Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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* Safe work practice 4 – Replace cabling in asbestos cement conduits or boxes
    * Safe work practice 5 – Working on electrical mounting boards (switchboards) containing asbestos
    * Safe work practice 6 – Inspection of asbestos friction materials.

SAFE WORK PRACTICE 1 – DRILLING OF ACM

The drilling of asbestos cement sheeting can release asbestos fibres into the atmosphere, so precautions must be taken to protect the drill operator and other persons from exposure to these fibres. A hand drill is preferred to a battery-powered drill, because the quantity of fibres is drastically reduced if a hand drill is used.
Equipment that may be required prior to starting work (in addition to what is needed  for the task)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * A non-powered hand drill or a low-speed battery-powered drill or drilling equipment. Battery-powered drills should be fitted with a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) dust control hood wherever possible. If an LEV dust control hood cannot be attached and other dust control methods such as pastes and gels are unsuitable then shadow vacuuming techniques should be used
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Disposable cleaning rags
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * A bucket of water, or more as appropriate, and/or a misting spray bottle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Duct tape
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Sealant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Spare PPE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * A thickened substance such as wallpaper paste, shaving cream or hair gel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * 200 µm plastic sheeting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * A suitable asbestos waste container (e.g. 200 µm plastic bags or a drum, bin or skip lined with 200 µm plastic sheeting)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Warning signs and/or barrier tape
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * An asbestos vacuum cleaner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * A sturdy paper, foam or thin metal cup, or similar (for work on overhead surfaces only).
PPE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Protective clothing and RPE (see AS1715, AS 1716). It is likely that a class P1 or P2 half face respirator will be adequate for this task, provided the recommended safe work procedure is followed.
Preparing the asbestos work area                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If the work is to be carried out at a height, appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent falls.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Ensure appropriately marked asbestos waste disposal bags are available.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Carry out the work with as few people present as possible.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Segregate the asbestos work area to ensure unauthorised personnel are restricted from entry (e.g. close door and/or use warning signs and/or barrier tape at all entry points). The distance for segregation should be determined by a risk assessment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If drilling a roof from outside, segregate the area below.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If access is available to the rear of the asbestos cement, segregate this area as well as above.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If possible, use plastic sheeting, secured with duct tape, to cover any surface within the asbestos work area that could become contaminated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Ensure there is