ENVIROCALL ASBESTOS SITE AUDIT

• Site conducted

  Select

• DOCUMENT NUMBER:

• DATE OF AUDIT:

  Date

• SITE PHOTOGRAPH:

  Media

• ENVIROCALL PROJECT NUMBER:

• CLIENT:

• SITE ADDRESS:
  Address

• ENVIROCALL SUPERVISOR or SITE MANAGER:

• ENVIROCALL CONTRACT MANAGER:

• OPERATIVES:

• LICENSING STATUS:

  LICENSABLE

  NNLW

  NON-LICENSABLE

• REMOVAL DETAILS (Building description, ACM details, ongoing work at point of audit etc.):

1 PLANNING

• 1.01 RAMS - All sections completed accurately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.02 RAMS - Specific location of works is correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.03 RAMS - Scope of air monitoring is accurate and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.04 RAMS - Emergency details are complete and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.05 RAMS - Planned welfare is appropriate and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.06 RAMS - Preliminary protection is adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.07 RAMS - Type of RPE is appropriate for the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.08 RAMS - Other PPE is appropriate for the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.09 RAMS - CMH calculation is stated correctly (including air locks, reductions etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10 RAMS - Detailed work sequence is clear and thorough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.11 RAMS - Waste arrangements appropriately planned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.12 RAMS - RA covers all significant risks and control measures are all applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.13 ASB5 is present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.14 ASB5 - All relevant sections have been completed accurately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.15 ASB5 - All dates are correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.16 ASB5 - Total personnel on site is within the number(s) notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.17 DRAWING - Building drawn accurately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.18 DRAWING - ACM is depicted clearly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.19 DRAWING - Plant (NPU, lighting, H- vacs etc.) is correctly placed on drawing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.20 DRAWING - Transit and waste routes are clearly described?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.21 WASTE - Waste note available and completed to correct stage in works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. COMPANY ADMINISTRATION

• 2.01 CURRENT FORMS ON SITE: Company Standard Procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.02 CURRENT FORMS ON SITE: Asbestos License?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.03 CURRENT FORMS ON SITE: Waste Carriers License?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.04 CURRENT FORMS ON SITE: ARCA//ACAD Certs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.05 CURRENT FORMS ON SITE: Liability Insurance Certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3 SITE ADMINISTRATION

• 3.02 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Site Induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.03 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Daily Site Log?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.04 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Daily Site Inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.05 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: DCU Checklist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.06 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Scaffolding Tower Checklist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.07 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Proof of Isolation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.08 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Smoke Test Enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.09 FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY: Confined Space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10 PERSONNEL PAPERWORK: All Medicals current and available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.11 PERSONNEL PAPERWORK: All Asbestos Training Certificates current and available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.12 PERSONNEL PAPERWORK: All Face Fits current and available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.13 PERSONNEL PAPERWORK - All operatives have current 6 Monthly RPE cert on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.13a PERSONNEL PAPERWORK: All Operatives have a current Monthly RPE test in the iFile?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.14 PERSONNEL PAPERWORK: All other relevant training for current tasks current and available on site (eg EAS induction, confined space, PASMA)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.15 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: DCU gas cert?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.16 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: DCU Electrical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.17 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: DCU DOP Test Cert?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.18 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: DCU Previous Clearance Certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.19 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: NPU DOP Certificate(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.20 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: H-Vac DOP Certificate(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.21 CURRENT PLANT CERTS ON SITE: All plant is PAT Tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4 SITE OPERATIONS

