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Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd -–Phone 07 4973 3040

ASBESTOS SURVEY

AT

29 BLOMFIELD STREET

MIRIAM VALE QLD 4677

EJ BATTY (Director)

Asbestos Assessors Licence A120287

ASBESTOS SURVEYS CQ PTY LTD19 STEEL STREET, TANNUM SANDS, QLD 4680

• Ph: (07) 4973 3040 • Fax: (07) 4973 9750 • Mobile: 0418 791079E-MAIL: [email protected]

ABN No. 79 105 686 986

17th April 2013



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

IMPORTANT 3

LETTER TO CLIENT 4

ASBESTOS MATERIALS CERTIFICATE 7

ASBESTOS MATERIALS REPORT 8

DISCLAIMER 9

INTRODUCTION 10

INSPECTION 10

SAMPLING 11

INACCESSIBLE AREAS 11

EXCLUSIONS 12

HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT 13

ASBESTOS SURVEYS CQ's RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX 15

GENERAL ASBESTOS INFORMATION 16

ASBESTOS MATERIALS REPORT AND REGISTER 16

WHO HAS DUTIES TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS OR ACM?16

CONCLUSION 17

ATTACHMENT 1 Asbestos Materials Register 18

INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER/MANAGER 21

ATTACHMENT 2 Asbestos Inspection Site Report 22

ATTACHMENT 3 Certificate of Analysis 23

ATTACHMENT 4 Asbestos Materials Register Sign In 4

ATTACHMENT 5 "The Asbestos Work Health and Safety Action Plan 2011-2016" 32

GENERAL CONDITION DEFINITIONS AND MEANINGS 33

GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY 35



IMPORTANT

THE DOCUMENTATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT REPLACES

ALL PREVIOUS ASBESTOS MATERIALS REPORTS

AND ASBESTOS MATERIALS REGISTERS.

Any Asbestos Materials Reports and/or Registers

dated prior to January 2012

should be disposed of and all information contained therein should be

disregarded.

All documentation contained herein is a result of an

Asbestos Audit conducted on the premises

in accordance with the

Government Legislation update of January 2012.




Eric Batty Phone 07 4973 3040

Director, Fax 07 4973 9750

Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd Mobile 0418 791079

19 Steel Street, TANNUM SANDS Q. 4680 E-Mail [email protected]

26th April 2013

Gladstone Regional Council

PO Box 29

Gladstone Qld 4680

ATTENTION: MRS HEATHER RICHES

RE: ASBESTOS SURVEY TO: 29 BLOMFIELD STREET, MIRIAM VALE QLD 4677

DATE OF SURVEY: 17TH APRIL 2013

Please find contained herein the Asbestos Materials Report and Asbestos Materials Register, including

the results of all samples tested, in accordance with the Asbestos Survey carried out as mentioned above.

The Report indicates that THERE IS ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS present as

specified in the Register and in accordance with the Certificate of Analysis.

The type of asbestos identified within the complex includes the following:-

CHRYSOTILE AND AMOSITE

For your further information, a copy of “Asbestos Work Health & Safety Action Plan 2011-2016" (As

issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland), has been included with this documentation.

The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) (i.e. abovementioned Building), you are

responsible for ensuring the following:-

• The Asbestos Materials Report and Register are to remain with the building at all times, even

though you may sell the building and are no longer the person with control of the premise.

• The Register is to be displayed in a prominent position within the workplace in accordance with

Workplace Health and Safety Legislation.

• An Asbestos Management Plan must to be implemented as per How to Manage and Control of

Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice 2011.

• Any worker that carries out work in this building, must have access to the Asbestos Materials

Report and must read and understand the document before signing the “Asbestos Materials

Register Sign In Page” located at the back of the Report.



RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ultimate goal is for all Australian workplaces to be free of asbestos and wherever possible, measures

should be implemented to fully eradicate the workplace of any asbestos.

It is recommended and necessary to ensure that all areas identified as containing asbestos be removed

prior to any demolition, maintenance, operational or construction work which may damage or disturb the

asbestos therefore causing potential health risks within the workplace.

• For any areas identified as “significant” or “severe” risk, it is strongly recommended that these areas

should not be touched or disturbed until expert advice or assistance is sought. It is strongly

recommended that any areas that are deemed unstable or pose a potential health risk, be removed as

soon as is reasonably practicable.

• For areas identified as “low” or “moderate” risk, immediate removal is unnecessary if a suitable

management program is implemented as per How to Manage and Control of Asbestos in the

Workplace Code of Practice 2011.

All materials as noted on the Register that pose a “low” or “moderate” risk and is in a stable condition,

must be closely monitored in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

RE-ASSESSMENT OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Re-assesment of the Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) should be carried out if there is any change in

the ACM (i.e damage, deterioation or removal), or when the Asbestos Management Plan is updated at a

maximum of 5 years

FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Apart from the abovementioned renewal and other aforementioned recommendations, it is strongly

recommended that the following procedures be established as per How to Manage and Control Asbestos

in the Workplace Code of Practice 2011

• It is the responsibility of the The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to

develop, implement and maintain an Asbestos Management Plan in accordance with the

Code of Practice.

• Take all reasonable steps to periodically assess the degree of stability of the asbestos

• Take all reasonable steps to restrict access to those areas where asbestos has been identified

• Take all reasonable steps to prevent the disturbance of any asbestos

• Take all reasonable steps to use labels and signs to warn of potentially high risk areas

• Implement safe work practices in the vicinity of any areas where asbestos has been identified

• Where asbestos has been removed, the nominated representative should contact Asbestos Surveys

CQ Pty Ltd to update the Asbestos Materials Register accordingly.

