Title Page
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Date and time of arrival
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Prepared by
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Location
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Audit Number
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Personnel
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THE FOLLOWING SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED AND CONSIDERED SATISFACTORY BEFORE CONTINUING FURTHER WITH THIS AUDIT
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What is the type of the removal
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Is there ASB NNLW1 - Notification of non-licensed work with asbestos avialable
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Is there (or will there be) asbestos removal work or cleaning in progress within the working area during the audit?
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Is there a site specific Plan of Work available on site for the works?
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Is there a copy of the company standard procedures/ generic procedures available on site?
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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.
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SHOULD ANYTHING ABOVE BE AMISS THAT CANNOT BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, THEN INFORM THE SUPERVISOR, THAT THE AUDIT CANNOT CONTINUE
Site Documentation
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Is the contract supervisor the same person as specified in the plan of work?
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Does the plan of work detail when the work is to be carried out? (Including start/finish times and weekend variations)
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Does the plan of work detail the analytical company providing Air monitoring?
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Does the plan of work detail the type of asbestos involved? (i.e. Amosite, Chrysotile, Crocidilite)
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Does the plan of work detail the condition of the asbestos containing material to be removed? (e.g. good, fair or poor)
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Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail who is authorised to amend the plan of work?
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Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail decontamination entry and exit procedures?
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Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the type of respirators used?
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Are welfare facilities detailed in the plan of work and are they available for use as described?
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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
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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
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Is there documented evidence on site confirming current insurance cover for both employers liability and public liability? e.g. Insurance schedule
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Are daily site and plant inspection records available for inspection and up to date?
Site Supervisor and/or Operative(s)
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Current medical certificate
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Current training certificate?
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Training provider
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Face fit test certificate for RPE in use?
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Adequate response when questioned regarding emergency procedures? (if not in the working area)
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Supervisor/operative(s) clean shaven?
Welfare
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Is there a Canteen provided?
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Is there a toilet available?
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Is hot water available?
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Is drinking water provided?
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Is there Electrical Inspection Certificate avilable for the welfare?
Site Organisation
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Is the site organized?
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Does the sketch plan included with the plan of work match the site set up?
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Are there adequate warning signs which comply with the safety signs and signals regulations? (including the black hand prohibition symbol)
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Is there a suitably stocked first aid kit available on site?
Plant on site / Certification
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Are there H-type vacuum cleaners on site?
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Is there an electrical safety certification if DCU is in use?<br>
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Is there a current gas-safe certification if DCU is in use?
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Are current DOP test certificates (or copies) available and relevant to each vacuum on site?
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Is there a current DOP test certificate (or copy) available on-site for the NPU within the dirty end of the DCU?
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Is there a current DOP test certificate (or copy) available on-site for the power tools?
Transit/Waste Route, Working Area
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ALL SECTIONS BELOW TO BE COMPLETE ON SITE
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Skip area and waste route are free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags
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The areas surrounding the work area are free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags
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Transit route is clean and free from obvious asbestos debris and waste bags
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Is the work area in sound condition and constructed as specified in the POW?
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Is a bucket and sponge (or similar) available for decontamination or respirator?
Observed work practices
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Does the RPE (including filter) being use match that stated in the plan of work?
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Are colours of coveralls as stated in the plan of work or standard procedure
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Are all items of necessary PPE being worn properly? (e.g. overall hood over head straps, overalls not tucked in to working footwear etc.)
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Is the dust suppression method suitable for the type of work or material?
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Does the asbestos removal technique being used match that stated in the plan of work?
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Has the waste been appropriately bagged?
Waste
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Are the waste disposal arrangements as described in the plan of work?
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Is the waste transit route free from residual or split waste?
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Where applicable, is there sufficient means to separate waste from equipment/ supplies within the company vehicle?
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Are contractors vans reasonably tidy and with minimal risk of the spread of asbestos?
High Level Access
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Are the asbestos removal contractors using any access equipment on site?
- TG20:21 Scaffold
- Scaffold
- Mobile Tower
- Podium
- Other Please state
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Is the foundation design available?
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Is the TG20:21 Complience sheet avaialble?
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Is the all design has been checked and signed off?
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Is the Tower has been erected and signed by PASMA trained Operative?
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Is the high-level access equipment appropriately tagged?
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Is the Rescue Plan in Place?
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Was the scaffolding liable to disturb asbestos while being erected?
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Is the Scaffolder hold Ancillary licences?
Further comments / Clarifications
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COMPLETE A SITE AUDIT SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDED ACTIONS. IF NO FURTHER ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED, COMPLETE A SUMMARY SHEET WITH A STATEMENT TO THAT EFFECT
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