Removing asbestos in workplaces - Compliance ... - WorkSafe Victoria

Legislation that applies to asbestos removal53. The Dangerous Goods Order allows a class B-licensed removalist to removeasbestos that is not fixed or installed only if that removal is associated withor derived from the removal of non-friable ACM that is fixed to or installed ina building, structure, ship or plant. This enables a class B-licensed removalistto collect debris associated with a:• non-friable removal they are performing• non-friable removal inappropriately performed by other people.54. The Dangerous Goods Order also allows employers or self-employed personsthat are not licensed removalists to remove asbestos that is not fixed orinstalled if it:(a) is related to the removal of fixed or installed asbestos permitted underregulation 4.3.45 of the Regulations, and(b) does not constitute more than ‘a minor contamination’.55. In relation to 53 (a), this means any debris associated with the removal (presentor past) of non-friable fixed or installed ACM may be performed by a personthat is not a licensed asbestos removalist. The person who performs theremoval must still be appropriately trained and perform the removal in a safemanner.56. In relation to 53 (b), this means if the asbestos to be removed is greater thana minor contamination, a class A-licensed removalist is required. If it is a minorcontamination, a licensed removalist is not required but the person whoperforms the removal must still be appropriately trained and perform theremoval in a safe manner.What is a minor contamination?The term ‘minor contamination’ is not defined in the Regulations. The followingguidance is therefore provided to ensure consistency in its interpretation andimplementation.WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces 15