Asbestos Removal

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Enter Auditors Name

Observations

• Main Task

  Select Environmental Clean Clean Removal Encapsulation Ancillary Supervisory Waste Handling

  • Environmental Clean
  • Clean Removal
  • Encapsulation
  • Ancillary
  • Supervisory
  • Waste Handling

• Asbestos type

  Select Amosite Chrysotile Crocidolite Actinolite Anthophylite Tremolite

  • Amosite
  • Chrysotile
  • Crocidolite
  • Actinolite
  • Anthophylite
  • Tremolite

• Asbestos Material

  Select Sprayed Coating AIB Insulation Cement Textured Coating Gaskets & Rope Floor Tiles

  • Sprayed Coating
  • AIB
  • Insulation
  • Cement
  • Textured Coating
  • Gaskets & Rope
  • Floor Tiles

Site Documentation

• Is there a copy of the contractors license available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a job specific plan of work / assessment on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work state the (Start / Finish) dates of the job, And the times the work will be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the condition of the asbestos containing material? If so is it (Poor, Okay, Good)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work state who is authorised to make changes to the plan of work or any other documentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work state which respirators are to be used on the job? If yes please state which ones.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the arrangement for smoke testing & witnessing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the construction method for enclosures & airlocks?

  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 decontamination entrance and exit procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the risk assessments available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the COSHH assessments on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractors site diary on site and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy the contractors insurance available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Operatives & Supervisors Documents

• Staff Name

• Is there a copy of their medical certificate available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of their training available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of their face fit certificate available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Examination record for RPE in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedure awareness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff Name

• Is there a copy of their medical certificate available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of their training available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of their face fit certificate available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Examination record for RPE in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedure awareness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the certificates verified by head office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Organisation

• Does the site drawing match the actual site setup?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there CCTV or viewing panels available to see most of the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate warning signs which comply with the Safety Signs & Symbols Regulations? ( including black prohibition symbol )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a First Aid Kit available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant on site / Certification

• Are there at least 2 H type vacuums on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current DOP test certificates available on site within the NPU

  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 / Airlocks

• Is the enclosure in sound condition and constructed so as to prevent the spread of asbestos? (i.e 1000 gauge polythene)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the enclosure inspection and smoke test records available for inspection and smoke test records available for inspection?

  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 openings 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 x 2m (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

AIr Extraction Equipment

• Is the extract sited in relation to ideal air managment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extract vented to outside atmosphere where practical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Observed Work Practices

• Is the pre-filter the only part of the NPU exposed to the working area? (i.e NPU sheeted out if inside enclosure)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RPE and filter used as stated in plan of work? (i.e suitable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RPE identifiable as a complete kit? ( i.e mask, blower, and battery all uniquely identified as one kit )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of necessary PPE being properly worn? (e.g overall hood over headstraps, overalls not tucked into boots etc. )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the dust suppression 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 state in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hygiene Facility

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the unit is not directly connected to the enclosure, would 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 unit functional / in working order? ( water, ventilation, heating, lighting, water filter, drains, etc. )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of shower heads for operatives? ( i.e at least one for every 4 operatives )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nailbrush provided in the shower area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are towels provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the baglock and waste transit routes free from residual or split waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a separate baglock been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous

• Are disposable working coveralls and transit coveralls 'category 3, type 5/6'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractor's vans tidy and with no risk of spread of asbestos fibres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Has the asbestos removal contractor any scaffolding on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a sub-contractor used to erect the scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold form part of the enclosure or was it liable to disturb asbestos when erected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Further comments / Observations

Signatures

• Reviewers Signature:

  Sign

• Supervisor's Signature:

  Sign

• Time of Departure?

  Date