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ACERGY FALCON INFORMATION BOOK

SECTION 29

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT AND REMOVAL

1. Management plan

2. Work log

3. HSE information

4. Inspection report March 2009

5. Removal reports January 2011

6. Sobrena yard documents - 2010

THIS INFORMATION BOOK AND ITS CONTENTS ARE THE CONFIDENTIALPROPERTY OF SUBSEA 7. THE INFORMATION IS COVERED BY ACONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT, AND BY ACCESSING THE INFORMATION

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELEVANTCONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS

AND CONDITIONS.

NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS PROVIDEDIN RELATION TO THIS INFORMATION BOOK OR ITS CONTENTS.


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Date of Issue23.01.09

Acergy Falcon Asbestos Material ManagementPlan Page 1 of 11

ASBESTO MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Acergy Falcon Safety Management System for Asbestos Material.

Originator: Anthony Vain Vessel Safety Advisor

Checker: Robert Crofts

Approver: Johnny Edvardsen

0.1 Issued for Approval Jan. 23.09 ARV N/A

Ver. Reason for Issue Issue Date PreparedbyChecked

byApproved

byClient

Approval


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This is an electronically generated document, which has been reviewed and approved in accordancewith Acergys Management System. An audit trail of review and approval is available within theelectronic system. The screen version of this document is the CONTROLLED COPY at all times. Whenprinted it is considered a FOR INFORMATION ONLY copy, and it is the holders responsibility that he /she holds the latest valid version. , Acergy or a subsidiary thereof, Copyright 2007 and design rightreserved. Copying and/or disclosure of the confidential information contained herein is prohibitedwithout written permission of the proprietor.

VERSION RECORD SHEET

Version IssueDate PurposeDescription of

Updated/Modified Sections (if any)

0.1 Jan. 23.09 Issued for Approval N/A


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TABLE OF CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION..................................... ..................... ...................... .............. 4

1.1 PURPOSE OF MANAGEMENT PLANT ............................................................. 4 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .................................................................. 4 1.3 SCOPE OF DOCUMENT .............................................................................. 4 1.4 OBECTIVE OF DOCUMENT.......................................................................... 4 1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABREVIATIONS ............................................................. 5 1.6 REFERENCES ........................................................................................... 5

2. REGISERS OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS ............................................................. 53. MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 5

3.1 CO-ORDINATION...................................................................................... 5 3.2 AWARENESS............................................................................................ 5 3.3 RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................... 6 3.4 ROUTINE (PLANNED) ACTIVITIES ............................................................... 6 3.5 INCIDENT RESPONSE ............................................................................... 63.6 SITUATION SPECIFIC LABELS .................................................................... 63,7 HISTORICAL RECORDS ............................................................................. 63.8 EDUCATION AND TRAINING....................................................................... 7

4. ATTACHMENT 1 ASBESTOS MATERIAL REGISTER ........................................... 8


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF MANAGEMENT PLAN

The purpose of the Asbestos Materials Management Plan is to impose manageablecontrols which will remove or minimise risk to all personnel and maintenanceworkers being exposed to asbestos materials, where identified in various formswithin the vessel.

This document outlines the procedures and controls to be adopted within thevessel where asbestos materials have been identified. These procedures and

controls include: Co-ordination and awareness strategies Controlled access of personnel to restricted areas Procedures for working in restricted areas Identification of known areas of occurrence

Acergy have designated the Nominated Responsible Person (NRP) who shall bedeemed to have authority and responsibility to implement and maintain theAsbestos Materials Management Plan.

1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Acergy recognises and accepts that environmental protection issues mustbe treated with the same vital importance as our other businessprocesses.

Acergy will aim to reduce the impact on the environment through using asystematic process for the identification and evaluation of environmentalaspects.

Acergy Northern Europe and Canada was ISO 14001 certified by DenNorske Veritas in November 2006. All internal environmental procedurescomply with the process outlined in ISO 14001:2004.

1.3

SCOPE OF DOCUMENTThe scope of this document is to record the decisions made concerningthe identification, evaluation and management of the workingenvironmental aspects regarding Asbestos material. The document willinclude the Asbestos Materials Register register, and latest guidelines forworking with asbestos.

1.4 OBJECTIVE OF DOCUMENT

The objective of this document is to ensure a consistent approach for theidentification, evaluation and management Asbestos hazards on theAcergy Falcon. Followed by a complete assessment of resources andresponsibilities to ensure all identified actions are carried out.


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1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Company AcergySub-contractor

A Third party who has entered into an agreement with aContractor to deliver goods or services to the Company

EMP Environmental Management ProgrammeEMS Environmental Management SystemHSES Health, Safety, Environment and SecurityNRP Nominated Responsible Person Always the Captain.

NEC Northern Europe and Canada

1.6 REFERENCES

2.0 REGISTERS OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Acergy Falcon has been surveyed and an asbestos materials register (Appendix A)prepared to document the location and status of identified situations.

This register will be updated on each occasion that a new or different asbestosmaterial is identified and when a previously identified asbestos material isremoved or the possibility of exposure is eliminated.

Each register shall be a controlled document for which a listing of issued copiesshall be maintained by the Nominated Responsible Person.

3.0 MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

3.1 CO-ORDINATION

The planning, control and monitoring measures outlined below are to beimplemented and maintained by the Nominated Responsible Person whois responsible for regularly reviewing these procedures (annually or on anychange) to ensure that they comply with current codes and best practices.

3.2 AWARENESS

Awareness of the existence of asbestos materials and the managementprocedure for dealing with these is of critical importance to all employeesand contractors. The NRP will ensure that the Asbestos Materials Registeris current and available to all occupants.

