Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Auditor Name
SECTION 1 – OPENING OF AUDIT
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Supervisor Name
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Type of Asbestos Containing Material being worked on
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Approximate extent of works
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The stage of work at the commencement of the audit
- Enclosure being constructed, but not nearing completion
- Enclosure construction nearing completion
- Enclosure completed, awaiting smoke test
- Enclosure smoke tested, removal not commenced
- Removal procedure underway
- Removal complete, awaiting commencement of 4 stage
- 4 stage underway, but not beyond commencement of 3rd stage
- Past commencement of 3rd stage
- Other
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What stage of work is the project at
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During the audit there was live enclosure work
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Overview of the scope of works, including activities being undertaken during the audit and relevant areas of non-activity on site
SECTION 2 – OBSERVED WORK PRACTICES AND IMMEDIATE SITE CONTROL: ASBESTOS RISKS
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2.1 There is sufficient provision to view activities within the working enclosure and make meaningful observations
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2.1.1 Viewing activity within the enclosure is:
- Enabled through viewing panels
- Enabled through CCTV
- Enabled through a combination of viewing panels and CCTV
- Not possible, as no provision to observe activities is in place/functioning at a stage where provision should be available
- Not yet applicable due to the stage of works being audited
- Other
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What are the viewing options
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2.1.2 Viewing provision allows for sufficient monitoring of all areas of the enclosure during work activities
- Yes, in place to permit sufficient monitoring
- Partially in place but deficient in enabling sufficient monitoring of work activities
- No, the provision to observe activities is not in place/functioning at a stage where provision should be available
- not yet applicable due to the stage of works being audited
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2.2 The integrity of the enclosure has been established and maintained
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2.2.1 The integrity of the enclosure has been established and maintained
- Yes, the enclosure integrity is intact
- Yes, enclosure integrity intact so far as access would allow
- CRITICAL: No, enclosure integrity compromised by a substantial breach (greater than 20cm) with a likelihood of spread of asbestos
- MAJOR: MAJOR: No, enclosure integrity compromised by a significant breach (5 to 20cm) with possible spread of asbestos
- MINOR: No, the enclosure integrity has been compromised by a small breach (up to 5cm)
- Not applicable at this stage of the works
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2.2.2 Viewing panel sizes meet the minimum size requirement
- Yes, the minimum size requirement is being met
- No, the minimum size requirement is not being met
- The minimum size requirement is being met, but viewing area is limited due to the use of excessive tape
- Not applicable as cctv is in place instead
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2.2.3 The selection and provision of warning signs are appropriate
- Yes, sufficient provision of warning signs being displayed
- No, there are no warning signs displayed
- Some warning signs are present, but there is insufficient provision
- Not applicable due to the stage of works being audited
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2.3 The airlock meets the requirement in terms of size, construction, cleanliness, and necessary features
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2.3.1 The airlock meets the minimum size requirement
- Yes, the minimum size requirement is being met
- No, the minimum size requirement is not being met
- Airlock in early stage of construction, but appears to be meeting the minimum size requirements
- Not applicable as airlock construction has not yet commenced
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2.3.2 The airlock has smaller dimensions, justifiable by site constraints
- Yes, smaller airlock dimensions are justifiable by site constraint(s)
- No, smaller airlock dimensions are not justifiable by any site constraint(s)
- Not applicable air lock dimensions are corect
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2.3.3 The airlock is free from visible material appearing to be asbestos debris
- Yes, there is an absence of any visible material appearing to be asbestos debris
- Visible material appearing to be asbestos debris sighted within the airlock
- Visible material with a likelihood of being contaminated with asbestos sighted within the airlock
- Not applicable as airlock not yet built at this stage of the works
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2.3.4 There is suitable provision for preliminary decontamination of RPE
- Yes, suitable provision is in place
- No, suitable provision is not in place as required to be
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
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2.3.5 All airlock opening/flaps are suitable and weighted
- Yes, airlock openings/flaps are suitable and weighted
- No, airlock openings/flaps are not suitable and/or weighted
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
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2.3.6 An inner stage viewing panel is present and meets the minimum size requirement
- Present and meeting the minimum size requirement
- Present and meeting the minimum size requirement, but viewing area is limited due to the use of excessive tape
- Present, but the minimum size requirement has not been met
- Present, but the minimum size requirement has not been met