Warning Signs and Labels

With the new Asbestos Legislation being introduced and effective from January 2012, labelling of all

asbestos containing areas becomes compulsory.

• Warning signs must be used to alert people to the presence of asbestos containing material.

• As a minimum, one clearly visible sign warning of the presence of

asbestos containing material must be installed at a main entrance.

• Or areas may be individually marked



The local Division of Workplace Health and Safety may be contacted for general advice and information

regarding all asbestos issues - Phone 1300 369 915.

Should you wish any further clarification regarding any information contained herein, please don’t

hesitate to contact the office on 07 4973 3040 or you can also contact Eric Batty direct on mobile 0418 79

10 79.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing this firm to conduct your Asbestos

Survey and if we can be of any further assistance to you at any time, please do not hesitate to call.

Yours faithfully

ERIC BATTY

Director


If you wish to order Asbestos Warning Stickers, please contact the office on 07 4973 3040.

The Stickers are sold in packs of 10 for $17.00 plus $5.50 postage and handling.



ABN No 79 105 686 986

• Asbestos Surveys • Licensed Builder • Workplace Health and Safety Officer

Specialising in Workplace Asbestos Surveys

CERTIFICATE

ASBESTOS MATERIALS

I hereby certify that this Workplace has been inspected by an Appropriately Qualified

Person for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).

An Asbestos Materials Report and Asbestos Materials Register has been provided in

accordance with current Workplace Health and Safety Legislation.

Building Address: 29 Blomfield Street

Miriam Vale Qld 4677

Date of Inspection: 17th April 2013

Certified by:

Eric Batty


WHSO No. 01393664

This Certificate is issued pursuant to the Work Health and Safety Act

ASBESTOS SURVEYS CQ PTY LTDAsbestos Assessors Licence A120287

ABN 79 105 686 986

19 Steel Street, Tannum Sands Qld 4680

Phone: 07 4973 3040 Fax: 07 4973 9750 Mobile: 0418 791079 Certified Workplace Health and Safety Officer



ASBESTOS MATERIALS REPORT

FOR

29 BLOMFIELD STREET


This Survey was conducted by:

ERIC BATTY


WHSO No. 01393664

OF


19 Steel Street, Tannum Sands Qld 4680

Tel: (07) 4973 3040 Fax: (07) 49739750 Mobile: 0418 791079

E-MAIL: [email protected]

ABN No. 79 105 686 986



DISCLAIMER

This Report is prepared by Eric Batty of Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd for risk

management purposes and its contents are provided exclusively for the sole use of the

Gladstone Regional Council.

Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd believe that the information contained in this document is

correct, and that any opinions, conclusions or recommendations contained in this

document are reasonably held or made at the time of writing. However, Asbestos Surveys

CQ Pty Ltd do not warrant their accuracy and disclaim all responsibility for any loss or

damage which may be suffered by any person, directly or indirectly through relying on

them.

Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd is the holder of Public Liability Insurance and Professional

Indemnity Insurance. For the purpose of this Asbestos Survey, any futher insurance

required is the responsibility of the Gladstone Regional Council. Where the Gladstone

Regional Council is unable to provide relevant insurance, the Asbestos Survey is

conducted at their own risk.

This disclaimer applies whether or not that loss or damage is caused by any fault or

negligence on the part of Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd



ASBESTOS MATERIALS REPORT

FOR

29 BLOMFIELD STREET


INTRODUCTION

This Asbestos Materials Report and Asbestos Materials Register has been compiled in accordance with an

Asbestos Survey conducted at the request of Mrs Heather Riches of Gladstone Regional Council, PO Box

29, Gladstone, Qld 4680.

The Asbestos Survey was carried out at 29 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale, Qld 4677.

The Asbestos Survey was conducted on Wednesday, 17th April 2013.

This Report has been compiled after a detailed, non-invasive inspection of the abovementioned property

by Inspector, Mr Eric Batty.

The type of asbestos identified within the complex in accordance with the Certificate of Analysis

includes the following:

CHRYSOTILE & AMOSITE

The inspection consisted of a thorough visual inspection by an “appropriately qualified person” (AQP) to

all areas within the workplace. The objective of the inspection was to identify asbestos containing

materials on the premises and produce a report indicating the location of the materials.

The inspection is conducted in accordance with current Workplace Health and Safety Legislation

regarding Asbestos Laws (HOW TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS IN THE

WORKPLACE Code of Practice 2011 ).

INSPECTION

In order to determine the presence of ACM on this site, the inspection process included a physical

detection to identify ACM by trained inspector, inspection of site plans and drawings of building

services if available, and consultation with the building owner / manager where available.

The Asbestos Materials Register outlines the areas inspected and where samples of materials suspected of

containing asbestos were collected for analysis. Access was sought to all accessible areas within the

confines of the site that were relevant to this inspection. Laboratory analysis was undertaken as required

in accordance with the guidelines and standards as recommended by the National Association of Testing

Authorities (NATA) and Standards Australia.

The inspection has been undertaken in a non-destructive manner, and as such, there may be areas where

ACM exists which have not been detected. Examples of such areas are wall cavities, beneath floors/slabs

and floor coverings, within plant, hidden pipe work, cavity walls, encapsulated/enclosed areas and so

forth.



Areas that were not accessed during the inspection must be considered in the event of future major

refurbishment or demolition work. It should be noted that a non-destructive inspection cannot be regarded

as absolute, and all due care and caution must be exercised in the planning stages of any future building

or demolition work.

