Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p57
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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Character Range: 190944–202701

to starting the work (in addition to what is required  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 LEV dust control hood wherever possible. If a 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Duct tape
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Warning signs and/or barrier tape
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Disposable cleaning rags
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * A plastic bucket of water and/or a misting spray bottle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Spare PPE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * A suitable asbestos waste container
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * 200  µm plastic sheeting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * An asbestos vacuum cleaner.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * As the work area will involve electrical hazards, precautions must be taken to prevent electrocution.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * 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. use warning signs and/or barrier tape at all entry points). The distance for segregation should be determined by a risk assessment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Use plastic sheeting secured with duct tape to cover any surface within the asbestos work area which could become contaminated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Ensure there is adequate lighting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Avoid working in windy environments where asbestos fibres can be redistributed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * If using a bucket of water, do not resoak used rags in the bucket as this will contaminate the water. Instead, either fold the rag so a clean surface is exposed or use another rag.
Work on electrical mounting panels                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   * Providing the panel is not friable, maintenance and service work may include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * replacing asbestos containing equipment on the electrical panel with non-asbestos equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * operate main switches and individual circuit devices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * pull/insert service and circuit fuses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * bridge supplies at meter bases
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * use testing equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * access the neutral link
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * install new components/equipment.
Decontaminating the asbestos work area and equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Use damp rags to clean the equipment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * Carefully roll or fold any plastic sheeting used to cover any surface within the asbestos work area so as not to spill any dust or debris that has been collected.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * If there is an electrical hazard, use an asbestos vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the mounting panel and other visibly contaminated sections of the asbestos work area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     * If there is no electrical hazard, wet wipe with a