- A correct sized viewing panel is present but is not accessible
- No viewing panel is in place
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2.3.7 The absence of an inner stage viewing panel is justifiable
- Viewing panel not required due to use of cctv instead
- Not applicable as viewing panel is in place
- Not applicable at the stage of works being audited
- No, not justifiable as an accessible viewing panel could have been fitted to the airlock inner stage
- There is no accessibility for viewing, though no cctv is in place either
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2.3.8 Where the DCU is directly connected to the enclosure, the connection consists of at least one cube and an intervening space
- Yes
- Not applicable - transit arrangement in place
- Not applicable at the stage of work being audited
- No, the connection does not consist of at least one cube and an intervening space
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2.3.9 Other observation(s) relating to the airlock
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2.4 The baglock meets the requirement in terms of construction, cleanliness and necessary features, and is of minimum size of greater to accommodate large items of waste
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2.4.1 A separate baglock has been provided
- Yes, a separate baglock is in place
- A separate baglock is not in place, though justified by site constraints
- A separate baglock is planned though construction is not yet complete
- No, a separate baglock is not in place and it is not justifiable by site constraints
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2.4.2 The baglock meets the minimum size requirement
- Yes, the minimum size requirement is being met
- The minimum size requirement is not being met, though justifiable by site constraints
- No, the minimum size requirement is not being met and is not justified
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2.4.3 The baglock is big enough for the waste size being/to be generated
- Yes, baglock dimensions are commensurate with waste size
- No, baglock dimensions are not commensurate with waste size
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2.4.4 The baglock is free from visible material appearing to be asbestos debris
- Yes, there is an absence of any visible material appearing to be asbestos debris
- Visible material with a likelihood of being contaminated with asbestos sighted within the baglock
- Visible material appearing to be asbestos debris sighted within the baglock
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2.4.5 All baglock openings/flaps are suitable and weighted
- Yes, baglock openings/flaps are suitable and weighted
- Visible material with a likelihood of being contaminated with asbestos sighted within the baglock
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2.4.6 An inner stage viewing panel is present and meets the minimum size requirement
- Yes, present and meeting the minimum size requirement
- Yes, present but the minimum size requirement has not been met
- Present and meeting the minimum size requirement, but viewing area is limited due to the use of excessive tape
- A viewing panel is present but is not accessible, with no cctv in place
- No viewing panel in place
- Viewing panel not required due to use of cctv instead
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2.4.7 The absence of an inner stage viewing panel is justifiable
- Viewing panel not required due to use of cctv instead
- No, not justifiable as an accessible viewing panel could have been fitted to the baglock inner stage
- Although no viewing panel is in place, neither is there any provision for viewing through cctv
- Not applicable - viewing panel is in place
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2.4.8 Other observation(s) relating to baglock
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2.5 The site is clean and orderly, including clear transit and waste routes of minimal distance, and clean and tidy vehicle(s)/equipment storage
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2.5.1 There is a suitably maintained and signed transit route of minimal distance
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable due to direct connection being used
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
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2.5.2 The waste route is free from any visible material appearing to be asbestos debris, or from any bagged waste left unattended
- Yes, waste route free from any visible material appearing to be asbestos debris
- Visible material appearing to be asbestos debris found on waste route
- Unattended bagged waste found along waste transit route
- Waste route not yet established at the stage of works being audited
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2.5.3 The waste route is suitably maintained and from general waste
- Yes, established waste route is suitably maintained and free from general waste
- General waste on established waste route
- Waste route not suitably set up / maintained
- Waste route not yet established due to stage of works
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2.5.4 The company vehicles and/or equipment store are reasonably tidy and clean, with no contamination issues or concerns
- Yes, reasonably tidy and clean
- There are significant concerns regarding cleanliness and potential contamination
- There are some concerns regarding cleanliness and potential contamination
- Not applicable as there are no company vehicles currently on site
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2.6 Controlled asbestos removal has been observed, including the use of suitable dust suppression methods, and with waste appropriately bagged
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2.6.1 The removal procedure observed, including the dust suppression method in use, is suitable for the ACM being removed
- Observed procedure is suitable for the ACM being removed and in full use
- Observed procedure is applicable to the ACM being removed, but deficient in the extent of use
