Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Main Task

  • Asbestos Type

  • Asbestos Material

  • Priority Visit?

  • Job Notified?

PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION

  • Has the supervisor completed the pre-start checklist?

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

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

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

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

  • Does the ASB5 match the POW?

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

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

  • Is a copy of general procedures available on site?

SITE SPECIFIC DETAILS

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

  • Is the supervisor on site the one listed on the POW.

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

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

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

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

  • 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?

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

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

SUPERVISORS & OPERATIVES

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

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

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

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

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

HYGIENE FACILITY AND DECONTAMINATION UNIT (DCU)

  • Is the following documentation available for the DCU?

  • Is the DCU connected to the enclosure?

  • Is the outside of the DCU clean?

  • Is the transit procedure in accordance with the POW?

  • Are the DCU legs down and is it level?

  • Is the DCU connected to mains water & power?

  • Is the DCU adequately earthed?

  • Is the hose clear and working correctly?

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

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

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

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

  • Have lockers been provided in the clean end?

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

  • Is there a gas detector fitted?

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Are the following clear of dust and ingrained dirt?

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

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

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

SITE PREPARATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

AIRLOCK / BAGLOCK

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

  • Is the outer flap in place?

  • Are the flaps weighted at the bottom and taped?

  • Do the flaps overlap and cover the openings?

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

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

  • Does the airlock have suitable signage?

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

WORK AREA / ENCLOSURE

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

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

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

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

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

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

PPE

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

  • Are they wearing gloves and Wellington boots?

  • Are the overalls on the outside of their boots?

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

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

  • Are the masks worn as stated on the POW?

  • Are all personnel clean shaven?

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

CONTROL MEASURES:- DUST REDUCTION / WET STRIPPING

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

  • Is the system set up and working?

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

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

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

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

  • Are exposure records available on site?

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?

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

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

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

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

  • Is the ducting in good condition?

CLASS H VACUUM CLEANERS

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

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

  • Are the vacuum cleaners working effectively?

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

WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL

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

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

  • Is the waste double bagged?

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

  • Are the bags filled to an appropriate level?

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

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

TRANSIT PROCEDURES

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

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

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

  • Is there signage to show transit route?

  • Does the transit route go over exposed carpeted areas?

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

AIR MONITORING ARRANGEMENTS

  • Is the company and regime identified in the POW undertaking the air monitoring?

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

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?

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - are they in place / available for :

  • Loss of electric power?

  • Medical emergency inside the enclosure?

  • Failure of the enclosure?

VAN REGISTRATION

  • Has it been air tested within 2 months?

  • Is the out side of the van clean?

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

  • Is the storage area clean and well ordered?

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

ADDITION COMMENTS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

  • Auditor

  • supervisor

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