10% Site Audit of Asbestos Removal Works Overview

10% Site Audit of Asbestos Removal Works
ASBESTOS WORK SITE AUDIT FORM V1.0
Overview
Project managers should complete a site audit for 10% of their asbestos works. This audit has been designed for
use by building professionals without the requirement for specific training.
Safety: University staff MUST NOT enter designated respirator zones e.g. contaminated areas, working
enclosures, air-lock, bag-lock, waste skips and decontamination units. The audit does not necessitate entry to
these areas.
The form is appropriate for works that are either licensed or non-licensed (albeit in a reduced capacity). It follows
criteria detailed in the ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) Site Audit Accreditation Scheme and
verifies site works are being undertaken in line with the pre planning stage and on-site method statement/plan of
work (PoW).
Instruction
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PMs complete the form for 10% of instructed asbestos works.
Comments already provided give further guidance on or what other considerations may be applicable.
There should be a named individual in the PoW responsible for the conduct of the site – this supervisor
should be able to respond to any questions – if they do not know the answers then assume it is not
present/has not been done.
Site paperwork can generally be amended on site, as required. It should be accurate at the time of audit –
not after it has been requested
Completed forms should be held on project file and a copy forwarded to EM Asbestos Team
If the site set up appears unsatisfactory or assistance is required, please contact the EM
Asbestos Team.
Building Name/code
Audit Date
Name of Auditor
Contractor being audited
1.0 Preliminary Requirements
1.1
1.2
Yes
No
Is there an ASB5 notification form on
site for the works to be audited? OR For
non-licensable work, is there a full site
set up as if it were notifiable work?
Is there provision to observe work
practices within the enclosure by
means of CCTV and / or viewing
panel(s)?
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Comments
This is a requirement and should be
provided. Job description must match.
Please check dates in ASB5 to ensure
14 days has lapsed.
This is required – main working area
should be viewable.
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1.3
1.4
1.5
Must be available on site and include
a sketch plan
Is there a job specific method statement /
plan of work available on site for the
works>
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?
Should be in the supervisor’s file on
request
Do not enter the decontamination
unit – ask the supervisor to
demonstrate these criteria. The DCU
must be fully operational prior to
asbestos works starting – including
set up.
DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THE AUDIT IF THERE ARE ANY ISSUES WITH THE ABOVE &
CONTACT EM ASBESTOS TEAM
2.0 ASB5 Notification Form
Comments
2.1
Are details of any other licence holders
recorded (Section 3 of ASB5)
2.2
What form of asbestos containing
material is being worked upon? (Section
4 of ASB5)
What is the stated maximum number of
employees per shift? (Section 5 of ASB5)
2.3
Please copy them in here, or write NO. Look for licensed
scaffolder, supervisory licensed holder, labour-only
sub-contractors.
How many operatives
(including the supervisor)
are actually on the site?
3.0
Site documentation
3.1
Is the contract supervisor the same
person as specified in the plan of work?
Must NOT be a temporary employee
(NB if the named individual is not
there then this is inadequate
supervision unless the name is
correctly amended in the PoW.
Changing PoW whilst you are there
is not good enough)
3.2
Does the plan of work detail when the
work is to be carried out? (including start /
finish times and weekend variations)
Does the plan of work detail the type of
asbestos involved? (e.g. amosite,
chrysotile, crocidolite)
Note times
3.3
3.4
Does the plan of work detail the asbestos
removal technique to be used?
3.5
Is there a site specific assessment
available for inspection, for hazards other
than asbestos? (hot work, work at
heights, use of hand tools, confined
spaces, electricity, manual handling,
COSHH etc)
Yes
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No
Must not exceed
that on the ASB5
Comments
Please record and is it the same as
in section 2.2?
Risk assessment is a legal
requirement. Note – hot works
should not be undertaken without
EM Asbestos Team authorisation.
COSHH required for spraytack, PU
foam, surfactant.
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3.6
Is there a copy of the contractor’s
current/valid asbestos licence
available for inspection?
3.7
Is there documented evidence on
site confirming current insurance
cover for both employer’s liability
and public liability? e.g. Insurance
schedule.
Is the enclosure’s smoke test
record available for inspection?
3.8
Note number. (All licences
should be present for licence
holders given in the ASB5, See
this form section 2.1)
Legal requirement to display at
place of work - note policy
number.
If no record, assume not done.
Please record reference on
certificate.
4.0 Site Supervisor and/or Operative(s) – CHOOSE TWO STAFF AT RANDOM
Ensure the following are present
and in date
Current medical certificate? (NB
Do not be put off by ‘trainee’
operatives there to help build
enclosure & without medical,
training etc. Reasonable to believe
will continue into enclosure/ strip it
– liable for HSE prohibition Notice)
Current training certificate?
