QAMS Inspection Checklist – Site

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Prepared by

• Site Supervisor

• Personnel on Site

• Conducted on

  Date

Job Folder - a copy of the following must be in the job folder on site

• Asbestos removal control plan and safe work method statement

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Notification form – Form 65

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Asbestos register for the workplace (Commercial Sites)

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Qams company business licence

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Training records for all workers

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Site Control – the following must be observed

• Site Supervisor present on the site

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Site induction has been completed and all workers and sub contractors have been signed into the site

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Tool Box Talk - Hazards of the site have been identified and suitable controls have been assigned

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Clearly defined zones - dirty zone, dirty decontamination zone, clean decontamination zone, clean zone

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Site has barrier tape in place and signage to warn of asbestos removal works in progress

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Roads, parking, pedestrian issues have been identified and controlled

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Neighbouring properties and businesses have been notified of the asbestos removal works

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

General Site Observations

• PPE is being worn by all workers on the site including sub contractors

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Minimum PPE requirements include; mask rated for use with asbestos removal, disposable coverall and pull on style steel capped leather safety boots

• Correct manual handling procedures are being used

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Team lifting, bending at the knees, mechanical aid where appropriate

• Walkways, stairs and platforms adequate / suitable

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Are all adequate width, free from obstruction and in good repair

• Ladders are in good working order and being used correctly

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Work areas are clear, tidy & obstruction free

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Adequate lighting

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Adequate waste disposal

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• All materials / consumables are available close to area of use and easily accessible

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Openings and protrusions are protected

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• All electrical items have been tested & tagged

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Heritage and protected areas have been identified and controlled

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Asbestos Removal Works

• All workers on the site have the required competency for the type of asbestos being removed

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Remove Friable / Non Friable / Supervisor

• All workers on the site can produce a general induction white card

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Workers are removing the asbestos safely and as trained to do so

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• All work is following Scope of Works, Asbestos Control Plan and SWMS

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Respiratory protection has been prescribed for the site and all workers are compliant

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

High Risk Work Observations

• Structural safety requirements have been identified and controlled

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Services have been disconnected or isolated (Electrical / Water / Gas)

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Confined space work is only being carried out by trained and ticketed workers

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Heavy machinery is only being used by people trained and licensed to do so

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Workers performing vibrating works have been rested and rotated

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Workers performing hot work have been rested and hydrated regularly (working in encapsulation / roofs)

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled and hearing PPE is being worn for high noise operations (grinding & jack hammering)

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Working at heights

• All heights equipment is tested & tagged

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Fall arrest systems have been installed by a competent person

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Workers involved in the work at height are trained and competent

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Hazardous Substances are stored together

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Flammables are signed

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• MSDS & risk assessment are available for all

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Tools and Machinery

• Guards in place

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Leads are in good order

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Correct tools available for the task being performed

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Maintained and operational

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Fire and Emergency

• Emergency plan in the SWMS has been completed and communicated

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Flammable substances are stored separately away from ignition sources

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• First aid kit is available and stocked

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher is available on site

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• First aider is on site

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Hygiene and Amenities

• Access to clean water for drinking and decontamination

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Access to amenities

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Vehicle Movement – all company vehicles on the site

• Driver is licensed

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Vehicles are clean, serviced and fully operational

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Keys are removed when not in use

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Waste disposal

• Contaminated waste is separated, wrapped and clearly marked

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Transport vehicle is EPA registered

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Non contaminated waste is recycled where possible

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Waste areas are clearly defined

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

• Waste water is filtered

  Compliant

  Non Compliant

  N/A

Follow up - Breaches / Non Conformance / Etc.

• Breaches Issued

  Yes

  No

• Areas for Improvement

  Yes

  No

• Non-Conformances

  Yes

  No

• Items for Fixit

  Yes

  No

• Sub Contractor Issues

  Yes

  No

• Items for Meeting Agenda

  Yes

  No