This Toolbox Talk provides guidance for powered access rental companies on how to deal with suspected asbestos contaminated equipment when it is off-hired.

Powered access equipment can sometimes work in hazardous environments such as refurbishment, building maintenance and demolition. Asbestos can be present in these types of workplaces and can contaminate clothing and equipment. When this equipment is off-hired, there is the potential for it to be returned to the rental company in a contaminated condition.

WHO NEEDS TO KNOW?

This TBT applies to all individuals involved in the powered access industry, including:

• Rental company managers, supervisors, technicians/engineers.
• Operators.
• Delivery drivers.

WHAT IS A TOOLBOX TALK?

Toolbox talks are short discussion sessions that allow you and your workers to explore the risks and safety issues specific to your work site. The talks should focus on a single topic. A toolbox talk should be a regular occurrence to reinforce learning and gain worker buy-in.

IPAF TOOLBOX TALKS

IPAF’s toolbox talks focus on key issues when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), as well as mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) or hoists. The talks build on the safety messages highlighted through the Andy Access campaign (www.ipaf.org/andyaccess), and these posters will form part of your briefing. It is advisable that these posters be used throughout your worksite to reinforce your safety messages.

USEFUL REFERENCES

• International Labour Organisation (ILO) – Occupational health: Asbestos
• UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Asbestos Guidance

Ref: Toolbox Talk | TE-27-EN--V20.0-2023-06-26