During the procedure, many precautions are taken to ensure the safety of all parties involved. These precautions include:
• Segregation and warning signs erected to enclose the area
• Air monitors installed to detect any health hazards
• Spray methods are employed to suppress the potential fibres
• Asbestos placed in a heavy duty bag and disposed to EPA approved tipping facility
• Staff are supplied with all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Site specific safe work method statement and asbestos control plans are provided to all staff involved in the project
• Work sites are decontaminated to ensure the potential for asbestos is minimised before leaving the site
• Vehicles leaving the work site during the works are cleaned and decontaminated
• Tools and equipment are decontaminated after the project is complete
• Upon completion an asbestos clearance certificate is provided