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AAG014

Wet Removal Methods

Who this applies to

Scope

Workers removing ACM where wet methods are safe and suitable.

Core procedure

Four essential steps

  1. 01

    Assess electrical, structural, slip and contamination risks before selecting wet methods.

  2. 02

    Apply low-pressure wetting or an appropriate wetting agent without creating runoff.

  3. 03

    Allow penetration and keep material damp while removing it as intact as possible.

  4. 04

    Capture residue and wastewater as asbestos-contaminated waste and maintain housekeeping.

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