- Observed procedure is not suitable for the ACM being removed
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
- No means of observing works, neither viewing panels nor cctv (see 2.1.1 above)
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2.6.2 Waste is properly and promptly bagged
- Yes, waste is immediately/appropriately bagged
- Generally bagged immediately/appropriately, but with some deficiencies
- Waste not immediately/quickly/appropriately bagged
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
- No means of observing works, neither viewing panels nor cctv (see 2.1.1 above)
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2.7 RPE and PPE are suitable for the task and correctly worn
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2.7.1 Selected RPE is suitable for the task(s) and properly worn
- Yes, RPE in use is suitable for the task(s) and is properly worn
- RPE for removal work is not suitable for the task(s) / or not properly worn
- RPE for non-removal work is not suitable for the task(s) / or not properly worn
- Suitable RPE seen available for use
- Not applicable due to the stage of works being audited
- No means of observing works, neither through viewing panels nor cctv (see 2.1.1 above)
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2.7.2 Overalls are being properly worn
- Yes, properly worn
- Not properly worn
- Overalls worn over clothes in enclosure
- Not applicable due to stage of work being audited
- No means of observing works, neither through viewing panels nor cctv (see 2.1.1 above)
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2.7.3 Employees are clean shave where RPE to be worn/liable to be worn requires this
- Yes, clean shaven
- Not clean shaven where required to be
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2.7.4 Enclosure overalls are type 5/6
- Yes, type 5/6 in use
- Yes, type 5/6 seen available for use
- Not type 5/6
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2.7.5 Transit overalls are type 5/6
- Yes, type 5/6 in use
- Yes, type 5/6 seen available for use
- Not type 5/6
- Not required due to direct connection
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2.8 Air management allows for sufficient air changes and air movement through the enclosure, with the airlock flap deviation indicating sufficient airflow through the airlock
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2.8.1 The enclosure allows for ideal air movement
- Yes, enclosure design facilitates ideal air movement
- Yes, enclosure design facilitates ideal air movement (so far as is reasonably practicable)
- No, enclosure design does not facilitate ideal air movement
- Enclosure incomplete, but design appears suitable
- Enclosure incomplete, but the design does not appear suitable. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT
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2.8.2 There is sufficient airlock flap deflection to indicate adequate airflow through the airlock
- Yes, there is sufficient flap deflection for the airlock
- Flap deflection is temporarily reduced during sealing work
- There is insufficient flap deflection for the airlock
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
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2.8.3 Additional air inlets are suitably positioned and in use
- Yes, positioning and use of additional inlets is suitable
- Suitable inlets are not utilised where they are needed to allow adequate airflow into the enclosure
- Additional air inlets are not required
- Not applicable at this stage of the work
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2.9 Plant and equipment is suitable and sufficient for the work, is properly located and being corrected used
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2.9.1 The minimum of 2 H-type vacuum cleaners on site and available for use
- Yes, sufficient units on site available for use
- There is insufficient provision on site
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2.9.2 Each NPU is located outside the working enclosure and connected directly to the enclosure wall, or is fully sheeted out if inside the enclosure
- NPU directly attached to the wall of the enclosure with only the prefilter exposed to the working area
- NPU located within the enclosure, though fully sheeted out
- NPU located within the enclosure, though not fully sheeted out
- NPU located outside of the enclosure with a roving head trunked through the enclosure wall
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
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2.9.3 Given the site constraints, attaching the NPU to the enclosure via trunking is the only reasonably practicable option
- Yes, there is no other reasonably practicable option
- No, better planning would have enabled the direct connection of the NPU(s) to the enclosure wall
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2.9.4 Where the NPU is located outside the enclosure, and connected to the enclosure via trunking, there is a suitably robust and acceptable written procedure in place to connect and disconnect the NPU and trunking with minimal potential for the spread of contamination
- The Plan of Work details a sufficiently robust and acceptable procedure
- The Plan of Work does not detail a sufficiently robust and acceptable procedure
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2.9.5 There is a functional non-return flap on each NPU exhaust
- Yes, the non-return flap is fully functional
- The non-return flap is missing
- The non-return flap is not functional
- The non-return flap is not accessible
- Not applicable due to the stage of work being audited
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2.10 The DCU is fully functional, operational, equipped and suitable positioned
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2.10.1 The DCU arrangement is in the form of a…
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2.10.2 A direct connection of the DCU to the enclosure is the most suitable option
- Yes, the most suitable option is a direct connection and this has been done.
