Title Page
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Audit Number and Description
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Conducted On
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Auditee (Surveyor)
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Type of Audit
- Approval
- Annual Compliance
- 3 month follow up
- Assessment
- Authorisation following non-conforming work
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Was the audit satisfactory?
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Auditor
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Project Manager Responsible for Survey
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Template Revision Number and Name
Audit Details & Summary
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This Audit Covers
- Management Survey
- Refurbishment Survey
- Demolition Survey
- Bulk Sampling
- Re-survey Assessment
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Client
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Site Address
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Job Number
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Scope of Works
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Building & Survey Type /Types Witnessed on Audit
- Domestic Management
- Domestic Refurbishment
- Domestic Demolition
- Commercial Management
- Commercial Refurbishment
- Commercial Demolition
- Industrial Management
- Industrial Refurbishment
- Industrial Demolition
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Proportion % of Areas Witnessed During Audit
- <25%
- 25%
- 33%
- 50%
- 66%
- 75%
- 100%
Level of Approval Prior to Audit
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Management Surveys
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Not authorised
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Refurbishment Surveys
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Not authorised
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Demolition Surveys
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Not authorised
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Re-Inspections
- Authorised
- Not authorised
Level of Approval Following Audit
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Management Surveys
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Not authorised
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Refurbishment Surveys
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Not authorised
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Demolition Surveys
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Not authorised
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Re-Inspections
- Authorised
- Not authorised
Acceptance of Audit Findings
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Auditor
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Auditee
Pre - Start Health & Safety Assessment
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Training File
- Asbestos awareness present
- CSCS present
- Face fits present
- P402 present
- Records missing or out of date
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CV / Training records of surveyor inline with UKAS doc RG8?. For experienced staff select the survey & building types which the surveyor has been previously approved. Record date surveyor passed their P402 or equivalent
- Yes
- No
- Domestic Management
- Domestic Refurbishment
- Domestic Demolition
- Commercial Management
- Commercial Refurbishment
- Commercial Demolition
- Industrial Management
- Industrial Refurbishment
- Industrial Demolition
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Does the surveyor have a site specific method statement and associated risk assessment for the task on site?
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Is the RAMS used the latest controlled version?
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Risk assessment completed and signed on arrival by surveyor?
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Before start, all limitations accepted and scope of works understood by the surveyor?
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Have the works been been thoroughly planned by the project manager and fit for purpose?
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Has the project manager identified all forseable hazards and have suitable control measures been detailed?
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Where required has the project manager provided all supporting documents for the survey I.e former surveys, proposed building plans for refurb surveys etc
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Has the surveyor identified any additional hazards that were not originally highlighted and has it been amended to suit?
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Are safe access and egress routes available and are they free from slip,trip and fall hazards? If the surveyor is reliant on other contractors for safe access please detail if safe and suffice for the task
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Is the RAMS being used over several days / several sites? If so review relevance of risk assessment and limitations
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Does the surveyor have all necessary PPE / RPE and is it suitable ,being worn and used correctly?
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Does the surveyor have the current version of QSOP 02 Manual and guidance documents?
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Is the survey kit in line with the master survey kit list?
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Has the surveyor completed all necessary pre - start inspections of equipment and all labelled correctly?
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Ladder No:
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Next Ladder Inspection Date:
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Photograph of Ladder/s if required
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Mask identified unique to surveyor?
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Photograph of Mask/s if Required
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Have mask inspections been completed for the day and up to date?
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Photographs of Kit if Required
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Has the surveyor used all tools and access equipment safely?
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When quizzed about general knowledge on asbestos , asbestos types, health effects, control limits, RPE and mask APF were answers adequete ?
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Is the surveyor wearing appropriate clothing and have identification?
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Did the surveyor conduct them self appropriately on site including interaction with others?
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Was all generated waste packaged correctly and removed from site according to current guidance and regulations? If not witnessed then discuss protocol and detail findings
Bulk Sampling
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Materials Sampled on Audit
- Magnesium Oxychloride Flooring
- Mastics & Puttys
- Reinforced Composites Ie Vinyl, Cisterns, Bitumen Products etc
- Decorative finishes
- Friction Products
- Cement Products
- Paper/Gaskets/Cardboard
- Textiles/Woven/Cloth
- Insulation Board/Low Density Boards
- Thermal Insualtion
- Sprayed Coating
- Loose Fill
- Debris / Residue
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Photos of Sampled Materials
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Have details on sample bag/s been completed as per the requirements? (Inner bag and main external bag)
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Non essential personnel excluded from sampling area?
