Asbestos Inspector's Tool WorkSafe NZ

Has the work been notified? (ie restricted work, check for documented evidence)

Have people in the vicinity been informed? (Not required in law but good practice.)

Has evidence been gathered? (ie admission by duty holders, photos, copies of documentation, witness statements)

Have asbestos samples been taken as proof of asbestos? (eg debris, material sampling, analysis, air sampling, labelling, sampling)

Has there been a possible breach of containment / lack of control?

Do employees hold a Certificate of Competency (CoC) for restricted work?

If not, are they under direct supervision of a CoC holder?

Have you advised when a CoC should be reviewed or revoked?

Is there evidence of induction and training - including reference to site specific safety plan?

Are employers holding records of certificates for fit for work?

Are there appropriate standards in place for respiratory devices (AS/ NZS 1715 or 1716)?

Are RPE/PPE devices fitted correctly ? (ie demonstrated, absence of facial hair, glasses, and evidence of fit testing)

Are RPE/PPE devices being maintained? (proof of individual ownership, cleaning provisions, spare filters / cartridges, maintenance record)

Are RPE/PPE being properly stored? (segregated in clean area, sealed container, accessible, convenient)

Are there records of worker training in the safe use, handling, maintenance, and storage of RPE/PPE?

Has a survey been carried out to identify asbestos location?

Has a survey been carried out to identify asbestos containing material? (ie tiles, vinyl, lagging etc)

Is there an asbestos register provided by property owner? (not always required)

Has a clearance certificate been obtained prior to re-occupation? (conducted by an independent person or agency, must also be a CoC Holder)

Have visual inspections been conducted by an independent person or agency, must also be a CoC Holder?

Was the testing method in accordance with an accredited laboratory?

Are test results on hand?

Is the decontamination of soil undertaken by a person with CoC?

Workers under direct supervision of a CoC holder?

Is the decontamination of debris undertaken by a person with CoC or under their direct supervision?

Has the structural integrity of the building been assessed by an engineer before removal commenced?

Is there an asbestos removal plan in place? (ie who will remove, what equipment will be used, method, air clearance monitoring)

Is there a hazard register in place? (identifying site specific hazards, control measures)

Is there a maintenance inspection process in place?

Are there emergency procedures in place?

Is there appropriate signage at all entry points into work area?

Is there controlled access into work areas with fenced areas where necessary?

Are there contact details displayed for the responsible person on site?

Is there a hazard board?

Is it airtight - integrity confirmed by smoke test?

If plastic construction – is plastic >200 microns thick, taped joins?

Is a negative air pressure unit that complies with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 installed?

Are all voids appropriately sealed (e.g. ventilation ducts)?

Are viewing window(s) included?

Is there adequate lighting?

Minimum of 3-zone decontamination unit.

Secure separation between zones.

Clear demarcation – dirty, clean, buffer zone.

Storage for contaminated material is impermeable, sealed, appropriately labelled

Is a “H” vacuum cleaner compliant with AS/NZS 60335.2.69 used?

Is disposal being done to an approved refuse site?

Decontamination

Waste water management