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General requirements for all asbestos removalNote: Licensed removalists MUST arrange for appropriate medicalexaminations for each employee engaged in asbestos removal work.218. Where medical examinations are required by the Regulations, the employermust ensure they are provided:• before an employee commences asbestos removal work for the first timefor that employer unless that employee has had an appropriate medicalexamination within:– the preceding year – for a licensed asbestos removalist, or– the preceding two years – for an unlicensed asbestos removalistperforming limited asbestos removal work (see paragraph 41)• at intervals of no more than two years• within 30 days after the employee ceases asbestos removal work(unless the employee has had an appropriate medical examination withinthe preceding year).219. The registered medical practitioner does not have to be approved by WorkSafefor the purpose of performing a medical examination. It is important however,that they are aware of the ASCC health surveillance document Guidelines forhealth surveillance (available at ascc.gov.au). This publication sets out theminimum requirements for health surveillance for people engaged in work thatmay expose them to asbestos. A medical examination performed in accordancewith this guidance would be regarded as appropriate.220. The examination is simple and will usually include a discussion about whetherthe employee has a history of exposure to ACM. A simple lung function testknown as spirometry (where the person exhales into a tube) may be conductedto test the performance of the lungs. The medical practitioner may alsorecommend an x-ray.221. The employer arranging the medical examinations must:• notify WorkSafe of the registered medical practitioner’s details in writingwithin seven days of their engagement• pay for the medical examinations required under the Regulations• obtain from the registered medical practitioner a summary of the examinationresults indicating whether an asbestos-related disease exists and whetherthe person’s fitness is suitable for carrying out asbestos removal work• retain a copy of these results for 30 years (or another period as determinedby WorkSafe).Emergency planning222. A site-specific emergency plan reflecting the risks involved needs to bedeveloped before any asbestos removal work commences. The plan mustbe conveyed to all employees and relevant persons (eg the person whocommissioned the removal work).223. Employees need to be trained for emergency situations. Decontaminationprocedures can be temporarily waived in the event of an emergency suchas a fire or seriously injured or sick personnel.40 Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces WorkSafe Victoria
General requirements for all asbestos removal224. Emergency planning needs to include:• provisions for emergency and fire evacuation, including exit arrangements that areadequate for the risks involved• emergency communications such as audible alarms (these alarms needto be used for emergencies only)• barriers and signs or other warning devices that can be used to communicateemergency arrangements.225. A first aid kit and first aid officer need to be readily available at all times.A sufficient number of suitable fire extinguishers and hoses also need tobe available at strategic locations. The locations of fire extinguishers andhoses need to be displayed in written and/or graphic format and conveyedto all employees and relevant persons.Summary of duties226. Table 2 below identifies the duties required to be met by licensed asbestosremovalists and by persons permitted to carry out limited removal work withouta licence. These requirements relate to the removal of asbestos that is fixed orinstalled in a building, structure, ship or plant so that it is no longer fixed or installedup to the point of containment. Further guidance for licensed removalists is in‘Additional requirements for licensed asbestos removal’ on page 43).Table 2: Overview of asbestos removal work requirements for removing fixed or installed asbestosDutyLimited permittedremoval withouta licenceClass BClass ATraining P P P P PInformation on asbestosto job applicantsTraining records on site P P P PNotification sent toWorkSafeAsbestos register obtained P P PSupervisor on sitePControl plan completed andavailable on siteInform person whocommissioned removal workCannot commence until airmonitoring has startedMust be appropriatelysupervised as per section21(2)(e) of the OHS Act.Must be accessible(refer to paragraph 228). P PP P P P In most cases.Duty to perform airmonitoring is on theperson who commissionedthe removal work.WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces 41
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