Training provider
Face fit test certificate for RPE in
use? (NB There is no expiry date)
Examination record for RPE in
use? (Daily if in enclosure, current
monthly if not)
Supervisor / operative(s) clean
shaven? (applicable only if
randomly selected staff not in
enclosure)
Further comments
Name
Name
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
See also this form, Section 2.4. All labour must be employed & labour
only subcontractors are not permitted.
Site Organisation
5.1
Does the sketch plan in the PoW
match the site set up, and include
the positions of the NPU, air-lock,
bag-lock (if applicable), viewing
panels / CCTV and DCU?
Are there adequate warning signs
which comply with the Safety
Signs and Signals Regulations?
(including the black hand
prohibition symbol)
Is there a first aid kit available on
site?
5.3
No
Yes
5.0
5.2
No
Yes
No
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Comments
Absolutely essential - If No, please
provide details
Look for signs on air-lock / bag-lock &
DCU
Requirement – e.g. working at
Addenbrooke’s not an excuse for
missing kit.
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6.0
Enclosure / Air-lock /
Bag-lock
6.1
Is the enclosure in sound condition
and constructed to prevent the spread
of asbestos?
Are the 3 stage air-lock, (& bag-lock
as appropriate) located as in the
PoW?
6.2
Yes
No
Comments (DO NOT ACCESS
AIR-LOCK)
i.e. air-tight – air-lock flaps should be
weighted
Each stage should be at least 1mx1mx2m
(height).
7.0
Air Extraction Equipment
7.1
Is the NPU ducting vented externally
to atmosphere where practical?
Yes
No
Comments
8.0
Observed Work Practices
8.1
Does the RPE (including filter) being
used match that stated in plan of
work?
If not, what is being used?
8.2
Are colours of overalls as stated in the
plan of work or standard procedures?
Colour should match the stage of work being
audited. Problematic if not stated.
8.3
Are all items of necessary PPE being
properly worn?
e.g. overall hood over head straps, overalls
not tucked into boots, no lace up trainers etc
8.4
Are disposable working coveralls and
transit coveralls same standard as
PoW?
Request to see unopened pack of overalls to
check e.g. ‘type 5/6’?
8.5
Has the water been appropriately
bagged?
e.g. immediately bagged, and single bagged
if still in enclosure.
If not, is it possible? If really not possible
without extreme measures, is air monitoring
contingency in place?
Yes
No
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Comments (DO NOT ACCESS
ENCLOSURE – Use viewing panel/
CCTV))
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9.0
Decontamination Unit
(DCU)
9.1
Is the unit positioned in relation to
the work area as states in the PoW?
9.2
Is the transit route as short as
possible and away from occupied
areas?
9.3
Is the unit in good condition and
clean so far as is reasonably
practicable?
10.0
Waste
10.1
Are the waste disposal
arrangements as described in the
plan of work?
Is the waste transit route free from
residual or spilt waste?
10.2
11.0
Scaffolding
11.1
Has the asbestos removal
contractor any scaffolding on site?
Does the scaffold form part of the
enclosure or was it liable to disturb
asbestos when erected?
11.2
Yes
No
Comments (DO NOT ACCESS
FACILITY)
Please circle whether Connected or
Unconnected Connected means electricity,
water & waste – use of self-contained units
acceptable but is there water in the tank/
generator ready to be started?
Should be free of asbestos debris
Ask supervisor to open clean end door to
view without entering -must appear CLEAN
with no compromise! Request to see
clearance certificate from previous job for
dirty/shower end.
Yes
No
Comments
Yes
No
Comments
If Yes name the sub-contractor and write
down his licence number. See ASB5 Section
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Further Comments / Clarifications
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REVIEW THE SUMMARY SHEET WITH THE SITE SUPERVISOR AND OBTAIN THEIR
SIGNATURE AS CONFIRMATION. •
Copy to be included in the Project Completion File
Signatures
Auditor’s name:
Auditor’s Signature
Time of audit:
Supervisor’s Signature
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Annex 1 - Example ASB5 Notification Form
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Annex 2 -Example Consignment Note
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Annex 3 -Example Asbestos Licence
Note the above is a consultant’s supervisory licence. All asbestos removal contractors should
provide evidence of a “Removal” licence that is similar in appearance. Note the licence should
be for 3 years – a 1 year licence should be referred to the EM Asbestos Team.
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Annex 4 - Example Face Fit Certificate Annex 5 - Example Medical Certificate
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