Safe Removal of Asbestos

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As part of the planning for replacement of components suspected of containing asbestos check:

• 1. Have you got an asbestos removal management plan for brake, clutch and gasket work? Ensuring that everyone potentially exposed to asbestos understands and applies the action plan, and regularly review the effectiveness of the plan with employees.

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• 2. Are employees trained in safe removal methods and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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• 3. Is asbestos work supervised to ensure these procedures are followed?

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• 4. Do you assume that a component contains asbestos if unsure of the composition of the brake linings, clutch-plate, or gasket?

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  No

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• 5. Is there a designated & segregated work area for asbestos tasks?

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• 6. Are wet rags disposed of after a single use by sealing in a plastic bag and placing in the disposal bin / skip?

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  No

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• 7. Do you place a tray or tape plastic sheeting to the floor under the removal area, when using the wet method of dust removal, to catch spillage and to make clean up easier.

  Yes

  No

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• 8. Do you wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly at the end of each job and do not take asbestos contaminated clothing or respirators etc. outside of the removal area?

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• 9. Do you place contaminated NON-disposable overalls and protective clothing in a plastic disposal bag and have this laundered at a licensed commercial laundry? Place disposable respirators and overalls in a labelled* plastic bag and dispose of in the waste asbestos disposal bin. Employees are not allowed to take contaminated clothing home for laundry.<br><br>* Caution Asbestos – Do Not Open or Damage Bag. Do Not Inhale Dust.

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• 10. Was a competent person consulted on the design, installation & maintenance of the asbestos work area, including any local dust extraction system?

  Yes

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• 11. Do you ensure that only a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA type filter is used for asbestos work? As the tiny asbestos fibers will pass through normal filters and be blown into the air where they can be breathed in.

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• 12. Is the use of compressed air banned for the clearing away of dust? As this will release large numbers of asbestos fibers into the breathing zones of employees.

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• 13. Brake drums are not hit with a hammer unless it is in a controlled area. As this may release asbestos fibers into the breathing zones of employees

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• 14. Employees are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke in areas where asbestos fibers are present.

  Yes

  No

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