WHS Asbestos Demolition Checklist

A Work Health and Safety WHS Asbestos Demolition Checklist in eAuditor Audits & Inspections ensures that all precautions and regulations related to asbestos handling, removal, and demolition are followed. It helps minimize the risk of asbestos exposure to workers and the public and ensures compliance with legal standards. Below is an outline for a comprehensive WHS Asbestos Demolition Checklist:

WHS Asbestos Demolition Checklist

General Information

1. Date of Inspection:
2. Inspector’s Name:
3. Project Name:
4. Project Location:
5. Contractor Name:
6. Demolition Supervisor:
7. Asbestos Removalist License Number:
8. Scope of Work:

Pre-Demolition Assessment

1. Asbestos Survey Completed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has a licensed asbestos assessor conducted a survey and identified asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) on-site?)
2. Asbestos Register Available?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Is an asbestos register present, documenting all ACMs and locations at the site?)
3. Risk Assessment Completed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has a risk assessment for asbestos removal and demolition activities been completed?)
4. Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP) Available?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Is an ARCP in place, outlining safe removal of asbestos and management before demolition?)
5. Air Monitoring Plan Established?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Did site develop an air monitoring plan to check for airborne asbestos fibers during demolition?)
6. Licenses and Permits Verified?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Have all necessary asbestos removal licenses and demolition permits been verified and are they up to date?)

Workplace Safety and Setup

1. Asbestos Warning Signs Posted?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Are asbestos warning signs and barriers in place around the affected areas?)
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Provided?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Is all required PPE, including respirators, disposable coveralls, gloves, and protective footwear, available and used by workers?)
3. Decontamination Facilities Available?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Is there a decontamination facility for workers and equipment to prevent asbestos contamination from spreading?)
4. Exclusion Zones Set Up?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Have exclusion zones been established to keep unauthorized personnel away from the demolition area?)
5. Asbestos Waste Management Plan in Place?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Is there a plan for the safe collection, storage, and disposal of asbestos waste?)

Asbestos Removal Process

1. Asbestos Removal Control Measures in Place?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Have control measures been implemented to prevent the release of asbestos fibers during removal?)
2. Wet Methods Used for Dust Suppression?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Are wet methods being used during asbestos removal to minimize airborne dust and fiber release?)
3. Negative Air Pressure Units Installed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (If applicable, are negative air pressure units being used in enclosed work areas to prevent asbestos fiber dispersion?)
4. Asbestos Waste Bags/Containers Properly Sealed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Are asbestos waste bags or containers properly sealed, labeled, and stored for safe disposal?)
5. Air Monitoring Conducted During Removal?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Is air monitoring being conducted during removal to ensure that asbestos fibers are not being released?)

Demolition Process (Post-Asbestos Removal)

1. Clearance Certificate Issued?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has a clearance inspection been conducted by a licensed asbestos assessor, and has a clearance certificate been issued before demolition begins?)
2. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Reviewed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Have SWMS been reviewed for asbestos-related tasks during demolition?)
3. Demolition Sequence Planned?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Did site plan the demolition sequence to avoid disturbing any remaining asbestos or ACMs during the process?)
4. Machinery and Equipment Decontaminated?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Did site decontaminate all machinery and equipment properly to prevent asbestos contamination?)

Post-Demolition Requirements

1. Final Air Monitoring Conducted?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has post-demolition air monitoring been conducted to ensure no residual asbestos fibers remain in the area?)
2. Asbestos Waste Disposal Tracked?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has the disposal of asbestos waste been documented, and is it being sent to an approved disposal site?)
3. Site Clean-up Completed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has the site been properly cleaned, with no visible asbestos debris remaining after demolition?)
4. Final Inspection Passed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Has the final inspection of the site been conducted, and is it cleared for handover or further work?)

Emergency Preparedness

1. Emergency Procedures in Place?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Are emergency procedures in place in case of accidental asbestos exposure or release during demolition?)
2. Spill Kits and First Aid Equipment Available?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (Are asbestos spill kits and first aid equipment readily available on-site?)

Additional Information

1. Any Incidents/Accidents Reported?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   (If any incidents occurred during asbestos removal or demolition, have they been reported and documented?)
2. Further Comments/Notes:

Signature Section

1. Demolition Supervisor Signature:
   (I confirm that all asbestos removal and demolition procedures have been followed in accordance with WHS standards.)
2. Inspector’s Signature:
3. Date of Completion:

Post-Demolition Tasks

• Ensure to fill all records of asbestos removal, air monitoring, and clearance certificates.
• Confirm to save the final inspection reports in eAuditor Audits & Inspections for compliance tracking.

WHS Asbestos Demolition Checklist can be customized with mandatory fields, drop-down menus, and image uploads to document asbestos removal and demolition activities effectively within the eAuditor Audits & Inspections platform.