ASB001 Asbestos Licence Removal Works

Is there a valid (i.e. in date) ASB5 notification form on site for the works to be audited?

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

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

Is there a copy of the company standard procedures/ generic procedures available on site?

Is the decontamination unit fully functional in terms of power, ventilation, and the provision of hot and cold running water for showering?

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

Is the contract supervisor the same person as specified in the plan of work?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the arrangements for smoke testing and witnessing? If Yes, please record name/title of proposed witness

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is there a set of COSHH assessments on site? (smoke, fluid, foam, spray adhesive etc). NB. Material safety data sheets on their own are insufficient

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

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

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

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

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

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, currently monthly if not)

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

Supervisor/operative(s) clean shaven?

If out of enclosure, or if seen before entry

Additional comments

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

Is there a Canteen provided?

Is there a toilet available?

Is hot water available?

Is drinking water provided?

Is there Electrical Inspection Certificate avilable for the welfare?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Is there an electrical safety certification for DCU?<br>

Is there a current gas safe certification for the DCU? (LPG)

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

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

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

Skip area and waste route are free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags

The areas surrounding the enclosure/work area are free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags

The DCU is free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags. Photos should be taken of the clean end, shower, and dirty end

Transit route is clean and free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags

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

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

Are the airlock openings either oval or rectangular in shape?

Do the flaps cover the airlock adequately?

Are all of the airlocks flaps weighed?

Is each stage of the airlock at least 1m x 1m x 2m (height)?

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

Is the extract sited in the relation to ideal air management?

Is the extract capable of giving a minimum of 8 air changes per hour?

Is the extract vented to the outside atmosphere where practical?

Does each NPU have a non-return flap on the exhaust side of the HEPA filter?

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)

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

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

Are colours of coveralls as stated in the plan of work or standard procedure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is the unit fully functional/ in working order? (Heating, lighting, water filter, drains etc)

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

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

Is there a nail brush provided in the shower area?

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

Is there a clearance test certificate, from the previous job, for the dirty and shower compartments of the hygiene unit?

Are the clean and dirty end doors marked (including prohibited entry and mandatory PPE signage, where required)?

Are towels provided?

Are disposable working coveralls and transits coveralls category 3, type 5/6

Are the waste disposal arrangements as described in the plan of work?

Has a separate bag lock been provided? If no, state reasons why. If no baglock, is this justified in the plan of work?

Is the stage of the baglock at least 1m x 1m x 2m high? If no, state reasons why. If smaller, is this justified in the plan of work?

Does the inner stage of the baglock have a viewing panel at least 600 x 300mm? If no, state reasons why

Is the baglock free from visible asbestos debris?

Is the waste transit route free from residual or split waste?

Where applicable, is there sufficient means to separate waste from equipment/ supplies within the company vehicle?

Are contractors vans reasonably tidy and with minimal risk of the spread of asbestos?

Are the asbestos removal contractors using scaffolding on site?

Was a sub-contractor used to erect the scaffolding

Was the scaffolding liable to disturb asbestos while being erected?