Responsibilities of asbestos removalists
Under Part 7.3 of the asbestos removal code (non-Queensland Government link) , asbestos removalists must do the following:
- hold a certificate to remove asbestos-containing material where required by law -
- removal of friable asbestos requires an A class certificate
- removal of 10mē or more of bonded asbestos requires either an A class of B class certificate
- removal of less than 10mē of bonded asbestos does not require a certificate holder, but the asbestos removalist must be competent
- If applicable, provide details of their certificate to the client
- develop an asbestos removal control plan before work starts
- ensure asbestos removal is carried out safely
- ensure asbestos removal supervisors have appropriate knowledge of precautions and procedures
- ensure persons performing the removal of ACM are competent to perform the tasks
- provide people doing asbestos removal work with adequate training to prevent risk to themselves and others
- establish a health surveillance program as determined by an assessment of potential risk.
More information on the obligations of asbestos removalists is available in section 7.3 of the asbestos removal code (non-Queensland Government link) .
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