Friable Asbestos Removal Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

  Arthur Watson

  Jill Krogh

INTRODUCTION

• Task

• Asbestos Material

  Select Chrysotile Amosite Crodiolite Actinolite Tremolite Anthophylite

  • Chrysotile
  • Amosite
  • Crodiolite
  • Actinolite
  • Tremolite
  • Anthophylite

• Asbestos Type

  Select Non-Friable Bonded

  • Non-Friable
  • Bonded

• Start Date

  Date

• Completion Date

  Date

• Condition of Material

  Select Intact Damaged

  • Intact
  • Damaged

• Quantity

• Removalist Firm

  International Asbestos Removal

  Bellchambers Asbestos Removal

  Ashley Allen

  Ozbestos

• Name of Onsite Supervisor

• Notification

  Select Other Works Neighbours the Public Visitors

  • Other Works
  • Neighbours
  • the Public
  • Visitors

• Has all workers on site attended a site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified documents on site?

  Select Removal License Control Plan SWMS Emergency Contacts Emergency Evacuation Plans Toolbox Talk Training Records White Cards

  • Removal License
  • Control Plan
  • SWMS
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Emergency Evacuation Plans
  • Toolbox Talk
  • Training Records
  • White Cards

• Have the relevant documents been read and understood and have they signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the risk assessments suitable, sufficient and relevant to the outside activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified hazards on site

  Select Confined Spaces Working at Heights Heat Stress Hot Surfaces Electrical Equipment, Cabling Lighting Installation Residual Heat in Pipes, Boilers Brittle Roof Access Restrictions Egress Restrictions

  • Confined Spaces
  • Working at Heights
  • Heat Stress
  • Hot Surfaces
  • Electrical Equipment, Cabling
  • Lighting Installation
  • Residual Heat in Pipes, Boilers
  • Brittle Roof
  • Access Restrictions
  • Egress Restrictions

• Does the site layout agree with the drawings and photos and include the correct enclosure sizes and locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the supervisor on site the one listed in the Control Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scope of works/methodology/material adequately described in the Control Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Control Plan detail the type of respirators to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the Control Plan has been amended, has it been signed/dated and do other records (e.g site diary) show the authorisation procedure has been followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the air clearance certificate for the DCU available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DCU connected to the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the transit procedure in accordance with the Control Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the outside of the unit clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient DCU's/showers for the number of personnel on site? (1 shower: 4 persons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the DCU legs down and is it level and is it connected to the mains water and power? Is the unit adequately earthed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there usable warning signs on the exterior clean/dirty entry doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have lockers been provided in the clean end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate methods of heating the DCU in old weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the showers have adequate supply of hot water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a gas detector fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all doors (internal and external) self closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste water from the DCU filtered and discharging to foul sewer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the DCU have an extraction fan fitted with a HEPA filter fitted on the dirty external wall? (does it have a current DOP/electrical test cert)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the latest emergency evacuation instructions posted in the clean end of the DCU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the check sheet been completed and is the log book up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have a liquid soap, shampoo, nail brushes and clean dry towels been provided for the thorough decontamination of the removal personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks available in the shower to hang RPE whilst showering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vents clear of dust and ingrained dirt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all seals (wall to floor, wall to wall sinks, etc) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the sinks and waste system clean of dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flooring worn to a level that ingrained dirt cannot easily be removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the NPU and area underneath clear of dirt and in a dry condition? Can you see the flow meter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient, working power points in the clean end to charge RPE battery packs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DCU set correctly in accordance with above?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the DCU hose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all non-contaminated loose equipment and material been removed from the working area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all floor ducts, risers, electrical sockets and other openings been covered and sealed inside the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a supervisor confirmed all openings in plant, pipes, walls & ceilings (including hidden voids) been sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all electrical plant been isolated or effectively protected from the ingress of water or surfactant materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During preparation/sheeting is the correct PPE & RPE being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does airlock consist of at least 3 (1x1x2m) compartments with vision panel (600x300mm) located in dirty end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the outer flap in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the flaps weighted at the bottom and taped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the flaps overlap and cover the openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hand-held spray in the dirty end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the airlock tidy and free of all dust, dirt and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the airlock have suitable signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a baglock? If not, please state reason why? If yes, does it consist of at least 3 (1x1x2m) compartments with vision panel (600x300mm) located in dirty ends?

• Is the enclosure constructed in accordance with the general procedures (200um gauge poly; 50mm2 timber or use cleanable surfaces of area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flame retardant polyethylene required by Control Plan, is it being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a clear Perspex inspection/viewing pale (600x300mm min.) or CCTV been incorporated into the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the work areas/enclosures on carpet? If so, has been boarding been used to overlay the carpet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient ASBESTOS warning signs displayed around the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified other site security measures in place

  Select Barricades (Tape, Solid Hoarding) Existing Barriers (Locked Doors) Fencing Security Guards

  • Barricades (Tape, Solid Hoarding)
  • Existing Barriers (Locked Doors)
  • Fencing
  • Security Guards

• Are the asbestos removal operatives wearing full disposable coveralls, with a hood (type 5, cat 3)? If not, why?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they wearing gloves and Wellington boots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the coveralls on the outside of their boots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their hoods on the outside of their RPE harness strap?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a transit procedure being operated, are work and transit coveralls of a different colour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is RPE worn as stated in the Control Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If any personnel are entering the area or have just exited the DCU, are they clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any other PPE required on site and is it being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identify other PPE being used

• Is the system being used in accordance with that specified in the Control Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system set up and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Satisfied that the dust levels are being reduced to the lowest practicable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the results of the control air monitoring indicated that the methods used are effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the surfactants/wetting agents only been used on cold surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the service records of the equipment. Has it been serviced according to the manufacturers schedule?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the unit(s) extract from the enclosure at a point far enough away from the airlock enclosure as possible to ensure good air flow through the enclosure without any dead spaces? Is there sufficient negative pressure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is NPU(s) correctly sheeted to enclosure wall, or if inside, sheeted over including vent hose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the unit(s) vent to atmosphere outside the building? Or if venting inside, is regular air monitoring being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the pre-filter look to be working efficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ducting in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there one in the area near the airlock for decontamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hoses and electric flex in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the vacuum cleaners working efficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they got current DOP/electrical test certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable waste disposal route for the bags with suitable signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bags marked in accordance with the current legislative requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste double bagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bags being overfilled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If waste is being temporarily stored, is the area labelled and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What condition is the skip? Is it lockable? Are suitable signs present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the waste route follow the one in the Control Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is transit footwear available and is it stored in clean section of airlock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient pairs for the number of people in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are transit coveralls stored in clean end of airlock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the transit route go over 'exposed' carpeted areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage to show transit route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If site is occupied (other trades, etc) is transit route barriered off or are personnel accompanied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is AAC identified in the Control Plan as undertaking the air monitoring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a communication plan established between AAC and site supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable system in place to allow easy two-way communication between workers inside the enclosure and those working outside the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medical emergency inside the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loss of electric power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Failure of the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please enter comments

• List non-conformance issues and points

• Signature of Supervisor

  Sign

• Signature of Class A Asbestos Assessor

  Sign