Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418:body:0:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00418
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 59172–62114

* Any electrical cabling or equipment remaining in the asbestos removal area must be labelled and protected from mechanical damage or the ingress of water in accordance with AS/NZ3000:2000 Wiring rules.
    * A licensed electrician must safely remove and reinstall electrical cables and equipment.
    * For electrical equipment such as fire detectors, smoke detectors and thermal detectors, only a person able to remove and isolate the circuits and heads as required prior to the asbestos removal work should be engaged to do that.
    * Upon completion of the asbestos removal work, a person should replace, reactivate and test the system, prepare a certificate stating that the heads are operational and forward to the asbestos removalist.
All portable electrical tools and equipment, including flexible leads and any electrical installations utilised by workers during asbestos removal, should comply with AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations – construction and demolition sites.
Further information is available in the Code of Practice: Managing Risks with Electrical Work.

4.2 Indicating the asbestos removal areas
The asbestos removalist must use signs and barricades to clearly indicate the area where the asbestos removal work is being performed. Signs must be placed in positions so that people are aware of where the asbestos removal work area is and should remain in place until removal is completed and clearance to reoccupy has been granted. Responsibilities for the security and safety of the asbestos removal site and removal work area should be specified in the asbestos removal control plan (where required). This includes inaccessible areas that are likely to contain asbestos.

Warning signs
Warning signs must be placed so they inform all people nearby that asbestos removal work is taking place in the area. Signs should be placed at all of the main entry points to the asbestos removal work area where asbestos is present.
These signs should be weatherproof, constructed of light-weight material and adequately secured so they remain in prominent locations. The signs should be in accordance with AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment for size, illumination, location and maintenance.

Barricades
The use of barricades assists with traffic control and prevents access to the asbestos removal site and removal work area.
The purpose of barricades is to delineate and isolate the asbestos removal area with appropriately placed barricades. Barricades can take various forms, from tape to solid hoarding. The type of barricading should reflect the level of risk. For friable asbestos removal work, solid barricades should be used. Tape may be appropriate for non-friable asbestos removal work of short duration.
The location of barricades will depend on the physical environment and the level of risk.
An assessment of the asbestos removal work site should determine the appropriate placement
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