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and location and an asbestos caution warning.
    * Tightly seal the container after the sample is in it.
    * Carefully dispose of the plastic sheet.
    * Use a damp paper towel or rag to clean up any material on the outside of the container or around the area sampled.
    * Dispose of asbestos materials according to state or territory and local procedures.
    * Patch the sampled area with the smallest possible piece of duct tape to prevent fibre release.
    * Send the sample to a NATA-accredited laboratory or one that is either approved or operated by the relevant regulator.

Step 3 – Cleaning up
    * Seal the edges with waterproof sealant where the sample was taken.
    * Carefully wrap up the plastic drop sheet with tape and then put this into another plastic rubbish bag.
    * Wipe down the tools and equipment with a dampened rag.
    * Place disposable gloves and coveralls into a rubbish bag, along with the damp rag and drop sheet.
    * Seal plastic bag.
    * Wash hands.
    * Keep RPE on until clean-up is completed.
    * Follow a decontamination procedure (personal washing) upon completion of the task.

APPENDIX B – EXAMPLES OF WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

APPENDIX C – TEMPLATE OF AN ASBESTOS REGISTER

ASBESTOS REGISTER

Workplace address:      Name of Competent Person:
Date of Identification  Type of Asbestos           Is it Friable or Non-Friable?  Condition of Asbestos  Specific Location of Asbestos  Is this an inaccessible area?

APPENDIX D – EXAMPLE OF AN ASBESTOS REGISTER
ASBESTOS REGISTER

Workplace address:                           Name of Competent Person:
 XYZ Manufacturing                           Jim Smith, Site OHS manager (01) 3293 4012
 Unit 3A, Trading Estate West, Anytown 9001
Date of Identification                       Type of Asbestos                            Is it Friable or Non-Friable?  Condition of Asbestos                                        Specific Location of Asbestos                   Is this an inaccessible area?
1/2/2011                                     AC Roof Sheeting                            Non-friable                    Good, minor deterioration on Western End                     Whole Roof to main building                     Not routinely accessed
1/2/2011                                     Fibro Wall Cladding                         Non-friable                    Sound condition structurally, paint lifting in some places   Exterior of main Building                       Accessible. Unlikely to be damaged.
1/2/2011                                     Pipe Insulation                             Friable                        Cracked at bends in pipe                                     Plant Room: Behind boiler for water system      Only accessed by maintenance staff
1/2/2011                                     Cement Flue                                 Non-friable                    Good condition, coated                                       Plant Room: On top of boiler                    Only accessed by maintenance staff
1/2/2011                                     Floor Tiles                                 Non-friable                    Good condition, tiles under filing cabinet starting to lift  Main office, Asbestos backed vinyl floor tiles  Inaccessible

APPENDIX E – EXAMPLE OF ASBESTOS-RELATED WORK

Working with asbestos friction materials

The risk of exposure to significant amounts of dust that contains asbestos fibres may exist while removing and repairing brakes, clutches and high-temperature gaskets on motor vehicles.
If the following simple controls are applied carefully, it generally should not be necessary to