- No, the most suitable and justifiable option is a transit arrangement
- Yes, the most suitable option is a direct connection but this hasn't been done.
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2.10.3 The NPU on the DCU is functioning
- Yes, the NPU on the DCU is functioning
- The NPU on the DCU should be functioning but it is not
- Not functioning, but all work has been suspended until rectified
- Not applicable as it is being air tested by the analyst
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2.10.4 Lighting and heating are functioning and sufficient
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2.10.5 There is heated water to the shower(s)
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2.10.6 The DCU is suitably stocked with consumables (e.g. nail brush, towels, shower gel)
- Suitably stocked
- Not suitably stocked (no nailbrush)
- Not suitably stocked (no towels)
- Not suitably stocked (no nailbrush nor towels)
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2.10.7 There are sufficient showerheads for the number of personnel
- There is sufficient provision
- There is insufficient provision
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2.10.8 The DCU is maintained in a clean condition
- Yes, the unit is in a clean condition
- The unit is not in a clean condition and requires some cleaning in places
- The unit is not in a clean condition and requires thorough cleaning
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2.10.9 Waste water is filtered and discharged either directly or via containers to drain
- Filtered and discharged directly to drain
- Filtered and discharged via containers to drain
- Not filtered and discharged to drain
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2.10.10 External dirty end and internal doors are all self-closing and self-sealing
- Yes, all self-closing and self-sealing
- Yes, so far as access would allow
- Not all self-closing and self-sealing
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2.10.12 Other observation(s) relating to DCU
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2.11 Waste storage is secure and segregated as appropriate
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2.11.1 Containment is suitable, secure and sound
- Yes, suitable, secure and sound waste containment demonstrated
- Waste containment provision is not secure in an area where 3rd parties are nearby and could potentially access the waste
- Waste containment provision is unsuitable for use
- Waste containment unlocked when not in use, although present in a secure area with little or no chance of 3rd parties accessing the vicinity of the area
- Not applicable at this stage of the work
- Although sound and secure, the skip design is not conducive to the placing of waste within it. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT
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2.11.2 Waste is segregated from equipment
- Yes, adequate segregation is in place
- No, there is inadequate segregation
- Not applicable at this stage of work
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2.12 There are suitable arrangements in place to deal with typical emergencies that may arise at this particular site, and employees are aware of such arrangements
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2.12.1 Suitable emergency arrangements are in place/evident
- Yes, suitable arrangements are in place/evident
- No, suitable arrangements are not in place/evident
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2.12.2 Employees are sufficiently aware of emergency arrangements
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2.12.3 There is a suitably stocked First Aid Kit available for use
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2.12.4 There is a trained and designated First Aider on site (either First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work, or equivalent)
- Yes, there is a suitably trained and designated First Aider on site
- No, there is no-one on site with evidence of being a suitably trained First Aider
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2.13 Other observations relating to asbestos risks
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2.13.1 Other observations relating to asbestos risks
SECTION 3 – OBSERVED WORK PRACTICES AND IMMEDIATE SITE CONTROL: ASBESTOS RISKS
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3.1 There is sufficient provision to view activities within the working enclosure and make meaningful observations
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3.1.1 Work at Height
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from work at height are not applicable to this job
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3.1.2 Live Services
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from live services are not applicable to this job
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3.1.3 Manual Handling
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from manual handling are not applicable to this job
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3.1.4 Noise
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from noise is not applicable to this job
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3.1.5 Hand Arm Vibration
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from Hand Arm Vibration are not applicable to this job
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3.1.6 Site Vehicle Movement
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from Site Vehicle Movement are not applicable to this job
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3.1.7 Other Contractor’s Activities
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from Other Contractor’s Activities are not applicable to this job
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3.1.8 Thermal Issues
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from Thermal Issues are not applicable to this job
