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Appendices13. Place the waste into a 200 micron plastic waste bag or suitable alternatewaste container dedicated for asbestos waste that is clearly labelled withan appropriate warning sign indicating asbestos waste.14. Ensure waste bags are not filled more than half full to assist with sealingand to avoid bag tears.15. Clean the entire area using an industrial vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPAfilter. Alternatively a wet method, such as damp rags, can be used to cleanthe area.16. Use damp rags to clean the equipment that was used for removing the ACM.17. Place used rags into an asbestos waste bag or waste container (as outlinedin item 13).18. Once all ACM and waste has been placed in waste bags and all tools havebeen cleaned, begin the personal decontamination process.19. Clean the disposable overalls and respirator while still wearing them.Overalls can be cleaned using a HEPA vacuum, damp rag or fine waterspray and the respirator can be cleaned with a wet rag or cloth.20. While still wearing the respirator, remove coveralls, turning them inside-outto entrap any remaining contamination and then place them into an asbestoswaste bag.21. Remove the respirator. If a non-disposable respirator was used, inspect it toensure it is free from contamination, clean it with a wet rag if necessary, thenstore in a container. Disposable respirators do not require cleaning. They needto be placed into an asbestos waste bag or waste container dedicated forasbestos waste.22. Ensure all used rags are placed into waste bags.23. Ensure all waste bags are goose-necked, the exterior cleaned then doublebagged and all waste containers are sealed. Place them all into a securestorage facility or transport vehicle for disposal.24. Perform a visual clearance to ensure that there is no visible asbestos residue.A clearance certificate from an independent person is required for non-friableACM greater than 10 square metres in total and for all friable ACM removalwork.25. Transport the waste in accordance with EPA Victoria requirements.26. Dispose of the waste bags and containers at a site licensed by the EPA Victoriato accept waste asbestos.106 Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces WorkSafe Victoria
AppendicesAppendix M – Removal of bituminous (malthoid)asbestos-containing materialThis appendix provides an example of how to perform a specific asbestos removal task.It does not address hazards other than asbestos (such as fall from heights or electricalhazards) – these hazards also need to be identified and the associated risk controlled.This material is generally regarded as non-friable. If there is any doubt, advice needsto be sought from a person with knowledge and experience in dealing with ACM.Members of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene would be able to assistin providing this advice.1. Obtain and review the asbestos register (from the person who commissionedthe removal work). This is not relevant if the removal work will be undertakenat domestic premises used solely for domestic purposes.2. If the ACM is non-friable and will take more than one hour to remove, anappropriately licensed removalist must perform the removal. The licensedremovalist must complete a control plan for the job. In the unusual circumstancewhere the ACM to be removed is friable, a class A-licensed removalist mustperform the removal.3. Ensure a nominated supervisor is accessible at all times where licensedremoval work is being conducted. If the ACM is friable, a supervisor mustbe on site at all times when removal is being performed.4. Identify and isolate the removal area with appropriately placed durable signsand barricades using methods which may include temporary fencing, bollards,tape, rope or plastic sheeting. Ensure signs and barricades remain in place untilremoval work is completed or, in the case of removal work of non-friable ACMgreater than 10 square metres, until a satisfactory visual inspection is achievedas part of the clearance certificate.5. Put on personal protective equipment including disposable coveralls with hood,boots and respirator. Preference needs to be given to boots without laces aslaced boots can be difficult to decontaminate.6. The minimum respiratory protection for this task is a half-face mask witha P1 particulate cartridge or alternatively a disposable P1 respirator, providedthat a proper fit can be assured. A higher level of respiratory protection maybe required depending on the level of airborne asbestos fibres likely to begenerated during the removal.7. Seal access points (eg skylights) with material such as 200 micron plasticsheeting and duct tape.WARNING: Where there are exhaust vents from gas fired equipmentin the area it is dangerous to seal over them. Turn the gas off if possible.8. Cut and remove manageable sections.9. Place cut pieces in a lined skip or wrap in plastic sheeting.10. Remove adhering material by dampening and gently scraping. Considerusing an industrial vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter while scraping.11. Collect all debris.12. Place small pieces of waste into a 200 micron polythene waste bag or suitablealternate waste container dedicated for asbestos waste that is clearly labelledwith an appropriate warning sign indicating asbestos waste.WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces 107
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