AN150011 – AWU/CFMEU Construction and Maintenance Award (South Australia) 1989
APPENDIX A. ASBESTOS ERADICATION
OPDATE 01:04:2004 1st pp on or after
OPDATE 01:04:2005 1st pp on or after
1 - APPLICATION
This appendix shall apply to workers engaged in the process of asbestos eradication on the performance of work within the scope of this award.
2 - DEFINITION
Asbestos eradication is defined as work involving the removal or any other method of neutralisation of any materials which consist of, or contain asbestos.
3 - CONTROL
All aspects of asbestos work will meet as a minimum standard the provisions of the National Health and Medical Research Council codes, as varied from time to time, for the safe demolition/removal of asbestos based materials.
Without limiting the effect of the above provision, any person who carries out asbestos eradication work shall do so in accordance with the legislation/regulations prescribed by the appropriate authorities.
4 - RATE OF PAY
The award rate for a group 1 labourer, plus an aggregate rate of $1.54 ($1.60 1st pp on or after 01:04:2005) per hour worked in lieu of special rates prescribed in the award.
5 - PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES
Respiratory protective equipment, conforming to the relevant parts of the appropriate Australian Standard (i.e. 1716 - Specification for Respiratory Protective Devices) shall be worn by all personnel during work involving eradication of asbestos.
6 - OTHER CONDITIONS
The conditions of employment, rates and allowances, except so far as they are otherwise specified in this appendix, shall be the conditions of employment, rates and allowances of the award as varied from time to time.
