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health.
A safe work procedure for this task would include actions such as:
       * isolating the area where the sample is to be collected
       * assessing if the area is safe to enter
       * minimising dust
       * wearing suitable personal protective equipment
       * sealing the samples, and storing and transporting them in a safe, secure manner.
For the administrative control measure to be effective and reduce risk, the person conducting the sampling must understand the risk and implement all of the procedure.
If the procedure is not followed, the health of the person conducting the sampling and others in the workplace may be at risk.
  Appendix F outlines examples of safe that are likely to disturb asbestos and control measures that eliminate or minimise exposure to airborne asbestos, when carrying out service and maintenance tasks.

    * If a risk to health still remains after the higher order control measures have been implemented, PPE must be used to supplement higher order controls.
Although PPE can be effective in controlling the risk from airborne asbestos fibres, the successful implementation and maintenance of this control measure requires further action and resources, including:
       * the correct selection of appropriate PPE, including respirator, cartridge and coveralls
       * the issuing of PPE to each individual
       * training and supervision – all employees who are required to conduct asbestos-related activities and wear PPE must be given adequate training and supervision to enable them
         to fit and use the equipment correctly and conduct the task in a safe manner
       * maintenance of PPE – non-disposable respirators must be checked before and after use
         to ensure the components are in good working order and are not damaged
       * employee compliance and support for the system – it is essential that employees use PPE when it is required. An understanding of the risk to health from asbestos, the higher order control measures already in place and the need to use PPE to further reduce the risk to health all contribute to employees' willingness to use PPE.
Disposable coveralls need to be of a suitable standard to prevent penetration of asbestos fibres, so far as is practicable. Disposable coveralls rated type 5, category 3 (prEN ISO 13982-1) or the equivalent would meet this standard. Any clothing worn under coveralls must be disposed of or suitably bagged for laundering as asbestos-contaminated clothing.

5.5         Disposing of asbestos or ACM
There are additional responsibilities related to the removal and disposal of asbestos, which are detailed in the Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos, for example competency and licensing requirements.
Individual components and wiping rags must be placed in plastic bags, tying each bag separately prior to placing them in the container. Disposal