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In order to have an effective asbestos management programme, it is necessary to establish clear lines of responsibility for the programme's management and implementation. A survey of the premises must be undertaken to locates and assess the ACMs. The results of the survey must be recorded in an easily retrievable form, which can then be used to make a risk assessment and draw up a management plan. The management plan may include some or all of the following options:
- Clean up debris
- Repair
- Encapsulate (paint or seal)
- Enclose
- Remove
- Maintain and update log of ACMs
- Monitor condition (applies to all presumed or identified ACMs)
- Restrict access/isolate
- Inform
- Train
- Define and use safe systems to work
- Operate a permit-to-work system
Several of the management options apply to all ACMs and are required by CAWR. Others are appropriate for ACMs which have a high material or risk assessment score. Guidance on risk assessment and the management of asbestos will be available from The Asbestos Group.
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