The NRP will manage consultation between occupants to enable them tobe aware of the management procedures. This will be included in theinitial vessel familiarisation and induction routines. It will be stressed thatthe procedures have been implemented for personal safety. Each personhas a duty to assist in ensuring that the procedures are complied with.


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3.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel carrying out work in the vessel will be responsible for complyingwith the procedures stated in this document and any other proceduresstipulated or specified in contract documents.For maintenance work, the NRP will ensure that personnel are advised oftheir responsibility. For construction work, contract documents will specifythat the contractor is to advise his employees and sub-contractors of theirresponsibility. The transfer of responsibility to personnel will be formalisedby the issue of a Permit to Work / access permit.

3.4 ROUTINE (PLANNED) ACTIVITIES

Acergy or the NRP will be responsible to ensure the Companys objectivesare achieved when planning and implementing routine asbestos materialsmanagement control, (especially during the removal and maintenance)and to review the outcomes of implemented procedures.

3.5 INCIDENT RESPONSE

An asbestos materials incident will typically involve the discovery ordislodgement of asbestos materials that do not impose an immediatethreat of asbestos fibre being inhaled. Eg. The discovery of asbestossheeting not previously identified.Incident response will entail restriction of access and notification of theNRP. Normal UER routines will then be followed.

3.6 SITUATION SPECIFIC LABELS

Labels and warning signage cautioning of the presence of asbestosmaterials such as, individual gaskets are to be applied at appropriatelocations, including all nominated points of access to each area of anidentified asbestos situation.

When asbestos material has been removed the relevant labels shall beremoved and he asbestos materials register shall be amended and re-issued.

3.7 HISTORICAL RECORDS

Where asbestos material situations within restricted areas have beencontrolled, or other remedial actions taken, e.g. Sealing or the removal ofexposed asbestos material, the restricted area shall be appropriatelyredefined or removed from the list of restricted areas.


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3.8 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and training about the Asbestos Materials Management Plan,hazards associated with asbestos and relevant procedures will beconducted for all personnel who are required to participate in the AsbestosMaterials Management Plan.Education and training will include both initial induction and ongoingreinforcement on a regular basis.


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ASBESTOS MATERIAL REGISTER

Vessel: Acergy Falcon.

Assesment Date : 23 24 June 2004

Material Legend

CH Chrysotile (white) Asbestos

CR Crocidolite (Blue) AsbestosAM Amosite (Brown) AsbestosNAD No Asbestos Detected

The following action classifications apply to the various situations identified.

Action 1 Restricted access and target for immediate removal.Action 2 Restricted access and enclose or encapsulate and seal.Action 3 Remove during normal maintenance or refurbishment.Action 4 No action required, unless disturbed.

Items are listed in order off the action required.

Refer to Results and Discussion (Section 3.0) of the MPL report for further detail.

Asbestos Material IdentifiedAction Item Description Location Material Reference

A1 8 Asbestos RopeLagging

Emergency FirePump Exhaust

CH Sample BX225 Phot 7

Periodic InspectionsDate Current

ConditionsDate of AirMonitoring

Results of airmonitoring

RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA1 9 Asbestos woven

insulationEmergency FirePump Exhaust





RemovalDate

OfficerSignature


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Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA3 11 Black Oilit

gasket materialStored in aft

storeroomCH Sample BX

228 Phot 9Periodic Inspections

Date CurrentConditions

Date of AirMonitoring


RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA3 12 Black AM

gasket materialStored in aft

storeroomCH Sample BX





RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 1 Blue bulkhead

panellingBridge and radio

roomCH, AM Sample BX





RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 2 Grey bulkhead

panellingAccommodation

passagewaysCH, AM Sample BX





RemovalDate

OfficerSignature


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Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 3 Cream bulkhead

panellingAccommodation

cabinsCH,AM Sample BX





RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 4 Internal door

insulationInternal doors inaccommodation

CH, AM Sample BX221 Phot 4




RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material Reference

A4 5 Timber veneerbulhead paneling Mess, conferenceroom, shipsoffice, Project,site manager,

and Tech. SupsOffices

AM Sample BX222 Phot 5




RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 6 White ceiling

panelsGalley and

SculleryCH, AM Sample BX

223 phot 6Periodic Inspections




RemovalDate

OfficerSignature


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Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 7 Green Bulkhead

panelsGalley, scullery

and wet areas tocabins.

CH, Am Sample BX224 Phot 6




RemovalDate

OfficerSignature

Action Item Description Location Material ReferenceA4 10 Cement cable

penetrationinsulation

Surroundingcable at

bulkheadpenetrations





RemovalDate

OfficerSignature


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Health and SafetyExecutive

em 3a sbestose ssentialsNon-licensed tasks

This information will help employersand the self-employed to comply withthe Control of Asbestos Regulations2006.

It is also useful for trade union andemployee safety representatives. Onlycarry out this work if you are properlytrained and have the right equipment.

Remember:

Asbestos fibres can cause lungcancer and lung diseases.

Plan carefully - do you need anHSE licence to do this work?

Building and dismantling a

mini-enclosureEquipment and method sheet

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes how to build a mini-enclosure. It applies tominor work with asbestos insulating board (AIB).

It does not apply to building full enclosures for work that must becarried out by an HSE-licensed contractor.

Caution: A mini-enclosure only prevents asbestos spreading. Itdoes not prevent or control exposures while you are doing the task.

