Asbestos Awareness

by Ritu Mirpuri | Jun 15, 2023

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ACM – Exposed

ACM – Asbestos

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Obtain work instructions and participate in review of asbestos register and safe work method statements (SWMS).

Video – Consultation

Gather safety requirements and data from an on-site assessment and asbestos register where available.

Video – Workers to be Involved in Writing a SWMS

Video – ACM – preface to swp

Video – ACM – Asbestos

Video – ACM – Uses and applications of asbestos

Video – ACM – Bound-ACM

Use information sources to ensure the SWMS are site-specific for working near asbestos materials.

Select tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) consistent with job requirements to carry out tasks, check for serviceability, and rectify or report faults prior to commencement.

Video – Right tool for the job

Video – PPE – selection and use of

Video – ACM – Select & use PPE for Class B Work

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Identify location of non-friable asbestos materials and confirm with supervisor location of site boundaries.

Implement signage and barricade requirements to delineate the asbestos work site according to SWMS.

Prepare and place materials and equipment required for disturbing of ACM from site.

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Designate boundaries of asbestos work area according to SWMS requirements.

Set up decontamination according to SWMS.

Set up asbestos waste storage according to SWMS.

Undertake processes to ensure the safety of the site, including deactivating or securing utilities where necessary prior to commencing work.

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Fit-check respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and fit PPE.

Wet down or spray work area with particle binder.

Carry out work involving disturbing asbestos ensuring airborne asbestos fibres are kept to a minimum.

Video – ACM – remove AC sheets

Contain, wrap, or otherwise seal the wet asbestos, place into removal bags or bins, seal, and label according to SWMS.

Video – ACM – Bagging of Waste

Video – ACM – Wrap asbestos waste

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Carry out decontamination of the work area and tools according to SWMS.

Carry out personal decontamination according to SWMS.

Video – ACM – Personal decontamination B class work

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Remove asbestos waste materials and equipment from the area according to SWMS.

Video – Asbestos – clean AC from ground

Store tools, plant, and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements to ensure site is safe for other to enter the work area.