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Low Minor Moderate Major Critical
L2 L3 L4 M5 M6L3 L4 M5 M6 H7L4 M5 M6 H7 H8M5 M6 H7 H8 E9M6 H7 H8 E9 E10
AS AT Monday, 1 February 2016
Asbestos ManagementEF26 Risk Assessment
Hazards Requiring Attention:
Next Review Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Total Hazards Recorded 31
Critical Risk Hazards 0
High Risk Hazards 0
Moderate Risk Hazards 17
Low Risk Hazards 14
Almost Certain
Risk Matrix - Refer Procedure WHS1
ProbabilityNegligibleUnlikelyPossibleLikely
Activity Hazard
Pro
bab
ility
Co
nse
qu
ence
Ra
nki
ng
Control
Pro
bab
ility
Co
nse
qu
ence
Ra
nki
ng
Site
Pre
par
atio
n
Customers / MOP
approaching the site or
workers
3 4 H7
Erect exclusion zones
and designated
walkways for
pedestrian traffic
around
work site. Ensure that
letterbox drop
completed and nearby
resident's door
knocked.
Ensure prestart
meeting takes place
and
all staff and
subcontractors aware
of
their roles
responsibilities.Ensure
correct asbestos
signage in
place. Nominated
person to ensure that
public do not enter
work area.
2 3 M5
Asbestos Management
Inherent Risk Residual Risk
Site
Pre
par
atio
n
Workers/ members of
public hit by movement
of equipment and plant
on top site.
Hit by vehicular traffic
in area.
Exposed to ACM.
Fall hazard.
Exposed to extreme
weather / exposure to
UV / thermals stress
2 5 E9
Only persons with
Asbestos training are
to take part in
asbestos modification
/ removal activities.
Review preliminary
soil screening
assessment for the
site to determine the
soil category and
excess soil
management.
Complete pre start
and hazard
identification
procedures. If
required complete
site specific WMS to
address site specific
hazards. Identify
potential hazards i.e.
extreme weather,
heat stress. Complete
an Asbestos
Removal Control
Plan for the work to
be undertaken. PPE
for task must be
used. This may
1 4 M5
Site
Pre
par
atio
n
Aggressive customers /
members of public.
Dog bite. Bite / sting
from other dangerous
fauna. Fall hazard.
3 4 E9
Follow the process
for notifying affected
residents as outlined
in the Telstra
document
“Communication
Strategy for Activity
on Telstra’s Pit and
Pipe Infrastructure”
(ARU-7102) or NBN
guidelines. Prior to
entering resident’s
property, conduct a
visual inspection of
the customer
premises to identify
potential hazards
such as dogs, waste
material and debris.
Where unrestrained
dog is identified, DO
NOT ENTER the
premises until contact
with the owner has
been achieved and
the dog has been
restrained /secured or
isolated. If resident
becomes agitated or
1 4 M5
Site
Pre
par
atio
n
Exposure to dust 2 5 H7
Measure and mark
out the area to be
broken-in with a
pencil I marker so
that
breakage will be
minimised where
possible
Apply gel/paste to
marked out area on
either side of the
marked break point
(e.g. RSS
Encapsulate Gel)
1 2 L3
Site
Pre
par
atio
n
ACM - airborne fibre
release2 5 H7
Thoroughly wet down
both inside and
outside surfaces of the
ACM pit using a
hand pressure water
sprayer with a PVA
I water solution. Lay
poly sheeting inside
and outside of the pit,
lightly spray with PVA I
water solution
1 2 L3
Pit Break In Cuts and
abrasions3 4 H7
Break the pit in the
marked location
using bolster /chisel
and ball pein
hammer wearing
gloves
1 2 L3
ACM-airborne fibre
release2 3 M5
Seal the edges of the
break-in point with a
solution of PVA I water1 3 L4
Dri
llin
g In
AC
M
Breaking of ACM 2 5 H7
Measure and mark out
the area to be
broken-in with a pencil
I marker so that
breakage will be
minimised where
possible. Apply
gel/paste/ shaving
foam to marked out
area on either side of
the marked break point
(e.g. RSS Encapsulate
Gel)
Break the pit in the
marked location using
bolster /chisel and ball
pein hammer
1 5 M6
Pit Break In
Dri
llin
g In
AC
M
ACM-airborne fibre
release2 5 H7
Thoroughly wet down
both inside and outside
surfaces of the ACM pit
using a water pressure
pack (knap pack) with a
PVA I water solution
Seal the edges of the
break-in point with
mortar on the inside
and outside of the pit
1 5 M6
Drilling In ACMWorking with power /
pneumatic tools3 4 H7
Allow only competent
personnel to use power
tools, pneumatic tools
should not be used.