Equipment

A proprietary mini-enclosure, or a home-made mini enclosure using1000-gauge polythene sheeting, duct tape and masking tape, and timber orother materials for the frame;

smoke tubes; sealant, eg Polyvinyl acetate (PVA); garden type sprayer; bucket of water; rags for wiping; Class H vacuum cleaner (BS EN 60335) - see sheet em4; and asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack.

Preparing the work area

Ensure safe access. Close doors. Use warning tape or notices to alert other people.

Building the enclosure

Where possible, use a proprietary mini-enclosure as these are quicker andeasier to erect - see More help.

Alternatively use timber or other materials to build a frame. Make the enclosure large enough to do the work safely. Attach the polythene sheeting inside the frame with duct tape. This minimises

cleaning. Attach the polythene sheeting to the ceiling with masking tape only. Attach it to

non-asbestos surfaces with duct tape.

Caution: Never use duct tape or spray adhesive on AIB. This will cause

damage during dismantling.

Make an entry slit in one wall of the enclosure and reinforce this with ducttape.

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MORE HELP

Licensed asbestos contractors,and training providers - HSEs Infoline

Tel: 0845 345 0055Textphone: 0845 408 9577e-mail: [email protected] at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/licensing/index.htm

HSE priced and free publications HSE Books Tel: 01787 881165and at www.hsebooks.co.uk

More asbestos pictures www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/gallery.htm

Trade associations - the Asbestos

Removal Contractors Association(ARCA) Tel: 01283 531126Website: www.arcaweb.org.uk, or the

Asbestos Control and AbatementDivision (ACAD) Tel: 01325 466704

Disposal of asbestos waste www.environment-agency.co.uk,www.sepa.org.uk/, orwww.netregs.gov.uk/netregs.

These equipment and methodsheets and task (a) sheets can bedownloaded free from www.hse.gov.uk

/asbestos/essentials/index.htm

See sheet a0 for details of moreguidance

Put the equipment you need inside theenclosure before you start.

Test the enclosure for leaks with a smoke test

Attach a polythene sheet above the entry slit, to cover it. Check all enclosures for leaks with smoke tubes. Release smoke at the seals inside the enclosure. Someone else must check

for leaks outside. Seal all leaks. Put all tools for the task - bucket of water, rags, sprayer, vacuum cleaner

nozzle and hose, etc inside the enclosure.

Enclosure dismantling

Work carefully - prevent asbestos escaping. Clean the enclosed area with the Class H vacuum cleaner. Clean the equipment and polythene sheeting with damp rags. Decontaminate yourself - see sheet em8.

Inspect the enclosure visually - is it properly clean? Spray the polythene sheeting with PVA sealant. Remove the sheeting from the framework and put it in the asbestos waste

container. Remove your protective equipment and dispose of it. Tape the container closed. Put it in a clear bag with an asbestos sign. If the framework is clean and was fully protected, you can re-use it.

Information for others

Tell all other workers that may be nearby what you are doing, where and why. Tell them about other risks from the work, eg changes in fire exits.

This guidance is issued by theHealth and Safety Executive.Following the guidance is notcompulsory and you are free totake other action. But if you dofollow the guidance you willnormally be doing enough tocomply with the law. Health and

safety inspectors seek to securecompliance with the law andmay refer to this guidance asillustrating good practice.

This document is available at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/index.htm

Crown copyright This publication may be freely reproduced, except foradvertising, endorsement or commercial purposes. First published 09/06. Pleaseacknowledge the source as HSE.

Published by the Health and Safety Executive 12/07

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It is also useful for trade union andemployee safety representatives.

Only carry out this work if you areproperly trained and have the rightequipment.

Remember:


You must be trained to work

safely with asbestos materials. Concentrated wetting agents may

cause dermatitis. Read the safetydata sheet or label. Avoid toxic orflammable wetting agents.

Wetting asbestos

materials

Equipment and method sheet

What this sheet coversThis sheet explains why you must wet asbestos materials beforeworking on them, and how to do this.

The spraying technique can also be used when painting or sealingasbestos materials.

Damp asbestos materials release far fewer asbestos fibres into the air.Dont drench them and create a waste slurry.

Electrical equipment in the area needs to be isolated and protected.

Equipment

Wetting agent - for suppliers see More help over the page, or you could use

liquid detergent as an alternative; sprayer, either a garden type spray or a low pressure spraying machine less

than 3.4 bar (50 psi); and brush or roller.

Procedures

Wet the asbestos materials before starting any work. Dont work on dryasbestos materials.

Wetting agents make it easier. Note, blue and brown asbestos dont absorbwater easily.

Some asbestos materials - eg board, sheet - cannot be wetted all the waythrough. So you need other methods to control dust exposure, eg Class Hvacuum cleaner.

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Vacuuming up very wet material will damage the cleaners HEPA filter.

Caution: Some tasks will be carried out at height. Make sure that wettingdoes not create a slipping risk.

Wetting Spraying is the preferred wetting method. If you use a brush or roller, dispose of it as asbestos waste. Dilute the wetting agent with water according to the manufacturers

instructions. This is usually:- 10-15 parts water to 1 part wetting agent; or- 8 parts water to 1 part liquid detergent.

Allow the spray to fall onto the asbestos material - not hit it as a jet. Spray carefully; use a slow backwards and forwards motion. Avoid

concentrating on any one area - this can disturb the asbestos material or leavedry patches.

Spray at low pressure; high pressure spraycould disturb fibres from asbestos paper

under these tiles

Over-wetting the material creates awaste slurry which will be difficult to

clean up

MORE HELP






Removal Contractors Association(ARCA) Tel: 01283 531126 Website:www.arcaweb.org.uk, or the AsbestosControl and Abatement Division (ACAD)Tel: 01325 466704.

