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Asbestos Management Program & Labelling
Information Presentation
Stefan Delaney
Associate Director Health and Safety
Updated May 2017
Purpose
• Provide information about: – Asbestos and health risk of exposure
– Regulatory requirements
– University’s asbestos management program
– Labelling asbestos containing materials (ACM)
– Seeking further information
• Provide staff an opportunity to: – Comment
– Ask questions
– Provide feedback
What is Asbestos?
• Asbestos is a name given to a collection of
naturally occurring fibrous form mineral silicates.
• From serpentine group or amphibole group.
• Includes six specific substances:
− Amosite (brown asbestos) − Actinolite
− Chrysotile (white asbestos)
− Anthophyllite
− Crocidolite (blue asbestos)
− Tremolite
Asbestos Properties
• Asbestos fibres are:
– naturally occurring.
– strong, flexible, chemical and fire resistant
and have good insulating properties.
– can be spun and woven into cloth.
Chrysotile (White Asbestos) Amosite (Brown Asbestos) Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)
Asbestos Health Risk
• Presence does not automatically introduce a
health risk.
• Health risks primarily due to air-borne fibre
exposure and inhalation.
• Asbestos fibres are microscopic and often not
visible
• Asbestos fibres may embed in the lungs
• Fibres are highly resistant to removal by the
lungs’ natural cleaning processes
• Embedded fibres irritate the lung tissue
• May lead to asbestos related disease.
Asbestos Health Risk
• Typically long latency period (10-30 years)
from exposure to airborne fibres to
presentation of asbestos related disease:
– Pleural plaques
– Asbestosis
– Lung cancer
– Mesothelioma
Asbestos Containing Materials
• Asbestos was commonly used in:
– Commercial building products
– Domestic building products
– Plant and equipment
– Insulation and friction materials
• Over 2000 known manufactured products
contain asbestos.
• By 1985 most commercial construction ceased
using containing asbestos building material.
• 31 December 2003 - full regulatory prohibitions
on the use and importation into Australia
Airborne Fibres
• Friable – when dry, may be crumbled,
pulverised or reduced to powder by hand
pressure.
• Non-friable – not friable
• Bonded – material that contains asbestos in a
bonded matrix; it cannot be crushed by hand
when dry (term not used in Victorian Legislation)
Airborne Fibres
• ACM in good condition, left undisturbed – unlikely to release fibres into the air. Risk to health is
extremely low.
– Usually safer to leave fixed/installed ACM and review
its condition over time.
• ACM that has deteriorated, been disturbed – likelihood of asbestos fibres release into the air is
increased
• Asbestos contaminated dust present – the likelihood of asbestos fibres release into the air is
increased
Airborne Fibres
Higher likelihood of airborne fibres
Asbestos-contaminated dust
Sprayed (limpet) coatings/loose fill
Lagging and packing (that are not enclosed)
Asbestos insulating board
Rope & gaskets
Millboard & paper
Asbestos cement
Floor tiles, mastic and roof felt
Decorative paints and plasters
Lower likelihood of airborne fibres
Common Asbestos Containing Materials:
Buildings & Building Infrastructure
Asbestos containing
corrugated cement roof sheets
Asbestos containing
vinyl floor tiles
Asbestos containing gasket
Asbestos containing sprayed
insulation
Asbestos containing rope seal in
duct join
Asbestos-containing electrical
switchboard panel
Common Asbestos Containing Materials:
Laboratories and Workshops
Asbestos containing
oven/kiln door seal
Asbestos containing
heating mantle insulation
Asbestos backing board –
fume cupboard
Asbestos containing internal
insulation – heater stirrer
Asbestos containing pipe
insulation
Asbestos-containing gauze
matt
Asbestos Containing Materials:
University of Melbourne
• The University owns buildings constructed
from mid 1800’s through to 2016
• Some buildings constructed/refurbished when
ACM more likely to be used (1920 - 1985)
• Some laboratory/workshop equipment
manufactured when ACM more likely to be
used (1920 - 1990)
Asbestos Regulation: Victoria
• Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (Vic)
• Establishes multiple duty holders
• University’s holds primary duties as: – A person who manages or controls workplaces
– An employer
• Requires duty holders to: – identify asbestos containing material in workplace
– Eliminate, or reduce as far as reasonably practicable, exposure to
air-borne asbestos fibres
Asbestos Regulation: Victoria
• Identification: Two types of Asbestos Surveys: – Division 5 (in-situ) non-destructive surveys
– Division 6 (pre demolition/construction) destructive surveys
• Elimination – removal by licensed removalists
• Controlling risk – encapsulation, sealing, inspection
and monitoring
• Prioritisation based on risk assessment
• Takes into account multiple factors – including,
Friability, Condition and Potential for Damage
• Positive results classified – Priority 1, 2 or 3.
