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AAG009

Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP)

Who this applies to

Scope

Licensed asbestos removalists and others responsible for planning removal work.

Core procedure

Four essential steps

  1. 01

    Confirm the scope, ACM type and quantity, licence class and notification requirements.

  2. 02

    Detail work methods, isolation, enclosure, decontamination, PPE/RPE, air monitoring and waste controls.

  3. 03

    Coordinate responsibilities with the PCBU, assessor, occupants and other contractors.

  4. 04

    Approve and brief the plan before set-up, then record changes and completion evidence.

Current official referencesWorkSafe: asbestos guidance ↗WorkSafe: interpretive guidelines ↗Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 ↗