Wetting agent suppliers - contact ARCA or ACAD.






safety inspectors seek to securecompliance with the law and mayrefer to this guidance asillustrating good practice.


Crown copyright This publication may be freely reproduced, except for

advertising, endorsement or commercial purposes. First published 09/06. Pleaseacknowledge the source as HSE.


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Remember:


You must be trained to work

safely with asbestos materials. Use each damp rag surface only

once.

Wiping up debris with a damp rag

Using damp rags to clean

surfaces of minor asbestoscontaminationEquipment and method sheet

What this sheet coversThis sheet explains how to use rags to clean minorasbestos contamination from smooth, non-absorbentsurfaces and equipment.

Equipment

Bucket of water. Either cotton rags that do not shed fluff onto clean surfaces, or impregnated

rags (eg Tak rags). Adhesive tape, to collect small dust deposits. Asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack.

Procedures

Pick up bigger pieces of debris and put them in a suitable waste container.

Rags Impregnated rags do not need soaking. Soak the rag in water. Fold in half or quarters. Wring it out. Wipe the contaminated surface. Re-fold the rag to give a clean surface. Repeat until you have used all the clean surfaces of the rag. Put the used rag in a bag. Get a clean rag, and repeat cleaning until all

surfaces are clean.

Caution: Never re-soak a contaminated rag. This contaminates the water.

Tape Tape is useful only for removing small dust deposits. Surfaces may need

repeated tape applications. Place a strip of tape over the contaminated surface. Peel it off slowly. Put the used tape in a bag. Repeat with a fresh piece.

Wastes Put bags of used rags and tape in a suitable asbestos waste container. Tape the container closed. If you avoid contaminating the bucket of water, no special precautions are

need for water disposal. See sheet em9 for disposal.

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MORE HELP






Removal Contractors Association(ARCA) Tel: 01283 531126Website: www.arcaweb.org.uk, or the

Asbestos Control and AbatementDivision (ACAD) Tel: 01325 466704







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Remember:


Check that the vacuum cleaner is

in good working order before youstart.

Using a Class H vacuum

cleaner for asbestosEquipment and method sheet

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes the Class H vacuum cleaner, how to use it tominimise asbestos fibres released during a task, and how to use itto clean contaminated items.

The cleaner must comply with British Standards.

Never use domestic vacuum cleaners, even those fitted with HEPA(high efficiency particle arrestor) filters.

Equipment

You can hire a Class H vacuum cleaner with a range of attachments; lookup asbestos safety equipment hire on the internet or see More helpover the page.

Ensure hired cleaners are clean and in good working order on receipt. The hire company should thoroughly examine and test the cleaner at least

once every six months. They need to be licensed by HSE to do this.

Procedures

Vacuuming Pick up bigger pieces of debris and put them in a suitable waste

container. Vacuum clean with care; it is easy to disturb asbestos fibres, make them

airborne and breathe them in. Wet material can damage the HEPA filter. Clean floors, carpets and fabrics with the adjustable floor attachment. Clean areas of limited access with the tapered attachment. Clean solid surfaces such as desk tops with the flat attachment. Check for damage after use.

Caution: Avoid using brush attachments for area cleaning.Brushes are difficult to clean properly.

Class H vacuum cleaner Hire a Class H vacuum cleaner from a licensed hire company and follow all instructions

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MORE HELP





British Standards - BSI CustomerServices, 389 Chiswick High Road,London W4 4AL Tel: 020 8996 9001Fax: 020 8996 7001 e-mail:[email protected] and atwww.bsi-global.com

Trade associations - the AsbestosRemoval Contractors Association(ARCA) Tel: 01283 531126Website: www.arcaweb.org.uk, or the

Asbestos Control and AbatementDivision (ACAD) Tel: 01325 466704.

ARCAs website contains a list ofmembers who can hire equipment andoffer training and other services.





Control measures: shadow vacuuming and using plastic enclosures as local extraction

Used as a control measure - dust extraction You can use the Class H vacuum cleaner to control asbestos fibres at source,

eg:- Shadow vacuuming: hold the nozzle close to the task (eg screw

removal).- Local dust extraction at the cutting point; enclose the tool (eg drill bit)

with a cowl and attach the nozzle.

Possible problems Reduced suction:

- You have a long extension cable, resulting in low supply voltage.- The waste container is full.- The hose has blocked. Clearing it can release asbestos; clear it

carefully or get help from the hire company.

Emptying and cleaning Follow the hire companys instructions for waste disposal. Never clean inside the vacuum cleaner yourself.

After each use, clean the vacuum cleaners outer casing and attachments withthe vacuum and then with damp rags.

Inspect the case, hose and attachments visually. Keep the hose and attachments in a labelled plastic sack. Replace the sealing cap over the hose opening in the cleaners casing.

Caution: You, and other people, will be exposed to high levels of asbestosfibres if you fail to take the proper precautions.

British Standards

You should only hire a Class H vacuum cleaner that conformsto the following standards. For more information on BritishStandards see More help. BS EN 60335-2-69:2003 Specification for safety of household and similarelectrical appliances. Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners,

including power brush, for industrial and commercial use. (The old standard wasBS5415 - 2.2 Part 1) Publicly available specification, PAS 60-3:2004 Equipment used in the controlled

removal of asbestos-containing materials. Operation, cleaning and maintenance ofclass H vacuum cleaners. Code of practice .




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a 33a sbestose ssentialsNon-licensed tasks


Replacing an asbestos-

containing fuse box or asingle fuse assembly

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to remove a singleasbestos-containing fuse assembly or an asbestos-containing fuse box.



