Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 77312–80228

3 (prEN ISO 13982–1) or equivalent would meet this standard
    * one size too big, as this will help prevent ripping at the seams
    * fitted with hood and cuffs, ensuring that:
       * if cuffs are loose, they are sealed with tape
       * coverall legs are worn over footwear as tucking them in lets the dust in
       * the fitted hood is worn over the respirator straps.
Coveralls should:
    * not be made of material that is easily torn or have external pockets or velcro fastenings because these are easily contaminated and difficult to decontaminate
    * never be taken home
    * never be reused
    * be disposed of as asbestos waste after a single use.
If it is not reasonably practicable to provide coveralls that can be disposed of after a single use, the coveralls may be laundered at a commercial laundry equipped to launder asbestos-contaminated clothing by prior arrangement. The coveralls must be sealed in a decontaminated container before they are removed from the asbestos removal work area. However, laundering of asbestos-contaminated protective clothing is not recommended because decontamination cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended that such re-usable coveralls should only be used in limited instances, for example in emergency services where the coveralls must be inflammable to protect against fire hazards and continual disposal and replacement is not practicable. Refer to Section 4.8 for more information on laundering of contaminated clothing.
In some cases (particularly dusty jobs) double coveralls should be used, with the outer coverall being removed a predetermined distance from the final decontamination area. Disposable coveralls should be wrapped in a double layer of plastic before disposal as asbestos-contaminated waste after the removal task is completed.

Gloves
If significant quantities of asbestos fibres may be present, single-use disposable gloves should be worn. If latex gloves must be used, low protein (powder free) gloves should be used. If latex gloves are not available, disposable nitrile gloves can be used as an alternative.
Gloves used for asbestos removal work should be disposed of as asbestos waste and the workers should clean their hands and fingernails thoroughly whenever leaving the asbestos removal work area. However, as with coveralls, if it is not reasonably practicable to use disposable gloves, they may be laundered appropriately in limited circumstances.

Footwear
Safety footwear (for example, steel-capped, rubber-soled work shoes or gumboots) should be provided for all workers removing asbestos. Footwear should be laceless, as laces and eyelets can be contaminated and are difficult to clean. It should remain inside the barricaded area or dirty decontamination area for the duration of the asbestos removal work and should not be shared for hygiene reasons. Disposable overshoes should be avoided unless they are of a design