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AAG021

Emergency Response & Accidental Disturbance

Who this applies to

Scope

Anyone managing or working in a place where ACM may be disturbed.

Core procedure

Four essential steps

  1. 01

    Stop work, keep people away and prevent further disturbance.

  2. 02

    Do not sweep, dry-brush or use an ordinary vacuum; isolate ventilation where safe to do so.

  3. 03

    Notify the responsible person and obtain competent asbestos advice.

  4. 04

    Assess exposure, arrange controlled clean-up, record the event and complete required notifications.

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