Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p51
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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to cover any surface within the asbestos work area, so as not to spill any dust or debris that has been collected.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If necessary, use damp rags and/or an asbestos vacuum cleaner to clean any remaining visibly contaminated sections of the asbestos work area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Place debris, used rags, plastic sheeting and other waste in the asbestos waste bags/container.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Wet wipe the external surfaces of the asbestos waste bags/container to remove any adhering dust before they are removed from the asbestos work area.
Personal decontamination should be carried out in a designated area                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * If disposable coveralls are worn, clean the coveralls while still wearing RPE using a HEPA vacuum, damp rag or fine-water spray. RPE can be cleaned with a wet rag or cloth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * While still wearing RPE, remove coveralls, turning them inside-out to entrap any remaining contamination and then place them into a labelled asbestos waste bag.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Remove RPE. If non-disposable, inspect it to ensure it is free from contamination, clean it with a wet rag and store in a clean container. If disposable, cleaning is not required but RPE should be placed in a labelled asbestos waste bag or waste container.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Refer to the Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos for more information.
Clearance procedure                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Visually inspect the asbestos work area to make sure it has been properly cleaned.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Clearance air monitoring is not normally required for this task.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Dispose of all waste as asbestos waste.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Refer to the Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos for more information.

SAFE WORK PRACTICE 2 – SEALING, PAINTING, COATING AND CLEANING
OF ASBESTOS-CEMENT PRODUCTS

These tasks should only to be carried out on asbestos that are in good condition. For this reason, the ACM should be thoroughly inspected before starting the work. There is a risk to health if the surface of asbestos cement sheeting is disturbed (e.g. from hail storms and cyclones) or if it has deteriorated as a result of aggressive environmental factors such as pollution. If it is so weathered that its surface is cracked or broken, the asbestos cement matrix may be eroded, increasing the likelihood that asbestos fibres will be released.
If treatment is considered essential, a method that does not disturb the matrix should be used. Under no circumstances should asbestos cement products be water blasted or dry sanded in preparation for painting, coating or sealing.
Equipment that may be required prior to starting work (in addition to what is needed  for the task)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   * Disposable cleaning rags
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * A bucket of water, or more as appropriate, and/or a misting spray bottle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Sealant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Spare PPE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * A suitable asbestos waste container