Asbestos Management Program

The University has developed and implemented a comprehensive Asbestos Management Program, to actively manage all asbestos-containing materials in University facilities, infrastructure, and all activities, which may disturb asbestos-containing materials, including maintenance, alteration, and repair operations.

The Asbestos Management Program clearly defines and stipulates the responsibilities of all workplace parties involved in the development, administration and implementation.

The Asbestos Management Program includes the following elements:

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Risk Assessment 
3.0 Training requirements
4.0 Abatement procedures
5.0 Emergency response procedures
6.0 Personal protective equipment
7.0 Waste transport and disposal
8.0 Communication plan 
9.0 Worker health assessment
10.0 Documentation
11.0 Program review and audit
12.0 References and additional resources
13.0 Appendix
        13.1 Communication and Information
        13.2 Accidental Release of Asbestos Fibers - Emergency Response Protocol
        13.3 Asbestos Containing Material Inventory 
        13.4 Safe Work Instructions - Asbestos Work Activities
        13.5 Asbestos Containing Material or Equipment in Research - Code of Practice

A complete listing of Safe Work Instructions can be found in the Asbestos Safe Work Instruction Reference Guide.

Click HERE for a listing of asbestos training courses offered by EH&S.

Asbestos Management Process - April 2011

Asbestos Assessment & Abatement Form (AAA Form  V1.0) -  NEW May 2011