Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423:body:0:p50
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00423
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the rear of the asbestos cement, segregate this area as well as above.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If possible, use plastic sheeting, secured with duct tape, to cover any surface within the asbestos work area that could become contaminated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Ensure there is adequate lighting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Avoid working in windy environments where asbestos fibres can be redistributed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If using a bucket of water, do not resoak used rags in the bucket, as this will contaminate the water. Instead, either fold the rag so a clean surface is exposed or use another rag.
Drilling vertical surfaces                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * Tape both the point to be drilled and the exit point, if accessible, with a strong adhesive tape such as duct tape to prevent the edges crumbling.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Cover the drill entry and exit points (if accessible) on the asbestos with a generous amount of thickened substance.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Drill through the paste.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Use damp rags to clean off the paste and debris from the wall and drill bit.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Dispose of the rags as asbestos waste as they will contain asbestos dust and fibres.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Seal the cut edges with sealant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If a cable is to be passed through, insert a sleeve to protect the inner edge of the hole.
Drilling overhead horizontal surfaces                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           * Mark the point to be drilled.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Drill a hole through the bottom of the cup.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Fill or line the inside of the cup with shaving cream, gel or a similar thickened substance.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Put the drill bit through the hole in the cup so that the cup encloses the drill bit, and make sure the drill bit extends beyond the lip of the cup.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Align the drill bit with the marked point.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Ensure the cup is firmly held against the surface to be drilled.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Drill through the surface.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Remove the drill bit from the cup, ensuring that the cup remains firmly against the surface.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Remove the cup from the surface.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Use damp rags to clean off the paste and debris from the drill bit.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Dispose of the rags as asbestos waste, as they will contain asbestos dust and fibres.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Seal the cut edges with sealant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If a cable is to be passed through, insert a sleeve to protect the inner edge of the hole.
Decontaminating the asbestos work area and equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            * Use damp rags to clean the equipment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Carefully roll or fold any plastic sheeting used to cover any surface within the asbestos work area, so as not to spill any dust or debris that has been collected.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * If necessary, use damp rags and/or an asbestos vacuum cleaner to clean any remaining visibly contaminated sections