Safely managing the remediation works

Asbestos and lead paint will be removed under strict controls and by our licensed and qualified asbestos removal contractors, Avant Constructions.

Other controls that will be in place include:

• Establishing exclusion zones: There will be clear barriers and warning signs in place, and site access will be restricted to authorised personnel.

• Sealing and containing the work area: The identified asbestos is already safely sealed and undisturbed. As an additional control during the removal, the warehouse will be fully sealed using heavy-duty plastic sheeting, with gaps and openings sealed to contain the work area.

• Using wet removal methods: Asbestos will be kept wet or damp during removal wherever appropriate to minimise the potential risk of fibres becoming airborne.

• Decontaminating workers and equipment: Dedicated decontamination areas will be established, and workers, tools and equipment will be safely decontaminated before leaving the asbestos work area.

• Safely containing and removing waste: All asbestos waste will be securely sealed, double bagged, and labelled before leaving the work area. It will be transported to a facility authorised to accept asbestos waste, with loads secured and covered during transport.

• Monitoring the air: Air quality monitoring will be ongoing throughout removal and refurbishment. If air quality criteria are exceeded, work on-site will stop and appropriate site investigations will take place.