Asbestos Roof Work — Safe Work Method Statement

Covers removal, repair, encapsulation, and over-cladding of asbestos-containing roofing materials including fibrous cement sheeting (super six, flat fibro) on residential and commercial buildings. Requires Class A or Class B asbestos removal licence depending on scope.

6 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Working At Heights Asbestos Removal

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 419 - Licensed asbestos removal work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 458 - Asbestos removal control plan WHS Reg 2011, Reg 460 - Notification to regulator before licensed removal WHS Reg 2011, Reg 474 - Clearance inspection after removal

PPE Requirements

P2 half-face respirator (non-friable) / P3 full-face respirator (friable) (AS/NZS 1716) Disposable coveralls type 5/6 (Category III Type 5/6) Full body harness + lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Safety footwear (non-lace or taped laces) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Disposable gloves (AS/NZS 2161.1) Safety glasses (sealed / goggles for friable) (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS 2601 — The demolition of structures (includes asbestos removal procedures) AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices AS/NZS 3544 — Industrial clothing AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices SafeWork Australia Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos SafeWork Australia Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace WHS Reg 2011 Part 8.5 — Asbestos at the workplace WHS Reg 2011 Part 8.7 — Licensed asbestos removal work
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