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Warning signs posted in occupied areas?
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Sample size representative of parent material and sufficient in mass for product?
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Sample point suitably repaired and if required a sample point label applied with the required information?
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Was sampling conducted safely with the appropriate control measures utilised to prevent the spread of asbestos?
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All equipment cleaned and sampling area checked after sampling?
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For materials not witnessed on the audit is the surveyor familiar with sampling strategies for other materials and what the control measures are?
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Samples stored and marked correctly to ensure information can be read without opening outer bag?
General Surveying (incl Management & Re-Inspection Survey) Assessment Form
General Surveying
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Has the surveyor explained what is required with Client/Occupier so that they understand the extent of survey? (subject to conditions as detailed in method statement)
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Site walk through been undertaken?
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Site plans (provided/drawn/floor plan creator ) if drawn is it an accurate reflection of the site and are details recorded as per standard procedures?
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Project set up data fields being completed in order?
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Are general non asbestos observations being recorded suitably?
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Has the use of all data approaches been used in the correct manor? ie S,X,SP,P,NA,LA & IA's
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Are areas of no access or limited access being recorded correctly and justified?
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Are completed material assessments and if applicable priority assessments accurate?
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Does the surveyor have a good understanding of material accessibility inline with HSG264 and the differences between easy, medium and difficult?
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Are recommendations suitable?
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Are all photographs suitably clear and highlight location?
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Surveyor demonstrated a systematic survey approach?
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Has the surveyor sampled / presumed all suspect materials unless strong evidence that they do not contain asbestos?
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Is there a reasonable negative sampling strategy being adopted for non asbestos products?
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Surveyor aware of looking for associated debris from sampled products? ie from installation or historic damage
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Has or is the surveyor aware to report any areas of high risk to the client or project manager? I.e suspect debris
Management Survey Assessment Form
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Type of Building Assessed During Survey
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Type of Audit
- Approval
- Annual Compliance
- 3 month follow up
- Assessment
- Authorisation following non-conforming work
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Has the surveyor accessed all areas required for the management survey?
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Has the surveyor identified all reasonable forseable suspect materials?
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Has the surveyor been able to demonstrate knowledge of typical ACMs which might be encountered in this property type / survey type?
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During this assessment has surveyor been able to demonstrate through practical assessment or verbal discussions knowledge of other property types and areas of further investigation within other survey types?
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Was any decontamination undertaken suitably where required ? Cleaning of RPE after sampling etc
Re-Inspection Survey Assessment Form
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Does the surveyor understand the process of re-inspections?
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Does the surveyor have a understanding of how to re-assess the RAMS?
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Does the surveyor know how to complete material assessments and if applicable priority assessments?
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Does the surveyor have a good understanding of material accessibility inline with HSG264 and the differences between easy, medium and difficult?
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Is the surveyor aware of the different recommendations and to report any high risk ACMs to the project manager before leaving site?
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Is the surveyor aware of how to record the re-inspection data with the mobile data app?
Refurbishment Survey Assessment Form
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Type of Building
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Type of Audit
- Approval
- Annual Compliance
- 3 month follow up
- Assessment
- Authorisation following non-conforming work
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Have intrusive inspection points made by the surveyor justified?
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Has the level of making good undertaken by the surveyor meet the requirements as stated in the RAMS?
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Does the surveyor have all the necessary equipment and supplies to carry out the task and making good?
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Has enough time been allocated for the task (including making good)?
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Are all areas to be surveyed unoccupied and all soft furnishings covered during works?
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Is any special equipment required for the works on site and being used where required?
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Is the surveyor aware of the requirement to carry out all intrusive investigation using RPE with eye and hand protection being worn – subject to assessment?
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Does the surveyor seem to have understanding of likely hidden ACM locations within the fabric of the building?
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Are adequate inspection points being made to be able to identify possible ACMs?