Asbestos Management: University of
Melbourne
• In-situ asbestos surveys commenced mid to
late 1990s.
• Uni-wide programs of Division 5 surveys:
2007 – 2008
2014 – 2015
• Included buildings under the management
control of Campus Services
• Other buildings occupied by University of
Melbourne employees. eg Leased buildings,
building occupied by UoM staff through access
agreements
Asbestos Survey Program 2014- 2015
• Campus Services engaged consultants to
complete review of Division 5 Asbestos Surveys
• Scope included:
– University-owned buildings (constructed prior to 1990)
– Inspection of areas often considered out of scope
(e.g. ceiling spaces, sub-floor areas, confined spaces,
underground services)
– Loose plant and equipment housed in these buildings
– Identification of labelling gaps
• Division 5 surveys make recommendations on
removal priority and inspection frequency.
Asbestos Removal and Monitoring Programs
• Campus Services arranges:
– removals by WorkSafe licensed removalist
– inspection, monitoring and review of ACM in
accordance with inspection recommendations from
surveys
– maximum interval of 5 years
– more frequent for some ACM eg condition or risk of
damage
– labelling of ACM at time of inspection
Identification and Labelling: Requirements
Labelling order of preference:
1. Full text label directly on/adjacent to ACM
2. Colour-coded labels on/adjacent to ACM
3. At the entrance to the workplace/work area
4. Identifying ACM via site plans
5. Identifying ACM via register with location
descriptions
Identification and Labelling
• UoM asbestos survey program includes labelling
• Labels on ACM or as close as possible.
• Label all ACM (so far as is reasonably practicable)
– building materials & infrastructure
– local plant/equipment.
• Hazardous Materials Register remains primary
and authoritative information source
• Hazardous Material Registers
– Buildings: Campus Services office of each campus.
– Division 5 Survey are published on SISFM for access by all staff
– Local plant & equipment: Faculty/Department
Example Labels
Current Program of Activity
1. Ongoing Division 5 Surveys/Reviews
2. Labelling, inspections & small removals
3. Manage ACM in accordance with
recommendations from consultants:
– Campus Services for UoM buildings
– Owner/landlord for leased buildings
– Faculty/Dept. for local plant & equipment
4. Division 6 Surveys & removal:
– pre-demolition or refurbishment
Uncertain about ACM in work area
Prior to disturbing any building material, plant or
equipment:
1. Check for labels
2. Check hazardous materials register
3. IF ACM PRESENT, DO NOT DISTURB
4. If uncertainty remains, seek further information via:
– Campus Services call centre for buildings owned by UoM or
where Campus Services manages lease
– local facilities managers for buildings not serviced by
Campus Services
– local facilities/Health and Safety staff member for faculty
owned plant and equipment.
5. Follow advice from hazardous materials consultant
Discovery of suspected ACM
Upon discovery of suspected ACM:
1. Cease activity that may disturb ACM
2. Isolate the area from further disturbance:
– Close & secure doors, hoard off area and provide signage
– Arrange for isolation of mechanical ventilation
3. Seek assistance from:
– Campus Services for buildings and grounds
– Project Services for demolition or refurbishment projects
– Local Health & Staff for faculty plant & equipment
4. Hazardous materials consultants will be engaged to:
– test suspected ACM to confirm is asbestos is present
– if necessary, provide advice on controlling any health and
safety risk.
Asbestos Training
• Over 100 staff members completed asbestos
awareness/management training.
• Training provides information and instruction
to:
– Those whose work may involve disturbing
asbestos
– Local Health and Safety staff.
