Site Asbestos Removal Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• M3 ASBESTOS LIMITED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SITE MONITORING PROCEDURE SITE AUDIT FORM

• Site Details

• Site Address

• Client

• Who is PC for the Site

• Name of Supervisor

• Description of removal project

• Project Duration

• Location of Current Enclosure

• Auditor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date

  Date

• Time on site (arrival, departure, and total time)

  Date

• Preliminary Requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is there a valid (i.e. in date) ASB5 Notification Form on site for the works to be audited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there (or will there be) asbestos removal work or cleaning in progress within the enclosure during the audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision to observe work practices within the enclosure by means of CCTV and / or viewing panel(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site specific Plan of Work available on site for the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preliminary Requirements Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is there a copy of the Company Standard Procedures / Generic Procedures available on site?

• Is the Decontamination Unit fully functional in terms of power, ventilation, and the provision of hot and cold running water for showering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE AUDIT UNLESS EACH RESPONSE ABOVE IS AFFIRMATIVE. SHOULD ANYTHING ABOVE BE AMISS THAT CAN BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, THEN CONTINUE WITH THE AUDIT ONCE RECTIFIED. SHOULD ANYTHING ABOVE BE AMISS THAT CANNOT BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, THEN INFORM THE SUPERVISOR THAT THE AUDIT CANNOT CONTINUE

• Site Documentation

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is there a copy of current Licence available on Site?

• Is there a Plan of Work and ASB 5 present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of Waiver (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Generic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• there

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• copy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• companies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specification on site?

• Have specific Risk Assessments been completed for this project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there copies of COSHH Assessments in site file for substances on site?

• Have the Daily Site Logs been completed up to date?

  Date

• Are daily site and plant inspection records (including DCU, enclosure, airlocks, NPU’s & vacuum cleaners) available for inspection and up to date?

  Date

• Are the current DOP test for the plant which is being used available for inspection on site and in date?

  Date

• Plan of Work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Does the POW detail the name and local address of the persons to whom they are contracted (including the site address if different)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the names and telephone numbers of all relevant contacts , including the site supervisor , manager or director responsible for the site?

• Does the POW detail the number of employees on the job at any time

  Date

• Does the POW detail when the work is going to take place i.e. dates and times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW have a removal phasing time line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail how viewing panels and or CCTV will be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the Power, water, site welfare and method of waste trransportation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail who will consider departures from the Plan of Work and how will these be communicated to the workers on site?

• Does the POW have a description of the work, its location and the removal method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW contain details of any access and fire risk and precautions to be taken and details of how safe places of work will be provided and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW contain details of any other risks and precautions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plan of Work Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Does the POW detail the expected exposure using the controls specified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the steps taken to reduce exposure as low as reasonably practicable and to control release into the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW contain detailed drawings : size of enclosure ;location of viewing panels /CCTV; NPUs; H type’s; DCU, transit routes; air locks; bag locks; waste routes and skips etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the volume of enclosure, size and numbers of NPUs and number of air changes per hour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail the type of respirators used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail how control measures are to be maintained on site and what checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail additional precautions to reduce exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW contain detailed site information and a site-specific description of the working method to be used with reasons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW describe which fibre suppressant technique is to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For wet strip system; describe injection technique including: needle type and pattern; dilution factor; what indicator will be used to check material is fully saturated; time allowed for penetration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW state what tools and other equipment are to be used and whether they meet the BS standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plan of Work Cont. and Procedures Manual

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• For AIB work, does the POW describe the practical measures to minimise dust release?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW state to whom the analytical company is contracted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW contain information on the analytical company providing the 4-stage clearance ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail of the type of asbestos involved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the POW detail of the condition of the asbestos containing material to be removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities detailed in the plan of work and are they available for use as described?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Organisation

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is site layout as sketch plan submitted in Plan of Work including any photos?

  Media

• Is work being carried out as per Plan of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Organisation Continued

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is the work area segregated from others on site

• Have any variations to Plan of Work been recorded on the amendments page of the POW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any site inductions been attended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all on site risks been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate warning signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant on Site

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are there at least 2 H type vacuums on site?

• Are current DOP test certificates in date?

  Date

• Is the NPU(s) sufficient for the enclosure size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DOP test certificates available and relevant to each NPU on site?

• Hygiene Facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is there a current DOP test certificate available on site for the NPU within the dirty end of the DCU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance certificate available from previous job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is modular decontamination unit used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Unit complying with EH47 / HSG247?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location as stated in Plan of Work?

