Title Page

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Date and time of arrival

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Audit Number

  • Personnel

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

  • What is the type of the removal

  • Is there ASB NNLW1 - Notification of non-licensed work with asbestos avialable

  • Is there (or will there be) asbestos removal work or cleaning in progress within the working area 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?

  • 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

Site Documentation

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

  • 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 Air monitoring?

  • 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 decontamination entry and exit procedures?

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

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

  • 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 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 available for inspection and up to date?

Site Supervisor and/or Operative(s)

  • Current medical certificate

  • Current training certificate?

  • Training provider

  • Face fit test certificate for RPE in use?

  • Adequate response when questioned regarding emergency procedures? (if not in the working area)

  • Supervisor/operative(s) clean shaven?

Welfare

  • 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?

Site Organisation

  • Is the site organized?

  • Does the sketch plan included with the plan of work match the site set up?

  • 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?

Plant on site / Certification

  • Are there H-type vacuum cleaners on site?

  • Is there an electrical safety certification if DCU is in use?<br>

  • Is there a current gas-safe certification if DCU is in use?

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

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

  • Is there a current DOP test certificate (or copy) available on-site for the power tools?

Transit/Waste Route, Working Area

  • ALL SECTIONS BELOW TO BE COMPLETE ON SITE

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

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

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

  • Is the work area in sound condition and constructed as specified in the POW?

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

Observed work practices

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

  • 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?

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

  • Has the waste been appropriately bagged?

Waste

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

  • 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?

High Level Access

  • Are the asbestos removal contractors using any access equipment on site?

  • Is the foundation design available?

  • Is the TG20:21 Complience sheet avaialble?

  • Is the all design has been checked and signed off?

  • Is the Tower has been erected and signed by PASMA trained Operative?

  • Is the high-level access equipment appropriately tagged?

  • Is the Rescue Plan in Place?

  • Was the scaffolding liable to disturb asbestos while being erected?

  • Is the Scaffolder hold Ancillary licences?

Further comments / Clarifications

  • 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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