Use only low speed
battery powered drills.
Where possible control
air
flow from the drill
1 4 M5
Exca
vati
on
- H
and
To
ols
Live Services 4 4 H8
Identify suitable
location for stockpiling
excavated soil. Place
200 micron poly
sheeting for excavated
soil to be placed on.
Tools should be
selected to minimise
the risk of striking
concrete pits resulting
in ACM debris being
released. E.g. Shovels
(non-conductive
handle) Mattocks (non-
conductive handle)
Digging Bars (non-
conductive handle – if
live electrical services
are identified) The
following PPE must be
worn by workers when
undertaking hand
digging: Protective
Gloves Protective
1 4 M5
Exca
vati
on
- H
and
To
ols
Asbestos Fibre 3 5 H8
Identify suitable
location for stockpiling
excavated soil. Place
200 micron poly
sheeting for excavated
soil to be placed on.
Tools should be
selected to minimise
the risk of striking
concrete pits resulting
in ACM debris being
released. E.g. Shovels
(non-conductive
handle) Mattocks (non-
conductive handle)
Digging Bars (non-
conductive handle – if
live electrical services
are identified). If ACM
debris is identified in
the soil during digging
STOP DIGGING AND
FOLLOW THE SWMS
ACM - Waste disposal.
Do not excavate around
the pit. Refer ACM-
Break-up and removal
of pits.
1 5 M6
Exca
vati
on
-
Me
chan
ical
Plant rollover
Plant failure
Plant damage
3 5 H8
WHERE THE ITEM OF
PLANT DOES NOT
REQUIRE A LICENCE,
DO NOT OPERATE THE
PLANT UNLESS YOU
HAVE BEEN TRAINED
AND HOLD A
CERTIFICATE /
STATEMENT OF
COMPETENCY. Where
an item of plant does
not require a licence,
1 5 M6
Excavation -
MechanicalStriking workers /
MOPs 3 5 H8
Ensure that Workers
are not in proximity to
Plant when
dismounting the plant
from a truck or trailer.
Establish an exclusion
1 5 M6
Exca
vati
on
- M
ech
anic
al
Striking overhead
services 3 5 H8
Undertake a visual
inspection of the work
site to identify if the
excavator’s slew range
may contact overhead
services or property. If
within 5m of overhead
electrical asset contact
your supervisor. Safety
observer/spotter shall
wear a hard hat where
required. A competent
safety observer/spotter
whose sole duty is to
monitor proximity to
overhead infrastructure
shall be engaged while
working in proximity to
infrastructure
1 5 M6
Exca
vati
on
- M
ech
anic
al
ACM-airborne fibre
release2 5 H7
Where practical, a
toothless bucket is to
be used ensuring that
the bucket safety pin is
installed.
To avoid damaging the
pit with the mechanical
plant, maintain a
minimum of 50mm
distance between the
excavation and the pit.
The remaining 50mm is
to be removed using a
hand digging method
such as a shovel once
excavator has ceased
operation whilst
wearing Asbestos
removal PPE
requirements. If
excavation results in
damage to an
underground service
immediately contact
your supervisor and
emergency services if
required. If ACM debris
is identified in the soil
1 5 M6
Pit
Co
llar
Re
mo
val
ACM-airborne fibre
release2 5 H7
Only persons with a ‘B’
Class removal licence
are to take part in
asbestos modification /
removal activities.
Thoroughly wet down
both inside and outside
surfaces of the ACM pit
with PVA / water
solution using a knap
sack. Measure and
mark out a line around
the pit with a pencil /
marker where the
break is to occur so
that breakage is
minimised where
possible and: Apply
gel/paste to marked
out area on either side
of the marked break
point (e.g. RSS
Encapsulate Gel). Break
along the marked line
using bolster /chisel
and ball pein hammer
break the pit lip
inwards, so that
1 2 L3
Pit
Co
llar
Re
mo
val
Clean Up - Fibre
Release2 5 H7
Mix and lay concrete
mortar base around Pit.
Lay collar on newly laid
mortar ensuring top of
collar is level with
existing ground surface.
Place mortar / plaster
inside of pit between
bottom of collar and
top of pit ensuring no
newly broken ACM is
exposed. Lay a bed of
mortar around the
outside of the pit collar
at least 20mm high.
