Control measures
Control measures are the ways that asbestos-related risks are managed, and should be identified and implemented as a result of risk assessments and as part of an over-arching asbestos management plan.
Part 11 of the asbestos management code (non-Queensland Government link) states what obligation holders, such as building owners, must do to manage asbestos-related risk, including:
- implement the asbestos management plan
- control maintenance work
- not perform prohibited activities with asbestos
- perform maintenance and service work likely to disturb ACM as stated in the asbestos management code
- following safe work practices when working with asbestos
For the complete requirements see Part 11 of the asbestos management code (non-Queensland Government link).
Control measures should reflect the hierarchy of controls set out in Part 5 of the asbestos management code:
- elimination/removal (most preferred)
- isolation/enclosure/sealing
- engineering controls
- safe work practices (administrative controls)
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
A combination of these may be required to adequately manage asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
Control measures should also reflect the principles set out in Part 11.1 of the asbestos management code (non-Queensland Government link).
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