Charla de seguridad sobre Asbestos

Qué es

Asbestos-containing material in roofs, eaves, linings or other parts of a building that can release fibres when drilled, cut or otherwise disturbed.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Check the asbestos register and any asbestos survey before work, and treat unidentified suspect material as asbestos until tested.
2. Redesign the job to avoid disturbing asbestos-containing material, or have it removed by a licensed asbestos removalist before work starts.
3. Do not use high-pressure water, compressed air, power tools or brooms in ways that release asbestos fibres into the air.
4. Stop work immediately if suspected asbestos is uncovered, isolate the area and notify the person in control of the workplace.
5. Wear disposable coveralls and a properly fitted P2 or higher respirator, and decontaminate before leaving the work area.
6. Wrap and label asbestos waste in heavy-duty plastic and dispose of it only at a facility approved to accept it.

Dónde aparece en el trabajo

Pasos de trabajo de plantillas de SafetyDocs que tratan asbestos:

• Collection & disposing of asbestos wasteClean up, bag and dispose of asbestos wasteDe Asbestos Licensed Removal
• Working with asbestos (Examples only)Competent person, site information, the Asbestos Register and notes for future reference.De Asbestos Risk Assessment Form
• Working with powered & non-powered tools on asbestosChoose and use tools that limit fibre releaseDe Asbestos Licensed Removal
• Applying paint to asbestos surfacesApply encapsulating paint by brush or roller, never by sprayDe Painting Asbestos Roofs
• AsbestosRemove asbestos cement products with low dust methods and respiratory protectionDe Skylight-Whirlybird Installation

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer asbestos hoy en este trabajo?
2. ¿Alguna de estas tareas forma parte del trabajo de hoy?: Collection & disposing of asbestos waste; Working with asbestos (Examples only); Working with powered & non-powered tools on asbestos
3. El control más eficaz es: «Check the asbestos register and any asbestos survey before work, and treat unidentified suspect material as asbestos until tested». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
4. ¿Qué controles para asbestos faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
5. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por asbestos, y a quién avisarías?
6. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?