Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Contractor on site

  • Main Task

  • Asbestos Material

  • Asbestos Type

  • Job Notified?

  • Where the question refers to a document please ensure a copy of the relevant document is included I.e. Take a photo. REMEMBER a picture is worth a thousand words.

PLANNING AND DOCUMENTATION

  • Is there a site information board displaying the site POW, pictorial flow chart and emergency contacts?

  • Is there a copy of the POW including the ASB5, risk assessment and method statement on site?

  • Are the risk assessments suitable, sufficient and relevant to the activities?

  • Have they been read and understood and have they signed?

  • Does the ASB5 match the POW?

  • Is there a copy of the asbestos licence & waste carriers licence on site?

  • Is a copy of general procedures guide available on site?

SITE SPECIFIC DETAILS

  • Does the site layout agree with the drawings and photos and include the correct enclosure sizes and locations?

  • Is the supervisor on site the one listed in plan of work?

  • Is the scope of works/methodology/material adequately described in the plan of work?

  • Does the plan of work detail the programme for when the work is to be carried out? (including start/finish times and weekend variations)

  • Does the plan of work detail the air monitoring arrangements for the duration of the works?

  • Does the plan detail the person or company providing the 4stage clearance and to whom they are contracted to?

  • If the plan of work has been amended, has it been signed/dated and do other records (e.g site diary) show the authorisation procedure has been followed?

  • Does the plan of work detail the type of respirators to be used?

  • Does the plan of work detail the arrangements for smoke testing and witnessing? Has this been witnessed?

HYGIENE FACILITY/DECONTAMINATION UNIT

  • Are the gas installation and safety certificates and the air clearance certificate for the DCU available?

  • Is the DCU connected to the enclosure?

  • Is the transit procedure in accordance to the plan of work?

  • Is the outside of the unit clean?

  • Are there sufficient DCU's/showers for the number of personnel on site? (1shower: 4persons / 1 shower in modular: 2 people)

  • Are the DCU legs down and is it level and is it connected to the mains water and power? Is the unit adequately earthed?

  • Are there usable warning signs on the external clean/dirty entry doors?

  • Have lockers been provided in the clean end?

  • Are there adequate methods of heating the DCU in cold weather?

  • Do the showers have adequate supply of hot water?

  • Is there a gas detector fitted?

  • Are all doors (internal and external) self closing?

  • Is the waste water from the DCU filtered and discharging to foul sewer?

  • Does the DCU have an extraction fan fitted with a HEPA filter fitted on the dirty external wall? (does it have a current DOP/electrical test cert)

  • Are the latest emergency evacuation instructions posted in the clean end of the DCU?

  • Have liquid soap, shampoo, nail brushes and clean dry towels been provided for the thorough decontamination of the removal personnel?

  • Are hooks available in the shower to hang RPE whilst showering?

  • Are all vents clear of dust and ingrained dirt?

  • Are all seals (wall to floor, wall to wall sinks etc) in place?

  • Are all doors and door castings clear of dust?

  • Are the sinks and waste system clean of dust?

  • Is flooring worn to a level that ingrained dirt cannot easily be removed?

  • Is the NPU and area underneath clear of dirt and in a dry condition? Can you see the flow meter

  • Is the DCU set correctly in accordance with above?

SITE PREPARATION

  • Has all non-contaminated loose equipment and material been removed from the working area?

  • Has all fixed non-contaminated equipment been protected as far as reasonably practicable <br>(Take individual photos of ALL equipment e.g. Washing machines, on take over of site, and after protection. Highlight any damage to the owner before works start)

  • Have all floor ducts, risers, electrical sockets and other openings been covered and sealed inside the area?

  • Has a supervisor confirmed all openings in plant, pipes, walls & ceilings (including hidden voids) been sealed?

  • Has all electrical plant been isolated or effectively protected from the ingress of water or surfactant materials?

  • During preparation/sheeting is the correct PPE & RPE being used?

  • Are all employees wearing supplied logo clothing? Is it clean? Do they look and act 'professional'?

AIRLOCK/BAGLOCK

  • Does airlock consist of at least 3 (1x1x2m) compartments with vision panel (600x300mm located in dirty end?

  • Is the outer flap in place?