• 4.01 PERSONNEL: All operatives are wearing Envirocall uniform or correctly coloured overalls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.02 PERSONNEL: All PPE appropriate to current task is in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.03 PERSONNEL: RPE is clean and boxed (or in use)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.03b Are exposure records and daily mask checks up to date and available and filled in correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.04 PERSONNEL: All operatives are clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.05 VEHICLE: Externally clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.06 VEHICLE: Considerately parked (as per RAMS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.07 VEHICLE: Waste compartment is free from storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.08 VEHICLE: Storage compartment is free from waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.09 VEHICLE: All equipment stowed safely and tidily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 VEHICLE: The rear of the van generally clean? No obvious debris or contaminated waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 DCU: On site, set up and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.12 DCU: Attached to enclosure or as near as possible (as per MS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.14 DCU: Correct Vehicle number plate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.15 DCU: Level - support legs down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.16 DCU: Externally clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.17 DCU: Secure (clamped and locked)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.18 DCU: All internal surfaces are clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.19 DCU: All internal surfaces are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.20 DCU: Clean end contains sufficient supplies of Tyveks, towels etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.21 DCU: Warm running water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.22 DCU: Doors fully self-closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.23 DCU: Correct signage to doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.24 DCU: Free from inappropriate items stored inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.25 DCU: Sufficient shower gel and nail brushes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.26 DCU: Drainage filter is clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.27 DCU: Water is being drained correctly (as per MS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.28 DCU: Spare NPU filters present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.29 DCU: More than one shower per 4 operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.30 DCU: Waste bags filled to safe and manageable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.31 DCU: Clean filter in NPU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.32 DCU: Internal fixtures are as per guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.33 DCU: DCU is earthed (at generator and with earth rod)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.34 DCU: RPE charger/tester present and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.35 NPU: Externally clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.36 NPU: Placed as per MS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.37 NPU: Gauge working and readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.38 NPU: Gauge reading is ok (<12 o'clock, in the green)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.39 NPU: Correctly attached to the outside of the enclosure (or sheeted if not practicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.41 NPU: Spare filters on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.40 NPU: Units are identifiable either via stickers or Envirocall numbering and these match the certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.42 NPU: Vented externally if practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.43 H-VACS: Sufficient number on site (min 2no unless only 1no operative, 1no near inner airlock stage for decontamination)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.45 H-VACS: Bagged correctly when outside the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.46 H-VACS: Stickers legible and match certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.47 OTHER PLANT/EQUIPMENT: Smoke machine is on site with accessories?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.48 OTHER PLANT/EQUIPMENT: All tools specified in MS are on site and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.49 OTHER PLANT/EQUIPMENT: Sharps are managed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.50 WELFARE: Welfare on site matches MS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.51 AREA CONTROL: Signage clearly identifies 'Asbestos Work Areas'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.52 AREA CONTROL: Heras fencing/safety barriers/barrier tape in use to control access (SFARP)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.53 AREA CONTROL: Transit Route and Waste Route clearly signed, clean and clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.54 AREA CONTROL: All equipment is stored securely, tidily and safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5 ENCLOSURE

• 5.01 ENCLOSURE: Well constructed and braced and supported appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.02 ENCLOSURE: Adequately signed (full signage obviously visible from every standpoint)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.03 ENCLOSURE: VP/CCTV provides adequate view of current work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.04 ENCLOSURE: All gaps (eg. vents/risers/pipes) have been suitably sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.04 AIRLOCK: Well constructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.05 AIRLOCK: 3 stages minimum 2mx1mx1m (or equivalent - please justify)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.06 AIRLOCK: All necessary decontamination equipment in inner stage (footbath and brush, water bucket and sponge or wipes for RPE)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.07 AIRLOCK: Appropriately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.08 AIRLOCK: Vision panel in dirty end (and is clean)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.09 AIRLOCK: Clean end is clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10 AIRLOCK: Flaps are adequately weighted and overlap opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11 AIRLOCK: Transiting clothing/footwear in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tick if there is enough room on site to install a Baglock?