It is not feasible to sample all materials suspected of containing asbestos. Where a sample has been

positively identified by laboratory analysis as containing asbestos, other similar materials within the

building may be referenced to that sample. In such cases, these similar materials are assumed to contain

asbestos. Sampling and laboratory analysis of such materials that have been assumed to contain asbestos,

should be undertaken prior to maintenance, refurbishment or demolition work if this assumption adds

significant costs to such planned works.

In the specific case of laboratory analysis of vinyl floor and wall tiles, and vinyl floor sheeting, the

analytical technique employed (Polarised Light Microscopy) should not be regarded as absolute. This is

due to the nature of the sample matrix. Therefore, where such samples are reported, as “no asbestos

detected”, an independent analytical technique, such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, should be

employed for an absolute result. As the asbestos content in vinyl materials is minimal and securely bound

within the vinyl matrix, Scanning Electron Microscopy has not been utilised for the identification of

asbestos in these materials, as this is a very costly procedure.

This inspection has been conducted only on the building/s and fitout/s. Unless specifically identified and

written in the following pages, NO INSPECTION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED OF ANY PLANT

AND MACHINERY within the building or site.

SAMPLING

Unobtrusive samples were taken from any areas that were deemed likely to be asbestos containing

material.

Attachment 1, the building's Asbestos Materials Register, shows the results of the inspection.

As far as practicable, the inspection covered all areas and materials visible during a walk through the

premises. Location descriptions are based on the names reported by employees on hand.

Any areas not inspected will be noted in the Asbestos Site Inspection Report.

INACCESSIBLE AREAS

It was not practicable to inspect inaccessible areas that may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• materials in deep cavities, hidden under or behind other surfaces;

• materials contained inside equipment or electrical installations; and

• materials inside ductwork or pipework or underground.

Further inspection should be commissioned of areas where demolition or refurbishment works are to be

conducted. Under these conditions, it may be possible to inspect areas that are normally inaccessible.



Electrical Fuse Insulation

A past practice was to insulate inside the commercial/industrial type electrical fuses with an asbestos

material, usually friable. This material if used, is totally concealed with the electrical fuse holder to

identify if this material has been used, each and every fuse would require removal. On most properties

this would be totally unacceptable, as it would result in total lose of power to the building/complex.

Therefore during the inspection the inspector would check such items if access was available i.e.; total

power disconnection. It should be considered that in older type large industrial/commercial electrical fuse

boards there is a possibility that asbestos insulation material is present within those fuse holders and has

not been identified.

It is recommended that when work is planned to be conducted on the electrical fuse panels, the electrical

trades person first removes all fuses to identify if any insulation material is present within the fuse

holders.

If a material is identified, then ASCQ should be contacted to analysis the material for asbestos content

prior to any works being conducted.

Wire Insulation

The insulation to some older electrical wiring is suspected as containing asbestos. This material is

generally of a very loose nature and can cause fibres to be released into the immediate area. This material

has been given a high level rating. This means that there are elevated levels of airborne respirable

asbestos fibre possible. Elevated health risk possible with prolonged exposure however minimal exposure

generally constitutes negligible risk to health. Due to the fact that the area is generally not accessible to

many people, and little work is undertaken in the area, little risk is present unless work is carried out.

EXCLUSIONS

It would be prudent to note that this Asbestos Survey is undertaken in a non-destructive manner and as

such there may be areas where unidentified asbestos containing materials may still exist. Such areas, to

name just a few possibilities, may include but not be limited to hidden pipe work, wall cavities, within

plant and equipment etc.

Areas that were not accessed during the Asbestos Survey must be considered in the event of future

renovation or demolition/removal work. It would be noted that a non-destructive inspection cannot

be regarded as absolute and all due care and attention must be taken and caution should be

exercised when planning any future building work.

Millboard Backing To Vinyl Floor Coverings

Older type sheet vinyl floor coverings contained an asbestos millboard backing material. This type of

vinyl has been tested if it was possible to not physically damage the vinyl. There may be areas where

sampling was not possible. There also may be areas where this type of vinyl is hidden below other types

of floor coverings. It should be considered that in older type buildings, there is a possibility that asbestos

millboard backing to vinyl sheeting is present within and has not been identified.

It is recommended that when renovation and/or demolition work is planned to be conducted, the

contractors should be made aware that such a possibility of millboard backing to vinyl sheeting is

present within the building.

If a material is identified, then ASCQ should be contacted to analyse the material for asbestos content

prior to any works being conducted.



Vinyl Floor Tiles

Older type vinyl floor tiles contained asbestos in their matrix. This type of vinyl tile has been tested if it

was possible to not physically damage the vinyl tiles. There may be areas where sampling was not

possible. There also may be areas where this type of vinyl tile is hidden below other types of floor

coverings. It should be considered that in older type buildings, there is a possibility that vinyl tiles

containing asbestos is present within and has not been identified.


contractors should be made aware that such a possibility of vinyl tiles is present within the building.

If such a material is identified, then ASCQ should be contacted to analysis the material for asbestos

content prior to any works being conducted.

Sheet Vinyl Flooring

Older type sheet vinyl flooring contained asbestos backing. This type of sheet vinyl has been tested if it

was possible to not physically damage the sheet vinyl. There may be areas where sampling was not

possible. There also may be areas where this type of sheet vinyl is hidden below other types of floor

coverings. It should be considered that in older type buildings, there is a possibility that sheet vinyl

containing asbestos is present within and has not been identified.


contractors should be made aware that such a possibility of sheet vinyl is present within the building.

If such a material is identified, then ASCQ should be contacted to analysis the material for asbestos

content prior to any works being conducted.

HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

The health risk posed by asbestos containing materials depends (among other factors) upon the friability

of the materials. Friability, defined as whether or not the material can be broken down by hand, is related

to the potential of the material to generate airborne asbestos fibre. Therefore, friability is directly related

to the health risk posed by a particular material.