The sheet covers the points you needto follow to reduce exposure to anadequate level.

It can act as a risk assessment forasbestos if it matches what you plan

to do.

Follow all the points, or use equallyeffective measures.


Main points

Asbestos fibres can kill. Keep exposures low using all the

controls in this sheet. Also follow sheet a0 and

equipment and method (em)sheets; see Essential information.


Have a competent electrician isolate and lock off the electricity supply, and testto show that the system is not live.

Restrict access - minimise the number of people present. Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others. Ensure adequate lighting.

Equipment

500-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape;

warning tape and notices; Class H vacuum cleaner (BS EN 60335) - see sheet em4; screwdriver; non-asbestos replacement fuse box bucket of water and rags; asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack; and clear polythene sack.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) - see sheet em6 Provide:

- disposable overalls fitted with a hood;- boots without laces (laced boots are hard to

decontaminate); and- respiratory protective equipment.

Old style fuse-boxes contain asbestos inside the fuse assemblies and must be handled correctly

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Procedure

Instead of a single fuse assembly, can you replace the whole fuse box? Protect nearby surfaces from contamination. Cover with 500-gauge polythene

sheeting and fix with duct tape to non-asbestos surfaces. Check if the fuse box is attached to asbestos insulating board (AIB). Vacuum clean around and inside the fuse box.

Removal - fuse box Remove connections and carefully unscrew using shadow vacuuming - see

sheet em4. Place the screws in the waste container. Loosen and remove the fuse box. Put it in the waste container. Vacuum clean and wipe all surfaces. Install the new fuse box - attach it to a non-asbestos surface. If the fuse box had been attached to AIB, see sheet a6 to repair minor

damage.

Removal - fuse assembly Unplug the fuse carrier and put it in the asbestos waste container. Vacuum the fuse holder with the Class H vacuum cleaner. Unscrew the

connections. Unscrew the fuse holder with shadow vacuuming - see sheet em4. Put screws and the fuse holder in the waste container. Vacuum and wipe clean the connectors. Install the non-asbestos replacement assembly.

Cleaning and disposal

Clean the area and equipment with the Class H vacuum cleaner and damprags.

Put used rags, polythene sheeting and other waste in the asbestos wastecontainer and tape it closed.

Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closed. Disposal - see sheet em9.

Personal decontamination

See sheet em8

SAFETY CHECKLIST Can you avoid disturbing asbestos

by doing the job in some otherway?

Do you need a licence forthe work?

Always follow all legalrequirements.

Follow the task guidance sheet.

Use an asbestos waste container.

Dispose at a licensed disposalsite.

Caution: Dont sweep up dust or debris

use a Class H vacuum cleaner ordamp rags.

Dont take used overalls home.

Dont re-use disposable PPE.

Dont smoke.

Dont eat or drink in thework area.

OTHER HAZARDS

Work at height - seewww.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm.Take precautions to avoid falls. Mustyou work from a ladder? Wherenecessary, erect an access platform.

Electrical hazards - seewww.hse.gov.uk/electricity/index.htm. Get a competentelectrician to isolate and reconnect

electricity supply.There may also be other hazards you need to consider them all.

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Clearance and checking off

Visually inspect the area to make sure that it has been cleaned properly. Clearance air sampling is not normally required.

Get the premises owner, duty-holder or client to check off the job.

MORE HELP




Qualified hygienists - TheBritish Occupational HygieneSociety (BOHS) Tel: 01332 298101and at www.bohs.org/ underProfessional > Consultants

Trade associations - the AsbestosRemoval Contractors Association(ARCA) Tel: 01283 531126 Website:www.arcaweb.org.uk, or the AsbestosControl and Abatement Division (ACAD)Tel: 01325 466704



Help to decide if work is licensed www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/licensing/index.htm

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Download and follow these advicesheets from www.hse.gov.uk

/asbestos/essentials/index.htm:

em1 What to do if you uncover ordamage materials that could containasbestos

em2 Training

em4 Using a Class H vacuum cleanerfor asbestos

em6 Personal protective equipment(PPE)

em7 Using damp rags to cleansurfaces of minor asbestoscontamination

em8 Personal decontamination

em9 Disposal of asbestos waste

a sbestos essentials a33



Crown copyright This publication may be freely reproduced, except foradvertising, endorsement or commercial purposes. First published as part of

Asbestos Essentials Task Manual 2001. Please acknowledge the source as HSE.


This guidance is issued by the Health and Safety Executive. Followingthe guidance is not compulsory and you are free to take other action.

But if you do follow the guidance you will normally be doing enough tocomply with the law. Health and safety inspectors seek to securecompliance with the law and may refer to this guidance as illustratinggood practice.

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a 6 a sbestose ssentialsNon-licensed tasks






to do.



Main points




Repairing minor damage

to asbestos insulatingboard (AIB)

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to repair small areasof damaged AIB, eg a broken corner or scratches.

This sheet is NOT appropriate: if work lasts more than one hour per week for a worker, or two hours

in total for two or more workers; or where the material is badly damaged.

Use an HSE-licensed contractor for such work.

If AIB is in a position where further damage is likely, see sheet a8.


Ensure safe access.


Equipment

500-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape; warning tape and notices; liquid impact adhesive; permanent sealant; non-asbestos covering panel; garden-type sprayer or small paint brush; bucket of water and rags; asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack; and clear polythene sack.


- disposable overalls fitted with a hood;- boots without laces (laced boots are hard to decontaminate); and- respiratory protective equipment.

