Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p61
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 166956–169735

seal access points (for example, skylights) with material such as 200 µm plastic sheeting and duct tape
    * where there are exhaust vents from gas fired equipment in the area, it is dangerous to seal over them. Turn the gas off if possible
    * cut and remove manageable sections. Place cut pieces in a lined skip or wrap in plastic sheeting
    * remove adhering material by dampening and gently scraping. Consider using an industrial vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter while scraping
    * remember that mastics are flexible and may require removal by using scraping and chipping tools. The pieces removed should be kept as intact as possible
    * if heating is used to soften the material to enable the material to be peeled, it is important not to burn the material, as this can release respirable asbestos fibres. Excessive heating is also likely to generate toxic fumes and gases and generate a fire hazard
    * collect all debris and dispose of waste according to the waste disposal procedures.
Personal decontamination must be carried out in accordance with the WHS Regulations and this Code.

Removal of ceiling tiles
False ceiling tiles or suspended ceilings sometimes need to be removed so maintenance work can be performed. If asbestos has been used on structural materials above a false ceiling there could be contamination on the upper surface of the tiles.
The minimum RPE suitable for this operation is a P1 or P2 filter with a half-face piece respirator.
If considerable amounts of asbestos dust or debris are likely to be involved, full-face air-purifying positive pressure respirators should be worn.
Any surface below the tiles that might be contaminated should be covered with plastic sheeting.
The first tile should be lifted carefully to minimise the disturbance of any asbestos fibres. The top
of each tile should be thoroughly vacuumed and wet wiped, where possible, prior to removing subsequent tiles.
Where non-asbestos ceiling tiles are to be reused, they should be covered with plastic as they are removed from the ceiling to prevent further dust settling on them.
Wrap the asbestos ceiling tiles in a double layer of heavy-duty, 200 μm thick plastic sheeting.
Waste containment, disposal and clearance must be carried out in accordance with the WHS Regulations and this Code.
Personal decontamination must be carried out in accordance with the WHS Regulations and this Code.

Removal of gaskets and rope seals
This material is generally regarded as friable. If there is any doubt, advice should be sought from
a person with knowledge and experience in dealing with asbestos.
Gaskets reinforced with asbestos were once used extensively in plant and equipment exposed to high temperatures and/or pressures. These gaskets were typically used