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Requirements for the removal of ACM

Requirements for removing any and all ACM
Requirements when removing friable asbestos

Requirements for removing any and all ACM

Part 13 Division 2 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 states requirements for the removal of all asbestos-containing materials that must be followed.

These requirements include:

Part 13 Division 3 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 also states prohibitions on activities involving asbestos where:

Part 9 of the asbestos removal code states requirements for the removal of all asbestos-containing material (ACM) from workplaces that must be followed.

The requirements include:

Requirements when removing friable asbestos

The removal of friable asbestos in any quantity must be done:

Both sets of requirements under the asbestos removal code must be met when removing friable asbestos.

Generally the asbestos removal code states ACM that are friable should be removed using wet methods wherever possible, and within an enclosed area.

In addition:

Part 10 of the asbestos removal code provides descriptions of methods used in the removal of friable asbestos which should be followed including:

View the asbestos removal code (non-Queensland Government link)