When the work needs a licence, the contractor has an HSE licence.
Documents
A clear method statement that complies with the law is being followed.
The clean-up method and tests are described.
Other documents are available, such as the risk assessment, the licence, true training and medical certificates, test certificates, sampling results, waste disposal documents.
Procedures
HSE notified (at least 14 working days) before the job is due to start.
The 'Certificate of Reoccupation' issued by an accredited organisation.
Supervision is effective.
Enclosures
Enclosure, airlock and (for a larger job) a bag-lock - all in good condition.
A negative pressure unit inside the enclosure, away from the airlock.
Wetting only begins after the enclosure is complete.
Hygiene facility - decontamination unit
Set up properly before work begins, and clean of asbestos.
Waste
Stored and transported correctly to a closed skip.
No signs of asbestos on transit routes.
Personal protective equipment
The correct type of respirators are used, tested and cleaned properly by trained workers.
Surveying, sampling and analysis
The surveyor, clearance analyst or laboratory are independent of the asbestos contractor.
These specialists are members of a professional organisation.
11. Getting work done