• 5.12 BAG LOCK: Well constructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.13 BAG LOCK: Appropriately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.14 BAG LOCK: Vision panel in dirty end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.15 BAG LOCK: Flaps are adequately weighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.16 BAG LOCK: Entrance is taped unless bag run in progress (unless specified on RAMS as air inlet)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.17 BAG LOCK: Sections are large enough to handle waste passing through (min 1x1x2m - more for pipes, boards etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6 ACCESS

• 6.01 Height is accessed as per MS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.02 Access equipment is in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.03 Access equipment is correctly and completely erected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7 OTHER RISKS

• 7.01 Risks have been controlled on site as per RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.02 Any new hazards found on site have been managed effectively (please detail below)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.03 Trip hazards are well managed (hoses/cables/equipment etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.04 First aid kit is on site (sufficient for number of operatives)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.05 Appropriate fire extinguishers (eg. Van, DCU etc) are on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.06 Air horn is available (or suitable method of attracting attention reliably from outside the enclosure)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.07 Adequate lighting is in place throughout all work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8 ASBESTOS REMOVAL

• 8.01 All Control Measures specified in the POW/RA are in place on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.02 ACM is being sufficiently wetted - as per POW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.03 All wetting equipment specified in the POW for the current task is in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9 WASTE MANAGEMENT

• 9.0 Waste within the enclosure is being bagged immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.01 To the extent reasonably practicable, waste bags are being quickly removed from the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.02 All waste is double bagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.03 From observation, waste bags are being sufficiently cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.04 Waste bags show evidence of sufficient wetting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.06 Waste bags are being filled appropriately (not over filled)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.07 ACMs are not being broken to fit in the bags - larger items are wrapped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tick if RAMS specify use of skip?

• 9.08 Skip is present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.09 Skip is locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10 Skip is well signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.11 Skip is of adequate size for the ACM?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 OTHER CONTRACTORS WORKING ON BEHALF OF Envirocall (analysts/scaffolders/electricians etc)

• Tick if other companies contracted by Envirocall are currently working on site

• Please enter contractor details for each Company on site:

Contractor

• Name of Company:

• Name(s) of Operatives:

• Reason for being on site:

• Are the contractors POW & RA on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do we have evidence of Contractors competence to perform task at hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please specify this evidence:

• Are the Contractors performing their task in accordance with their POW and RA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCE REVIEW (please note this does not affect the audit score and is solely used for training needs analysis)

• Tick to undertake individual competency assessment:

• Repeat for each individual assessed:

New assessment

• Person completing the following section:

• Assessment catagory

  Select RPE DCU/decontamination H-Vac Van Negative pressure Removal/wetting techniques Area Control General H&S

  • RPE
  • DCU/decontamination
  • H-Vac
  • Van
  • Negative pressure
  • Removal/wetting techniques
  • Area Control
  • General H&S

• 1 Describe common faults you may be looking out for during RPE pre-use checks:

• 2 Explain the importance of RPE cleanliness:

• 3 Why should RPE always be kept boxed when not in use?

• 4 For what reasons would an operative need to rearrange a face fit test even when his certificate is in date?

• 5 What other factors may effect a suitable face fit?

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• 1 Failure to decontaminate properly could lead to what?

• 2 Describe what is done inside the enclosure to help with thorough decontamination:

• 3 In a direct connection, explain the importance of, and the features of the intervening tunnel between airlock and DCU.

• 4 Please specify the equipment needed for each of the three airlock stages:

• 5 Explain under what rare circumstances the full-face RPE wouldn't be used during transiting, and explain the alternative arrangements that should be used:

• 6 Describe the decontamination equipment that should be set up on (non-licensed) projects where no DCU is required:

• 7 Specify what needs to be done inside the DCU prior to leaving site each day:

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• 1 Explain why brushes or brooms should never be used for cleaning:

• 2 Explain suitable transportation of the H-Vac (ALG 01/09p20):

• 3 Why would the analyst need the H-vac to be left in place for the 4-stage clearance?

• 4 Why should overly wet materials never be cleaned with H-Vac?

• 5 What pre/post use checks do you perform on your H-Vacs?

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• 1 Describe the importance of negative pressure:

• 2 What factors could affect uniformity of negative pressure within the enclosure?

• 3 Describe when additional air inlets should have been planned, and describe precautions you need to take when they are used:

• 4 Why should stripping operations stop during filter change?

• 5 How does smoke testing aid you in determining the sufficiency of planned airflow?

• 6 Describe how the NPU manometer (gauge) can help you manage adequate pressure?

