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Membrane Filter Method
    * a method determined by the relevant regulator.
Friable asbestos means material that is in a powder form or that can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry, and contains asbestos.
GHS means Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
In-situ asbestos means asbestos or ACM fixed or installed in a structure, equipment or plant but does not include naturally occurring asbestos.
NATA-accredited laboratory means a testing laboratory accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia, or recognised by NATA either solely or with someone else.
Naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) means the natural geological occurrence of asbestos minerals found in association with geological deposits including rock, sediment or soil.
Non-friable asbestos means material containing asbestos that is not friable asbestos, including material containing asbestos fibres reinforced with a bonding compound.
Respirable asbestos means an asbestos fibre that:
    * is less than 3 microns (µm) wide
    * is more than 5 microns (µm) long
    * has a length to width ratio of more than 3:1.

2.             MANAGING RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ASBESTOS AND ACM

2.1         What is involved in managing risks?

Regulation 420 A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, exposure of a person at the workplace to airborne asbestos is eliminated.
If this is not reasonably practicable, the exposure must be minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
The exposure standard for asbestos must not be exceeded at the workplace.
Managing the risks associated with asbestos involves:
    * identifying asbestos and ACM at the workplace and recording this in the asbestos register
    * assessing the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos
    * eliminating or minimising the risks by implementing control measures
    * reviewing control measures to ensure they are effective.
When choosing the most appropriate control measure, the following hierarchy of controls must be considered:
    * eliminating the risk (for example, removing the asbestos)
    * substituting the risk, isolating the risk or applying engineering controls (for example, enclosing, encapsulation, sealing or using certain tools)
    * using administrative controls (for example, safe work practices)
    * using PPE.
A combination of these controls may be required in order to adequately manage and control asbestos or ACM. Chapter 7 of this Code provides more information on the different control measures that can be used.
General guidance on the risk management process is available in the Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.

Consulting your workers

Section 47 The WHS Act requires the person conducting a business or undertaking to consult,
so far as is reasonably practicable, with workers who carry out work who are (or are likely to be)