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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

The Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 requires any removal of asbestos-containing materials at a workplace to be done in accordance with the asbestos removal code.

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 must be done:

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

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

Wherever practicable, enclosed 'negative pressure' asbestos work areas must be established for any large-scale removal of friable ACM.

In addition:

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

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