Occupational Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 Repealed! Jurisdiction Australia - Victoria Year 1992 Published in English Source In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera & Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, Vol.2, 9p. (pages numbered 60,362 - 60,382). Serial number CCH Australia 65-130 Descriptors [Primary] Australia, Victoria, asbestos [Secondary] amphibole, asbestos processing industry, chrysotile, demolition, law, limitation of exposure, medical supervision, personal protective equipment, prohibition of use, replaced Subject category Chemical safety Abstract These regulations (made on 30 June 1992, effective 1 July 1992) were issued under the Victoria Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (see CIS 88-1751). Contents: definitions; meaning of the exposure standard (for removal: 0.1f/mL of air; for other activities involving chrysotile and asbestos mixtures of unknown composition: 0.5f/mL of air; all other cases: 0.5f/mL of air; all measurements over a minimum period of 4h in accordance with the Membrane Filter Method); design and exposure requirements; prohibitions and exemptions (removal, spraying, production of asbestos textiles, use of compressed air or other gases, certain cleaning methods, amphiboles); requirements for consultation, notification and training; use of personal protective equipment and clothing; asbestos in buildings, structures, ships and plant; demolition; asbestos processes (risk assessment, risk control, labelling, medical examinations, approval of experts). CIS No. 92-1423 Database ID 58841