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

Specific requirements for removalof friable ACMWrap and cut removal work384. This method of removal produces the lowest levels of airborne asbestos fibresand is most appropriate for redundant plant and equipment.385. The plant or equipment to be removed needs to be vacuumed with aHEPA-fitted vacuum cleaner and/or wiped with damp rags (which need tobe disposed of as asbestos waste). The plant or equipment then needs to bedouble wrapped with 200 micron thick plastic and taped so that the ACM istotally sealed within the plastic. The wrapped plant or equipment can thenbe cut from the rest of the plant and equipment using mechanical shears oroxy-cutting tools. Only exposed metal can be cut and care needs to be takento ensure the plastic wrapping is not punctured or melted. The cut sectioncan then be removed as asbestos waste.386. If lagging has to be removed to allow a pipe to be cut, the glove bag removalmethod may be used to expose the metal at the point to be cut and fora sufficient length on either side (refer to Figure 10 on page 63). The pipe thenneeds to be cut at the centre of the exposed section.387. A P1 filtered respirator and disposable coveralls need to be worn as a minimumwhile doing wrap and cut removal work. However, if the lagging is in very poorcondition such that significant airborne asbestos fibres may be generated,a higher level of respiratory protection may be required or the method ofremoval reconsidered.388. On completion of the removal, employees need to follow the personaldecontamination procedures described on page 34.64 Compliance code / Removing asbestos in workplaces WorkSafe Victoria