To ensure an efficient project, analyst organisations can provide project management support for asbestos removal but these specialist support services may vary, depending on the client and contractors. On small jobs, for example, the specialist support may have limited application or it may be restricted to only the completion of the statutory 4-stage clearance procedure at the end of the works.
On larger or more complex activities, the involvement of the analyst can be significantly greater. It may extend from the start of the project until completion and could include coordinating the tendering of removal works against a technical specification of works.
To benefit from the specialist support, the client should establish which of these support services are needed for the project, to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and compliantly within effective controls.
In addition to 4-stage clearance procedure, the analyst can provide a range of monitoring and support services including:
Inspection and monitoring activities including: initial smoke tests on enclosures, enclosure visual inspections, visual inspection of decontamination units, waste and transit routes. These activities ensure that any cross contamination or enclosure leaks are identified early and rectified
Licensed contractor document checks including: RPE, training, negative pressure units, Class H vacuums. This assists clients with their duty to ensure appointment of competent contractors and ongoing competence review
Leak testing of enclosures to ensure no fibres transfer from within the enclosure during the works. This ensures the safety of individuals in surrounding areas and provides written evidence of air monitoring readings for future reference
Near source and far source/perimeter monitoring to provide assurances that asbestos fibres do not pose a risk at other locations
Investigation of leak test “failures” - ensuring that enclosure breaches are quickly identified and rectified to limit cross contamination
Measuring negative pressure in the enclosure and air flows of negative pressure units – to ensure the air circulation is in accordance with requirements and air changes are effective
Personal monitoring of the asbestos removal operatives to provide data for exposure assessments and planning future works
Monitoring in enclosures – to observe working practises and progression of works
Development of air testing strategies and interpretation of results – to provide the client with fit for purpose technical advice
Diary of work to provide a written record of all activities, particularly useful if issues arise or if challenges are made at a later date
Visual inspections of cleanliness of equipment leaving site as directed by client or hire company
Liaison with client management team, licensed contractor and all other key stakeholders. This ensures the smooth running of the project and all ancillary works