Asbestos Removal : Site Audit

Title Page

Company Name
Conducted on
Site Address
Conducted By

Preliminary Requirements

Is there a valid ASB5 notification form on site ?
Is there asbestos removal works or cleaning in progress within the enclosure during the audit ? Description of works.
Does the enclosure have sufficient viewing panels or CCTV in place ?
Is there a site-specific Plan of Work available on site ?
Is there a copy of the Company Standard Procedures available on site ?
Is the DCU fully functional and fit for use ? Power, hot/cold water/level ground
Comments ?

ASB5 Notification Form

Are details of any other licence holders recorded in the ASB5 ?
What type of asbestos material is being removed ?
What is the approximate extent of the works stated in the ASB5 and the condition of the material ?
What is the maximum number of employees per shift stated in the ASB5 and how many are on site ?
Further comments ?

Site Documentation

Is the site supervisor the same person as specified in the POW ?
Does the POW detail site work times, Weekends/Start/Finish ?
Does the POW detail the analyst carrying out the 4-stage-clearance ?
Does the POW detail the asbestos type and condition of the material being removed ?
Does the POW (or SOP's) detail who is approved to make any amendments to the POW ?
Does the plan of work (or SOP's) detail the construction methods for airlocks and enclosures ?
Does the plan of work (or SOP's) detail the methods for smoke testing & witnessing ?
Does the plan of work (or SOP's) detail the decontamination entry & exit procedures ?
Does the plan of work (or SOP's) detail the type of respirator to be used ?
Does the plan of work specify the asbestos removal technique to be used ?
Does the POW detail the air monitoring arrangements for the duration of the works ?
Are welfare facilities detailed in the POW and are they as described ?
Is the scope of works accurately described in the POW and does this match that detailed on the ASB5 ?
Is there a site specific risk assessment available on site for all non-asbestos risks ?
Is there a set of COSHH assessments available on site ?
Is there a copy of the contractors licence held for viewing on site ?
Is there a copy of the contractors insurance available on site ?
Are daily site inspection records available and up to date, including plant ?
Does the NPU inspection record include manometer / pressure gauge readings for each NPU in use ?
Has the smoke test been completed and the witness specified as per the POW ?
Does the POW detail the nearest hospital ?
Comments ?

Site Supervisor & Operatives

Name of Supervisor/Operative ?
Current medical certificate ?
Current training certificate ?
Face fit test certificate for respirator in use ?
Clean shaven ?
Comments ?

Site Organisation

Does the plan/sketch included within the POW accurately represent the site set up with the required annotations ?
Do Viewing panels and/or CCTV adequately show all areas as far as reasonably practicable ?
Is there adequate warning signs in place ?
Is there a first aid kit on site ?
Are there at least two H-type Vacuum cleaners on site ?
Are current DOP certificates on site ?
Does the number & capacity of NPU's on site correspond with that stated in the POW ?
Do the NPU's have DOP test certs available ?
Is there a current DOP cert relating to the NPU within the dirty end of the DCU ?
Comments ?

Enclosure / Airlock

Is the enclosure in sound condition and constructed so as to prevent the spread of asbestos ?
Is the airlock free from visible asbestos dust/debris ?
Is there a bucket & sponge available for decontamination of the respirator ?
Do the flaps cover the airlock openings adequately with sufficient flap deflection ?
Are the flaps weighted ?
Is each stage of the airlock at least 1 x 1 x 2 m ?
Does the inner stage of the airlock have a viewing panel ?
Is the air extraction equipment sited for ideal air management ?
Are 8 air changes per hour being achieved ?
Is the NPU sited to vent to atmosphere where possible ?
Comments ?

Observed Work Practices ?

Is the pre-filter or roving head the only part of the NPU exposed to the working area ?
Does the RPE being used match that stated within the POW ?
Are colour of coveralls that which stated within the POW or SOP's ?
Are all items of PPE being properly worn ?
Does the dust suppression method being used match that stated in the POW ?
Is the dust suppression method being used sufficient for the task being carried out ?
Does the asbestos removal technique being used match that stated within the POW ?
Has the waste been appropriately bagged ? (immediately and single bagged if still within the enclosure)
Comments ?

Hygiene Facility

Is the unit position as described in the POW ?
If the unit has not utilised a direct connection, would this be reasonably practicable ?
Is the transit route as short as possible and away from occupied areas ?
Are the internal doors and external door to the dirty end self-closing ?
Is there an adequate number of shower heads per operatives ? (1 to 4)
Is there a nailbrush supplied ?
Is the unit in good condition and clean ?
Is there a carbon monoxide alarm within the clean end of the DCU ?
Is there a Gas Safe cert present and displayed ?
Is there a Clearance Cert present and displayed ?
Is there adequate signage to the DCU ?
Is the DCU correctly earthed ?
Are towels available ?
Comments ?