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Are inspection points made safely with consideration to other hazards, such as live services and for the purpose of reinstatement following completion of inspection
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Are the following areas being fully inspected in accordance with scope of works? (list if different to areas below)
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Select areas inspected, use comments for any additional areas not listed
- Electrical Switchgear
- Plant / Equipment
- Life Shafts
- Escalator Pits
- Confined spaces
- External soffits & Fascias
- Roof
- Boxing
- Solid Wall cavities
- Partition Wall cavities
- Wall Cladding & Coverings
- Fixed suspended ceilings
- Glazing
- Window Frames
- Window sills
- Door Frames
- Doors internally
- Concealed Risers or Voids
- Skirting
- Fixed Flooring
- Floor voids
- Floor ducts
- Below Ground Drainage Systems
- Slab
- Beyond suspected or known asbestos installations
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Comment
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Has any access restrictions / limitations been recorded correctly so they are clear in the report?
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Are they fair and reasonable?
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Has all work created by the surveyor been left in a safe condition for reoccupation?
Demolition Survey Assessment Form
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Type of Building
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Type of Audit
- Approval
- Annual Compliance
- 3 month follow up
- Assessment
- Authorisation following non-conforming work
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Have intrusive inspection points made by the surveyor justified?
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Has the level of making good undertaken by the surveyor meet the requirements as stated in the RAMS?
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Does the surveyor have all the necessary equipment and supplies to carry out the task and making good?
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Has enough time been allocated for the task (including making good)?
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Are all areas to be surveyed unoccupied and all soft furnishings covered during works?
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Is any special equipment required for the works on site and being used where required?
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Is the surveyor aware of the requirement to carry out all intrusive investigation using RPE with eye and hand protection being worn – subject to assessment?
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Does the surveyor seem to have understanding of likely hidden ACM locations within the fabric of the building?
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Are adequate inspection points being made to be able to identify possible ACMs?
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Are inspection points made safely with consideration to other hazards, such as live services and for the purpose of reinstatement following completion of inspection
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Are the following areas being fully inspected in accordance with scope of works? (list if different to areas below)
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Select areas inspected, use comments for any additional areas not listed
- Electrical Switchgear
- Plant / Equipment
- Life Shafts
- Escalator Pits
- Confined spaces
- External soffits & Fascias
- Roof
- Boxing
- Solid Wall cavities
- Partition Wall cavities
- Wall Cladding & Coverings
- Fixed suspended ceilings
- Glazing
- Window Frames
- Window sills
- Door Frames
- Doors internally
- Concealed Risers or Voids
- Skirting
- Fixed Flooring
- Floor voids
- Floor ducts
- Below Ground Drainage Systems
- Slab
- Beyond suspected or known asbestos installations
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Comment
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Has any access restrictions / limitations been recorded correctly so they are clear in the report?
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Are they fair and reasonable?
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Has all work created by the surveyor been left in a safe condition for reoccupation?
Re-Survey assessment (HSG264/RG8)
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When completed with the surveyor still on site , both the auditor and surveyor must not be in the room at the same time to ensure the assessment is completed "blind". Once re-assessment is completed a comparison of both sets of data survey data must be completed.
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Was the re-survey undertaken when the surveyor was present on site or after?
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Type or Types of Survey Being Re-Inspected
- Domestic Management
- Domestic Refurbishment
- Domestic Demolition
- Commercial Management
- Commercial Refurbishment
- Commercial Demolition
- Industrial Management
- Industrial Refurbishment
- Industrial Demolition
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Proportion of areas re surveyed in relation to total site?
- <25%
- 25%
- 33%
- 50%
- 66%
- 75%
- 100%
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Was the correct type of survey undertaken? (in relation to client’s requirements / instructions).
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Have site drawings been suitably drawn and annotated in line with standard proceedures?
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Was data entry accurate? Review the item description, extents, applicable material & priority assessments, accessibility & notes to ensure they are unambiguous & unique
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Are the recommendations in the report appropriate for the condition and location of identified materials?
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Were areas of any limited access / no access justified?
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Were the sample location points clearly labelled? (subject to the client’s instructions).
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Have sampling strategies/proceedures been undertaken inline with HSG264 / Standard proceedures / RAMS?
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Was a reasonable negative sampling strategy adopted on site?
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Were all reasonably accessible ACMs or suspect ACMs identified within the survey data?
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With a comparison of the audit and survey data are findings satisfactory? Specific noted Issues Will be Recorded Above
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Are further site re surveys required on the surveyor?
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Site Drawing if Required
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Site Notes: General observations of surveyed areas