• On campus sessions provided when sufficient
demand
• Off campus available more frequently
Parkville Campus Labelling Program 2017
Administrative Cluster - Part 1`
Building Name Number Labelling Scheduled
Residence 186
215 Grattan Street 203
8-14 Malvina Place 242
258 Queensberry Street 266
66 Dawson Street Brunswick 310
122 Dawson Street Brunswick 395
Medley Hall 464
University House 112
Old Physics 128
Wilson Hall 151
Raymond Priestley 152
Gate Keepers Cottage 187
South Car Park 195
131-137 Barry Street 337
25 Royal Parade 358
139 Barry Street 394
1888 Building 198
Thomas Cherry Building 201
228 Queensberry Street 262
856-858 Swanston Street 308
427-429 Cardigan Street 335
40 Clarke Street Abbotsford 854
Parkville Campus Labelling Program 2017
Administrative Cluster - Part 2
Building Name Number Labelling Scheduled
Elisabeth Murdoch 134
Ian Potter Museum of Art 136
Peter Hall - Annex 157 N/A
John Smythe 197
623-629 Swanston Street 217
625-631 Swanston Street 218
11-13 Lincoln Square South 219
Systems Garden Potting Shed 121
Low Light Glasshouse North 145
Low Light Glasshouse South 146
272-278 Faraday Street 344
211 Grattan Street 349
205-209 Grattan Street 368
Gatehouses N/A
Beaurepaire Centre 101
Sports Centre 103
MUS Maintenance Shed 233
MUS Grand Stand 234
MUS Boatshed 480
Parkville Campus Labelling Program 2017
Medical & Health Sciences Cluster
Building Name Number Labelling Schedule
Medical Building 181 Complete
Brownless Biomedical Library 182
Microbiology 184
200 Berkeley Street 260 Complete
723 Swanston Street (CITRI) 348
202-206 Berkeley Street 207
155 Barry Street 251
157 Barry Street 352
159 Barry Street 353
153 Barry Street 363
147-151 Barry Street 388
Engineering Sciences & Carlton Connect Cluster
Building Name Number Labelling Scheduled
Baldwin Spencer Building 113
Chemical Engineering #1 Building 165 Complete
Old Metallurgy Building 166 Complete
Chemical Engineering #2 Building 167
Doug McDonell Building 168
Frank Tate Building 189
757 Swanston Street 199
Engineering Workshops 169
Mechanical Engineering 170
Old Engineering School 173
Engineering Block C 174
Engineering Block B 175
Engineering Block D 176
Electrical & Electronic Eng. Building 193
Centre for Neural Engineering 261
Parkville Campus Labelling Program 2017
Physical & Mathematical Sciences Cluster
Building Name Number Labelling Scheduled
Peter Hall (Formerly Richard Berry) 160
Alice Hoy Building 162 Complete
ERC Building 171
David Caro Building 192 Complete
McCoy Building 200
Chemistry Building 153 Complete
Chemistry East Building 154
Old Geology Building 155 Complete
Old Geology South Building 156
Building 161 161
Business Law & Education Cluster
Building Name Number Labelling Scheduled
97 Barry Street 210
233 Bouverie Street 250
234 Queensberry Street 263
95 Barry Street 324
107-109 Barry Street 326
101 Barry Street 332
103-105 Barry Street 376
99 Barry Street 383
Parkville Campus Labelling Program 2017
Arts & Music Cluster
Building Name Number Labelling Scheduled
Grainger Museum 140
Conservatorium of Music 141
Arts West 148
Baillieu Library 177
21 Royal Parade 356
23 Royal Parade 357 Complete
27 Royal Parade 359 Complete
Babel Building 139
Old Arts 149
Old Quad 150
Walter Boas 163
John Medley 191
208-210 Berkeley Street 204 Complete
214 Berkeley Street 206
Veterinary & Biological Sciences Cluster
Building Name Number Labelling Schedule
Veterinary Science 400 Complete
Veterinary Science Gatekeepers Lodge 402
VRI Building 403
Bio-21 Incubator Building 404 N/A
Cesare Building 478 N/A
Redmond Barry 115
Old Botany 122 Complete
Veterinary & Agricultural Science (Agriculture) 142 Complete
Natural Philosophy 143
Zoology 147
Genetics 194
Further Information
• Campus Services call centre
• Campus Services Project Officer (Maintenance Projects)
• Project Services Project Manager (Construction Projects)
• Health and Safety Business Partners
• University Services Health & Safety Team