Central demolition asbestos inspection checklist
Site inspection of asbestos removal procedures
What does this form include?
This form contains 20 sections:
What type of asbestos containing material is being worked on?
What is the approximate extent of the works?
Is anything written in section 4 of the ASB5?
Preliminaries
- Contract supervisor (is supervisor on site listed in the plan of work)?
- Is the number of operatives (inc supervisor) on site less or equal to that stated on ASB5?
- Is the scope of works adequately described in the plan of work?
Site Documentation
- Is there a copy of the current valid asbestos licence available for inspection?
- Is there a job specific plan of work/ assessment on site?
- Does the plan of work detail to who CDL are contracted?
- 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 person or company providing the 4 stage clearance and to whom they are contracted?
- Does the plan of work detail the type of asbestos involved? (i.e amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite)
- Does the plan of work detail the condition of the asbestos containing the material being removed(e.g good, fair, poor)
- Does the plan of work (or standard procedure) detail who is authorised to amend the plan of work?
- Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the type of respirators to be used?
- Does the plan of work detail the air monitoring arrangements for the duration of the works?
- Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the arrangements for smoke testing & witnessing?
- Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the construction method for enclosures and airlocks?
- Does the plan of work detail the asbestos removal technique to be used?
- Does the plan of work (or standard procedures) detail the decon entry and exit procedures?
- Is there a set of risk assessments on site and available for inspection for activities other than asbestos removal? (hot work, working at height, hand tools etc)
- Is there a set of COSHH assessments on site?
- Is the site diary/log available for inspection and up to date?
- Is there documented evidence on site confirming current insurance cover for both employers liability and public liability?
Supervisor Name
Site operatives or supervisors
- Current Medical Certificate
- Current Training Certificate
- Face Fit Test Cert for RPE
- Inspection record for RPE?
- Clean Shaven
Additional comments
Operative name
Plant on site certification
- Are there at least 2 H type vacuums on site?
- Are current DOP test certificates (or copies) available and relevant to each vacuum on site?
- Does to number and capacity of the NPUs in use correspond with that stated in the plan of work?
- Are current DOP test certificates (or copies) available and relevant to each NPU on site?
- Is there current DOP test certificate (or copy) available on site for the NPU within the dirty end of the DCU?
Enclosure / Airlocks
- Is the enclosure in sound condition and constructed so as to prevent the spread of asbestos? (i.e 1000 gauge visqueen)
- Are the enclosure inspection and smoke test records available for inspection?
- Is the airlock free from visible asbestos debris?
- Is a bucket and sponge or similar available for decontamination of respirator?
- Are the airlock openings either oval or rectangular in shape?
- Do the flaps cover the airlock openings adequately?
- Are all of the airlock flaps weighted?
- Is each stage of the airlock at least 1m x 1m x 2m (height)?
- Does the inner stage of the airlock have a viewing panel at least 600 x 300mm?
Air Extraction Equipment
- Is the NPU sited in relation to ideal air management?
- Is the extraction capable of giving a minimum of 8 air changes per hour?
- Is the extraction vented to outside atmosphere where practical?
Observed Work Practices
- Is the pre-filter the only part of the NPU exposed to the working area? (ie NPU sheeted out if inside enclosure)
- RPE and filter used as stated in plan of work? (ie suitable)
- RPE identifiable as a complete kit? (i.e mask, blower, and battery all uniquely identified as one kit)
- Are colours of coveralls as stated in the plan of work or standard procedures?
- Are all items of necessary PPE being properly worn? (e.g overall hood over head straps, overalls not tucked into boots etc)
- Does the dust suppression method being used match that stated in the plan of work?
- Is the dust suppression method suitable for the type of work or material? (if needle injection machine being used, please state manufacturer)
- Does the asbestos removal technique being used match that stated in the plan of work?
- Has the waste been appropriately bagged? (e.g immediately and single bagged if still in enclosure)
Hygiene Facility
- Is the unit positioned in relation to the work area as stated in the plan of work?
- If the unit is not directly connected to the enclosure, would it have been reasonably practicable to do so?
- Is the transit route as short as possible and away from occupied areas?
- Is the unit functional/in working order? (water, ventilation, heating, lighting, water filter, drains etc)
- Are the internal doors and external door to the dirty end all fully self closing?
- Is there an adequate number of showerheads for operatives?(i.e at least one for every 4 operatives)
- Is there a nailbrush provided in the shower area?
- Is the unit is good condition and clean so far as is reasonably practicable?
- Is there a clearance test certificate from the previous job, for the dirty end and shower compartment of the hygiene unit?
- Are the clean end and dirty end doors marked (including prohibited entry and mandatory PPE signage where required)?
- Are towels provided? Either Disposable or Cloth?
Waste
- Are the waste disposal arrangements as described in the plan of work
- Are the baglock and waste transit routes free from residual waste?
- Has a separate baglock been provided
- Is each stage baglock at least 1m x 1m x 2m (height)?
- Does the inner stage of the baglock have a viewing panel at least 600 x 300mm?
Miscellaneous
- Are disposable working coveralls and transit coveralls category 3 type 5/6
Scaffolding
- Has the asbestos removal contractor any scaffolding on site?
- Was a sub contractor used to erect the scaffolding?
- Does the scaffold form part of the enclosure or was it liable to disturb asbestos when erected?
Actions required
Auditors Name
Asbestos Supervisor
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