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3.1.9 Hazardous substances existing on site
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from Hazardous substances existing on site are not applicable to this job
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3.1.10 Hazardous substances brought to site
- Yes, the measures in place appear to be suitable and sufficient to adequately control the level of risk
- No. Although the risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No, the risk does not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
- No, the risk is not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
- Risks from work at height are not applicable to this job
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3.1.11 Other significant risks on site
- There are no other significant risks identified on site without adequate controls
- No. Although other significant risks are mostly controlled, further controls are required and reasonable
- No. Other significant risks do not appear to be adequately controlled, and substantial controls need to be implemented to reduce the risks to an acceptable level
- No, there are other significant risks not adequately controlled, resulting in a serious and imminent risk to the health and/or safety of personnel
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3.2 Adequate and suitable welfare provision is on site and available for use
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3.2.1 Welfare provision consists of
- Working toilet
- Washroom near toilet with hot or warm water
- Rest area / canteen
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3.2.2 There is adequate and suitable welfare provision on site, which is available for use
- Adequate and suitable welfare provision is on site
- Welfare provision on site is not suitable / adequate
- Designated welfare provision is off site, but the arrangement is suitable / adequate
- Designated welfare provision is off site, but the arrangement is not suitable / adequate
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3.2.3 Site arrangements and behaviour are in accordance with current Covid-19 guidance
- Yes, precautions are in line with current guidance
- No, precautions are not in line with current guidance
SECTION 4 – PLAN OF WORK
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4.1 The site diagram clearly shows all required detail
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4.1.1 There is a site diagram available on site for the enclosure(s) being audited
- Yes, there is a site diagram available
- No, there is no site diagram available
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4.1.2 Location of ACMs
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.3 Outline of the enclosure
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.4 Areas adjacent to the enclosure
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.5 Airlock location
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.6 Baglock location
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.7 NPU location(s)
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.8 Viewing panel/CCTV
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.9 DCU location
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.10 Transit route
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.11 Waste route
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.1.12 Waste skip/waste van
- Shown/indicated on site diagram
- Not shown/indicated on site diagram
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4.2 The conditions, arrangements, practices and controls observed on site match those stated in the Plan of Work
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4.2.1 The site supervisor is the supervisor named in the Plan of Work
- As named in the Plan of Work
- Not as named in the Plan of Work
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4.2.2 The type of RPE being used matches that detailed in the Plan of Work (or Standard Procedures)
- Yes, as detailed in the Plan of Work / Standard Procedures
- Not as detailed in the Plan of Work / Standard Procedures
- Not applicable at stage of work being audited
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4.2.3 The construction of the enclosure(s), airlock(s)/baglock(s) matches that detailed in the Plan of Work (or Standard Procedures)
- Yes, as detailed within the Plan of Work / Standard Procedures
- Minor differences to the details within the Plan of Work / Standard Procedures
- Considerable differences to the details within the Plan of Work / Standard Procedures
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4.2.4 The removal procedure observed, including the dust suppression method in use, matches that detailed in the Plan of Work
- Yes, as detailed in the Plan of Work
- Not as detailed in the Plan of Work, with slight variations
- Not as detailed in the Plan of Work, with significant variations
- Not applicable at the stage of work being audited
- No means of observing works, neither viewing panels nor cctv
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4.2.5 The colours of overalls match those stated in the Plan of Work (or Standard Procedures)
- Yes, colour coding matches
- Colour coding does not match
- Not applicable at the stage of work being audited
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4.3 The arrangements in the Plan of Work clearly convey how management have envisaged the work to be carried out
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4.3.1 The Plan of Work clearly details when the work is to be carried out, including dates, start/finish times and weekend variations
- Working hours, dates, days/duration all clearly detailed
- Working hours, dates, days/duration not all clearly detailed
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4.3.2 Valid justification for the airlock dimensions being smaller than the standard minimum is detailed in the Plan of Work
