Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                  SWMS:09 – Working with Bonded Asbestos Containing Materials – N/A
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                          Responsible       Residual
                                                                                     H                       Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                          Person/s for        Risk
         Job Steps                    Potential Hazards            L   C       R     O               1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer     Monitor &       L C R
                                                                                     C                                5. Admin 6. PPE                       Review
                                                                                              (vacuuming), PVA is to be used to seal the contaminated
                                                                                              sections of the asbestos work area.
                                                                                           Cleaner (with HEPA filter) to clean any remaining visibly
                                                                                            contaminated sections of the asbestos work area.
                                                                                           Place debris used rags, plastic sheeting and other waste in
                                                                                            the asbestos waste bags / container.
                                                                                           Wet wipe the external surfaces of the asbestos waste bags
                                                                                            / container to remove any adhering dust before they are
                                                                                            removed from the asbestos work area.
                                                                                           Before work clothes and footwear worn during asbestos
                                                                                            removal work are removed from the asbestos work area
                                                                                            they are to be thoroughly vacuumed using the asbestos
                                                                                            vacuum cleaner (with HEPA filter) and / or wet wiped and
                                                                                            the footwear should be wet wiped.
                                                                                           The respirator should be continued to be worn until all
                                                                                            contaminated disposable coveralls and clothing has been
                                                                                            vacuum cleaned and / or removed and bagged for disposal,
                                                                                            and personal washing has been completed.
                                                                                           Disposable respirators should be discarded as asbestos
                                                                                            waste.
                                                                                           Non-disposable respirators should be removed and
                                                                                            thoroughly cleaned.
                                                                                           If necessary use damp rags and / or an asbestos vacuum
                                                                                           Any PPE used while carrying out asbestos removal work
                                                                                            must not be taken home.
                                                                                           Personal hygiene and careful washing should be performed
                                                                                            including paying particular attention to washing the hands,
                                                                                            fingernails, face and head.

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