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Code of Practice for Asbestos Work (Excluding Asbestos Removal) (Notice of Approval).

Main Region

First Region

Australia
South Australia
Protection against particular hazards
1991-03-14
Law, Act

Second Region

Approved by the South Australian Occupational Health and Safety Commission under subsection 63(1) of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act, 1986. This comprehensive Code, to be read in conjunction with the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (Asbestos) Regulations, applies to all work involving the use or handling of materials which consist of or contain asbestos, including not only the cutting, grinding, sawing, drilling or any other processing of such materials but also work in the vacinity of asbestos where asbestos fibres may be released into the air. The Code provides for definitions; consultation; assessment; monitoring; management of installed asbestos; exposure control; safe work practices; respiratory protective equipment; protective clothing; cleanliness, housekeeping and waste disposal; changing rooms and washing facilities; eating, drinking and smoking; health surveillance; instruction and training; and employees' duties. Three appendices cover work with asbestos cement; handling and repair of asbestos-based friction materials; and maintenance work near asbestos insulation.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1991-04-01
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Serial region

    Serial title
    South Australian Government Gazette
    Date
    1991-03-14
    Number
    No. 24
    Page range
    p. 879-918