BS 8520-3:2009 Equipment used in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials. Operation, cleaning and maintenance of class H vacuum cleaners. Code of practice
BS 8520-3 gives recommendations for the operation, cleaning and maintenance of class H (high hazard) vacuum cleaners containing a filter conforming to BS EN 1822 in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
BS 8520-3 does not apply to any other types of vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up liquids or other applications.
BS 8520-3 is based on PAS 60-3:2004, which is now withdrawn.
Contents of BS 8520-3:
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Training of operators
5 Risk assessment
6 Operation
7 Cleaning of equipment
8 Maintenance inspections and examinations
9 Emergency procedures
10 Records
Annexes
Annex A (informative) Maintenance log example
Bibliography
List of figures
Figure A.1 – Maintenance log example
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