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The survey programme follows a management survey approach (HSG264 Asbestos: The survey guide), a copy of the survey results will be held by:- Site Managers Asset Management and Construction Procurement Corporate Safety Team An ongoing management programme to control risks associated with asbestos containing materials will be implemented in line with survey findings. Copies of the reports are held by Asset Management and Construction Procurement on the Asbestos Asset survey database. 2.0 Identification and Initial Assessment This procedure shall be followed in any of the following circumstances: Prior to the commencement of any work or activity which might disturb materials likely to contain asbestos; Where, during the course of any work, materials which may contain asbestos are discovered; Whenever a material which is suspected to contain asbestos is identified. When any of the above situations apply, the presence of asbestos shall be confirmed by one of the following means:- Checking archive records by reference to the Councils Asbestos Register and site survey results, held by the Building Surveying Manager (ext 6437). Representative sampling of the materials, with subsequent analysis performed by an independent laboratory holding current UKAS (UK Accreditation Service) accreditation for the identification of asbestos. In most situations this will be the preferred method. Assuming that the material contains amosite (brown asbestos) or crocidolite (blue asbestos). Once it is confirmed that a material contains asbestos, an assessment of the condition of the material and the risk that it presents shall be carried out by the Asset Management & Construction Procurement Section. Dependent upon the results of the assessment, a decision shall be made regarding future treatment of the material. Treatment shall involve one of the following:- If the material is in sound condition, unlikely to release asbestos fibres and unlikely to be disturbed during future work or activity, it may be left in place. The material shall then be labelled in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations, 2006. The address, location, position, type and extent of the material shall be noted in the Register. Materials entered in the register shall then be 'managed', by ongoing checks of the condition of the material by the occupier or their building surveyor. The material shall be removed under controlled conditions by a contractor who is competent to carry out such work. In any cases where it is not reasonably practicable to follow options (1) or (2) above and assessment has shown the need for remedial action to be taken, the material may be sealed (encapsulated), it will then be labelled and managed as described in (1). This work shall be performed under controlled conditions by a competent contractor. 3.0 Dealing with Damaged Asbestos Containing Materials Following damage to suspect materials, persons shall be decanted from all areas which may have been contaminated. On leaving each area, the doors, windows and other connections to adjoining work areas shall be kept shut in order to reduce air movement. Where there is doubt as to the presence of asbestos, either a sample of the suspect material shall be taken for analysis or the material shall be assumed to contain asbestos. Analysis of samples shall be carried out by an independent laboratory holding current UKAS accreditation for the identification of asbestos. Disturbance air testing (testing performed whilst dust raising activities are undertaken) shall be carried out to check for contamination in each area which may have been affected. Until testing indicates otherwise, the areas shall be treated as contaminated and any persons entering them shall wear protective clothing including suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPE). The procedures for removal of asbestos containing materials will be followed where any of the following conditions apply:- Damage is extensive Additional disturbance of the material is necessary or likely. Air monitoring shows significant contamination. Where contamination is not widespread, then a licensed contractor may undertake an environmental clean up of the area(s) by agreement with the Corporate Safety Section. Occupation by unprotected persons shall be allowed only after reassurance air monitoring by a UKAS accredited analyst indicates that it is safe to do so. In the cases of asbestos insulation board and asbestos cement, where damage is very limited and the results of air testing show that the amount of contamination is minimal or where the material is external, it may be practicable for a licensed contractor to undertake local repair/removal under controlled conditions by agreement with the Corporate Safety Section. 4.0 Removal/Treatment Works with Asbestos Containing Materials Works shall be supervised by a competent Asset Management and Construction Procurement Officer (P402/405 qualified). Supervising Officers will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of this code and will ensure that all relevant stages of the code are adhered to during the project. If work is to be put out to tender, a St Helens Council Asbestos Method Statement/Risk Assessment Form will be sent to each tenderer prior to awarding of the contract. The results of asbestos identification shall also be communicated to all prospective contractors. The contractor chosen to undertake the work must hold a current licence under the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations, (1983) as amended. Prior to any work starting, the contractor shall complete a Method Statement/Risk Assessment, specific to the work in question, for the approval of the Corporate Safety Section. The Asset Management & Construction Procurement Section.will appoint a UKAS accredited analyst for identification and air monitoring work. Analysts shall not be employed by the contractor carrying out the asbestos works and air monitoring regimes shall be agreed by the Corporate Safety Section. The contractor carrying out the asbestos works shall:- Provide access and any labour required to ensure that observation of the smoke test and a thorough visual inspection, following completion of work, can be carried out by those performing testing work; Ensure that the works supervisor is available during visual inspection so that all necessary remedial work is relayed accurately. This will be best achieved if the contractor accompanies the Officer/Consultant performing the visual inspection. If an enclosure is used, incorporate a perspex viewing panel. If air monitoring, performed prior to enclosure construction, shows significant contamination, the work method shall be amended to include decontamination of the area. If significant contamination is found following the dismantling of the enclosure, the contractor shall be deemed responsible and shall rectify the problem. Contractors shall make available, on request, the following records:- Examination and test of air extraction equipment. Examination and test of vacuum cleaners. Maintenance and repair of RPE. Evidence that their employees have undergone medical examination. (Anonymous systems information). Employee training records. Qualitative fit test certificates During the course of the works the Supervising Officer shall visit the site and check that the equipment specified in the work method is supplied and that the procedures described in the work method are adhered to. This function may be performed by those carrying out testing work if they are to be present during the works. Additional checks will also be undertaken by the Corporate Safety Section. Note A record of non-compliance with stated work methods shall be kept for each contractor. Where either repeated or major problems occur the contractor will not be considered for future works. Management of Asbestos Materials HEALTH & SAFETY PROCEDURES MANUAL CORP 009 JUNE 2010 PAGE PAGE 1 OF 6 7 8 9 ; = > ? 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