For commercial removal, clearance inspections are compulsory before re-occupation. Wet asbestos waste. Double bag or wrap in 0. Half fill waste bags to avoid tearing and put on warning labels. Clean the outside of bags or sheets before removal. Place in labelled waste bins for secure storage and disposal, or remove immediately from site using a licenced carrier. Implement a management plan to identify and control workplace asbestos risks. Keep an updated register that identifies the location of asbestos include: date identified, type, condition, locality maps, photos, drawings, etc.
Make sure workers are aware of, and have access to, the register. Train workers about the asbestos risks, how to identify them, and how to manage asbestos dangers. Ensure workers who do or could work with asbestos-containing materials get the proper level of training.
Note: specialised training and licences are required for asbestos assessors, removalists and supervisors. For friable removal, wear air supplied or air purifying respiratory protection that filters asbestos fibres, fitted for each worker individually. For non-friable removal, class P2 respirators are needed. For all asbestos removal use disposable coveralls with fitted hoods that prevent penetration of asbestos fibres type 5, category 3 , impermeable gloves, gumboots not laced boots , boot covers and eye protection.
Seal wrist and ankle openings with tape. Wipe down protective clothing using a wet rag. Remove all PPE in a specified order: remove coveralls first and wipe down and remove boots, gloves and goggles. Any clothing worn under coveralls must be disposed of or bagged for laundering where disposable clothing is not possible e. Remove respirator last. All waste, wet rags, PPE and cleaning materials must be double bagged, sealed and labelled before disposal.
This course is designed to give the DIY home renovator basic knowledge about asbestos, and the risks and safe practices when working with or removing small amounts of asbestos-containing material. Shop Online. Contact Us. Cancer information What is cancer? Common cancer symptoms Facts and figures Explore What is cancer?
Laboratory studies and studies of asbestos workers show us that asbestos can make you sick. If you breathe asbestos fibers, you may increase the risk of several serious diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Asbestos exposure may increase your risk for cancers of the digestive system, including colon cancer. No amount of asbestos is considered safe. Products that contain greater than 1 percent of asbestos minerals are considered to be asbestos-containing. The more asbestos you are exposed to, the more likely you are to get an asbestos disease.
Asbestosis and lung cancer are dose-related diseases. Dose-related means the more asbestos you breathe, the more likely you are to get sick. The one asbestos disease that is different is mesothelioma. Very small amounts of asbestos can give you mesothelioma. Asbestos workers' families have gotten mesothelioma from the dust the workers brought home on their clothes. All of the asbestos diseases have a latency period. Get a professional opinion before starting the renovation and hire a professional to conduct the removal.
Power sanding floor tiles, plaster walls or partitions made partly from asbestos can release dangerous quantities of inhalable fibres into the air. To find a professional who can test a sample of your material for asbestos, see Directory of Qualified Laboratories in BC www. These contractors use specialized and personal protective equipment and professional methods for removing asbestos dust and disposing of the material safely.
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July Download PDF:. What is asbestos? Which health problems are caused by asbestos? It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis scarring of the lungs Lung cancer Mesothelioma a rare form of cancer of the lining of the body cavity Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Symptoms of asbestosis Breathing in asbestos fibres over many years eventually causes scarring of the lungs.
Symptoms include: shortness of breath persistent cough wheezing extreme tiredness fatigue pain in your chest or shoulder in more advanced cases, clubbed swollen fingertips It can take 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear. When to see a GP You should see a GP if you have symptoms of asbestosis and think you may have been exposed to asbestos.
The GP will listen to your lungs and ask about your work history. They may refer you to a specialist in lung diseases for more tests if asbestosis is suspected. Tests may include: a chest X-ray a CT scan of the lungs lung function tests to see how well your lungs are working Treatment for asbestosis There's no cure for asbestosis once it has developed, as it's not possible to reverse the damage to the lungs.
But some treatments can help, such as: pulmonary rehabilitation — a programme of exercises and education to help manage your symptoms oxygen therapy — breathing in oxygen-rich air from a machine or tank to help improve breathlessness if your blood oxygen levels are low inhaler to ease breathing if your symptoms are mild It's also important that you: stop smoking if you smoke — symptoms can be worse in those who smoke, and smoking increases the risk of lung cancer see a GP to have the flu vaccination and the pneumococcal vaccination — your lungs will be more vulnerable to infections like flu and pneumonia Complications of asbestosis People with asbestosis also have a higher risk of developing other serious conditions, such as: pleural disease — thickening of the lining covering the lungs pleura mesothelioma — cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, tummy, heart or testicles lung cancer Can I get compensation?
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