ARCA AUDIT

• Document No.

• ARCA AUDIT

• Client / Site

• Site Address
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

THE FOLLOWING SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED AND CONSIDERED SATISFACTORY BEFORE CONTINUING FURTHER WITH THIS AUDIT.

• Is there a valid (I.e. In date) ASB5 Notification Form on site for the works to be audited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there (or will there be) asbestos removal work or cleaning in progress within the enclosure during the audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision to observe work practices within the enclosure by means of CCTV and / or viewing panel(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site specific Plan of Work available on site for the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the Company Standard Procedures / Generic Procedures available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Decontamination Unit fully functional in terms of power, ventilation and the provision of hot and cold running water for showering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE AUDIT UNLESS EACH RESPONSE ABOVE IS AFFIRMATIVE. SHOULD ANYTHING ABOVE BE AMISS THAT CAN BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, THEN CONTINUE WITH THE AUDIT ONCE RECTIFIED. SHOULD ANYTHING ABOVE BE AMISS THAT CANNOT BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, THEN INFORM THE SUPERVISOR THAT THE AUDIT CANNOT CONTINUE.

ASB5 Notification Form

• Are details of any other licence holders recorded in section 3 of the ASB5?

• What form of asbestos containing material is being worked upon? (Section 4 of ASB5)

• What is the approximate extent of the works stated in section 5 of the ASB5?

• What is the maximum number of employees per shift stated in section 5 of the ASB5?

• How many operatives (including the supervisor) are on site?

Site Documentation

• Is the Contract Supervisor the same person as specified in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail to whom upon? (Section 4 of ASB5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the analytical company providing stage 4 clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail who the analytical company is contracted to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of detail the type of asbestos involved? (I.e. Amosite, Chrysotile, Crocidilite)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the condition of the asbestos containing material to be removed? (E.g good, fair or poor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan plan of work (or standard procedures) detail who is authorised to amend the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the construction method for enclosures and airlocks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the arrangements for smoke testing and witnessing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail decontamination entry and exit procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the type of respirators used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the asbestos removal technique to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities detailed in the plan of work and are they available for use as described?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scope of works adequately described on the plan of work, and does it match the details recorded on the ASB5?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site specific risk assessment available for inspection, for hazards other than asbestos? (Hot work, work at heights, use of hand tools, confined spaces, electricity, manual handling etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a set of COSHH assessments on site? (Smoke fluid, foam, spray adhesives etc.) NB. Material Safety Data Sheets on their own are insufficient.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the contractor's current valid licence available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there documented evidence on site confirming current insurance cover for both employers' liability and public liability? E.g. Insurance schedule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily site and plant inspections records (including DCU, enclosure, airlocks, NPU's & vacuum cleaners) available for inspection and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the NPU inspection record include manometer / pressure gauge readings for each NPU in use (including DCU)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the smoke test record for the enclosure been completed and do the witness details match those stated in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Supervisor and / or Operative(s)

• Current Medical Certificate?

• Current Training Certificate?

• Training Provider?

• Face Fit Test Certificate for RPE in use?

• Examination Record for RPE in use? (Daily if in enclosure, current monthly, if not)

• Adequate response when questioned regarding emergency procedures? (If not in enclosure)

• Supervisor / Operative(s) clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If out of enclosure, or seen before entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments

• Are all copies of certificates above individually authenticated by, or under the direction of senior management with a statement confirming their validity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Organisation

• Does the sketch plan included with the plan of work match the site set up and include the positions of the NPU, airlock, bag lock (if applicable), viewing panels /CCTV and DCU as a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do viewing panels and / or CCTV sow all areas so far as is reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each viewing panel (where applicable) at least 600 x 300 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate warning signs which comply with the safety signs and signals regulations? (Including the black hand prohibition symbol)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitably stocked first aid kit available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant on site / Certification

• Are there at least 2 H-type vacuum cleaners on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current DOP test certificates (or copies) available and relevant to each vacuum on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the number and capacity of the NPUs in use correspond with that stated in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current DOP test certificates (or copies) available and relevant to each NPU on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current DOP test certificate (or copy) available on site for the NPU within the dirty end of the DCU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Enclosure / Airlock

• Is the enclosure in sound condition and constructed so as o prevent the spread of asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the airlock free from visible asbestos debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a bucket and sponge (or similar) available for decontamination of respirator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the airlock openings either oval or rectangular in shape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the flaps cover the airlock adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all of the airlock flaps weighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each stage of the airlock at least 1m x 1m x2m (height)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the inner stage of the airlock have a viewing panel at least 600 x 300mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Observed Work Practices

• Is the pre-filter (or roving head) the only part of the NPU that is exposed to the working area? (I.e. NPU sheeted out if inside the enclosure)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the RPE (including filter) being used match that stated in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components of the full face RPE uniquely identifiable? (E.g. Mask, blower, and battery identified/marked/tagged with name or item/serial number)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are colours of coveralls as stated in the plan of work or standard procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of necessary PPE being worn properly? (e.g. Overall hood over head straps , overalls not tucked in to working footwear etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the dust suppressant method being used match that stated in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dust suppression method suitable for the type of work or material? (if needle injection machine being used, please state manufacturer)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the asbestos removal technique being used match that stated in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the waste been appropriately bagged? (e.g. Immediately and single bagged if still in the enclosure)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hygiene Facility

• Is the unit positioned in relation to the work area as stated in the plan of works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the unit is not directly connected to the enclosure, would it have been reasonably practicable to do so?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the transit route as short as possible and away from occupied areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DCU fully functional/in working order? (Heating, Lighting, Water Filter, Drains etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the internal doors and external door to the dirty end self-closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there an adequate number of shower heads for operatives? (I.e. at least 1 for every 4 operatives)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nail brush provided in the shower area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unit in good condition and clean so far as reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A