Management of Asbestos - Managers' Checklist
1. Have you appointed a named premises manager for your premises?
2. Has asbestos risk assessment been carried out and an Asbestos Register created or reviewed in the last two years?
3. Have remedial actions been taken to deal with any issues identified in the Asbestos Register as high or medium risk?
4. Has an Asbestos Management Plan to control the risks recorded in the Asbestos Register been created, including keeping records of local inspection of ACMs by site staff ?
5. Has an annual inspection of ACMs been undertaken by NPS?
6. Are systems in place to ensure contractors are made aware of the location of ACMs in premises and their actions controlled to ensure fibre release does not occur?
7. Are there systems in place to report any deterioration in the condition of ACMs to NPS?
8. Has an asbestos document file been created for the premises and is all paperwork in it kept up to date?
9. Are systems in place to ensure that prior to all maintenance work, additions and modifications to the premises, a refurbishment and demolition survey is undertaken?
10. Is a system in place to make sure you notify NPS of all additions/modifications to the premises or changes to the way in which the premises is used?
11. Are there systems in place to ensure appropriate action is taken following receipt of updated Asbestos Registers?
12. Has the premises manager and any other relevant person undertaken relevant training in the last three years in asbestos management (premises managers and specific asbestos management)?
13. Have you provided employees with information on the actions they should take in the event of damage or release of asbestos?
14. Do you ensure that staff do not pin/tack items on to walls containing asbestos insulating board?
If you have answered No to any of these questions further action must be taken to rectify deficiencies.
