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Version 3.0 Modified 0 Review 30/10/2021

SWMS – Working around Potential ACM

Site Specific ID

Site Address Date

Contractor Supervisor

Client HS advisor Nailed It Safety Solutions Contact 021594694

Task Details

Description of Remove small amounts of Asbestos (non friable)

the work

START Date FINISH Date

Persons Conducting the Work

Person In Accreditation ID Contact

Charge of Task (if required)
I have read and understood this SWMS. I understand this is high-risk work, and that following this SWMS is a good way to keep me
safe. I have updated the SWMS with any new hazards and controls. I will contact my supervisor / HS advisor if I have any questions.

Name Signed Date Name Signed Date

This TA must be signed before starting work.

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 Equipment Required for this Task

Plant and Equipment PPE Required to use

1 Drill, tools of the trade Respirator, Minimum P2
2 Plastic container / bag to Disposable Overalls.
catch dust
3 Heavy duty tape to affix the
disposable bag/plastic
container
4 Asbestos Bag for disposal of
any removed ACM. Must be
200 micron thick.
5 Shaving Cream, damp
disposable cloth

To Complete this Part of the SWMS

1. Review the pre-filled Identified Risks and Suggested Controls. Ensure that they are correct and applicable to this site and task. Cross out anything that does not apply.
2. Add any Risks that you identified during your pre-starts or safety checks. Use the Risk Matrix to the right of this text to determine the Score and then determine the
appropriate control. Next, reassess the hazard to determine the residual risk if controls are established. Enter the score in the “R-Risk” (Residual Risk) column.
3. If you get stuck, use the pre-completed parts of the TA as examples.
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Basic Steps Potential Significant Risks Risk Controls R Risk
List in order the steps required to List the potential significant hazards E/H/ E/M List the controls required to ELIMINATE or MINIMISE each significant hazard E/H/M/L
complete the task. for each step. Focus on what can M/L listed
cause harm and what can go wrong.

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 Access Site Unauthorised Persons M All personal entering site should receive an induction. L
Carry out site Inductions.
Establish work area Manual Handling M Stretching and proper lifting techniques L
Unload Equipment
Hazard Board, Hazard Register.

Check board, update it with

Hazards
Secure area Untrained personal M Only trained, competent people to do work L
Inform any other people onsite
of intentions Unexpected people coming in H Signage should be used on doors. Task should be identified on M
hazard board. Verbally inform other people of task at hand.
Close doors and windows.
Setup

Also restrict access to area

behind potential ACM board if
necessary

Typical Ladder hazards Use assistant to hold ladder OR

Set up ladders
Install ladder for access
Isolate power to workspace / have a
suitably qualified electrician do so.
Put on PPE
Electrical shock
Poorly fitting PPE /masks
M Fix ladder securely to ground and roof so it cannot slip or tip over L
Maintain 3 points of contact at all times.
Do not overreach from beyond ladder beams
H M Test prove test / only electrician to undertake this task L
H M Test by doing a fit test (cover valves / air intakes with hands, inhale L
and check that the mask contracts)

Ensure that overalls go over the top of your footwear (don’t tuck
them in)

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 Isolate power to workspace / Electrical shock H M Test prove test / only electrician to undertake this task L
have a suitably qualified
electrician do so.
Wet area with water from
portable sprayer (ensure power
is isolated). Use a mixture of 1
part dishwashing liquid to 8
parts water.
Spray the area to be drilled with
Task

shaving cream.
Conduct removal work Dust escaping containment Wear a P2 (minimum) mask and disposable overalls. Ensure a
good seal using the “cover and inhale” method
If any dust is created, stop and reapply foam/water OR hook up
suitable vacuum extraction with HEPA Filter.

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 Wipe down area with wet Escaping dust E If any dust has escaped, carefully wipe up with a wet rag and M
wipes/rags. Clean off all dispose of rag inside the bags. Immediately call your supervisor.
remaining foam. Dispose of
rags inside the bag.
Seal the bottom end of the bag
using the goose neck method –
see diagram at end of TA
Remove bag from wall, slowly
lower to floor ensuring that no
dust escapes. Seal top of bag
using swan method.
Check that all bags are still
Clean-up

sealed and no dust has

escaped
Double bag the acm bags and
tape danger asbestos
containing materials on the
outside. Seal using goose tie
method
Pack away gear Same as set up Same as set up
Final check for any missed
debris
Dispose of bags at accredited
facility

Emergency Plan
Tie all Asbestos Containing Bags using the Following Method
In the case of potential exposure to asbestos dust the following procedure shall apply.

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Step Task
1. If person has been covered in dust, wipe down any affected areas with
wet wipes
3. If the room has been majorly contaminated, wipe all affected areas and
get out of the room, closing doors and sealing them off behind you
around the edges with tape.
7. Update the Hazard board, erect danger tape if needed, to notify visitors
of potential contamination
8. Ring Health and Safety officer and supervisors, arrange for a clear air
test to be put through.
9. Do not re-enter site until cleared by the Health and Safety officer.

10. Fill out the accident report.

NO ENTRY
RESTRICTED WORK IN PROGRESS
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If you require assistance, phone: ________________

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 DANGER
TREAT CONTENTS
AS ASBESTOS
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