Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 93154–96073

* a clean changing area that includes:
       * storage for clean clothing
       * separate storage for clean and dirty towels
       * airflow towards the clean decontamination area.
Below is an example of how a person would enter and leave a removal work area.

Entering the removal area
    * Clean change area: Change into clean work clothes and put on clean protective clothing. Store any removed clothing in a dust-proof container. Move into clean decontamination area.
    * Clean decontamination area: Put on RPE. Check that it is working properly and there is a good facial seal such as a fit check. Move to the dirty decontamination area.
    * Dirty decontamination area: Put on any additional PPE that has been stored in the dirty decontamination area such as footwear. Connect to the RPE air supply if required. Move from the decontamination unit to the removal work area.

Leaving the removal area
    * Asbestos removal area: Use an asbestos vacuum cleaner to remove any obvious signs of asbestos dust from protective clothing. Remove footwear and leave shoes/boots inside the asbestos removal area next to the decontamination unit (footwear should be stored upside down to minimise further contamination). Proceed into the dirty decontamination area.
    * Dirty decontamination area: If shoes/boots have not already been removed, remove them and store upside-down within the dirty decontamination area. Disconnect air-line respirator if being used. Shower while wearing protective clothing and RPE. Leaving RPE on, remove protective clothing and place in labelled waste bags. Remove wet underclothing, such as t‑shirts or shorts, while showering and place in the storage unit provided within the dirty decontamination area. Pass through the airlock into the clean decontamination area.
    * Clean decontamination area: Shower and remove RPE. Thoroughly wash hands, fingernails, face, head and respirator. Store RPE in a suitable container within the clean decontamination area. Move to the clean change area.
    * Clean change area: Change into clean clothing.

Figure 1 Decontamination unit

Decontamination units attached to an enclosure
A risk assessment should be conducted to determine the number of units required based on the number of workers in the asbestos removal work area. As a guide, one decontamination unit should be provided for every six workers in the asbestos removal work area.
Where men and women are required to use the same decontamination unit, a system of work needs to be implemented to enable them to access the unit separately. In many instances, the only satisfactory way of providing appropriate changing facilities is to provide a mobile or specially constructed on-site decontamination unit.
The decontamination unit should be immediately adjacent to and directly connected with the enclosed removal work area. It should be located as far away as practicable from