Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p41
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 106376–108990

to minimise the risk of the polythene sheeting tearing or splitting.

Removing waste from the removal work area
Once the waste has been removed from the asbestos removal work area, it should either be:
    * placed in a solid waste drum, bin or skip for secure storage and eventual disposal
    * immediately removed from the site by the relevant EPA approved/licensed carrier for disposal.

Labels for waste containers and drums
All containers containing a hazardous chemical such as asbestos must comply with labelling elements of the GHS. The waste drums or bins should be lined with plastic (minimum 200 μm thickness), and labels warning of the asbestos waste should be placed on the top and side of each drum or bin with the words, 'Danger: Asbestos Do not break seal' or a similar warning.
Examples of labels are included below.

Label 1: Sample asbestos waste bag

Sign 1: Sample asbestos removal area

Asbestos waste drums or bins
All drums or bins used for the storage and disposal of asbestos waste should be in good condition with lids and rims in good working order and free of hazardous residue.
The drums or bins should:
    * be placed in the asbestos removal work area or located as close to the asbestos removal work area as possible before removal work commences
    * be lined with plastic (minimum 200 µm thickness) and labels warning of the asbestos waste must be placed on the exterior of each drum or bin
    * have their rims sealed and their outer surfaces wet-wiped and inspected before they are removed from the asbestos removal work area.
Controlled wetting of the waste during drum or bin filling should be carried out to minimise asbestos dust emissions.
Drums or bins used to store asbestos waste must be stored in a secure location when they are not in use. They should not be moved manually once they have been filled. Trolleys or drum lifters should be used.
If the drum or bin is to be reused, the asbestos waste should be packed and sealed so that when the drum or bin is emptied there is no residual asbestos contamination. The drum or bin should be inspected after use to ensure there is no asbestos residue.

Asbestos waste skips, vehicle trays and similar containers
If the volume or size of the asbestos waste cannot be contained in asbestos waste bags, drums or bins, a waste skip, vehicle tray or similar container in good condition should be used.
The asbestos should be sealed in double-lined, heavy-duty plastic sheeting or double bagged before it is placed in the skip. However, non-friable asbestos waste may be placed directly into a skip or vehicle tray that has