Asbestos Removal Control Plan

Project Details:

• Client/PCBU Name: Smithtown High School P&C
• Site Address: 12 Education Drive, Smithtown NSW 2000
• Date of Plan Preparation: 12 October 2023
• Supervisor Name: John Doe
• Licence Number: 123456B
• Licence Class: Class B
• Work Start Date: 15 October 2023
• Expected Work End Date: 16 October 2023

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1. Asbestos Details

• Location of Asbestos: Exterior eaves of the Main Hall building.
• Type of Asbestos: Non-Friable (Bonded)
• Quantity/Square Metres: 25 square metres.
• Condition of Material: Weathered, surface cracking observed.
• Residue/Risk: Moderate risk of fibre release if disturbed by dry cutting.

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2. Consultation

We consulted the following people to prepare this plan:

• Workers: Mike Ross, Sarah Jenkins
• Site Management: Janet Brown, School Principal
• Other PCBUs: None on site during weekend work.

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3. Training and Information

All workers involved in this job have received:

• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Asbestos Removal Training (Class B)
• Site-specific induction

Training records are held at: Head Office, 44 Industrial Way.

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4. Control Measures

Preparation

• Area isolated with barriers and tape
• Warning signs displayed (Danger Asbestos Removal Area, No Smoking)
• Electrical and gas services isolated (nailed to timber is low risk)
• HVAC systems sealed (window unit turned off)

Removal Method

• Technique: Wet Method. Plastic sheeting drop sheets laid below work area.
• Tools: Hand tools only. Scrapers and manual pliers. No power tools.
• Water Suppression: Garden spray pump with surfactant (wetting agent) used to soak sheets before and during removal.

Decontamination

• Location of Decon Unit: Portable decon shower set up at rear of building, near access point.
• Procedure: Workers enter dirty zone, remove boots, shower down, remove suits in shower, dry off, exit clean zone to change area.

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5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All workers must wear:

• Disposable coveralls (Type 5, with hood and boot covers)
• Respirator (P3) - Fit tested yesterday
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Safety boots (laceless gumboots)

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6. Waste Management

• Waste Container Type: 200 micron red asbestos waste bags.
• Labelling: All bags labelled with Asbestos Warning sticker and site address.
• Transport: Transported in locked, lined trailer by Asbestos Safe Removals.
• Disposal Site: Cleanaway Special Waste Facility, Western Sydney.

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7. Air Monitoring

• Is air monitoring required? Yes (clearance monitoring).
• If Yes, Hygienist Name: Dr David Green
• Hygienist Company: ABC Hygiene Services
• Type of Monitoring: Clearance and Visual Inspection.

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8. Emergency Procedures

Fire: Evacuate to the far end of the oval and call 000. Use fire extinguisher (CO2) on electrical fires only if safe. Incident (Uncontrolled fibre release): Stop work immediately. Close windows. Sprinkle water on spill. Isolate zone. Call Supervisor. First Aid: Located in the School Administration building (50 metres away). Code to access is 1234.

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9. Sign-off

I confirm that this control plan has been prepared following consultation. I will ensure that all workers understand and follow this plan.

Supervisor Signature: J Doe Date: 12/10/2023

We, the undersigned workers, have read and understood this Asbestos Removal Control Plan.

1. M Ross
2. S Jenkins