• Is the Unit a direct connection to the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all services connected and is the unit level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clean and dirty end doors clearly and correctly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is unit in a secure place, doors locked if unattended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is unit used to store any unnecessary items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there lockers in clean end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hygiene Facility Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are the internal doors self-closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of showerheads (4/1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Nailbrushes / soap provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a mirror in clean end of unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there charging points in clean end for respirators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate means of heating the unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a balanced flue for gas heater?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a RCD fitted and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unit earthed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are towels provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hygiene Facility Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are separate towels used in shower and clean end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wastewater filtered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Transit Route

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is transiting necessary and justified within the plan of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route short as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the route marked and safe for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Enclosure / Airlocks

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Was non-contaminated equipment removed during the pre-clean/ enclosure set up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the work area pre cleaned of loose debris prior to enclosure building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is enclosure construction and sheeting adequate (1000 gauge)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it well designed and prevent the spread of asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosure / Airlocks Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are all openings sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical and heating plant isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the enclosure likely to be compromised during job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the enclosure adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the enclosure located as in Plan of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the enclosure double skinned (if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are viewing panels provided in enclosure 600 mm x 300 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear view of all work carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the 3-stage airlock of good construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it have a vision panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is airlock adequate for decontamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosure / Airlocks Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is there a Bucket, sponge, H-type available in airlock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the airlock flaps on works side and weighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do they cover openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the NPU’s located and specified as in Plan of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the NPU outside the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are NPU’s vented to outside where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are NPU’s likely to move?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is extraction capacity adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good airflow through enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the NPU capable of providing either a minimum of 8 air changes per hour (enclosures >120m3) or airflow of at least 1000m3 per hour for smaller enclosures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each NPU have a non-return flap on the exhaust side of the HEPA filter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosure / Airlocks Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are there any dead air spots in the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the smoke test been witnessed / completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are enclosure inspections available and up to date?

  Date

• Is a baglock provided on this job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there vision panels on the bag lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this of good construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the baglock located next to the airlock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding / Access / Working at height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is there work at height in enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has safe access provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access via Hop up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access via Scaffold Tower?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access via Steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For towers and scaffolds are Guardrails, toe boards, etc. present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the tower or scaffold have a sign off tag or sign off sheet completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures for decontaminating scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it form part of the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Licensed Scaffolder been used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Method of Asbestos Removal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is a dustless or wet method being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this method effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an injection system used (described type)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives trained in use of this system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is asbestos being removed as wet as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Airless sprayer being used to keep the environment as wet as possible during removal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Protective Equipment

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is the PPE being worn as in Plan of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE suitable for work method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE in good condition and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work boots suitable for site works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective Equipment Continued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are RPE inspections records up to date with daily inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate spare mask filters present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RPE cases/boxes clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cases/boxes free of items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• that may cause damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the masks being used correct for the face fit for the operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disposable coveralls as stated in Plan of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the coveralls good quality and resistant to tear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• wrists and hood of coverall elasticated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ankles,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the coveralls being warn with in enclosure in good condition with no rips or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste Disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are Clearly labelled bags/wraps being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bags correctly sealed, bags inside clear bag during during audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste transit route clear from spilt waste or debris ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a lockable skip used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the skip locked and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a lockable designated waste van used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles used to transport waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a waste collection service from a 3rd party being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of waste consignment note on site?

• Are vehicles used for waste transportation suitable for transport the waste safely, e.g. Sealed bulkhead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bagged waste in vehicle likely to be damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are operative’s clean/tidy, wearing uniforms or full RPE/PPE (if inside enclosure)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing safety boots without laces in the enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work vans free of any visible asbestos debris and clean and tidy (cab and load bay)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical equipment to hand on site tested and in date?

  Date

• Are hand tools in adequate and safe condition or safely bagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments / Safe Systems of Work /

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Have suitable risk assessments been carried out and the significant risks communicated in writing to all relevant employees and / or others?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have existing Assessments been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe systems of work clearly defined and are employees instructed in writing on such systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any new processes or activities for which risk assessments are required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the corrective actions recommended from audits / inspections been reviewed and appropriately actioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are all floors and passageways tidy & free from dirt obstruction & tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor surfaces in good condition and free from defects / slipping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any spillages / leaks or is there any contamination which have / has not been suitably cleaned up / dealt with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all site supplies tidy and stored in one area?

• Is all rubbish and unwanted material deposited in suitable receptacles and disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials in your area of responsibility safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sharp edges / projections or other tripping / bumping hazards in your area of responsibility, which have not been protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter of the premises in your area of responsibility secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all trailing leads taped down or safely located to avoid trip risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other issue that raise concern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are procedures and equipment for dealing with fire or related incidents being effectively maintained and monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the provisions for first aid being effectively maintained and monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid kit readily available and adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are notices, policy, posters etc. prominently displayed and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety signs in your area of responsibility clean, visible and in readable, serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information, Instruction and Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Have all personnel in your area of responsibility received suitable Certificated training / information / instruction covering their duties – including new employees? Is the training documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all personnel in your area of responsibility been made aware of all known hazards and the precautions to be taken in connection with their work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel carrying out their duties in a safe and proper manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any unsafe conditions, defective plant, equipment etc. been reported and action taken to prevent harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Is Portable electrical equipment (including leads, plugs etc. in good condition and within inspection date?

  Date

• Are voltages and loadings correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are personnel in your area of responsibility observing safe lifting / handling practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools & Equipment

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are personnel in your area of responsibility observing safe practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accidents / Accident Records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Corrective Actions Required

• Are all accidents investigated and reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all accidents been correctly recorded and proper notification carried out where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have recommendations made following accidents been effectively implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site notes / summary / general comments and Photos of issued raised

• Corrective Actions Log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsibility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completion Date

  Date

• Completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditors Signature

  Sign

• Supervisors Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• Date of Review

  Date

• (one week following date of last action completion date)

  Date

Have all actions been completed

• Have all actions been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Final Comments