Equipment Comments

6.01 Number of H-Type vacs on site – minimum of 2 required

6.02 Number of H-Type vacs stated in Plan of Work

6.03 H-Type vac identification Numbers

6.04 H-Type vac Test certificates available (6 - monthly for DOP Test) available?

Y N

(indicate as appropriate)

6.05 H-Type vac certificate(s) match ID numbers Y N

(indicate as appropriate)

6.06 Number of NPU’s on site

6.07 Number of NPU’s stated in Plan of Work

6.08 NPU identification numbers

6.09 NPU’s in good condition Y N

(indicate as appropriate)

6.10 Test cert (6 - monthly DOP Test for NPU) available?

Y N

(indicate as appropriate)

6.11 NPU Certificate(s) match ID numbers Y N

(indicate as appropriate)

6.12 Is DCU NPU 6 - monthly DOP test cert available?

Y N

(indicate as appropriate)

7 Enclosure Yes No N/A Comments

7.01 Was non contaminated equipment removed first?

7.02 Was the work area cleared of loose debris prior to the start of enclosure set up?

7 Enclosure Yes No N/A Comments 7.04 All electrical and heating plant isolated?

7.05 Is enclosure likely to be compromised during the job?

7.06

Is the polythene sheeting used at least 1000 gauge and the timber used to erect the enclosure at least 50mm?

7.07 Is enclosure double skinned? Should it be double skinned?

7.08

Do viewing panels and / or CCTV show all areas within the enclosure? (minimum 300mm x 600mm)?

7.09 Are the 3 stage airlock and baglock of good construction?

7.10 Is airlock adequate for decontamination and is the baglock adequate for removing waste?

7.11

Do the flaps cover the airlock / baglock openings to prevent spread of asbestos and are they weighted?

7.12 Are the airlocks / baglocks free from visible asbestos debris?

7.13 Are daily enclosure inspection records available?

7.14 Is there a record of the smoke test present for the enclosure?

7.15

Is there suitable equipment available within the airlock for decontamination i.e. H type vacuum, water, sponges etc?

7.16 Are operatives decontaminating correctly?

7.17 Is the enclosure adequately lit?

7.18 Is sufficient access equipment present?

8 Air Extraction Equipment Yes No N/A Comments 8.01

Does the number, location and capacity of the NPU’s in use correspond with that stated in the Plan of Work?

8.02 Is the extract sited in relation to ideal air management with no dead spots?

8.03 Is NPU ducting in good condition?

8.04 Are NPUs likely to move?

8.05 Is there enough airflow through enclosure?

8.06 Have the air changes/ hour been calculated correctly?

8.07 Is the NPU capable of giving a minimum of 8 air changes per hour?

8.08 Is the extract vented to the outside atmosphere where practical?

9 Removal Methodology Yes No N/A Comments

9.01 Does the removal method observed match the detail in the plan of works?

9.02 What suppression method is being utilised?

9.03 Is this method appropriate for the type of work?

9.04 Is an injection system used? (describe type)

9.05 Are operatives trained in use of this system?

9.06 Does the RPE and PPE in use match what is

9 Removal Methodology Yes No N/A Comments 9.08 Has any waste generated been appropriately

bagged?

10 ^{PPE / RPE Yes No N/A Comments}

10.01

RPE identifiable as a complete kit (i.e. Mask, blower and battery all uniquely identified as one kit)

10.02 Is it in good condition and well maintained?

10.03 Are mask inspections completed and recorded?

10.04 Adequate spare filters?

10.05 Are RPE containers clean and free of items that might cause damage?

10.06 Is there emergency RPE available?

10.07 Are types of overalls and colours of overall as stated in the plan of works?

10.08

Is any other necessary PPE required available (i.e. Goggles, hard hat) and being worn?

11 Air Monitoring Yes No N/A Comments

11.01 What air monitoring has been undertaken and by whom?

11.02 Are the results of air testing satisfactory?

11.03 Have there been any failed air tests? If so, please detail failures and actions taken

11.04 Is a 4- stage clearance due to be carried out and by whom?

12 Transit Route Yes No N/A Comments 12.01 Is a transit route necessary?

12.02 Is the transit route short as possible and away from occupied areas?

12.03 Is the transit route marked clearly marked?

12.04 Is the transit route clean and free from debris?

13 Hygiene Facility Yes No N/A Comments

13.01

Clearance test for unit conducted in dirty end and shower area of the unit and certificate available?

13.02 Does the unit comply with HSG 247 Appendix 8.1 (Minimum design criteria)

13.03 Is a modular DCU used?

13.04 Is the location of the DCU as shown in Method Statement?

13.05 Unit connected / unconnected to works area as plan of works states? Is the unit level?

13.06 Unit connected / working order? (water, electrics, water filter, drains)

13.07 Is waste water discharged to sewer or drain?

13.08 Is waste water filtered?

13.09 Is the unit secure, doors locked if unattended?

13.10 Is the unit free from stored items?

13 Hygiene Facility Yes No N/A Comments 13.12 Are internal doors self-closing?

13.13 Is a mirror present in the clean end of the unit?

13.14 Is RCCD (residual current circuit breaking device) fitted and tested?

13.15 Is there a balanced flue for gas heater?

13.16 Adequate means of heating unit?

13.17 Is the unit earthed?

13.18

Adequate number of showerheads for operatives? (i.e. at least one showerhead for every 4 operatives)

13.19 Nailbrush and shower gel provided in shower area?

13.20 Unit clean so far as reasonably practicable?

13.21 Are clean and dirty end doors suitably labelled including warning signs?

13.22 Are towels provided?

14 ^{Waste Yes No N/A Comments}

14.01 Are the waste disposal arrangements as described in the plan of works?

14.02 Waste transfer route free from debris / waste?

14.03 If no baglock has been provided has this been justified in the plan of woks?

14.04 Are bags correctly sealed, red bag inside clear bag?