This damaged AIB needs to be covered and protected from further damage

Procedure

Protect nearby surfaces from contamination.Cover with 500-gauge polythene sheetingand fix with duct tape to non-asbestossurfaces.

Remove small bits of loose board - use adamp rag. Put these in the waste container.

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Paint the damaged area by brush orgentle spraying.

After drying, cover gaps with thereplacement panel. Attach it with

adhesive. Wipe dusty surfaces with a damp rag.


Clean the equipment and the area with damp rags. Put debris, used rags, polythene sheeting, paintbrush and other waste in the

asbestos waste container and tape it closed. Also dispose of a used paint brush. Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closed. Disposal - see sheet em9.


See sheet em8


Visually inspect the area to make sure that it has been cleaned properly. Clearance air sampling is not normally required. Get the premises owner, duty-holder or client to check off the job.

MORE HELP


Tel: 0845 345 0055 Textphone: 0845408 9577 e-mail: [email protected] and at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/licensing/index.htm HSE priced and free publications HSE Books Tel: 01787 881165and at www.hsebooks.co.uk Qualified hygienists - TheBritish Occupational HygieneSociety (BOHS) Tel: 01332 298101and at www.bohs.org/ underProfessional > Consultants Trade associations - the

Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) Tel: 01283 531126Website: www.arcaweb.org.uk, or the

Asbestos Control and AbatementDivision (ACAD) Tel: 01325 466704 Disposal of asbestos waste www.environment-agency.co.uk,www.sepa.org.uk/, orwww.netregs.gov.uk/netregs. More asbestos pictures www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/gallery.htm


OTHER HAZARDS

Work at height - see www.hse.gov.

uk/falls/index.htm. Take precautionsto avoid falls. Must you work from aladder? Where necessary, erect anaccess platform.

There may also be other hazards you need to consider them all.





Follow the task guidance sheet. Use an asbestos waste container. Dispose at a licensed disposal

site.Caution:

Dont sweep up dust or debris use a Class H vacuum cleaner ordamp rags.

Dont take used overalls home. Dont re-use disposable PPE. Dont smoke. Dont eat or drink in the

work area.





em2 Trainingem6 Personal protective equipment(PPE)

em7 Using damp rags to cleansurfaces of minor asbestos

contaminationem8 Personal decontaminationem9 Disposal of asbestos waste


This guidance is issued by theHealth and Safety Executive.Following the guidance is notcompulsory and you are free totake other action. But if you dofollow the guidance you willnormally be doing enough tocomply with the law. Healthand safety inspectors seek tosecure compliance with the lawand may refer to this guidanceas illustrating good practice.





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Repairing damaged

asbestos cement (AC)

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to repairdamaged AC.

For badly damaged AC, see sheet a14 or sheet a15.

This sheet is NOT appropriate for repairs to asbestos insulating board- see sheet a6.


Ensure safe access. Restrict access - minimise the number of people present. Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others. Ensure adequate lighting.

Caution: AC roofs are always fragile and cannot bear weight.

Equipment

500-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape; warning tape and notices; mastic or sealant for gaps; garden-type sprayer containing wetting agent; bucket of water and rags; asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack; and clear polythene sack.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) Provide:

- disposable overalls fitted with a hood; and- boots without laces (laced boots are hard to decontaminate).

A respirator is not normally required.

Procedure

Paint or cover the damaged area, see a8 and a16

Protect nearby surfaces from contamination. Cover with 500-gauge polythenesheeting and fix with duct tape to non-asbestos surfaces.

Clean up debris and loose material - see sheet a11. Paint the damaged area - see sheet a16 Alternatively, protect the area by attaching and sealing a non-asbestos panel

over the damage - see sheet a8. Warn the building owner about the presence of asbestos-containing material,

so it can be managed properly.

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Clean the equipment and the area with damp rags. Put debris, used rags, polythene sheeting and other waste in the asbestos

waste container and tape it closed. Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closed. Disposal - see sheet em9.


See sheet em8



MORE HELP













em2 Training

em5 Wetting asbestos materials






This guidance is issued by the Health and Safety Executive.Following the guidance is not compulsory and you are free to takeother action. But if you do follow the guidance you will normally bedoing enough to comply with the law. Health and safety inspectorsseek to secure compliance with the law and may refer to thisguidance as illustrating good practice.





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Use an asbestos waste container. Dispose at a licensed disposal

site.



Dont take used overalls home. Dont re-use disposable PPE. Dont smoke. Dont eat or drink in the

work area.

OTHER HAZARDS

Work at height - seewww.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm.Take precautions to avoid falls. Mustyou work from a ladder? Wherenecessary, erect an access platform.

Work on fragile roofs - seewww.hse.gov.uk/construction/information.htm. AC roofs are fragile

and cannot bear weight.Slips and trips - seewww.hse.gov.uk/slips/index.htm.Floors protected with polythenebecome very slippery when wet.

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Removing pins and nails

from an asbestos insulatingboard (AIB) panel

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to remove pins or nailsfrom an AIB panel.


Can you do this work from ground-level? Restrict access - minimise the number of people present.

Equipment

Thick paste, eg wallpaper paste or shaving foam; permanent sealant; filler;

pliers; paint brush; bucket of water and rags; and waste bag, eg polythene sack.


- disposable overalls fitted with a hood;- boots without laces (laced boots are hard to decontaminate); and- protective gloves. Select single use gloves.


Procedure

If the nail/pin is flush with the surface, removal will damage AIB. Either paintover it, or get an HSE-licensed contractor for removal.