Important Note

All Asbestos, whether previously classed as materials or product, are now all classed as

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM).

Health Risk of Friable Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)

Due to their greater potential to release airborne asbestos fibre, friable materials pose a higher potential

risk. In general, these materials should be monitored and controlled to ensure they remain undisturbed

until they can be removed by an approved contractor. The Asbestos Materials Register sets out where

these materials are identified as present or possibly present.

Health Risk of Non-Friable Asbestos Containing Product (now defined as ACM)

In assessing the health risk associated with people working on the buildings, it is necessary to look at their

potential exposure to airborne asbestos fibres. Under normal conditions, non-friable materials such as

asbestos-cement sheeting and sheet/s containing asbestos are not considered a health risk to people

working in buildings where they are used in the roof, walls or floors.



This is because the fibres are bound by a matrix (cement, etc) and do not become airborne unless abraded

or broken down in some way. These are now defined as "ACM's" and therefore now subject to HOW

TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE Code of Practice 2011.

It is necessary to have safe systems of work when working with asbestos-cement products/materials -

“these types of materials do not present a significant health risk unless they are tooled, cut sanded or

otherwise abraded or machined (particularly at high speeds) to release asbestos dust."

It is recommended that the following be carried out, as a minimum, with regard to asbestos-cement

products, now classed as "materials", found on site:

• avoid damage and abrasion of material

• monitor condition of material and should damage or deterioration occur, then the material should

be removed in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and guidelines and replaced with a

non-asbestos product.

• Cutting drilling and any other dust generating work should be avoided. However, where it is

necessary, dust suppression devices, measures to isolate the material and working area and

personal protective equipment must be used. Relevant codes of practice and guidelines must be

followed whilst undertaking these work procedures.

• Asbestos-cement products/materials should be removed prior to commencing any maintenance

work requiring extensive interference/disturbance of the material.

The Asbestos Materials Register sets out where these asbestos containing materials are identified as

present or possibly present.

Health Warning

All respirable dust, of any type can be harmful to health. All precautions should be taken to minimise

dust generation and appropriate respiratory protection should be worn at all times.

Inhalation of asbestos fibres has been linked to three respiratory diseases – asbestosis, mesothelioma and

lung cancer. Exposure may also relate to other cancers, however, there is no conclusive evidence to

support this. The three identified diseases are characterised by long latency periods, that is, 20 – 40 years

from exposure to the onset of disease.

Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease that can lead to respiratory impairment and to diseases such as lung

cancer. It results from the inhalation of asbestos fibres, which are deposited, in the lungs causing scar

tissue. The pulmonary changes resulting from the scar tissue are irreversible. It has been found to occur

in workers exposed to prolonged and heavy concentrations of asbestos fibres. Asbestosis cannot be

effectively treated.

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer. There are two types of mesothelioma, pleural which is tumour of the lung

or peritoneal, which is a cancer of the abdominal cavity. The higher the level of exposure the greater the

risk of developing mesothelioma. However the level of exposure does not affect the length of the latency

period, which is usually between 30 and 40 years, before the disease is identified. Mesothelioma cannot

be effectively treated.

Lung cancer is not specifically associated with asbestos. Individual lung cancers caused by asbestos

cannot be distinguished from those cancers that are caused by other agents such as tobacco smoke. While

persons who have been exposed to asbestos who develop lung cancer are usually tobacco smokers, it is

generally accepted that asbestos is capable of causing lung cancer, and the tumour may develop where

there is no co-existing asbestosis. Lung cancer related to asbestos exposure usually as a latency period of

20 to 40 years between the first exposure and the onset of cancer.



ASBESTOS SURVEYS CQ's RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Risk/Consequence

Extreme High Medium Low Negligible

Asbestos

Access restriction

prevent

a proper

assessment of

suspected ACM.

Unknown quantity

or condition.

Friable or semi

bonded ACM in Poor

condition likely to, or

have already, produce

elevated levels

of airborne fibres

(>0.01fl/ml).

Friable or semi

bonded ACM in

Fair to Poor

condition but

unlikely to generate

elevated levels

(>0.01 fl/ml) of

airborne asbestos.

Bonded or semi

bonded ACM, which

is in either Fair or Poor

condition

OR may include friable

ACM in either

Good or Fair condition

and is not likely to

generate measurable

levels of

airborne asbestos fibre

in it’s current

state.

Includes ACM which

is in either

Good or Fair condition,

is either

bonded or semi bonded

and is not

likely to generate

measurable levels

(>0.01f/ml) of airborne

asbestos in it’s current

state.

Event/Exposure Consequences

Event/Exposure Likelihood Extreme High Medium Low Negligible

Without mitigating

actions, the

event is expected to

occur.

(Unknown

exposure)

Almost

Certain

Severe Severe Significant Significant Moderate 5

The event is more

likely than not

to occur (regular

access and/or

entry to supply air)

Likely Severe Significant Significant Moderate 5 Moderate 5

It is reasonably

foreseeable that

the event could

occur (regular

access)

Possible Significant 7 Significant 7 Moderate 5 Moderate 5 Low 3

The event is

considered

improbable but

reasonable

foreseeable (not

regular access)

Unlikely Significant 7 Moderate 5 Moderate 5 Low 3 Low 3

The event is

conceivable but not

reasonably

foreseeable (low

level

disturbance less that

once per year)

Rare Moderate 5 Moderate 5 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3

PRIORIOTY AND REPORTING OF RISKS

Severe Removal/further assessment of this risk is to be planned immediately, area is to be made a no go zone and sign

posted accordingly. No untrained personnel allowed in the immediate area.