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• 1 Why should all areas of the van be as clean as reasonably practicable?

• 2 Describe the importance of stowing all equipment safely and tidily:

• 3 Under what circumstances is it permissible to carry waste in the storage section of the van?

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• 1 What site factors would cause you to contact CM regarding planned stripping techniques?

• 2 What precautions need to be taken during wet stripping techniques?

• 3 How can the Supervisor ensure operatives are pre-wetting ACMs adequately?

• 4 Describe the adequate use of wetting agents (eg 'Astrip'):

• 5 What factors can lead to poor (under or over) wetting?

• 6 What problems can be caused by poor (under or over) wetting of ACMs?

• 7 Describe correct placing of needles for injection wetting:

• 8 What is the aim of effective spraying?

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• 1 At what point does signage need to be in place warning 3rd parties that work is in progress.

• 2 Describe the difference between an 'asbestos work area' and a 'respirator zone':

• 3 Regarding welfare, what activities should never take place within an asbestos work area?

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• 1 Describe factors (other than asbestos) that you need to manage on site?

• 2 When is work 'at height'?

• 3 What is a 'confined space'?

• 4 Why is electricity a particular risk on site?

• 5 What pre-use equipment checks do you employ to eliminate or reduce electrical risks?

• 6 What practices/equipment can be used to reduce the risk of slips or trips?

• 7 How could the work of other (non- Envirocall )contractors affect the Management of your site?

• 8 What H&S considerations apply to driving?

• 9 Apart from Envirocall operatives, who else do you need to consider when managing site risks?

• 10 Describe PPE (other than RPE, STC boots and overalls) necessary on some sites?

• Competency assessment completed by:

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12 SUB-CONTRACTED ASBESTOS OPERATIVES

• Please note: The comments in this section reflect the individual opinion of the Site Manager. The information collected is used for training need analysis, and for sub-contract operative competency assessment. It will be treated in the strictest of confidence, and used only within Envirocall.

• Are there any sub-contracted asbestos removals operatives on this site?

• Repeat for each individual SC operative on site:

SC operative:

• Name:

• Labour provider (agency):

• Rate the operatives sheeting ability (1 is poor, 10 is excellent):

• Rate the operatives asbestos removal knowledge (1 is poor, 10 is excellent):

• Rate the operatives general safety awareness (1 is poor, 10 is excellent):

• Rate the operatives decontamination procedure (1 is poor, 10 is excellent):

• Rate the operatives attitude to Supervision (1 is poor, 10 is excellent):

• Please comment on specifics (especially if any section scores less than 6):

• Would you recommend this operative be employed by Envirocall in future?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13 ANEMOMETER AIRFLOW MEASUREMENT

• Tick to undertake NPU test

• Anemometer (LV130) test:

Tick to test:

• Envirocall NPU number:

• Measured Volume from Cert (M3/hr):

• Volume of air to be moved according to RAMS (after reduction):

• Active area of filter (m2 - X):

• Airflow Measurement 1 (Top left):

• Airflow Measurement 2 (Top right):

• Airflow Measurement 3 (Bottom left):

• Airflow Measurement 4 (Bottom right):

• Airflow Measurement 5 (middle - if > 1500NPU):

• Average of above airflow measurements (Y):

• Actual measured airflow (X x Y x 3600 = M3/hr):

• Confirm that this is sufficient to produce at least 8 air changes per hour:

• INSUFFICIENT NP - STOP JOB TO REASSESS!

14 SUMMARY

• Tick if there are any non-conformances above

• NON-CONFORMANCE SUMMARY:

Non-conformance

• Non-conformance detail:

• Describe action taken to complete non-conformance:

• Person/People responsible for non-conformance completion:

  Select Auditor Operative Supervisor Contract Manager Head Office

  • Auditor
  • Operative
  • Supervisor
  • Contract Manager
  • Head Office

• Date of non-conformance completion:

• Non-conformance completed by:

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• FURTHER DETAILS:

• SITE MANAGER:

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• AUDITED BY:

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• Yes

  No

  N/A