  • Are the flaps weighted at the bottom and taped?

  • Do the flaps overlap and cover the openings?

  • Is there a hand held spray in the dirty end?

  • Is the airlock tidy and free of all dust, dirt and debris?

  • Does the airlock have suitable signage?

  • Is there a baglock? If not, please state reason why? If yes does it consist of at least 3 (1x1x2m) compartments with vision panel (600x300mm) located in dirty ends?

WORK AREA/ENCLOSURE

  • Is the enclosure constructed using (1000 gauge ploy; 50mm2 timber or use cleanable surfaces of area)? Does the enclosure show integrity?

  • If flame retardant polythene is required by POW, is it being used?

  • Has a clear Perspex inspection/viewing pale (600x300mm min) or CCTV been incorporated into the enclosure?

  • Are ALL parts of the enclosure visible via the panel(s) or CCTV?

  • Are the work areas/enclosures on carpet? If so, has boarding been used to overlay the carpet?

  • Are there sufficient ASBESTOS warning signs displayed around the area?

PPE

  • Are the asbestos removal operatives wearing full overalls, with a hood (type 5, cat 3)?

  • Ae they wearing gloves and Wellington boots?

  • Are the overalls on the outside of their boots?

  • Are their hoods on the outside of their RPE harness strap

  • If a transit procedure is being operated, are work and transit overalls of a different colour?

  • Are the masks worn as stated in the POW?

  • If any personnel are entering the area or have just exited the DCU, are they clean shaven?

  • Is any other PPE required on site and is it being used?

CONTROL MEASURES: - DUST REDUCTION/WET STRIPPING

  • Is the system being used in accordance with that specified in the plan of work?

  • Is the system set up and working?

  • Satisfied that the dust levels are being reduced to the lowest practicable levels?

  • Do the results of personal air monitoring indicate that the methods used are effective?

  • Are the surfactants/wetting agents only been used on cold surfaces?

  • Are exposure records available on site?

  • Check the service records of the equipment. Has it been serviced according to the manufacturers schedule?

NEGATIVE PRESSURE UNITS

  • Does the unit(s) extract from the enclosure at a point far enough away from the airlock enclosure as possible to ensure good air flow through the enclosure without any dead spaces, or is a roving head in place? Is the sufficient negative pressure?

  • Is NPU(s) correctly sheeted to enclosure wall, or if inside, sheeted over including vent hose?

  • Does the unit(s) vent to atmosphere outside the building? Or if venting inside, is regular air monitoring being undertaken?

  • Does the pre filter look to be working efficiently?

  • Does the unit(s) have DOP/electrical test certificates?

  • Is the ducting in good condition?

CLASS-H- VACUUM CLEANERS

  • Is there one in the area near the airlock for decontamination?

  • Are the hoses and electric flex in good condition?

  • Are the vacuum cleaners working efficiently?

  • Have they got current DOP/electrical test certificates?

WASTE HANDLING & DISPOSAL

  • Is there a suitable waste disposal route for the bags with suitable signage?

  • Are the bags marked in accordance with the current legislative requirements?

  • Is the waste double bagged?

  • Are bags being overfilled?

  • If waste is being temporarily stored, is the area labelled and secure?

  • What condition is the skip? Is it lockable? Are suitable signs present?

  • Does the waste route follow the one in the plan of work?

  • Is there any asbestos waste being stored in the area while this audit is being carried out? If so how much?

TRANSIT PROCEDURES

  • Is transit footwear available and is it stored in clean section of airlock?

  • Are the sufficient pairs for the number of people in the work area?

  • Are transit coveralls stored in clean end of airlock?

  • Does the transit route go over 'exposed' carpeted areas?

  • Is there signage to show transit route?

  • If site is occupied (other trades etc) is transit route barriered off or are personnel accompanied?

AIR MONITORING ARRANGEMENTS

  • Is the company and regime identified in the POW undertaking the air monitoring?

COMMUNICATION

  • Is there a suitable system in place to allow easy two-way communication between workers inside the enclosure and those working outside the enclosure?

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES- are they in place/available for:

  • Medical emergency inside the enclosure?

  • Loss of electric power?

  • Failure of the enclosure?

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

  • Comments:

  • Auditor

  • Supervisor

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