Significant

Plan to remove this risk as soon as practical. No untrained personnel allowed in the immediate area. Risk must

be controlled in the short term by means of encapsulation or other (refer to Asbestos Management Plan for other

methods of control).

A competent person must, based on type and quantity, be engaged (refer to AMP for competent person) to remove

safely.

The risk must be communicated to the people in the area and if not managed by encapsulation or other means in

the short term, the area made a no go zone.

Moderate Risk is to be planned in for removal if practical in the next budget period. If there is a risk to health is should be

isolated and or managed as per the AMP.

Further monitoring of the ACM may be required depending on the environment it is within.

Low ACM presents little risk but must be monitored regularly (minimum annual inspections) for signs of deterioration

and or damage.



GENERAL ASBESTOS INFORMATION

The most common types of asbestos are outlined below:-

“Chrysotile” is commonly known as white asbestos

“Amosite” is commonly known as grey or brown asbestos

“Crocidolite” is commonly known as blue asbestos.

The following is an extract from the Workplace Health and Safety Compliance and advisory standard for

asbestos removal work.

Asbestos is a mineral rock made out of naturally occurring mineral silicate fibres, which belong to either

the serpentine or amphibole mineral groups. Mining, milling and processing of asbestos into

manufactured materials creates asbestos dust that contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos was used in a

variety of workplaces from the 1940’s up until the early 1970’s when the dangers to health inherent in

exposure became more widely acknowledged. The range of applications included reinforcing in asbestos

cement sheeting, as an insulator on pipes and in buildings, as a fire retardant in textiles and as a filtering

material in the chemical and food industries.

ASBESTOS MATERIALS REPORT AND REGISTER

Purpose

The purpose of both the Asbestos Materials Report and Register is to minimise the potential hazards

associated with asbestos containing materials to all users of the workplace, this includes but may not be

limited to employees, occupants, visitors, operators, maintenance personnel and contractors.

Instructions to and Obligations of the Current Building Owner/Lessee

Availability – Employees

It is essential that the Asbestos Materials Report and Asbestos Materials Register be kept at a known and

prominent position on site within the workplace. It is the current owner’s and/or lessee’s responsibility to

appoint an employee or representative who can be assigned the task of making both the Report and

Register available and known to all employees, works personnel and maintenance personnel who may

work in and around those areas listed on the Register or within the Report.

Availability – Trade Contractors

Systems should also be established to ensure that all trades people check the Register before commencing

work upon the premises that could involve asbestos containing materials. Contracts and instructions to

trades people should clearly inform them that the Register is provided to meet current Workplace Health

and Safety requirements regarding Asbestos within the workplace and that it is their responsibility to

identify whether or not their work could involve contact with asbestos containing materials. If any work

requires the disturbance of asbestos containing materials (whether or not they are listed in the Register)

appropriate safety procedures must be employed.

WHO HAS DUTIES TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS OR ACM?

The WHS Act requires all persons who conduct a business or undertaking to ensure, so far as is

reasonably practicable, that workers and other persons are not put at risk from work carried out as part of

the business or undertaking. The WHS Regulations include specific obligations to manage and control

asbestos and ACM at the workplace.



In some cases, there may be more than one person with management or control of a workplace. For

example:

• A person with management of a workplace is a tenant;

• a person with control of a workplace has the power to make decisions and changes to the structure and

use of the workplace. This person will usually be the owner of the workplace or a representative of the

owner and may;

• own the workplace and engage workers to carry out work there;

• own the workplace but lease it to another person conducting a business or undertaking at the

workplace;

• have management or control over the workplace, for example a property management group or agent.

CONCLUSION

This Asbestos Survey has been undertaken by a trained expert using visual inspection and laboratory

testing of samples obtained. Where applicable, the presence of asbestos has been established through

laboratory tests. The type, location and condition of asbestos material found on this site has been

identified and assessed.

On the basis of the information obtained, suitable options (Management Plan) can then be determined to

control the risk of asbestos exposure and such options should be implemented wherever possible and

practicable. Examples of these options include:-

• Removal (preferred method)

• Labelling

• Education

• Restricted access

• Enclosure or encapsulating

• Sealing and

• Ongoing assessment (of not more than five year intervals).

When choosing the most appropriate control measure, the following hierarchy of controls must be

considered:

• eliminating the risk (for example, removing the asbestos);

• substituting the risk, isolating the risk or applying engineering controls (for example, enclosing,

encapsulation, sealing or using certain tools);

• using administrative controls (for example, safe work practices);

• using PPE.

A combination of these controls may be required in order to adequately manage and control asbestos or

ACM. Chapter 7 of this Code provides more information on the different control measures that can be

used.

General guidance on the risk management process is available in the Code of Practice: How to Manage

Work Health and Safety Risks.

Each Employer has an obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act to ensure the health and

safety of all employees and persons entering the workplace. As such, this Asbestos Materials

Report and the accompanying Register, when used as indicated, ensures the health and safety of all

employees and person within this workplace.



ATTACHMENT 1

ASBESTOS MATERIALS REGISTER




Eric Batty, Phone 07 4973 3040


Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd, Mobile 0418 791079

19 Steel Street, TANNUM SANDS QLD 4680 Email [email protected]


BUILDING LOCATION: 29 Blomfield Street

Miriam Vale, Qld 4677

SURVEY CONDUCTED BY: ERIC BATTY of Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty. Ltd.

DATE OF SURVEY: 17th April 2013

DUE DATE OF NEXT RE-ASSESSMENT: 17th April 2018

Or earlier if there is any change in the ACM

i.e. damage, deterioration, removal.

