Asbestos Safe Handling < 10 sqm. Safe Work Method Statement

Asbestos Safe Handling (< 10 sqm.) Safe Work Method Statement

This Asbestos Safe Handling (< 10 sqm.) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls when working with or removing small amounts non-friable asbestos less than 10 m2 in area. (No licence required).

This SWMS should be used for minor work in which asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are encountered in the workplace. Examples may be drilling into, painting or replacing a small section of non-friable asbestos sheeting wall or removing non-friable asbestos lagging for a pipe repair.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Asbestos disturbance

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

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Job Steps Covered in Asbestos Safe Handling (< 10 sqm.) SWMS: 

(includes potential hazards & control measures).

1. Planning
2. Working Outdoors
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Work Area Set-up
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Removing Small Sections (<10sqm) of ACM
9. Removing Small Sections (<10sqm) of Asbestos Cement Sheeting
10. Removing Small Sections (<10sqm) of Floor Tiles Containing Asbestos
11. Removing Small Sections (<10sqm) of Bituminous Products, (i.e. roofing felt or roll roofing products)
12. Removing Small Sections (<10sqm) of Ceiling Tiles Containing Asbestos
13. Removing Small Sections (<10sqm) of Lagging on Pipework/Plant Containing Asbestos
14. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools on Asbestos
15. Drilling Asbestos
16. Paint/Repaint ACM
17. Collection & Disposing of Asbestos Waste
18. On Completion
19. Emergency Response