound condition. If the material is friable — or has become friable through age or damage — you need a Class A licence.

Do I need a separate ARCP for each job, or can I have one master template?+

You need a separate, job-specific ARCP for each removal job. The template is your starting point — the methodology, controls, decontamination, and waste handling sections are largely reusable, but Scope, Personnel, Other PCBUs, Notification, and Site Plan sections are site- and job-specific. Reg 32 requires the ARCP to address the specific job, not generic removal work.

Is air monitoring required for Class B?+

Not always. Air monitoring is mandatory for Class A friable removal work (per Subpart 6). For Class B, air monitoring is at the PCBU discretion — but it is good practice for sustained removal work in enclosed areas, and clearance air monitoring is good practice for any removal where the area will be re-occupied within 72 hours.

Who provides the clearance certificate?+

For Class B work, a competent person can issue the clearance certificate. The competent person must have the knowledge, experience, skills, and qualifications to determine that the area is safe for re-occupation. This is different from Class A clearance, which requires a Reg 64 licensed asbestos assessor.

How long before the job must WorkSafe be notified?+

HSW (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Regulation 47 requires notification to WorkSafe at least 5 working days before licensed asbestos removal work commences. The template Section 5 includes notification record-keeping. Late notification is a Reg 47 contravention and is a common reason for WorkSafe inspector intervention on Class B jobs.

What's the difference between this ARCP template and a SWMS?+

SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is an Australian document type for high-risk construction work under the WHS framework. NZ doesn't have a legal SWMS requirement — but principal contractors often ask for one, especially on trans-Tasman jobs. An ARCP is a more comprehensive document that covers the legal Reg 32 requirements and serves the SWMS purpose for the removal task.

What's the difference between this and the WorkSafe NZ template?+

WorkSafe's ARCP template is structurally correct — it prompts for each of the Reg 32(2)(a)–(k) items. What it doesn't give you is a pre-drafted controls library, RPE specification, decontamination procedure, waste handling, or clearance criteria — those are blank fields you fill in. Our template gives you fully-drafted versions of each section, written by OH professionals against current WorkSafe ACOP guidance and current AS/NZS standards.