Asbestos (Safe Handling) SWMS - VICTORIA ONLY 10552-2

Asbestos Safe Handling Safe Work Method Statement Scope:

This SWMS provides guidance on working with/or removing non-friable asbestos that take less than 1 hour to remove OR are < 10 sq. m. in total. (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 is suitable for Victorian businesses only.

This SWMS does not cover the removal of friable asbestos, or non-friable asbestos greater than 10sqm, or working with asbestos friction materials such as brake pads. 

Job Steps Covered in Asbestos Safe Handling Safe SWMS: 

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Planning & Preparation
2. Training and Capabilities
3. Assess onsite conditions
4. Prepare the work area
5. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of ACM, i.e. asbestos wall cladding, roofing materials etc.
6. Drilling asbestos
7. Paint / repaint ACM
8. Disposing of asbestos waste
9. On Completion