Apply a generous amount of paste/foam around the nail/pin. Extract the nail/pin with pliers and put it in the waste bag. Wipe off remaining paste/foam with a damp rag and put it in the waste bag. Put filler in the small hole and paint over it .


Clean the area with damp rags. Put used rags, paint brush, gloves and other waste in the waste container and

tape it closed. The waste is less than 0.1% asbestos. It may be disposed with general refuse.

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See sheet em8

Clearance and checking off Visually inspect the area to make sure that it has been cleaned properly. Clearance air sampling is not normally required. Get the premises owner, duty-holder or client to check off the job.

MORE HELP













em2 Training





OTHER HAZARDS

Work at height - seewww.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm.Take precautions to avoid falls. Must

you work from a ladder? Wherenecessary, erect an access platform.












Dont smoke.






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Asbestos fibres can kill.Keep exposures low using all thecontrols in this sheet.Also follow sheet a0 andequipment and method (em)sheets; see Essential information.

Removing metal

cladding lined withasbestos-containing bitumen

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to remove metal claddinglined with asbestos-containing bitumen (eg Galbestos).

This sheet is not appropriate for work with asbestos-containing bitumenproducts (eg roofing felt, damp-proof course) - see sheet a21.


Ensure safe access.Restrict access - minimise the number of people present.Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others.Ensure adequate lighting.

Equipment

500- and 1000-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape;warning tape and notices;bolt cutter;hammer;chisel;garden-type sprayer containing wetting agent;bucket of water and rags;asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack;clear polythene sack;lockable skip for larger quantities of waste; andasbestos warning stickers.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)Provide:- disposable overalls fitted with a hood; and- boots without laces (laced boots are hard to decontaminate).


Procedure


Caution: It is dangerous to seal over exhaust vents from gas-fired

equipment. Can the equipment be turned off?

Removal Carefully remove fixtures such as pipework.If the sheets are screwed in place, knock off the screw heads with the hammerand chisel.

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em1 What to do if you uncover or damage materials that could contain asbestos

em2 Training


em7 Using damp rags to clean surfaces of minor asbestos contamination



If the sheets are bolted in place, cut the bolts while avoiding contact with thasbestos-containing bitumen. Remove the bolts carefully.Pull the sheet away from its fastenings, dampening exposed surfaces.Lower sheets to the ground - do not use a rubble chute.

Put small items and debris in the waste container.Double-wrap cladding pieces in 1000-gauge polythene sheeting. Attachasbestos warning stickers.Where there are several sheets of cladding, place them in a lockable skip.


Clean the equipment and the area with damp rags.Check for debris in screw or bolt holes. Clean with damp rags.Put debris, used rags, polythene sheeting, and other waste in the asbestoswaste container and tape it closed.Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closeDisposal - see sheet em9.


See sheet em8


Visually inspect the area to make sure that it has been cleaned properly.Clearance air sampling is not normally required.Get the premises owner, duty-holder or client to check off the job.

MORE HELP


Tel: 0845 345 0055Textphone: 0845 408 9577e-mail: [email protected] at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/ licensing/index.htm

HSE priced and free publications -HSE Books Tel: 01787 881165and at www.hsebooks.co.uk



Disposal of asbestos waste -www.environment-agency.co.uk,www.sepa.org.uk/, orwww.netregs.gov.uk/netregs.

More asbestos pictures and helpto decide if work is licensed -www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/index.htm

SAFETY CHECKLIST

Can you avoid disturbing asbestosby doing the job in some otherway?Do you need a licence forthe work?

Always follow all legalrequirements.Follow the task guidance sheet.Use an asbestos waste container.Take asbestos waste to a licenseddisposal site.

Caution:Dont sweep up dust or debris -use a Class H vacuum cleaner ordamp rags.Dont take used overalls home.

Dont re-use disposable PPE.Dont smoke.Dont eat or drink in thework area.

This guidance is issued by the Health and Safety Executive. Following theguidance is not compulsory and you are free to take other action. But ifyou do follow the guidance you will normally be doing enough to complywith the law. Health and safety inspectors seek to secure compliancewith the law and may refer to this guidance as illustrating good practice.

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OTHER HAZARDS

Work at height - seewww.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm.Take precautions to avoid falls.Must you work from a ladder?Where necessary, erect an accessplatform.

Slips and trips - seewww.hse.gov.uk/slips/index.htm.Floors protected with polythenebecome very slippery when wet.

There may also be other hazards- you need to consider them all.

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Ensure safe access.Restrict access - minimise the number of people present.Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others.Ensure adequate lighting.

Equipment

500-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape;

warning tape and notices;Class H vacuum cleaner (BS EN 60335 - see sheet em4) to collect adheringgasket residues;scraper;garden-type sprayer containing wetting agent;bucket of water and rags;asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack; andclear polythene sack.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) - see sheet em6 Provide:- disposable overalls fitted with a hood;- boots without laces (laced boots are hard to



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Main points

Asbestos fibres can kill.Keep exposures low using all thecontrols in this sheet.Also follow sheet a0 andequipment and method (em)sheets; see Essential information.

Removing compressed

asbestos fibre (CAF) gasketsand asbestos rope sealsa 25

sbestosssentials

Non-licensed tasks

ea

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to remove CAF gasketsand asbestos rope seals from pipework, vessels and plant, or heaters,boilers, etc.

Gasket material left on a pipe flange String gasket between metal sheets Joint packing on a flue


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Procedure

Ensure the system has been made safe (pipework emptied, electrical supplyisolated, etc).Protect nearby surfaces from contamination. Cover with 500-gauge polythenesheeting and fix with duct tape to non-asbestos surfaces.Protect vulnerable components with polythene sheeting.

