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ASBESTOS IDENTIFICATION,
MANAGEMENT & REMOVAL
Everyone’s Responsibility!SafeWork SA
Mineral Fibres Unit
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What is Asbestos?What is Asbestos?
Mineral found naturally in some rock formations
Asbestos fibres have:
High tensile strength
Good flexibility
Strong resistance to heat and chemicals
Because of these properties it has many uses
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Types of AsbestosTypes of Asbestos
Chrysotile (White Asbestos)
used in asbestos cloth, asbestos cement products
Amosite (Brown Asbestos)used in heat insulation and pipe lagging
Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)used for very high temperature and acid resistant purposes
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Asbestos ProductsAsbestos Products
Non Friable Asbestos
• Asbestos fibres bonded by cement, vinyl, resin or other similar material
• Material containing no more than 1% asbestos by weight
Friable Asbestos
Non-bonded asbestos fabric or material
Material containing more than 1% asbestos by weight
In powder form or - can be pulverisedor reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry
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Non Friable Asbestos ProductsNon Friable Asbestos Products
AC Flat Sheet Products
AC Corrugated Roofing
AC pipes
Vinyl floor tiles
Compressed Sheet Products
Shingles
Switch board
Brake and Clutch Linings
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Friable Asbestos ProductsFriable Asbestos Products
Sprayed Fire Retardant
Thermal Lagging
Fire Blankets
Welding Blankets
Backing to sheet vinyl floor covering
Flexible Connections to air conditioning ductwork
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When is Asbestos a Risk?When is Asbestos a Risk?
WHEN FIBRES BECOME AIRBORNE
Non Friable products:When the cement or resin matrix breaks down or when it’s disturbed
Friable productsWhen the asbestos material is disturbed
AVOID ACTIVITIES THAT PRODUCE EXCESSIVE DUST!
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Asbestos and Your HealthAsbestos and Your Health
The potential for harm from asbestos depends on:
Fibre size and type
Length of exposure
Concentration of respirable fibres
Individual susceptibility
Influence of other factors
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OHS&W Act of 1986OHS&W Act of 1986
DUTIES OF EMPLOYERSSafety of employees, public• Provide safe working environment• Establish safe systems of work• Maintain plant & substances
South Australia
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY
AND WELFARE ACT 1986
DUTIES OF WORKERSSafety of self, other workers and public
• Use equipment provided (i.e. PPE)• Obey reasonable instructions• Curtail use of drugs and alcohol
DUTIES OF BUILDING OWNERS• Identify in situ asbestos • Maintain asbestos register• Inform employees, occupiers of register
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OHS&W Regulations 1995OHS&W Regulations 1995
DIVISION 4.2—ASBESTOS4.2.3 Exposure standards4.2.4 Licence to carry out asbestos removal work4.2.7 General duty4.2.8 Duties of employers4.2.9 Duties as to atmospheric monitoring4.2.10 Duties of building owners and other persons in possession of asbestos4.2.11 Personal safety4.2.12 Special provisions relating to chrysotile asbestos
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Asbestos Removal WorkAsbestos Removal Work
Work involving the removal of:
Material that consists of or contains asbestos, or other friable asbestos-containing material
An asbestos cement (fibro) product, or other non friable asbestos-containing material
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Asbestos RemovalAsbestos Removal
LicenceLicence RequirementsRequirements
No Licence RequiredLess than 10 m² Non Friable AsbestosLess than 0.5 m² Friable Asbestos
Still needs to be removed as required by legislationStill needs to be removed as required by legislation
Limited Licence10 m² and greater for Non Friable Asbestos
Unlimited LicenceAll types of asbestos materials
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Asbestos RemovalAsbestos Removal
CURRENT CODE OF PRACTICECURRENT CODE OF PRACTICE
Planning and Programming
Site Preparation
Equipment
Removal Techniques
General Hygiene Requirements
Protective Clothing and Equipment
Environmental Monitoring
Dismantling of Removal Area
Handling of Asbestos Cement Products
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Asbestos WorkAsbestos Work
ANY work where exposure to asbestos or any material that consists of or may
contain asbestos may occur
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Asbestos WorkAsbestos Work
CODE OF PRACTICECODE OF PRACTICEJoint Consultation on Decisions
Assessment
Monitoring
Management of Installed Asbestos
Exposure Control
Safe Work Practices
Protective Equipment
Cleanliness and Disposal
Change Rooms and Washing Facilities
Eating, Drinking and Smoking
Health Surveillance
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Some Do’s and Don’tsSome Do’s and Don’ts
