Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p55
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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Character Range: 181959–187502

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SAFE WORK PRACTICE 4 – REPLACE CABLING IN ASBESTOS CEMENT
CONDUITS OR BOXES

Equipment that may be required prior to starting the work (in addition to what is required  for the task)      * Disposable cleaning rags
                                                                                                               * A bucket of water, or more as appropriate, and/or a misting spray bottle
                                                                                                               * 200 µm thick plastic sheeting
                                                                                                               * Cable slipping compound
                                                                                                               * Appropriately marked asbestos waste disposal bags
                                                                                                               * Spare PPE
                                                                                                               * Duct tape
                                                                                                               * Warning signs and/or barrier tape
                                                                                                               * 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                                                                               * If the work will be carried out in a confined space, appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of asphyxiation.
                                                                                                               * 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.
                                                                                                               * Place plastic sheeting below any conduits before pulling any cables through.
                                                                                                               * 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.
Replacement or installation of cables                                                                          * Wet down the equipment and apply adequate cable slipping compound to the conduits/ducts throughout the process.
                                                                                                               * Clean all ropes, rods or snakes used to pull cables after use. Cleaning should be undertaken close to the point(s) where the cables exit from the conduits/ducts.
                                                                                                               * Ropes used for cable pulling should have a smooth surface that can easily be cleaned.
                                                                                                               * Do not use metal stockings when pulling cables through asbestos cement conduits.
                                                                                                               * Do not use compressed air darts to pull cables through asbestos cement conduits/ducts.
Decontaminating the asbestos work area and equipment                                                           * Use damp rags to clean the equipment.
                                                                                                               * Wet wipe around the end of the conduit, sections of exposed cable and the pulling eye at the completion of the cable pulling operation.
                                                                                                               * If the rope or cable passes through any rollers, these must also be wet wiped after use.
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