Removal Unbolt or unscrew the flange, or dismantle the equipment.Once accessible, dampen the asbestos. Continue dampening as it is exposed.Ease the gasket or rope seal away with the scraper, and into the wastecontainer.Keep the surface damp, and ease away asbestos residues.Gently scrape off residues using shadow vacuuming - see sheet em4.


Clean the equipment and the area with the Class H vacuum cleaner and/ordamp rags.Put used rags, polythene sheeting and other waste in the asbestos wastecontainer and tape it closed.Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closed.Disposal - see sheet em9.


See sheet em8

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Some examples of rope seals found on boilers

SAFETY CHECKLISTCan you avoid disturbing asbestosby doing the job in some otherway?





Dispose at a licensed disposalsite.

Caution:

Dont sweep up dust or debris -use a Class H vacuum cleaner ordamp rags.



Dont smoke.


OTHER HAZARDSWork at height - seewww.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm.Take precautions to avoid falls. Mustyou work from a ladder? Wherenecessary, erect an access platform.

Slips and trips - seewww.hse.gov.uk/slips/index.htm.Floors protected with polythenebecome very slippery when wet.

Confined spaces - www.hse.gov.uk/ confinedspace/index.htm

There may also be other hazards -you need to consider them all.


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Visually inspect the area to make sure that it has been cleaned properly.Clearance air sampling is not normally required.



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Removing compressed asbestos fibre (CAF) gaskets and asbestos rope sealsa sbestos essentials a25








em1 What to do if you uncover or

damage materials that could contain asbestos

em2 Training

em4 Using a Class H vacuum cleaner for asbestos


em6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)

em7 Using damp rags to clean surfaces of minor asbestos

contamination em8 Personal decontamination


MORE HELP


Tel: 0845 345 0055Textphone: 0845 408 9577e-mail: [email protected] at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/ licensing/index.htm

HSE priced and free publications -HSE Books Tel: 01787 881165and at www.hsebooks.co.uk



Disposal of asbestos waste -www.environment-agency.co.uk,www.sepa.org.uk/, orwww.netregs.gov.uk/netregs.

More asbestos pictures and helpto decide if work is licensed -www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/index.htm


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Main points




Removing asbestos

paper linings

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to removeasbestos paper linings (eg from a boiler casing, beneath lino, orwhere asbestos paper separates easily from other materials).

This sheet is NOT appropriate for removing asbestos paper lagging.Use an HSE-licensed contractor for such work.



Equipment

500-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape; warning tape and notices; permanent sealant; sharp knife; garden-type sprayer containing wetting agent; paint brush; bucket of water and rags; asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack; and clear polythene sack.




Asbestos paper linings can be found in boiler casings, under lino or tiles and many other places. Paper gaskets can contain asbestos

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Take asbestos waste to a licenseddisposal site.





Dont smoke.


OTHER HAZARDS

Electrical hazards - seewww.hse.gov.uk/electricity/index.htm. Get a competentelectrician to isolate and reconnectelectricity supply.



Procedure

Isolate the power supply - use a competent electrician. Only work on a boiler that is cold.


Removal Carefully remove the covering

dismantle metal covers on a boiler;ease back lino; etc.

Protect vulnerable parts with polythenesheeting, fixed with tape to a non-asbestos surface.

Dampen the exposed paper. If possible, remove the paper whole.

Otherwise, cut the paper - dont tear it and dampen as you remove it.

Put the paper in the waste container. Brush any paper you cant remove with If you cant remove the paper whole,

sealant. cut it - dont tear - and dampen it Brush the back surface of other as you go.

material, eg lino, with sealant beforedisposal.


Clean the equipment and the area with damp rags. Put debris, used rags, polythene sheeting, paintbrush and other waste in the

asbestos waste container and tape it closed. Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closed. Disposal - see sheet em9.


See sheet em8

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Visually inspect the area to make sure that it has been cleaned properly. Clearance air sampling is not normally required.


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em2 Training














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Main points




Removing asbestos

friction linings

What this sheet coversThis sheet describes good practice when you need to removea friction lining containing asbestos (eg brake assembly,clutch housing) or when the housing needs cleaning.


Restrict access - minimise the number of people present. Use tape and notices to warn others. Ensure adequate lighting.

Equipment

500-gauge polythene sheeting and duct tape; warning tape and notices;

Class H vacuum cleaner (BS EN 60335) - see sheet em4; scraper; bucket of water and rags; asbestos waste container, eg labelled polythene sack; and clear polythene sack.




Procedure

Protect nearby surfaces from contamination. Cover with 500-gaugepolythene sheeting and fix with duct tape to non-asbestos surfaces.

Removal Partially open the housing and vacuum the inside. Open the housing carefully. Use damp rags to clean inside. Put the worn friction lining and dirty rags in the waste container. Scrape off any residues using shadow vacuuming - see sheet em4. If necessary, replace it with non-asbestos material.

Caution: Never use a brush or compressed air for cleaning.

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Clean the equipment and the area with damp rags. Put debris, used rags, polythene sheeting, and other waste in the asbestos

waste container and tape it closed. Put the asbestos waste container in a clear polythene sack and tape it closed. Disposal - see sheet em9.


See sheet em8



MORE HELP













em2 Training

em4 Using a Class H vacuum cleanerfor asbestos






OTHER HAZARDS

There may be other hazards - youneed to consider them all.



Do you need a licence for

the work? Always follow all legal

requirements.



Take asbestos waste to a licenseddisposal site.





Dont smoke.







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