Risk Classification
A document that determines the risk of a work activity
What is a risk assessment
A document that identifies ACM, location of ACM and approximate quantities
What is a hazardous materials survey
PPE that protects the head from injury
What is a hard hat
Briefly checking the fitting of a respirator, daily before use
What is a seal check
Level of risk that involves work disturbing non-friable ACM
What are moderate risk work activities
Explains the work procedures and other controls that will be used to reduce workers’ risk of asbestos exposure
What are exposure control plans
Two additions that disposable coveralls must have
What are a hood and boot covers
This test checks the fit of a respirator is correct for the wearers face
What is a fit test
Risk level of work where a PAPR is needed
What is high risk work
This document outline the safest and detailed methods for executing specific tasks
What are written safe work procedures
These protect your hands from abrasions, cuts and even asbestos warts
What are gloves
This is a measure of the effectiveness of a respirator
What is protection factor
Risk of disturbing building materials that contain less than 0.5% asbestos
What is low risk work (exception vermiculite)
The hierarchy of controls in order of most to least effective (remember ESEAP)
What is elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE
This PPE prevents you from inhaling and ingesting asbestos fibres or othe debris
What is respiratory protective equipment
Two respirators (with a P100 cartridge) used for moderate risk work
What are a half mask and full faced respirator
Three stage decontamination facility, (DOP tested) negative air machine and air clearance before re-occupancy
What are high risk controls
Often part of a daily safety meeting, may change as the project progresses
What are site conditions
These are ongoing and help to identify any damage to your PPE
What are routine inspections
A respirator prescribed for high risk work, offering the highest protection factor
What is a PAPR