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Refer to page 49 of the Code for examples of asbestos- related work. Refer to page 29 of the Code for more information on the requirements for asbestos-related work, including consultation and training, access to asbestos work areas, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), replacing and disposing of asbestos, and other control measures for asbestos-related work.
Asbestos management plans
A written asbestos management plan sets out how asbestos or ACM identified at the workplace will be managed. It must be prepared for the workplace if asbestos has been identified or assumed present, or is likely to be present from time to time at the workplace.
The plan must be maintained to ensure the information is up-to-date (at least every five years), and must be kept at the workplace to ensure it’s accessible.
Refer to page 23 of the Code for more information on asbestos management plans, including maintenance of and access to the plan.
3. Control measures
When choosing the most appropriate control measure, the following hierarchy of controls must be considered:
• eliminate the risk e.g. remove the asbestos
• substitute the risk, isolate the risk or apply engineering
Safe work practices
Safe work practices demonstrate how control measures have been implemented to eliminate or minimise exposure to airborne asbestos.
Refer to Appendix F of the Code on pages 52–65 for examples of some recommended safe work practices for service and maintenance tasks that are likely to disturb asbestos.
Demolition and refurbishment work
There are specific requirements for the management and control of asbestos when carrying out the demolition or refurbishment of a structure or plant constructed or installed before 31 December 2003. This work does not include minor routine maintenance work e.g. the removal of an asbestos- containing vinyl tile to install a plumbing fixture.
Refer to pages 26–27 of the Code for more information.
4. Reviewing control measures
Control measures that have been implemented must be reviewed and, if necessary, revised to make sure they work as planned and to maintain, so far as is reasonably practicable, a work environment that is without risks to health and safety.
If an asbestos register or asbestos management plan has been created for your workplace, they must be reviewed if circumstances change or are likely to change.
Refer to page 24 of the Code for more information.
Other
Asbestos friction materials
The removal and repair of brakes, clutches and high- temperature gaskets on motor vehicles presents a risk of exposure to dust that contains asbestos fibres.
Refer to page 49 of the Code for more information.
controls e.g. enclose, encapsulate, seal
• use administrative controls e.g. safe work practices,
labelling
• use PPE.
A combination of these controls may be required in order to adequately manage and control asbestos.
Refer to pages 38–44 of the Code for more information.
The Code of Practice – How to Safety Remove Asbestos provides more detailed information on the safe removal and disposal of asbestos and decontamination procedures, including when you need to use a licensed removalist.
Indicating the presence of asbestos in the workplace
All identified or assumed asbestos, including where the asbestos is inaccessible, must be clearly indicated e.g. using labels or, where appropriate, warning signs.
Refer to pages 45–46 of the Code for templates and examples of the sampling process, warning signs and labels.
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