Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos
Other citing documents: WorkSafe New Zealand
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13.5Context:
Vacuum cleaners used for asbestos work need to comply with the Class H (high hazard) requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use or its equivalent.Section:
27.3.2Context:
When tested for filtration effciency in accordance with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 (or equivalent standard), the HEPA filter should allow a maximum penetration of 0.005% when fully assembled in a NPU.Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use...Section:
Appendix K: GlossaryContext:
Vacuum cleaner used for asbestos work: means a vacuum cleaner that complies with Class H requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 and should be used exclusively for asbestos work.Section:
14.12Context:
When selecting RPE, refer to the latest versions of: AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices and... Section:
14.12.11Context:
The air quality needs to match what is specified in Appendix A of AS/NZS 1715.Section:
14.12.2Context:
Footnote 15 states 'For further information refer to AS/NZS 1715'Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz: AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices....Section:
14.12Context:
When selecting RPE, refer to the latest versions of:... ...AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.Section:
14.12.2Context:
When the programme administrator selects RPE, they should consider: whether the RPE conforms with AS/NZS 1716...Section:
5.4Context:
Footnote 11 states: 'AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices. See Appendix B for a list of standards referred to in this code.'Section:
8.5.1Context:
Workers encapsulating asbestos should:... ...use suitable respiratory protection (RPE) that complies with AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices...Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices...Section:
13.5Context:
Vacuum cleaners used for asbestos work need to comply with the Class H (high hazard) requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use or its equivalent.Section:
27.3.2Context:
When tested for filtration effciency in accordance with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 (or equivalent standard), the HEPA filter should allow a maximum penetration of 0.005% when fully assembled in a NPU.Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use...Section:
Appendix K: GlossaryContext:
Vacuum cleaner used for asbestos work: means a vacuum cleaner that complies with Class H requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 and should be used exclusively for asbestos work.Section:
24.4.2Context:
‘Certified safety management system’ means a safety management system that an auditor accredited by JAS-ANZ or NATA has certified as being compliant with: AS/NZS 4801 Occupational health and safety management systems or...Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 4801 Occupational health and safety management systems...Section:
Appendix K: GlossaryContext:
Certified safety management system: means a safety management system that (a) an auditor accredited by JAS-ANZ or NATA has certified as being compliant with - (i) Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems); or...Section:
29.5.1Context:
WARNING SIGNS Warning signs... ...These signs should be weatherproof, constructed of light-weight material and adequately secured so they remain in prominent locations. The signs should comply with NZS/AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment for size, illumination, location and maintenance.Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...NZS/AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment...Section:
14.12Context:
When selecting RPE, refer to the latest versions of:... ...AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.Section:
14.12.2Context:
When the programme administrator selects RPE, they should consider: whether the RPE conforms with AS/NZS 1716...Section:
5.4Context:
Footnote 11 states: 'AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices. See Appendix B for a list of standards referred to in this code.'Section:
8.5.1Context:
Workers encapsulating asbestos should:... ...use suitable respiratory protection (RPE) that complies with AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices...Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices...Section:
13.5Context:
Vacuum cleaners used for asbestos work need to comply with the Class H (high hazard) requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use or its equivalent.Section:
27.3.2Context:
When tested for filtration effciency in accordance with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 (or equivalent standard), the HEPA filter should allow a maximum penetration of 0.005% when fully assembled in a NPU.Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use...Section:
Appendix K: GlossaryContext:
Vacuum cleaner used for asbestos work: means a vacuum cleaner that complies with Class H requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 and should be used exclusively for asbestos work.Section:
13.5Context:
Vacuum cleaners used for asbestos work need to comply with the Class H (high hazard) requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use or its equivalent.Section:
27.3.2Context:
When tested for filtration effciency in accordance with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 (or equivalent standard), the HEPA filter should allow a maximum penetration of 0.005% when fully assembled in a NPU.Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.69 - Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use...Section:
Appendix K: GlossaryContext:
Vacuum cleaner used for asbestos work: means a vacuum cleaner that complies with Class H requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69 and should be used exclusively for asbestos work.Section:
29.5.1Context:
WARNING SIGNS Warning signs... ...These signs should be weatherproof, constructed of light-weight material and adequately secured so they remain in prominent locations. The signs should comply with NZS/AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment for size, illumination, location and maintenance.Section:
Appendix B: ReferencesContext:
The following standards are available for purchase: www.standards.co.nz:... ...NZS/AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment...