CPCCDE3029 — Remove friable asbestos

1 Prepare for asbestos removal.

• 1.1Obtain work instructions and participate in review of asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) and safe work method statements (SWMS).
• 1.2Gather safety requirements and data from an on-site assessment and asbestos register where available.
• 1.3Use information sources to ensure the ARCP and SWMS are site-specific for the removal of asbestos materials.
• 1.4Calculate required quantity of materials according to plans and specifications and ensure materials meet code of practice and regulatory requirements.
• 1.5Identify and apply environmental requirements for the project according to environmental plans and regulatory obligations.
• 1.6Contribute to processes required to undertake air monitoring and to meet health monitoring requirements in line with level of authority and responsibility and regulatory requirements.
• 1.7Finalise preparation for the removal process and obtain authorisation according to legislative and company requirements and the ARCP.
• 1.8Select plant, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) consistent with job requirements to carry out tasks, check for serviceability, and rectify or report faults prior to commencement.
• 1.9Notify regulator, occupants, neighbours and other affected parties according to legislation and the code of practice and within scope of own responsibility.
• 1.10Contribute to the preparation and use of an emergency plan within limits of own responsibility and according to legislative and company requirements.
• 1.11Contribute to the preparation and use of a certified safety management systems (SMS) within limits of own responsibility and according to legislative and company requirements.

2 Prepare asbestos removal area and removal site.

• 2.1Identify location of friable and non-friable asbestos and confirm with supervisor location of site boundaries.
• 2.2Implement signage and barricade requirements to delineate the asbestos removal site according to the ARCP.
• 2.3Position and assemble decontamination unit to manufacturer requirements.
• 2.4Connect services to decontamination unit according to regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
• 2.5Test decontamination procedure within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures and the ARCP.

3 Enclose removal site.

• 3.1Designate boundaries of asbestos work area according to ARCP requirements.
• 3.2Construct negative pressure enclosure.
• 3.3Undertake processes to ensure the safety of the site, including deactivating or securing utilities where necessary prior to commencing work.
• 3.4Follow requirements to enclose the removal site safely to prevent the further release of fibres according to the ARCP and legislative and company requirements.
• 3.5Identify types of enclosures, impact of the size of the removal on the methodology selected, and types and use of removal processes.
• 3.6Test integrity of enclosure by smoke test and ensure negative air pressure is maintained within the enclosure within limits of responsibility and in line with legislative requirements.
• 3.7Provide notification of proposed asbestos removal to the licensed assessor within required timeframe and limits of own responsibility.
• 3.8Establish asbestos waste storage and waste transit route according to the ARCP.

4 Carry out asbestos removal process.

• 4.1Fit-check respiratory protection equipment (RPE) and fit PPE.
• 4.2Carry out asbestos removal within enclosure ensuring airborne asbestos fibres are kept to a minimum by using appropriate tools, wet removal, and handling techniques.
• 4.3Contain and place removed friable asbestos, asbestos dust and debris into double-lined removal bags or bins, seal, label appropriately and remove from site according to regulatory requirements and the ARCP.
• 4.4Use manual-handling principles for bagged and sealed ACM wherever possible to prevent breakages of plastic.

5 Carry out decontamination process.

• 5.1Use decontamination unit according to manufacturer and regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
• 5.2Carry out decontamination of the work area according to ARCP.
• 5.3Carry out personal decontamination according to ARCP.
• 5.4Get approval to dismantle asbestos removal and decontamination equipment according to regulatory requirements and codes of practice.

6 Clean up work site.

• 6.1Remove asbestos and decontamination equipment from the area according to the ARCP and regulatory requirements and following clearance from the licensed asbestos assessor.
• 6.2Clear work area and dispose of materials according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
• 6.3Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
• 6.4Take steps to ensure clearance inspection requirements are met, within the limits of own responsibility and to ensure clearance certificate is gained from a competent person or licensed asbestos assessor.

7 Complete regulatory processes.

• 7.1Ensure clearance inspection is undertaken prior to removing signage, plant and equipment.
• 7.2Contribute to the preparation and use of documentation for regulatory notification processes, within limits of own responsibility and according to legislative, company and regulatory requirements.
• 7.3Provide stakeholders with clearance inspection certificate prior to reoccupation, as required.

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