Elements and performance criteria
Has the candidate completed the following?
1. PLAN SUPERVISION FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL: 1.1 Obtain and interpret the work instructions/other info and clients brief? * JSA/SWMS, Operating manuals, SDS, Asbestos register for workplace, Written/verbal instructions and diagrams, Code of practices on site at all times.
1.2 Develop ARCP and SWMS * 1.3 Inspect the worksite to identify scope of job and conduct initial preparations? * Assessing worksite conditions, Worksite hazards, Confirming type of asbestos, What is being removed, Preparing ARCP, Equipment checks.
1.4 Identify and notify the regulator and all parties affected by the removal of ACM * Worksafe, Neighbouring property’s, Occupants
1.5 Select correct number of staffing and competencies for job? * Current competencies for job, Supervisor required on site, How many staff are needed for Job.
1.6 Confirm health monitoring of workers being undertaken. * 1.7 Correctly calculate quantity of ACM being removed and the required quality and quantity of materials for jobs? * Length of barricades, Amount of plastic, Bags/skip bins needed for required amount, Spare sets of PPE.
1.8 Identify licenced asbestos disposal facility for transport and disposal of asbestos according to environmental regulatory obligations and record in ARCP. * Licenced landfill, Any specific requirements included in ARCP e.g., Times, procedures, gates.
1.9 Prepare and plan for air monitoring and a clearance inspection by a licenced asbestos assessor (friable) or competent person (non-friable) * 1.10 Identify, source and ensure serviceability of plant, tools, equipment and PPE Plant, tools, equipment and PPE are chosen and sourced? * HEPA Vacuum, Water source – hoses/spray/fittings, Barricades, Buckets/wipes, Low speed drills, Crow bars, Ladders, Hand tools, Nail punch, Disposable overalls (cat 5), Safety foot wear (no laces), Protective eye wear, Disposable/protective gloves, RPE- P2/P3, Hearing protection, Hard hats. (Sourced for removal – prepared from workshop/shop
1.11 Plan work schedules to ensure compliant supervision of asbestos removal job. * HEPA Vacuum, Water source – hoses/spray/fittings, Barricades, Buckets/wipes, Low speed drills, Crow bars, Ladders, Hand tools, Nail punch, Disposable overalls (cat 5), Safety foot wear (no laces), Protective eye wear, Disposable/protective gloves, RPE- P2/P3, Hearing protection, Hard hats. (Sourced for removal – prepared from workshop/shop
1.12 Safety requirements from register, SWMS, ARCP (Emergency plan included) are always identified and prepared? * Exits, Muster point, First aid kits, Dust/noise
1.13 Plant, tools, equipment and PPE are chosen and sourced? (Correct type of the following may be required). * HEPA Vacuum, Water source – hoses/spray/fittings, Barricades, Buckets/wipes, Low speed drills, Crow bars, Ladders, Hand tools, Nail punch, Disposable overalls (cat 5), Safety foot wear (no laces), Protective eye wear, Disposable/protective gloves, RPE- P2/P3, Hearing protection, Hard hats. (Sourced for removal – prepared from workshop/shop
1.14 Environmental requirements are identified? * Dust/noise, Sediment control, Waste management, Fauna/flora
1.15 Health monitoring and air monitoring are identified and planned if needed? * Check with client in WA it is not required for non-friable, May be at clients request.
1.16 Neighbours/occupants are notified within own limits? * Residential neighbours notified as good practice, Letter sent if company requirement.
1.17 Can handle and identify potential asbestos products? * Identify asbestos material by testing or presuming, Handle correctly following COP REMOVAL procedures.
1.18 ARCP is developed within own limits. * Asbestos removal control plan is completed/developed according to the CODE OR PRACTISE FOR THE SAFE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS, Filled out prior to removal.
1.19 Required documents are prepared accordingly to legislation (notifications). * ARCP, SWMS, JSA/JHA, Notifications to neighbours, Worksafe for friable notification.
1.20 Arrangements and work schedules are organised to ensure correct supervision. * Non-friable on site, Friable always on site, Company policy i.e., NBN supervisor always on site.
2. OVERSEE THE PREPARATION FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL: 2.1 Maintain required on-site records. * Code of practice, Qualifications, ARCP, Notifications, SWMS/JSA/JHAS, Not stored in truck being driven off site.
2.2 Team members are inducted and provided with instructions from ARCP? * Instructions given from completed ARCP, Team members can contribute too if they notice other hazards etc.
2.3 Team members are provided with PPE and checked? PPE Stored on site * Correct PPE, Fit checked RPE- P2/P3 for non-friable.
2.4 Signs and barricades are erected correctly to separate asbestos work area from worksite? * Asbestos removal sign up, Barricades/hoarding/asbestos tape used as appropriate.
2.5 All equipment is installed and checked according to legislation? * Tools tested and tagging in date, Check before use, Double bagged for next asbestos site.
2.6 Final site safety checks are made- utilities are deactivated and secured? * Aircon/fans deactivated, Electricity, Windows closed.
2.7 Identify asbestos waste storage and transit rout according to site specific ARCP. * Designated storage area, Access kept clear.
3. SUPERVISE COMPLIANT TESTING: 3.1 Communication is made with asbestos assessor for air monitoring according to legislation (if applicable) * If client request.
3.2 Check conformity of air monitoring test results in consultation with licenced asbestos assessor and apply relevant action in accordance with regulatory requirements. * 3.3 Notify health and safety regulator if air monitoring levels are about 0.02 fibres/mill. * 3.4 Post daily air monitoring readings on worksite according to legislative requirements. *
4. SUPERVISE REMOVAL AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESS 4.1 Manage ongoing serviceability checks for equipment and tools conforming with manufacturers specification for use. * JSA, Equipment/tools checklist, Prestart.
4.2 Supervise removal of asbestos according to the ARCP and SWMS. * 4.3 Organise removal of ACM waste from site according to regulatory obligations and ARCP. * 200-micron thick plastic, Double lines bins sourced from appropriate place for asbestos, Removed from site ASAP.
4.4 Supervise facilities and processes to ensure compliant decontamination of workers, work area and worksite, including plant, tools and equipment. * As in ARCP, Instructions given to workers and closely supervised.
4.5 Secure site until clearance inspection is undertaken and clearance certificate has been received. * Deal with public interference, Do not let anyone on site.
4.6 Upon receiving clearance certificate ensure decontaminated plant, tools and equipment are removed from the work area. * Tools/workplace/team members/soil/tools
4.7 Supervise the dismantling of enclosures and relevant equipment (friable) and clean up. *