Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 87816–90830

wrap and cut methods are exceptions where personal decontamination procedures are likely to be satisfactory and units are not necessary. Mini-enclosure removals may require a combination of personal decontamination and decontamination units.

Decontamination of tools
All tools used during asbestos removal work should be fully dismantled (where appropriate), cleaned under controlled conditions and decontaminated using either the wet or dry decontamination procedures described above before they are removed from the removal work area. The method chosen will depend on its practicality, the level of contamination and the presence of any electrical hazards.
If tools cannot be decontaminated in the asbestos removal work area, or are to be reused at another asbestos removal work area, they should be:
    * tagged to indicate asbestos contamination
    * double bagged in asbestos labelled bags before removing from the asbestos removal work area.
The bags containing the tools must remain sealed until decontamination or the commencement of the next asbestos maintenance or service task where the equipment can be taken into the removal work area and reused under full control conditions.
PPE should be worn when opening the bag to clean or reuse the equipment or tools, and decontamination should only be performed in a controlled environment.
In some circumstances it may be better to dispose of contaminated tools and equipment, depending on the level of contamination and the ease of replacement.

Personal decontamination procedures
Personal decontamination involves the removal of all visible asbestos dust/residue from PPE and RPE. Personal decontamination must be undertaken each time a worker leaves the asbestos removal work area and at the completion of the asbestos maintenance or service work. Personal decontamination should be done within the asbestos removal work area to avoid recontamination. Personal decontamination should be carried out where a decontamination unit is not necessary such as during minor or small scale removal and maintenance work.
Asbestos-contaminated PPE must not be transported outside the asbestos removal work area except for disposal purposes. Before work clothes and footwear worn during asbestos removal work are removed from the asbestos removal work area for any reason, they should be thoroughly vacuumed with an asbestos vacuum cleaner to remove any asbestos fibres and the footwear should also be wet wiped.
RPE should be used until all contaminated disposable coveralls and clothing has been vacuum cleaned and/or removed and bagged for disposal and personal washing has been completed.
Any PPE used while carrying out asbestos removal work must not be taken home by a worker.
Personal hygiene and careful washing are essential. Particular attention should be paid to the hands, fingernails, face and head.

PERSONAL DECONTAMINATION
Never leave the asbestos removal work area until decontamination is complete.
    * Remove any visible asbestos dust/residue