Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for the inspection.
- Building plans and records are researched to determine the potential types of asbestos and other potentially hazardous materials.
- Locations containing asbestos materials are identified and assessed.
- Methods for asbestos inspection and removal of small asbestos samples in each location are determined.
- Steps in the inspection process are planned to comply with legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice.
- Job specification and report sheet are prepared.
- Undertake an asbestos inspection and assessment.
- Human and physical resources required for the job are identified and confirmed.
- Client is informed of the process and timing and queries are answered.
- Site is secured in accordance with asbestos inspection methods.
- Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.
- Asbestos inspection is undertaken in accordance with the job specification and relevant safety (OHS) procedures.
- Asbestos samples are removed from the structure in accordance with the asbestos removal plan.
- Removed asbestos samples are placed into appropriate sample bags, sealed, labelled and removed from site in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Clean up the job site.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned and hazardous material handled and disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice.
- Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Prepare samples for testing and finalise report.
- Samples are tagged, identified and forwarded to the testing laboratory in accordance with legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice.
- Reports are completed in accordance with the job specification and standard work practices.
- Reports are forwarded to relevant individuals and bodies in accordance with legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice.