Requirement to take reasonable measures to minimise release of asbestos fibres
11 Requirement to take reasonable measures to minimise release of asbestos fibres
A person who carries out prescribed work in a non-workplace area must take reasonable measures to minimise—
the risk of asbestos fibres being released; and
the associated hazard to the health of the person and any other person.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
For subsection (1), reasonable measures may include any of the following—
spraying water or a coat of PVA glue on ACM or other associated asbestos waste;
using vacuum cleaning equipment that complies with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 to collect asbestos fibres;
cleaning all equipment that is contaminated with ACM;
using a wet cloth to wipe away dust that may have originated from ACM;
ensuring, as far as practicable, that ACM is not broken or abraded;
wearing personal protective equipment to minimise exposure to airborne asbestos fibres;
collecting and handling associated asbestos waste separately from other waste.
Subsection (2) does not limit what might be reasonable measures.
In this section—
AS/NZS 60335.2.69 means AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017 ‘Household and similar electrical appliances—Safety’ Part 2.69 ‘Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use’ (2017).
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