Wipe down the
remainder of the pit
surface with a damp
cloth and dispose of
the cloth into the ACM
disposal bag(s). Prior to
removing the poly
sheeting from the
inside and outside of
the pit, lightly spray
with water. Carefully
fold poly sheeting,
capturing any ACM
1 2 L3
Site Clean UpACM-airborne fibre
release2 3 M5
Carefully fold poly
sheeting, capturing
any ACM debris. Place
the sheeting into
asbestos disposal bag.
Ensure correct
documentation
completed to track
ACM disposal
1 3 L4
De
con
tam
inat
ion
General Contamination
by ACM2 3 M5
A separate
decontamination area
shall be established by
using (where
practicable) a second
sheet of plastic for
decontamination
activities. Where this is
not possible due to
wind or restricted
access then a larger
sheet of plastic may be
used, it shall we
weighted down and
two separate areas
identified by a marked
line or similar. One area
shall be used for work
and the second area for
decontaminated items.
The decontamination
area shall be as close as
possible to the work
area.
1 3 L4
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Contamination of Work
Area2 3 M5
Where pit was in close
proximity to a structure
such as a fence,
building or post box,
use a damp cloth to
wipe down the
structure. Dispose of
cloths in an asbestos
disposal bag.
Do not resoak rags in a
bucket of water as this
will contaminate the
water. Instead, fold the
rag so that a clean
surface is exposed or
use another rag. Place
contaminated rag in
asbestos waste plastic
bag.
1 3 L4
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Contamination of Tools 2 3 M5
All hand tools used
during the breaking up
of the pit and scraping
of top layer (20mm) of
soil, must be
decontaminated.
Workers involved in the
ACM removal work and
are wearing the
required PPE may
participate in
decontamination.
Stand on poly sheeting,
hand tools are wiped
down using damp
cloths (unless tool is
being disposed). Tools
placed in the dedicated
sealable container or in
an asbestos disposal
bag.
1 3 L4
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Contaminated Cloths 2 3 M5
Cloths used for
decontamination are
disposed of in an
asbestos disposal bag.
Tools placed on plastic
sheeting to prevent
contamination. Place
contaminated rag in
plastic asbestos waste
bag.
1 3 L4
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Disposal of ACM Into
Bags3 3 M6
Place poly sheeting in
the excavation area to
capture any loose
pieces. Keep pieces as
large as possible and
place into double
bagged asbestos
disposal bags. If pieces
will not fit into the
asbestos disposal bags
DO NOT BREAK UP
FURTHER, double wrap
them in 200 micron
poly sheeting. a. Wrap
piece of ACM in poly
sheeting like a present
and tape up. b. Repeat
the process above, c.
Use asbestos warning
tape or other
appropriate asbestos
identifier to label the
outer layer of poly
sheeting. If it was
possible to have poly
sheeting under the
duct, lightly spray the
sheeting with water
1 3 L4
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Manual Handling -
Personal Injury4 3 H7
Do not overfill bags
beyond half full.
Make sure bags are 20-
25kg in weight. When
lifting poly sheeting or
asbestos disposal bags
that are heavy, ensure
manual handling
techniques are
followed.
2 3 M5
DecontaminationExcess Soil - Exposure
to ACM4 3 H7
All excess soil from pit
remediation works be
disposed of as if the
excess soil contains
ACM.
2 3 M5
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Vacuum Truck -
Exposure to ACM4 3 H7
If a vacuum truck
contains ACM waste
the entire contents of
the truck shall be taken
to an approved facility
for processing. At this
time a sample shall be
taken from the truck
for testing. Depending
on the outcome of the
testing waste will need
to be disposed of in the
correct manner.
2 3 M5
De
con
tam
inat
ion
Transport of ACM 3 2 M5
Asbestos waste bags
shall be protected
during transport. The
load should not be
carried inside the
passenger
compartment of a
vehicle. ACM bags shall
be covered with shade
cloth and all materials
in a trailer and ute shall
be covered by a mesh
restraint (50 x 50mm
hole size). Loads up to
250 kg may be carried
in unlicensed vehicles
under the current EPA
exemption. ACM
material is to be
transported off site as
soon as reasonably
practicable. At the end
of each day if the
asbestos waste cannot
be secured at the
removal site it shall be
returned to base.
Attach location tag and
1 2 L3
Slips, trips, falls 3 3 M6
Ensure that the work
area is kept clean and
clear of debris at all
times.
2 3 M5
Manual Handling 3 3 M6Follow manual handling
training1 3 L4
Erosion /
contamination2 5 H7
Where inclement
weather is impending
then Geotextile fabric
silt barriers shall be
erected around spoils
stockpile to prevent
erosion /
contamination.
1 5 M6
Mis
cella
no
us
Task
s