Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p43
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 111561–114550

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)
    * In general, the selection of suitable RPE depends on the nature of the asbestos work, the probable maximum concentrations of asbestos fibres that would be encountered in this work and any personal characteristics of the wearer that may affect the facial fit of the respirator
      (for example, facial hair and glasses).
    * A competent person should determine the most efficient respirator for the task.
    * RPE should comply with AS/NZS 1716-2003 Respiratory Protective Devices and be selected, used and maintained in accordance with AS/NZS 1715-1994 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices. They must always be worn under fitted hoods. Face pieces should be cleaned and disinfected.
    * RPE should be used until all contaminated disposable coveralls and clothing has been vacuum cleaned and/or removed and bagged for disposal and personal washing has been completed. RPE should be properly stored when not in use.
    * More comprehensive advice on RPE is provided in the Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos.

7.7         Laundering clothing
Disposable coveralls should be used as protective clothing unless it is not reasonably practicable to do so. When non-disposable protective clothing is used, the contaminated clothing must be laundered in a suitable laundering facility that is equipped to launder asbestos-contaminated clothing. Contaminated protective clothing must not be laundered in homes. Any clothing worn under coveralls must be disposed of or suitably bagged for laundering as asbestos-contaminated clothing.
The laundering facility that is equipped to launder asbestos-contaminated clothing:
    * should be informed of the asbestos contamination
    * should have a management plan in place to control the release of respirable fibres
    * should be constructed of smooth surfaces that are able to be lined with polythene sheeting
      or easily wiped clean
    * may use conventional washing machines provided they are not used for other clothing
    * may need to have a laundry room that is under negative pressure to eliminate or minimise the release of airborne asbestos fibres during the laundering process. This can be determined during the risk assessment
    * should have procedures established for cleaning up spills and for the prevention of flooding
      of neighbouring areas.
The contaminated clothing should:
    * be removed damp and thoroughly wet, then placed in impermeable containers or bags the outside of which are decontaminated and labelled to indicate the presence of asbestos before being sent to the commercial laundering facility
    * not be allowed to dry out before washing.
At the laundry facility:
    * the containers