- Valid justification is documented in the Plan of Work
- Reasoning documented in the Plan of Work is not a valid justification
- Justification is not documented in the Plan of Work
- Not applicable - dimensions meet the minimum requirement
- Not applicable at the stage of work being audited
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4.3.3 Valid justification for the baglock dimensions being smaller than the standard minimum is detailed in the Plan of Work
- Valid justification is documented in the Plan of Work
- Reasoning documented in the Plan of Work is not a valid justification
- Justification is not documented in the Plan of Work
- Not applicable - dimensions meet the minimum requirement
- Not applicable - there is no baglock built/planned
- Not applicable at the stage of work being audited
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4.3.4 Valid justification for the absence of a baglock is detailed in the Plan of Work
- Valid justification is documented in the Plan of Work
- Reasoning documented in the Plan of Work is not a valid justification
- Justification is not documented in the Plan of Work
- Not applicable - there is a baglock in place
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4.3.5 The Plan of Work details the analytical company providing the 4-stage clearance
- Yes, the analytical company is named
- No, the analytical company is not named
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4.3.6 The Plan of Work details who the analytical company is contracted to
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4.3.7 The Plan of Work (or Standard Procedures) details the relevant enclosure entry and exit procedures relevant to set-up
- Yes, relevant documented procedures are on site
- No, relevant documented procedures are not on site
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4.3.8 The number and capacity of NPU(s) in use or to be used matched the Plan of Work
- Yes, details match
- No, details do not match but the differences are minor
- No, there are significant differences between details in the Plan of Work and what is actually in place
- Not applicable at the stage of work being audited
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4.3.9 The number and capacity of NPU(s) in use or to be used is correct and fully demonstrated within the Plan of Work
- The Plan of Work fully demonstrates the correct selection of NPU(s), with a calculation taking into account enclosure dimensions, and NPU attachments where applicable
- The Plan of Work partially demonstrates the correct selection of NPU(s), with not all factors being considered
- The Plan of Work does not demonstrate correct NPU selection
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4.3.10 The legally required airflow is demonstrated as being achieved, based on actual airflow measurements and/or reasonable assumption of NPU performance
- On-site NPU airflow measurements demonstrate required airflow is being achieved
- Reasonable assumptions made regarding recent NPU airflow measurements indicate required airflow is being achieved
- Reasonable adjustments to NPU model specification(s) indicate required airflow is being achieved
- The required airflow is not demonstrated as being achieved
- Not applicable at this stage of work
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4.3.11 The Plan of Work (or Standard Procedures) details the arrangements for smoke testing and witnessing
- Yes, suitable arrangements are detailed
- No, the arrangements are not suitably detailed
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4.3.12 The Plan of Work details the air monitoring arrangements for the duration of the works
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4.3.13 The arrangements for waste storage are clearly described in the Plan of Work, and evident on site
- Yes, the arrangement for waste storage is as detailed in the Plan of Work
- The arrangement is different to that in the Plan of Work
- There are no waste storage arrangements detailed in the Plan of Work
- Details are in the Plan of Work, though not evident on site due to the stage of work being audited
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4.3.14 The arrangements for the collection/disposal of stored waste are clearly described in the Plan of Work (i.e. named skip company, or named transfer station)
- Yes, the arrangement is clearly described in the Plan of Work
- No, the arrangement is only partially described in the Plan of Work
- No, the arrangement is not described in the Plan of Work
- Details are in the Plan of Work, though not evident on site due to the stage of work being audited
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4.3.15 The Plan of Work (or Standard Procedures) clearly details the method and permissions required to amend the Plan of Work
- Yes, method and permissions are clearly detailed
- No, method and permissions are not clearly detailed
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4.3.16 The welfare provision on site matched that detailed in the Plan of Work
- Yes, site provision matches the detail in the Plan of Work
- No, site provision does not match the detail within the Plan of Work
- There is insufficient detail of welfare provision within the Plan of Work
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4.4 Where amendments to the Plan of Work have been required, these have been made, and authorised by the appropriate level of management
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4.4.1 Required amendments to the Plan of Work/Site Diagram have been made
- Yes, required amendments have been made
- Items requiring amendment have not been made
- No amendments have been required
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4.4.2 The required amendments have been correctly authorised where necessary
- Yes, amendments have been authorised where necessary
- There is no evidence of correct authorisation where this has been deemed as being necessary.
