Appendix B—Sampling process A competent person should take the following steps to carry out sampling Step 1—Preparation Make sure no one else is in the vicinity when sampling is done. Shut down any heating or cooling systems to minimise the spread of any released fibres. Turn off any fans if you’re inside. If outside, then sample on a non-windy day. Do not disturb the material any more than is needed to take a small sample. Collect the equipment you will need for sampling, including: pliers, resealable plastic bags, disposable coveralls, waterproof sealant, plastic drop sheet, water spray bottle, labelled heavy duty plastic (200 µm polyethylene) asbestos waste disposal bags P2 respirator, rubber gloves. Step 2—Taking the sample Wear disposable gloves. Put on respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Wear a pair of disposable coveralls. Lay down a plastic drop sheet to catch any loose material that may fall off while sampling. Wet the material using a fine mist of water containing a few drops of detergent before taking the sample. The water/detergent mist will reduce the release of asbestos fibres. Carefully cut a thumbnail piece from the entire depth of the material using the pliers. For fibre cement sheeting, take the sample from a corner edge or along an existing hole or crack. the small piece into the resealable plastic bag. Double bag the sample, include the date and location and an asbestos caution warning. Tightly seal the container after the sample is in it. Use a damp paper towel or rag to clean up any material on the outside of the container or around the area sampled. 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 with waterproof sealant where the sample was taken. Carefully wrap up the plastic drop sheet with adhesive (cloth or duct) tape and then put this into a labelled heavy duty plastic asbestos waste disposal bag. Wipe down the tools and equipment with a dampened rag. Place disposable gloves and coveralls into labelled heavy duty plastic asbestos waste disposal bag, along with the damp rag and drop sheet.
Appendix D—Template of an asbestos register Asbestos register Workplace address: Name of competent person: Date asbestos was identified or assumed to be in the workplace Type of material (identified/assumed) Is it friable or nonfriable? Condition of asbestos Specific location of identified or assumed asbestos Is this an inaccessible area?
Appendix E—Example of an asbestos register Asbestos register Workplace address: XYZ Manufacturing Unit 3A, Trading Estate West, Anytown 9001 Name of competent person: Jim Smith, Site OHS manager (01) 3293 4012 Date asbestos was identified or assumed to be in the workplace Type of material (identified/assumed) Is it friable or nonfriable? Condition of asbestos Specific location of identified or assumed asbestos Is this an inaccessible area? 1/2/2011 AC roof sheeting (assumed) Non-friable Good, minor deterioration on western end Whole roof to main building Not routinely accessed 1/2/2011 Fibro wall cladding (assumed) Non-friable Sound condition structurally, paint lifting in some places Exterior of main building Accessible. Unlikely to be damaged. 1/2/2011 Pipe insulation (assumed) Friable Cracked at bends in pipe Plant room: behind boiler for water system Only accessed by maintenance staff 1/2/2011 Cement flue (identified) Non-friable Good condition, coated room: on top of boiler Only accessed by maintenance 1/2/2011 Floor tiles (identified and confirmed by testing) Non-friable Good condition, tiles under filing cabinet starting to lift Main office: vinyl floor tiles Inaccessible