DSL Asbestos Site Audit.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• What type of asbestos containing material is being worked on?

• What is the approximate extent of the works?

• What planned control measures will be used and how will the works be supervised and monitored(Taken from ASB5)

Preliminaries

• Contract supervisor (is supervisor on site listed in the plan of work)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the number of operatives (inc supervisor) on site less or equal to that stated on ASB5?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scope of works adequately described in the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Documentation

• Is there a copy of the current valid asbestos licence available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the POW being followed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail when the work is to be carried out? (including start/finish times and weekend variations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the person or company providing the 4 stage clearance and to whom they are contracted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the type of asbestos involved? (i.e amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work detail the condition of the asbestos containing the material being removed(e.g good, fair, poor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work (or standard procedure) detail who is authorised to amend the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a tool box talk been given regarding any changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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 (or standard procedures) detail the arrangements for smoke testing & witnessing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the construction method for enclosures and 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 (or standard procedures) detail the decon entry and exit procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a set of risk assessments on site and available for inspection for activities other than asbestos removal? (hot work, working at height, hand tools etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a set of COSHH assessments on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site diary/log available for inspection and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there documented evidence on site confirming current insurance cover for both employers liability and public liability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site operatives or supervisors

• Supervisor Name

• Current Medical Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Training Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Face Fit Test Cert for RPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection record for RPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Procedure Awareness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record for RPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean Shaven

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Awareness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments

• Operative name

• Current Medical Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Training Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Face Fit Test Cert for RPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection record of RPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Procedure Awareness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record for RPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean Shaven

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate warning signs which comply with the signs and signal regs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitably stocked 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 and relevant to each vacuum on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does to 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 (or copies) available and relevant to each NPU on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 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 as to prevent the spread of asbestos? (i.e 1000 gauge visqueen)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Add media

  Media

• Are the enclosure 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

• Is there a personal H Type Vac in the air lock complete with cleaning tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Extraction Equipment

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

  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? (ie NPU sheeted out if inside enclosure)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RPE and filter used as stated in plan of work? (ie 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 the plan of work or standard procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of necessary PPE being properly worn? (e.g overall hood over head straps, 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

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

  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 it 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 showerheads 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 is 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 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 waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a separate baglock been provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each stage 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 contractors vans reasonably tidy and with minimal risk of the spread of asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Has the asbestos removal contractor any scaffolding on site?

  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

• Was a sub contractor used to erect the scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handover Certificate/Sign off available to hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Further Comments / Observations / Workforce Feedback

• Additional comments

• Actions required

• Auditors Name

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• Asbestos Supervisor

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