Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p42
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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Character Range: 108872–111822

be disposed of, it must be decontaminated and kept in
a sealed container until it is reused for the purposes of asbestos-related work.
Further information on decontamination and asbestos waste disposal is available in the Code
of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos.

Coveralls
    * Protective clothing should be made from material capable of providing adequate protection against fibre penetration.
    * When selecting protective clothing, other hazards—including heat stress, fire and electrical hazards—should also be considered.
    * Disposable coveralls with fitted hoods and cuffs should be worn. Coveralls with open pockets and/or velcro fastenings should not be used, because these features can be contaminated and are difficult to decontaminate. Fitted hoods should always be worn over the straps of respirators and loose cuffs should be sealed with tape. Disposable coveralls rated type 5, category 3 (prEN ISO 13982–1) or equivalent would meet this standard.
    * Asbestos fibres must be prevented from being transported outside the workplace by thoroughly vacuuming asbestos fibres from work clothes using an asbestos vacuum cleaner or, depending on the level of contamination and risk, the use of a water spray bottle or damp cloths may be appropriate.
    * 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.
    * Non-disposable coveralls are not recommended and would require specialist laundering if used.
    * Any clothing worn under coveralls must be disposed of or suitably bagged for laundering as asbestos-contaminated clothing.

Footwear and gloves
    * Laced boots should be avoided as they can be difficult to clean and asbestos dust can gather
      in the laces and eyelets. Laceless boots such as gumboots are preferred where practicable.
      If boot covers are worn, they should be of a type that has anti-slip soles to reduce the risk of slipping.
    * Safety footwear must be decontaminated before being removed from the asbestos work area
      or sealed in double bags, the exterior of which is decontaminated, for use only on the next asbestos maintenance task. Alternatively, work boots that cannot be effectively decontaminated should be disposed of as asbestos waste at the end of the work.
    * The use of protective gloves should be determined by a risk assessment. If significant amounts of asbestos fibres may be present, disposable gloves should be worn. Protective gloves can be unsuitable if dexterity is required. Personal decontamination including hand and fingernail washing should be carried out each time workers leave the asbestos work area and at the completion of asbestos maintenance and service work. Any gloves used must be disposed
      of as asbestos waste.

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)