Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Regulations

Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020

20. Labelling and signage

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(1)All  asbestos in place  listed in the inventory of asbestos in place, as required by regulation 4, must be clearly and legibly identified using the pictogram specified in Annexure 1.

 

(2)All asbestos waste must be clearly labelled—
(a)using the label specified in Annexure 1;
(b)as far as is reasonably practicable, using clearly visible and a sufficient number of labels that would adequately serve as a warning of potential exposure; and
(c)ensuring that  a container or vehicle  in which asbestos is transported is clearly identified in accordance with the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods or UN Orange Book.

 

(2)Any asbestos-contaminated soil or land contaminated with asbestos waste must be clearly demarcated and signposted using the asbestos warning signage specified in Annexure 1.

 

(3)Any regulated asbestos area must be clearly demarcated using the pictograms and signs specified in Annexure 1.