Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p64
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 174826–175906

with the millboard attached. The vinyl can be cut into strips prior to its removal to facilitate bagging, or it can be rolled into one roll and wrapped securely with plastic, making sure it is totally sealed. If the vinyl sheeting cannot be removed without leaving some of the asbestos millboard on the floor surface, the remaining asbestos millboard should be wetted down and, when thoroughly soaked, scraped off the floor surface.
Sufficient water should be used to dampen the asbestos millboard, but not so much that run-off or pools of contaminated water will occur.
If a heat source is used to soften the adhesive beneath a vinyl tile, care should be taken not to scorch or burn the tile. Burning or scorching vinyl tiles can result in the release of toxic decomposition products and generate a fire hazard.
Alternative removal methods should only be used if they do not result in excessive fibre release from the asbestos millboard and do not result in any additional hazard.
Personal decontamination must be carried out in accordance with the WHS Regulations and this Code.