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BS 8520-3 is based on PAS 60-3:2004, which is now withdrawn.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
Also available:
- BS 8520-1:2009 Equipment used in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials. Controlled wetting equipment. Specification
- BS 8520-2:2009 Equipment used in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials. Negative pressure units. Specification