Table of Contents
Policy...................................................................................................2
Introduction............................................................................................2
Asbestos Inventory and Identification.............................................................3
Asbestos Inventory...........................................................................3
Asbestos Identification......................................................................3
Access Control........................................................................................4
Training................................................................................................4
Level 1 Training..............................................................................4
Level 2 Training..............................................................................5
Level 3 Training..............................................................................5
Asbestos Work Procedures..........................................................................6
Discovering Damaged Asbestos...........................................................6
Clean up of Asbestos Material.............................................................7
Work with Non-Friable Asbestos Containing Materials...............................8
Procedures...........................................................................8
Drilling and Cutting into Floors of Wooden Structures.................................9
Procedures...........................................................................9
Work above False Ceilings where Asbestos is Present.................................9
Procedures..........................................................................10
Repairs to Asbestos Containing Insulation.............................................11
Procedures..........................................................................11
Minors Repairs to Asbestos Containing Plastered Ceilings and Walls.............12
Notification........................................................................12
Preparation.........................................................................12
Performance of work causing Airborne Asbestos.....................................13
Clean up............................................................................13
Single-use Glove bag Procedures........................................................14
Preparation.........................................................................14
Glove Bag Removal...............................................................15
Clean up............................................................................15
Disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste Materials....................................16
Policy
The Program aims to ensure that no-one is exposed to harmful asbestos fibres in the air by setting out the practices that are to be followed when working with or around asbestos and the responsibilities and training of those involved.
Introduction
The elements of the Asbestos Control Program are:
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English: Worker are removing asbestos before demol...1.identification of the locations where asbestos-containing material is present;
2.prompt repair or other remediation as appropriate when inhalation exposure to asbestos fibres is possible;
3.the control of access to areas containing friable asbestos-containing material;
4.inspections of friable asbestos-containing material to ensure that asbestos is properly encapsulated;
5.the provision of training and appropriate procedures for all work with asbestos and in areas where asbestos is present;
6.supervision of properly qualified personnel performing work which could disturb asbestos-containing material.
7.notification of building occupants where asbestos related work will be carried out.
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Asbestos Inventory and Identification
Asbestos Inventory
Most companies have prepared an electronic inventory of the type and locations of asbestos-containing material to:
1.enable the material to be inspected on a regular basis to determine its condition;
2.provide for ongoing maintenance and repair of damaged asbestos- containing material and required cleanup of asbestos-containing debris.
For each building (on...