Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 62261–65027

conducting a business or undertaking who will carry out demolition or refurbishment
at a workplace must obtain a copy of the asbestos register before they commence the work.
Examples of demolition may include:
    * complete dismantling of a decommissioned industrial plant
    * total destruction of a building or part of a building
    * total destruction of an old boiler for the purpose of disposal.
Examples of refurbishment may include the partial dismantling of:
    * a boiler for the purpose of cleaning and repairing
    * large plant in order to access and remove asbestos-containing gaskets for the purpose of replacement with non-asbestos-containing gaskets
    * a building by removing sections of an asbestos cement roof
    * part of a building for the purpose of renovation.
Demolition and refurbishment work does not include minor routine maintenance work, or other minor work.
    * Minor maintenance work includes routine work that is small scale, often short in duration and may be unscheduled. This work may require the partial dismantling of a structure or plant and may include the removal of asbestos or ACM such as gaskets or brake components, for example a piece of plant to remove an asbestos-containing gasket, a passenger lift or press machine to remove an asbestos-containing brake component, or a piece of plant for the purpose of cleaning or repair.
    * Minor work includes small tasks that are of short duration, such as cutting a small hole or hand-drilling up to a few holes in an AC sheet. It is not routine or regular such as planned maintenance. It is incidental work that can be done quickly and safely within minimal control measures required to ensure safety. Examples include cutting a small hole into an asbestos-containing eave to install a cable, removal of an asbestos-containing vinyl tile to install a plumbing fixture, or hand-drilling a few holes into an AC sheet to attach a fitting.

Reviewing the asbestos register
When reviewing the asbestos register, the person with management or control of the workplace or plant should consider the following questions:
    * Where is the asbestos located in relation to the proposed demolition or refurbishment?
    * Are there any inaccessible areas that are likely to contain asbestos and that will be disturbed as a result of the demolition or refurbishment?
    * What is the type and condition of the asbestos?
    * What is the quantity of asbestos?
    * What is the method of demolition or refurbishment and how will it affect the ACM?
    * If the asbestos will be disturbed during the demolition or refurbishment, can it be removed safely before work commences and how can this be done?

What to do if the asbestos register indicates that asbestos is present
If