Specific asbestos removal procedures
Part 9 and 10 of the asbestos removal code (non-Queensland Government link) detail the requirements for the removal of ACM including:
- determining boundaries for the work area and asbestos removal site
- security signs and barriers
- electrical safety
- preparation for asbestos removal work
- negative pressure exhaust units
- enclosures for asbestos removal work
- wet and dry removal methods
- glove bag removal method
- 'wrap and cut' removal method
- asbestos removal equipment
- personal protective equipment
- air monitoring
- decontamination
- waste removal
- disposal of asbestos waste
- recycling of construction materials.
Examples of specific asbestos removal procedures can be found in Part 12 of the asbestos removal code (non-Queensland Government link) and must be followed when removing ACM.
These examples cover:
- removal of asbestos-cement products
- removal of vinyl floor tiles and sheet vinyl containing asbestos (for more information, refer to Fact Sheet - Asbestos flooring)
- removal of asbestos-backed vinyl and millboard from beneath a vinyl floor
- removal of asbestos gaskets and rope from plant and equipment
- removal of asbestos switchboards or meter boards
- removal of asbestos mastics and bitumen
- removal and cleaning of ceiling tiles
- removal of asbestos friction products.
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