PAGE ONE OF TWO

LOCATION DESCRIPTION ASBESTOS

TYPE

FRIABLE OR

BONDED

RISK PRIORITY

(L/M/SIG/SEV)

Subfloor on the north

western side of the

strong room

Fibro sheeting in the subfloor

on the north western side of

the strong room between the

joists

Chrysotile Bonded Low Low

Rear right side

electrical switchboard

Rear right side electrical

switchboard backing

Chrysotile Bonded Low Moderate

Rear right corner

ORG formwork

Rear right corner ORG fibro

formwork

Chrysotile Bonded Medium Low

Rear staff toilet walls Rear staff toilet wall sheeting Chrysotile and

Amosite

Friable High Severe

Foyer/Entry floor

covering

Foyer/Entry grey vinyl floor

covering

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Main service area and

walk way under the

green carpet

Main service area and walk

way vinyl tiles under the green

carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Store room/Smoko

room and in front of

the strong room floor

Store room/Smoko room and

in front of the strong room off

white vinyl tiles

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Main stair hallway

under the carpet

Main stair hallway beige vinyl

under the carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Formal dining room

under the carpet

Formal dining room paper

underlay under the carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Friable N/A N/A

Formal dining room

ceiling

Formal dining room ceiling

sheeting

Chrysotile Bonded Good,

undamaged

Low




Eric Batty, Phone 07 4973 3040


Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty Ltd, Mobile 0418 791079

19 Steel Street, TANNUM SANDS QLD 4680 Email [email protected]


BUILDING LOCATION: 29 Blomfield Street

Miriam Vale, Qld 4677

SURVEY CONDUCTED BY: ERIC BATTY of Asbestos Surveys CQ Pty. Ltd.

DATE OF SURVEY: 17th April 2013

DUE DATE OF NEXT RE-ASSESSMENT: 17th April 2018

Or earlier if there is any change in the ACM

i.e. damage, deterioration, removal.

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION ASBESTOS

TYPE

FRIABLE OR

BONDED

RISK PRIORITY

(L/M/SIG/SEV)

Kitchen floor Kitchen brown and beige

floor vinyl

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Kitchen floor Kitchen floor vinyl tiles

under the vinyl flooring

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Main Bedroom floor Main Bedroom floor paper

underlay under the carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Front verandah floor Front verandah floor water

proofing membrane

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Front verandah gable

end

Front verandah gable end

sheeting

Chrysotile Bonded Low Low

Bedroom 4 floor Bedroom 4 vinyl under the

carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Second floor bedroom

4 hallway floor

Second floor bedroom 4

hallway vinyl under the

carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Bonded N/A N/A

Store room floor Store room paper underlay

under the carpet

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Friable N/A N/A

Formal dining room,

stair area, Stair case,

Upstairs hallways,

Lounge room, Store

room and all

bedrooms floor carpet

Formal dining room, stair

area, Stair case, Upstairs

hallways, Lounge room,

Store room and all

bedrooms floor carpet

hessian backing

No Asbestos

Detected-

Organic Fibre

Friable N/A N/A



INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER/MANAGER

ALL TRADES PERSONS must check the Asbestos Materials Register before

commencing any work on the premises. It is the tradesperson's responsibility to identify

whether or not their work could involve contact with asbestos containing materials. If

any work requires the disturbance of asbestos containing materials (whether or not they

are listed in the register), appropriate safety procedures must be employed.

Any questions regarding working procedures should be directed to the:

PERSON WITH CONTROL OF THE PREMISES



ATTACHMENT 2

ASBESTOS INSPECTION SITE REPORT



ATTACHMENT 3

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS



ATTACHMENT 4


SIGN IN PAGE

The following page is to be signed by any or all workers/employees or self employed

contractors (as defined in the Work Health and Safety Act) who will perform duties in

this workplace or perform any type of repairs, modifications, installation or general work

related to this workplace and or building/s.



Signing this indicates that the person has read and fully understand the Asbestos Materials Report

and Register.

NAME EMPLOYER DATE SIGNATURE



Signing this indicates that the person has read and fully understand the Asbestos

Materials Report and Register.




Signing this indicates that the person has read and fully understand the Asbestos Materials

Report and Register.




ATTACHMENT 5

"The Asbestos Work Health and Safety Action Plan

2011 - 2016"



GENERAL CONDITION DEFINITIONS AND MEANINGS

Friable - Loosely Bonded ACM - Thermal and Acoustic Insulation eg. Millboard, Textile, Sprayed

Limpet.

GOOD the material is in a sound, stable condition and should be maintained in its present condition until

removal.

POOR the material has deteriorated or been damaged/disturbed and should be removed or made safe

immediatly.

Tightly Bonded ACM - Materials Bonded in a Matrix eg. Asbestos-Cement, Asbestos Vinyl, Gaskets.

GOOD the material is in a sound, stable condition and should be maintained in its present condition and

not disturbed.

POOR the material has deteriorated or been damaged/disturbed to the point where the bonding matrix is

breaking down and becoming friable. Material should be removed or made safe.

Risk Rating

• LOW Low health risk.

ACM unlikely to release airborne respirable asbestos fibre and if not disturbed constitutes negligible risk

to health.

ACM presents little risk but must be monitored regularly (minimal inspections) for signs of deterioration

and or damage.

• MODERATE Medium health risk.

Low levels of airborne respirable asbestos fibre possible. Elevated health risk possible with prolonged

exposure however if not disturbed generally results in minimal exposure, which constitutes negligible risk

to health.

Risk is to be planned in for removal if practical in the next budget period. If there is risk to health it

should be isolated and or managed as per the Asbestos Management Plan. Further monitiroing of the

ACM may be required depending on the environment it is within.

• SIGNIFICANT High health risk.

