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asbestos removal centralcoast

Many people think that dumping asbestos containing materials (ACMs) is an easy work. But less do they know that illegally dumping this hazardous material can lead to serious criminal charges and fines. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) unit is collaborating with the local government to fight against asbestos illegal dumping. They have released regulations to prevent any ACM contamination to the environment.

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  1. ASBESTOS REMOVAL IN CENTRAL COAST

  2. Many people think that dumping asbestos containing materials (ACMs) is an easy work. But less do they know that illegally dumping this hazardous material can lead to serious criminal charges and fines. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) unit is collaborating with the local government to fight against asbestos illegal dumping. They have released regulations to prevent any ACM contamination to the environment. In 2015, a man has been charged with $63,000 after illegally dispose asbestos contaminated soil. The 3,600 tonnes of contaminated soil was transported to an empty free space, which is unlawful to be used as a landfill site.

  3. The Director of Waste and Resource Recovery, NSW EPA, stated, “The defendant showed no regard for the risk to human life in the transportation and dumping of asbestos contaminated soil”. Never underestimate the environmental and health impact from an illegal dumping act! The impact of carelessly handling the hazardous materials can be seen in the future. Prolonged exposure to ACM fibres can cause severe lung illnesses and even death. Therefore, the government released several regulations and guidelines to raise people’s awareness of illegal dumping dangers. Reference:http://asbestoswatchcentralcoast.com.au/asbestos-removal/

  4. Asbestos Removal Work An asbestos removal licence is held by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). Workers carry out licensed asbestos removal work on behalf of or for the PCBU who holds the licence. Individual workers do not hold an asbestos licence but must meet certain training requirements. An asbestos removal licence issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is valid for five years.

  5. Requirements For Licensed Asbestos Removal Work • To conduct licensed asbestos removal work, other requirements include: • Getting a copy of the asbestos register for the workplace • Preparing asbestos removal control plans and making them readily accessible • Informing people before asbestos removal work starts • Erecting signage and barricades • Limiting access to the asbestos removal work area • Having decontamination facilities available • Disposing of asbestos waste properly • Being aware of additional requirements for class A asbestos removal work, including air monitoring • Notifying workplace health and safety Queensland five days prior to work commencing.

  6. Asbestos removal must be conducted by professionals who are specifically trained and certified in the safe removal, containment, and disposal of the material. This is because the nature of friable fibre is such that is can easily be crushed, making it airborne and dangerous for the people around. ‘The law requires that a class–A licensed remover to be hired for the removal of friable fibres’ References: http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/whs-information/licensing/asbestos-removal/pages/asbestos-removal

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