Notice of asbestos work

By Simon Clarke | Posted: Friday August 6, 2021

Salmac, a licensed Asbestos Removalist (WorkSafe Class B Licence: number RA16090144) will be undertaking removal work of some Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) during demolition work occurring to Block 1 at Kaikorai Primary School.

This removal work will be conducted between the hours of 8am to 4:30pm from 12th August 2021 and is expected to finish on 12 September 2021. This work may need to be re-scheduled in the event of bad weather.

WorkSafe NZ was notified on 28th June 2021 that this licensed asbestos removal work is to be undertaken.

Kaikorai Primary School management and Board of Trustees have been consulted about the nature and timing of this work, together with the safety measures to be used.

The Asbestos Removal Control Plan has been reviewed by an external third party.

The following safety measures will be put in place and maintained for the duration of this project:

• Teachers will discuss what is happening with the student's and why the area is out of bounds
  
• Signs, barriers and/or temporary fencing will be installed
• PVA solution or water will be applied to asbestos containing materials to prevent airborne asbestos fibres dust (as required)
• Asbestos containing materials will not be broken, where possible
• Polythene will be used to cover horizontal surfaces and surrounds to enclose the removals.
• Asbestos containing material will be wrapped on site and disposed of at an approved tip site
• Air monitoring at the work site boundary will be place for the duration of the work. If asbestos fibres above the allowable safe limit are detected, work will cease immediately and corrective measures applied
• An independent party will carry out an inspection of the site on completion of the work, and issue a clearance certificate.

The Ministry of Education website has further information about the management of asbestos and procedures to ensure the safety of all involved in or affected by the work, at the school and community. This can be found on: www.education.govt.nz/school/property/state-schools/fixing-issues/asbestos/

Additional information about asbestos removal and/or Asbestos Removal Licences can be found on WorkSafe NZ’s website http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe or by phoning 0800 030 040 (24 hours).

If you have any questions or concerns about this removal work, please feel to contact either Salmac on 03 453 5111 or the General Manager, Gareth Lea on 021 473 593.