- Not applicable as no amendments have been made.
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4.5 A valid ASB5 Notification Form is on site for the works to be audited
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4.5.1 The site details on the ASB5 are correct
- Yes, the ASB5 presented correctly relates to this site
- Yes, the ASB5 relates to this site though the address is not fully correct
- No, the ASB5 presented does not relate to this site
- There is no ASB5 available on site for the works
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4.5.2 The audit is within the date range stated on the ASB5
- Yes, the audit is within the date range stated
- No, the audit date is outside the date range stated on the ASB5
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4.5.3 The ASB5 clearly describes the scope of works
- Yes, a clear description is given
- No, description given is slightly unclear
- No, description given is unclear
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4.5.4 The details in the Plan of Work are accurately reflected in the information provided on the ASB5
- Yes, accurately reflected
- Not accurately reflected, with minor differences
- Not accurately reflected, with significant differences
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4.6 Other observations relating to the Plan of Work
SECTION 5 – MEASURING AND MONITORING
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5.1 All components of the full face RPE are uniquely identifiable, and inspection records are completed for all RPE in use
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5.1.1 Main components of the full face RPE (mask, blower) are uniquely identifiable.
- Yes, identification is appropriate for traceability
- No, identification is deficient and won't permit sufficient traceability
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5.1.2 RPE inspection records are available on site and are up to date
- Yes, all records are up to date
- Not all records are up to date
- No up to date records are available where they should have been
- Not applicable due to stage of work being audited
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5.2 Daily site and plant inspection records are available for inspection and are up to date
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5.2.1 Site records indicate that the following inspections have been undertaken and the records are up to date.
- Enclosure
- Airlock
- Baglock
- NPU(s)
- Vacuum cleaners
- DCU
- Blasting equipment
- Scaffolding/ mobile towers
- MEWP(s)
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5.2.2 Site records indicate that required inspection have not all been undertaken, or the inspection records are not all up to date
- Not applicable - all required records are up to date
- No, not all records are up to date and/or available to view (detail below)
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Provide evidence?
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5.2.3 Inspection records to be on site, but not found
- Enclosure
- Airlock
- Baglock
- NPU(s)
- Vacuum cleaners
- DCU
- Blasting equipment
- Scaffolding/ mobile towers
- MEWP(s)
- Not applicable
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5.2.4 NPU – Have anemometer readings been caried out.
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5.2.5 Daily pressure gauge reading(s) recorded for NPU(s) attached to enclosure
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5.2.6 Daily pressure gauge reading(s) recorded for NPU in DCU
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5.3 A smoke test record for the enclosure has been completed, and the witness details match those stated in the Plan of Work
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5.3.1 A smoke test has been completed
- Yes, smoke test record completed and viewed
- No, smoke test record not completed/available
- Not applicable, as justified in the Plan of Work
- Not applicable due to stage of work being audited
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5.3.2 The smoke test was witnessed by the person/organisation detailed in the Plan of Work
- Yes, witnessed as proposed
- Not witnessed by the proposed witness
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5.4 Air monitoring and personal sampling has been carried out in an appropriate time period, with a clear indication of the tasks being undertaken during monitoring
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5.4.1 Background/leak tests and/or personal monitoring have been planned for this job according to the Plan of Work
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5.4.2 Air monitoring has been undertaken as proposed
- Yes, evidence that the air monitoring has been undertaken as proposed
- Not undertaken, though reasonable to have expected it done by this stage of works
- Unreasonable to expect the air monitoring to have been undertaken at this stage of the work
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5.4.3 Personal monitoring records provide a clear description of the activities being undertaken during monitoring
- Yes, clear description of the activities being undertaken during monitoring
- No, the description of activities being undertaken during monitoring is not clear
- Personal monitoring records not available on site at time of audit
- Not applicable as no personal monitoring was included in the air monitoring programme
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5.5 There is evidence of management involvement to monitor progress and standards on site, through management visits, internal audit or inspection
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5.5.1 There is evidence of management involvement on site since commencement of works e.g. site visit, as scheduled in Plan of Work
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5.5.2 There is a UKAS accredited analyst on site during the audit