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DoDo
Check for asbestos register
Confirm location of asbestos
Know OHS&W Regulations, 1995 Div. 4.2 -Asbestos
Use Approved Code of Practice
Use appropriately licensed contractors for removal
For greater than 10m² or .5m² ensure a written approval for removal is obtained fromSafework SA
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If you find material you suspect may contain asbestos
Do not disturb the material
Protect yourself and others from inhaling the material or dust by
Wearing protective equipmentRe-instating the areaIsolating the materialClose off area
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Advise the occupant-Do not create unnecessary concern
Notify your supervisor-Give details of location and suspected material
Supervisors Should-Ensure procedures are followed-Analyse samples-Keep a diary of the events
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Don’tDon’t
Take asbestos lightly
Expose yourself or others to asbestos fibres
Engage in any activity that creates dust- Sanding - Drilling
- Cutting - Grinding
Remove warning labels
Don’t ignore legislative requirements
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In Summary:In Summary:
When you’re working with asbestos–
• Have a safe work procedure in place before you start
• Use correct personal protective equipment
• Clean up as you go
• Place waste material in appropriate containerse.g. 200 micron plastic
• Dispose of in a correct manner.
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SafeWork SAMineral Fibres Unit
OHS&W REGULATIONSOHS&W REGULATIONSCONCERNINGCONCERNING
ASBESTOS andASBESTOS andBUILDING/PLANT OWNERSBUILDING/PLANT OWNERS
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LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTSLEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
• Take reasonable steps to identify any asbestos-containing material installed
• Any person in possession of plant that contains, or has on it, any materials that consists of or contains asbestos
• Arrange for removal if - Asbestos is in an unstable condition and/or - Poses a significant health risk
• Establish policies and procedures to control the asbestos and to prevent airborne fibre exposure
• Maintain an asbestos register
• Display appropriate labelling and warning signs
Private residences are excluded from register and signage requirements.
SECTION 4.2.10SECTION 4.2.10 –– Duties of building owners or Duties of building owners or persons in possession of asbestospersons in possession of asbestos
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ASSESSING ASBESTOSASSESSING ASBESTOS
If asbestos is assessed as being unstable or poses a significant health risk
• It must be removed as soon as reasonably practicable by a competent person
• Policies and procedures to control the asbestos and exposure to airborne fibres must be established
Competent Person: a person who is suitably qualified (whether by experience, training or both) to carry out the work or function described in the relevant regulation.
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CONTROLLING ASBESTOSCONTROLLING ASBESTOS
• Assessment of the condition of asbestos
• Steps to restrict access where asbestos is installed
• Steps to prevent disturbance of asbestos
• Use of signs and labels to warn of presence
• Regular inspections (at least annually) by a competent person
• Work practices in the vicinity of asbestos
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MUST ADDRESS
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ASBESTOS REGISTERASBESTOS REGISTER
DESCRIBES THE TYPE, LOCATION AND CONDITION OF ANY ASBESTOS
If the building owner is not the occupier, occupier must be supplied with:
• A copy of the register
• Any updates made to the register
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ASBESTOS REGISTERASBESTOS REGISTER
DESCRIBES THE TYPE, LOCATION AND CONDITION OF ANY ASBESTOS
Register must be made available for inspection by:
• A Workplace Services inspector
• A person authorised by the Director, DAIS
• A person who, in the course of work, may come into contact with the asbestos
• A health and safety representative or committee
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SUMMARYSUMMARY
Building owners and other persons in possession of asbestos MUST
• Take reasonable steps to identify any asbestos installed
• Arrange for removal if - Asbestos is in an unstable condition and/or
- Poses a significant health risk
• Maintain an asbestos register
• Display appropriate labelling and warning signs
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Penalties apply if this Penalties apply if this legislation is not followedlegislation is not followed
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And Finally:And Finally:
When in Doubt:
sk the people sk the people who know!who know!
MFU: 8303 0405
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For More Information:
Visit the SWSA web site: www.safework.sa.gov.au
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