Elevated levels of airborne respirable asbestos fibre possible. Elevated health risk possible with prolonged

exposure however minimal exposure generally constitutes negligible risk to health.

Plan to remove this risk as soon as practical. No untrained personnel allowed in the immediate area.

Risk must be controlled in the short term by means of encapsulation or other (refer to Asbestos

Management Plan for other methods of control).

A competent person must, based on type and quantity, be engaged (refer to Asbestos Management Plan

for competent person) to remove safely. This risk must be communicated to the people in the area and if

not managed by encapsulation or other means in the short term, the area must be made a no go zone.



SEVERE Immediate health risk.

Elevated levels of airborne respirable asbestos fibre probable. Elevated health risk probable with

prolonged exposure, however minimal exposure is unlikely to constitute a serious risk to health. Requires

immediate action to remove or make safe.

Removal / further assessment of this risk is to be planned immediately, area is to be made a no go zone

and sign posted accordingly. No untrained personnel allowed in the immediate area.

An appropriately trained person, refer to Asbestos management Plan, must be engaged to manage this

assessment and if required remove the ACM safely.

Once removed the Asbestos Register must be updated to reflect the changes.



GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY

Accredited Laboratory means a testing laboratory accredited by the National Association of Testing

Authorities, Australia (NATA) or a similar accreditation authority, or otherwise granted recognition by

NATA, either solely or in conjunction with one or more other persons.

Air Monitoring means airborne asbestos fibre sampling to assist in assessing exposures and the

effectiveness of control measures. Air monitoring includes exposure monitoring, control monitoring and

clearance monitoring.

Note: Air monitoring should be undertaken in accordance with the Guidance Note on the

Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres [NOHSC:3003 (2005)]

Airborne Asbestos Fibres means any fibres of asbestos small enough to be made airborne. For the

purposes of monitoring airborne asbestos fibres, only respirable asbestos fibres (those fibres less

than 3 µm wide, more than 5 µm long and with a length to width ratio of more than

3 to 1) are counted.

Note: Airborne asbestos fibres are generated by the mechanical disintegration of Asbestos-

Containing Materials (ACM) and subsequent dispersion of the fibres into the air from activities

such as mining and the use, removal and disposal of asbestos and ACM. Airborne dust has the

potential to contain respirable asbestos fibres.

ALARP means As Low As Reasonably Practicable. The exposure of workers and others to asbestos must

be eliminated or otherwise kept as low as reasonably practicable, and in all circumstances must be kept

below the NES.

Asbestos means the fibrous form of mineral silicates belonging to the serpentine and amphibole

groups of rock-forming minerals, including actinolite, amosite (brown asbestos), anthophyllite,

chrysotile (white asbestos), crocidolite (blue asbestos), tremolite, or any mixture containing

one or more of the mineral silicates belonging to the serpentine and amphibole groups.

Asbestos Cement (AC) means products consisting of sand aggregate and cement reinforced with

asbestos fibres (e.g. asbestos cement pipes and flat or corrugated asbestos cement sheets).

Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) means any material, object, product or debris that contains

asbestos.

Note: Information for determining if a material contains asbestos is provided in Part 9.

Asbestos Removalist means a person conducting a business or undertaking who carries out asbestos

removal work.

Note: An asbestos removal license is required in all State and Territory jurisdictions for the removal of

friable ACM. Some States and Territories also require a license for removal of specified quantities of

ACM, regardless of whether they are friable, and relevant OHS authorities should be consulted prior to

any removal work.

Asbestos Vacuum Cleaner means a vacuum cleaner that is fitted with a High Efficiency Particulate Air

(HEPA) Filter and complies with Australian Standard 3544-1988 Industrial Vacuum Cleaners for

Particulates Hazardous to Health. A domestic vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use with

asbestos.

Asbestos Waste means all removed ACM and disposable items used during the asbestos work, such as

plastic sheeting used to cover surfaces in the asbestos work area, disposable coveralls, disposable

respirators, rags used for cleaning.



Asbestos Work Area means the immediate area in which work on ACM is taking place. The boundaries

of the asbestos work area must be determined by a risk assessment.

Note: The asbestos work area should include the boundaries of an enclosure or barriers

set up to warn or restrict access to the area where the asbestos work is being undertaken.

Breathing Zone means a hemisphere extending in front of a person’s face, with a radius of 300 mm

from the midpoint of an imaginary line between the ears.

Clearance Inspection means an inspection, carried out by a competent person, to verify that an asbestos

work area is safe to be returned to normal use after work involving the disturbance of ACM has taken

place. A clearance inspection must include a visual inspection, and may also

include clearance monitoring and/or settled dust sampling.

Note: A clearance inspection should only be carried out when the asbestos work area is dry

Clearance Monitoring means air monitoring using static or positional samples to measure the level of

airborne asbestos fibres in an area following work on ACM. An area is ‘cleared’ when the level of

airborne asbestos fibres is measured as being below 0.01 fibres/mL.

Note: Static or positional samples are taken at fixed locations which are usually between

one and two metres above floor level

Competent Person means a person possessing adequate qualifications, such as suitable training and

sufficient knowledge, experience and skill, for the safe performance of the specific work.

Note: A license may be required for some of the tasks described in this document as

requiring a competent person.

Containment barrier means a barrier erected around an asbestos removal area, which must “stop anyone

in the asbestos removal site from being exposed to an atmospheric concentration of

airborne asbestos fibres of more than 0.01 fibres/mL, released from the asbestos

removal area into the site’s atmosphere).

Control Level means the airborne concentration of a particular substance that, if exceeded, indicates a

need to implement a control, action or other requirement. Control levels are generally set

at no more than half the NES for the substance. Control levels are occupational hygiene ‘best practice’,

and are not health-based standards.