- Yes, there is a UKAS accredited analyst on site at the time of audit
- No, there is not a UKAS accredited analyst on site at the time of audit
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5.6 Other observations relating to measuring and monitoring
SECTION 6 – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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6.1.1 Standard Procedures are on site, and appear current
- Standard Procedures are on site and appear current
- Standard Procedures are on site but are not current
- Standard Procedures are not on site
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6.1.2 The Plan of Work references the Standard Procedures
- Yes, reference(s) made in the Plan of Work
- Reference(s) not made in the Plan of Work
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6.1.3 The version number of the Standard Procedures matches the reference in the Plan of Work
- Yes, version/issue number matches the reference in the Plan of Work
- The Plan of Work makes reference to an older version/issue of Standard Procedures to that presented on site
- The Plan of Work makes reference to a newer version/issue of Standard Procedures to that presented on site (see 6.1.1 above)
- No version or issue number is stated in the Plan of Work
- The Standard Procedures don't have a version or reference number where this would be necessary for document control
- The Plan of Work does not specifically reference the Standard Procedures by version number, but there is clearly a robust system to ensure that individual procedures referred to are clearly identified and current
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6.2 A copy of the current HSE licence, and evidence of current employer’s and public liability insurance are on site
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6.2.1 A copy of the current HSE licence is available on site
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6.2.2 Evidence of current employer’s liability insurance is on site
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6.2.3 Evidence of current public liability insurance is on site
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6.3 Current certificates of thorough test and inspection are available for all plant on site
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6.3.1 There is a current certificate (or copy) of the thorough test and inspection on site for the NPU(s) on the enclosure
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6.3.2 There is a current certificate (or copy) of the thorough test and inspection on site for each vacuum cleaner in use or likely to be used
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6.3.3 There is a current certificate (or copy) of the thorough test and inspection on site for the NPU in the DCU(s)
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6.4 Medical, training/competency and face fit certification for 2 selected employees is relevant and in date, and authenticated where necessary
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6.4.1 Name of Employee 1
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6.4.2 Is employee 1 in the enclosure?
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6.4.3 Current medical certificate (or copy of) on site
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6.4.4 Evidence of competence (competence certificate less than 12 months old or current training certificate or evidence through TNA) is on site
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6.4.5 Face fit certificate (or copy of) is available for the RPE in use, or to be used
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6.4.6 Name of Employee 2
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6.4.7 Is employee 1 in the enclosure?
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6.4.8 Current medical certificate (or copy of) on site
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6.4.9 Evidence of competence (competence certificate less than 12 months old or current training certificate or evidence through TNA) is on site
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6.4.10 Face fit certificate (or copy of) is available for the RPE in use, or to be used
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6.4.11 For certificate where the name of the company being audited has not been recorded on the certificate by the provider, has each copy been authenticated by, or under the direction of senior management, with a statement confirming their validity
- Yes, all copy certificates authenticated where required
- Copy certificates not all authenticated as required
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6.4.12 Operative Labour on site is supplied by
- LARC
- Another LARC
- AM Recruitment
- Calcot Asbestos Recruitment
- Condor Contracts Training Ltd
- DKF Recruitment
- GC Contract Services Ltd
- Goldmills Recruitment
- ITS Asbestos
- J&L Recruitment
- MK Business Support Ltd
- PB Recruitment Consultants
- Sword Dynamic Service Provider Ltd
- TBS Labour Ltd
- Tradeslink Asbestos Services
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6.5 A clearance test certificate is available for the DCU(s) in use
- Yes
- No
- No - DCU is clearly brand new so certificate not required
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6.6 Other observations relating to supporting documentation
SECTION 7 – ADDITIONAL NOTES & SUPERVISOR COMENTES
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Auditor Additional notes ?
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Supervisor Comments ?
SECTION 8 – CLOSING OF AUDIT
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Enter date and time ?
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Asbestos site supervisor
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Auditor