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Asbestos Removal SWMS Template
Safe Work Method Statement for licensed asbestos removal — Class A (friable) and Class B (non-friable >10m²)
HRCW: Work involving asbestos removal
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What This SWMS Covers
This SWMS covers licensed asbestos removal work including Class A (friable) and Class B (non-friable exceeding 10m²). It addresses containment, removal methodology, decontamination, air monitoring, and waste disposal requirements.
Who Needs This SWMS
Class A licensed asbestos removalists (friable), Class B licensed removalists (non-friable >10m²), asbestos supervisors, licensed asbestos assessors conducting clearance
Key Hazards & Control Measures
| Hazard | Risk Level | Control Measures | Hierarchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friable asbestos fibre release | Fatal | Full containment with negative pressure unit (NPU), HEPA filtration, wet removal methods, supplied-air RPE or PAPR with P3 filters | Engineering / PPE |
| Non-friable asbestos breakage | Critical | Careful removal to keep material intact, wet methods, no power tools (hand tools only), P2/P3 RPE, coveralls | Administrative / PPE |
| Containment breach | Critical | Smoke test containment integrity, continuous NPU operation, visual inspection of enclosure, emergency procedures for breach | Engineering / Administrative |
| Decontamination failure | Serious | Three-stage decontamination unit, wet wipe-down, HEPA vacuum of RPE, single-use coveralls disposed as asbestos waste | Administrative / PPE |
PPE Requirements
●Supplied-air RPE or PAPR with P3 filters (Class A)
●P3 half-face respirator (Class B minimum)
●Single-use Type 5/6 coveralls
●Disposable boot covers or dedicated boots
●Nitrile gloves (double-gloved)
Frequently Asked Questions
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