Note: The first Control Level for Asbestos is set at 0.01 fibres/mL of air.

Control Monitoring means air monitoring, using static or positional to measure the level of airborne

asbestos fibres in an area during work on ACM. Control monitoring is designed to assist in

assessing the effectiveness of control measures. Its results are not representative of actual

occupational exposures, and should not be used for that purpose.

Note: Static or positional samples are taken at fixed locations which are usually between

one and two metres above floor level

Dust and Debris means visible particles, fragments or chunks of material, large and heavy enough to

have settled in the work area, that are likely to have originated from ACM.



Exposure Monitoring means air monitoring to determine a person’s likely exposure to a hazardous

substance. Exposure monitoring is designed to reliably estimate the person’s exposure, so that it may be

compared with the NES.

Note: Exposure monitoring includes airborne asbestos fibre sampling, analysis, estimation

of time-weighted average exposure and interpretation. Samples are taken within the

breathing zone and are usually obtained by fastening the filter holder to the worker’s jacket

lapel.

Friable (Asbestos) means asbestos-containing material which, when dry, is or may become crumbled,

pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Note: This may include ACM that have been subjected to conditions that leave them in a state where they

meet the above definition, such as weathering, physical damage, water damage etc.

Hazard means any matter, thing, process or practice that may cause death, injury, illness or

disease.

Health Surveillance means the monitoring of a person to identify any changes in their health as a result

of exposure to a hazardous substance. It does not include exposure monitoring.

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter means a disposable, extended media, dry type filter, in a

rigid frame, with a minimum filtration efficiency of 99.97% for nominal 0.3 µm diameter thermally

generated dioctylphthalata (DOP) particles or an equivalent efficiency for a specified alternative aerosol

and with an initial maximum resistance to airflow of 250 pa when tested at its rated airflow capacity (see

Australian Standard 4260-1997 High Efficiency Particulate (HEPA) Filters – Classification,

Construction and Performance).

In situ means fixed or installed in its original position, not having been moved.

Inaccessible Areas means areas which are difficult to access, such as wall cavities and the interiors of

plant and equipment.

Membrane Filter Method (MFM) means the technique outlined in the NOHSC Guidance Note on the

Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres [NOHSC:3003

(2005)]

National Exposure Standard (NES) means an airborne concentration of a particular substance, within

the worker’s breathing zone, which according to current knowledge, should not cause adverse health

effects or undue discomfort to nearly all workers. NES are established, from time to time, by the National

Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) and are published on the NOHSC website (see

Appendix J).

Note: The NES for all forms of asbestos is 0.1 fibres/mL of air, measured using the

Membrane Filter Method (MFM).

Person with Control means, means a person conducting a business or undertaking to the extent that the

business or undertaking involves the management or control, in whole or in part, of the

workplace

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) means equipment and clothing that is used or worn by an

individual person to protect themselves against, or minimise their exposure to, workplace risks. It

includes items such as facemasks and respirators, coveralls, goggles, helmets, gloves and

footwear (see Appendix C).



Respirable Asbestos Fibre means a fibre of asbestos small enough to penetrate into the gas exchange

regions of the lungs. Respirable asbestos fibres are technically defined as fibres that are less than 3 µm

wide, more than 5 µm in length and have a length to width ratio of more than 3 to 1.

Risk means the likelihood of a hazard causing harm to a person.

Note: In this code of practice, Risk relates to illness or disease arising from exposure to Airborne

Asbestos Fibres.

Settled Dust Sampling means the sampling and analysis of settled surface dust to provide an indication

of cleanliness following disturbance of ACM. Settled dust sampling does not provide an indication of risk

to health. Sampling techniques include the use of adhesive tape, wipe or micro-vacuum (using an air

sampling pump and filter). Analysis can be by polarised light microscopy (PLM) or transmission electron

microscopy (TEM).

How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice 2011;

Note: Contamination may occur as a result of deterioration of, or work processes involving ACM.

Shadow Vacuuming means the operation of an asbestos vacuum cleaner that is either directly attached to

a tool or hand-held by a second worker as close as possible to the source of released

asbestos fibres throughout the use of the tool.

Structure means any construction, whether temporary or permanent.

Note: A structure includes a bridge, erection, edifice, wall, chimney, fence, earth works, reclamation,

ship, floating structure or tunnel.

Work means any activity, physical or mental, carried out in the course of a business, Industry,

commerce, an occupation or a profession.

Worker means a person who does work, whether or not for reward or recognition as defined in the

WH&S Act Part 1 Preliminary [s 7].

Note: ‘Workers’ include persons working under contracts of employment, apprenticeships, traineeships

and other contracts of service, but they also include other persons subject to direction by persons with

control, such volunteers and work experience students.

Workplace means

(1) A workplace is a place where work is carried out for a

business or undertaking and includes any place where a

worker goes, or is likely to be, while at work.

(2) In this section, place includes—

(a) a vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other mobile structure; and

(b) any waters and any installation on land, on the bed of

any waters or floating on any waters

Workplace Health and Safety Plan is a plan prepared for a workplace or work that states the following:-

(a) The hazards to health or safety that the person required to have the plan prepared knows or

ought reasonably to know, currently exists or might arise –

(i) If the plan is for a workplace – at the workplace; or

(ii) If the plan is for work – relating to the work;

(b) The person’s assessment of the risks that may result because of the hazards;

(c) The control measures the person proposes to use to prevent, or minimise the level of, the risks;

(d) How the person proposes to monitor and review the implementation and effectiveness of the

measures;

(e) How and to whom additional measures are to be reported.

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