Prohibited activities with asbestos
The Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and sections 11.6 and 11.8 of the asbestos management code prohibit the use of certain tools and work methods when working with ACM as they can generate dangerous airborne asbestos fibres.
These prohibitions include the use of:
- high-speed abrasive power and pneumatic tools
- high-pressure water cleaners
- compressed air or abrasive blasting
- household vacuum cleaners even if they have a HEPA filter. Only vacuum cleaners specifically designed for safe work with asbestos may be used.
For full details of prohibited activities with asbestos refer to Part 13 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and sections 11.6 and 11.8 of the asbestos management code (non-Queensland Government link).
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