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are erected to indicate and delineate the asbestos work area (refer to Sections 3.7 and 4.2)
    * use the wet method to removal asbestos where reasonably practicable (refer to Section 4.3)
    * ensure the correct tools, equipment and PPE is used (refer to Sections 4.4 and 4.5)
    * ensure decontamination facilities are available (refer to Sections 3.8 and 4.6)
    * contain and label asbestos waste and dispose of it as soon as reasonably practicable (refer to Sections 3.9 and 4.8)
    * ensure that PPE and clothing used in asbestos removal work and contaminated with asbestos is handled in accordance with the WHS Regulations (refer to Sections 3.9, 4.5 and 4.6)
Although it is not mandatory for the person to prepare an asbestos removal control plan for this type of asbestos removal work, it may be beneficial to do so to ensure the work is being carried out safely. Refer to Section 3.5 for further information on an asbestos removal control plan.
It is also not mandatory to conduct air monitoring however, an independent licensed asbestos assessor or competent person can carry out it out in these situations. Refer to Section 3.11 for further information on air monitoring.

2.1 Training workers about asbestos or ACM

R. 39 A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that information, training and instruction provided to a worker is suitable and adequate, having regard to:
    * the nature of the work carried out by the worker
    * the nature of the risks associated with the work at the time the information, training or instruction is provided, and
    * the control measures implemented.
The person must, so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that the information, training and instruction is provided in a way that is readily understandable by any person to whom it is provided.
R. 445  A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure workers who they reasonably believe may be involved in asbestos removal work in the workplace or the carrying out of asbestos-related work are trained in the identification, safe handling and suitable control measures for asbestos and ACM.
This training may include the following topics:
    * purpose of the training
    * health risks of asbestos
    * types, uses and likely presence of asbestos in the workplace
    * persons conducting a business or undertaking and the worker's roles and responsibilities under the asbestos management plan
    * where the asbestos register is located, how it can be accessed and how to understand the information contained in it
    * processes and safe work procedures to be followed to prevent exposure, including exposure from any accidental release of airborne asbestos
    * where applicable, the correct use of PPE including respiratory protective equipment (RPE)