Asbestos exposure
If you think you may have been exposed to asbestos the following steps should be undertaken:
- stop work immediately
- report the incident to your manager immediately
- minimise disturbance of the material and area
- inform workers to prevent access until the hazard has been contained
- establish a suitable exclusion zone using barricades and warning signs to restrict access to the contaminated area
- consult a licensed asbestos assessor to provide immediate advice on making the area safe. Advice regarding decontamination and disposal of clothing (as asbestos waste) should also be obtained
- contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 to report the incident
- contact a licensed asbestos professional to undertake removal works at contaminated area and make the area safe
- we recommend that health monitoring is undertaken or supervised by a registered medical practitioner with experience in health monitoring as soon as practical after the exposure
- we also recommend that you register your details on the National Asbestos Exposure Register.