Personal decontamination involves the removal of all visible asbestos dust/residue from PPE and RPE. You must ensure personal decontamination is undertaken each time a worker leaves the asbestos removal work area and at the completion of the asbestos maintenance or service work. Personal decontamination should be done within the asbestos removal work area and is a critical step in asbestos removal, ensuring that hazardous fibers do not spread beyond the work area. Proper decontamination protects workers, the public, and the environment from exposure to harmful asbestos particles.
The Code of Practice gives the following guidance: The decontamination unit should be immediately adjacent to and directly connected to the enclosed asbestos removal work area. The decontamination unit should include a dirty decontamination area, a clean
decontamination area and a clean changing area. All water from the decontamination facility should pass through a particulate filter or other trap before it passes into sewer mains. The filter or trap should be capable of capturing particles down to 5 μm.
Remote decontamination units are decontamination units not attached to an enclosure which should be used when friable asbestos is being removed. Remote units are not located next to the asbestos removal work area and can only be used if a decontamination unit cannot be located immediately adjacent to the asbestos removal work area.
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In conclusion, effective decontamination is a crucial aspect of safe asbestos removal, essential for protecting workers, the environment, and the public from hazardous asbestos fibers. With a range of innovative solutions available—from compact, portable units like the Binkee 3 Stage Shower Unit, ideal for rapid setup and challenging locations, to robust, large-scale solutions such as the Allens 3 Stage Decontamination Unit—there is equipment tailored for every asbestos removal scenario. Additionally, advanced water management systems like the AMS and SMH WMS 200 ensure thorough filtration and efficient water heating.
For scenarios requiring flexibility, remote decontamination units such as the SMH DCU 150 and the SMH 5 Stage Decontamination Trailer offer comprehensive and reliable off-site solutions, ensuring compliance and safety when direct enclosure attachment isn't feasible. Equipped with on-board water storage and a built-in Honda generator, these trailer units are particularly advantageous during soil remediation projects.
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A decontamination unit is used to safely remove asbestos fibers from workers before they exit the asbestos removal area, helping prevent contamination outside the work zone.
There are collapsible 3-stage, modular 3-stage as well as 3-stage trailers and 5-stage trailer.
Remote decontamination units are needed when it's not possible to place a decontamination unit directly attached to the asbestos removal enclosure, such as in soil remediation projects or limited-access sites.
Yes, modular decontamination units require a water management system. A WMS includes a water storage tank for the showers, and all water used during decontamination must pass through filtration systems to capture asbestos particles before being safely discharged. The AMS 140 Litre and SMH 200 Litre water management systems are industry-leading, all-in-one solutions designed for efficient filtration and compliance.
Yes, we stock a wide range of spare parts and consumables for decontamination units, including replacement filters, hoses, and seals to keep your equipment operating at peak performance.
Our decontamination units and spare parts are stocked in our warehouses across Australia, ensuring fast dispatch and reliable delivery to your job site.
We offer fast dispatch from our warehouses across Australia. Most decontamination units and spare parts are kept in stock and can be delivered quickly to your job site nationwide.
Absolutely. Our experienced team can help you select the right decontamination solution based on your project size, site access, and compliance requirements. Contact us today for expert support.
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