Severn Insulation Site Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Main Task

  Select Clean Removal Environmental Clean Encapsulation Waste Handling Supervisory Ancillary

  • Clean Removal
  • Environmental Clean
  • Encapsulation
  • Waste Handling
  • Supervisory
  • Ancillary

• Asbestos Type

  Select Amosite Chrysotile Crocidolite Actinolite Anthophylite Tremolite

  • Amosite
  • Chrysotile
  • Crocidolite
  • Actinolite
  • Anthophylite
  • Tremolite

• Asbestos Material

  Select AIB Cement Insulation Textured Coating Floor Tiles Gaskets & Rope Sprayed Coating

  • AIB
  • Cement
  • Insulation
  • Textured Coating
  • Floor Tiles
  • Gaskets & Rope
  • Sprayed Coating

• Priority Visit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job Notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION

• Has the supervisor completed the pre-start checklist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site information board displaying the site POW, pictorial flow chart and emergency contacts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the POW including the ASB5, risk assessment and method statement on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been read and understood and have they been signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ASB5 match the POW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the waste carriers licence on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the asbestos licence on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of general procedures available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE SPECIFIC DETAILS

• 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 on the POW.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the air monitoring arrangements for the duration of the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the POW has been amended, has it bed signed / dated and do other records (eg site diary) shoe the authorisation procedure has been followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW or Asbestos Manual detail the type of respirators to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the arrangements for smoke testing and witnessing? Has this been witnessed and by whom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SUPERVISORS & OPERATIVES

• Check that the following are in date for each person on site:-<br>1) Asbestos Training, 2) Medical, 3) Face fits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the following are in date for each person on site:-<br>1) Asbestos Training, 2) Medical, 3) Face fits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the following are in date for each person on site:-<br>1) Asbestos Training, 2) Medical, 3) Face fits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the following are in date for each person on site:-<br>1) Asbestos Training, 2) Medical, 3) Face fits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the following are in date for each person on site:-<br>1) Asbestos Training, 2) Medical, 3) Face fits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HYGIENE FACILITY AND DECONTAMINATION UNIT (DCU)

• Is the following documentation available for the DCU?

  Select Gas installation and safety certificate Air clearance certificate safety check sheet DOP / electrical test certificate

  • Gas installation and safety certificate
  • Air clearance certificate
  • safety check sheet
  • DOP / electrical test certificate

• Is the DCU connected to the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the outside of the DCU clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the transit procedure in accordance with the POW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the DCU legs down and is it level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DCU connected to mains water & power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DCU adequately earthed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hose clear and working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the NPU and area underneath clear of dirt and in dry condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there usable warning signs on the external clean & dirty end doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have lockers been provided in the clean end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a gas detector fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate methods of heating the DCU in cold weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the showers have an adequate supply of hot water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the following been provided for the thorough decontamination of the removal personnel?

  Select liquid soap shampoo nail brushes clean dry towels

  • liquid soap
  • shampoo
  • nail brushes
  • clean dry towels

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following clear of dust and ingrained dirt?

  Select doors and door castings All vents sinks and waste system

  • doors and door castings
  • All vents
  • sinks and waste system

• Are the floors in good condition? Not worn to a level that ingrained dirt cannot be easily removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the DCU have an extraction fan fitted with a HEPA filter fitted on the dirty external wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the DCU been set up correctly in accordance with the above?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE PREPARATION

• 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, pipe, walls and 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

• Is the correct PPE / RPE being worn during preparation / sheeting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Severn Insulation employees wearing supplied logo clothing? Is it clean? Do they look and act professional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AIRLOCK / BAGLOCK

• Does the 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

• If a BAGLOCK is being used, does it meet the requirements (as per the airlock above)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORK AREA / ENCLOSURE

• Is the enclosure constructed in accordance with the general procedures (1000 gauge poly; 50mm2 timber or use cleanable surface areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If flame retardant poly is required by the POW, is it being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all parts of the enclosure visible via the panel(s) or CCTV?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If any of the work area / enclosures are on carpet, has boarding been used as an overlay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Are the removal personnel wearing full overalls, with a hood (type5, cat3)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they wearing gloves and Wellington boots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the overalls on the outside of their boots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the masks worn as stated on the POW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONTROL MEASURES:- DUST REDUCTION / WET STRIPPING

• Is the system being used in accordance with that specified in the POW / Asbestos Manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system set up and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the dust levels being reduced to the lowest practicable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the results of personal air monitoring indicate that the methods used are effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all equipment been serviced in accordance with the manufacturers schedule? Check service records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exposure records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NEGATIVE PRESSURE UNITS (NPU)

• 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, or is a roving head in place? Is the sufficient negative air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the unit(s) vent in the 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 effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the unit(s) have DOP / electrical test certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ducting in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CLASS H VACUUM CLEANERS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hoses and electric flex in good condition? No splits or cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the vacuum cleaners working effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has each vacuum got a current DOP / electrical test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL

• 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bags filled to an appropriate level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a skip is being used is it in good condition?, is it lockable?, are suitable signs presents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the waste route follow the one on the POW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRANSIT PROCEDURES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the transit coveralls stored in clean end of airlock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage to show transit route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the transit route go over exposed carpeted areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the site is occupied (other trades etc) is transit route barrier end off or are personnel accompanied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AIR MONITORING ARRANGEMENTS

• Is the company and regime identified in the POW &/or the Asbestos Manual undertaking the air monitoring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a visual inspection carried out by the supervisor once the stripping is complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMUNICATION

• 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

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - are they in place / available for :

• Loss of electric power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medical emergency inside the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Failure of the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VAN REGISTRATION

• Has it been air tested within 2 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the out side of the van clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all light lenses present (is it legal)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage area clean and well ordered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any sign that smoking has taken place inside the vehicle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ADDITION COMMENTS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

• Auditor

  Sign

• supervisor

  Sign