Asbestos and ACM (Except Victoria)

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 Dec 2024

Document Summary

This Safe Work Procedure (SWP) provides guidelines for the handling, removal, and disposal of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACM) outside Victoria. It specifies that friable asbestos must be managed by Class A licensed specialists, while trained unlicensed individuals may remove non-friable asbestos up to 10m². The document emphasizes compliance with the Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace and the Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos.

Processes include controlling asbestos through removal, sealing, or encapsulation, preventing disturbance of ACM, and using approved HEPA vacuum cleaners for cleaning. Removal requires an Asbestos Removal Control Plan outlining methods for decontamination and disposal. Waste management involves double-bagging asbestos waste in heavy-duty plastic, labeling appropriately, and disposing only at approved facilities. Workers must wear PPE such as disposable coveralls, gloves, and a P2 dust mask or respirator to minimize fibre inhalation risks. These guidelines ensure worker safety and adherence to WHS regulations for managing asbestos and ACM.

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