Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p56
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 151952–155955

forms of wet stripping in which wetting is prolonged and effective, and certain small-scale dry stripping operations                       Full-face, powered air-purifying particulate respirator                          P3
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Full-face, positive pressure demand air-line respirator
Certain forms of dry stripping and ineffective wet stripping (light wetting, no time given to saturate)                                            Full-face, powered air-purifying particulate respirator                          P3
                                                                                                                                                   OR
                                                                                                                                                   Full-face, positive pressure demand air-line respirator

                                                                                                                                                   No lesser respirator will suffice
Dry stripping in confined areas                                                                                                                    Full suit or hood, positive pressure demand continuous flow air-line respirator  P3 only as a backup

                                                                                                                                                   No lesser respirator will suffice

Fit testing of face pieces
The fit of a negative-pressure respirator to a worker's face is critical. A fit test, in accordance with AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices and the manufacturer's instructions, should be performed to assist in determining the best fit respirator for the individual worker immediately before commencing work and a fit check performed each time the respirator is to be used.
The performance of RPE depends on a good contact between the wearer's skin and the face seal of the mask so that the mask is a tight-fitting face piece or full mask. A good face seal can only be achieved if the wearer is clean-shaven in the region of the seal and the face piece is the correct size and shape to fit the wearer's face.
Workers using negative-pressure respirators should also be clean-shaven to ensure a good face seal. Workers with beards, stubble or facial hair should use a continuous-flow positive pressure respirator.
Workers wearing prescription glasses with side arms may not be able to use full-face respirators because of the loss of seal around the spectacle arms. If their glasses cannot be modified so they do not need the support of the ears, these workers should not use full-face respirators and should wear air supply hoods instead. Ensure that these hoods will provide a sufficient level of protection.
Where the half-face respirator has been selected as providing the most appropriate protection and a seal or fit is not achievable from non-disposable respirators, a disposable respirator may be used.
To conduct a full- or half-face respirator fit check:
    * close off inlet to filter
    * inhale gently
    * hold for 10 seconds
    * check that the face piece remains slightly collapsed, as it should.

APPENDIX C – EXAMPLE OF A CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

SECTION A – CLEARANCE INSPECTION DETAILS
Note: Where asbestos removal work requires a Class A licence, an independent licensed asbestos assessor must carry out the clearance inspection and complete a clearance certificate if satisfied that the area is safe to reoccupy.

Client details
Name of client:

Client contact details:

Removal work details
Date removal work carried out:

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