The HSE are checking the following:
1. That the decontamination unit has no stored items within
2. That the unit is dry
3. Have effective and clean seals between wall panels, wall / floor joints, and wall / ceiling joints
4. That the vents between areas are clean
5. That the doors and surrounds are clean.
6. That the NPU casing and transit cover are clean and fit for purpose, and the area beneath and around the NPU is also Clean.
7. That the sinks, showers, and associated drains are clean and free from debris.
The analyst will not issue “pass” certificates for hygiene facilities that are not “fit for purpose”. This includes:
1. Flooring that has worn to the point where it is not possible to thoroughly clean ingrained dirt
2. Any seals that are worn, or harbour ingrained filth
3. Cracked surfaces, including sink
The HSE are looking to issue prohibition notices on the hygiene facilities, and improvement notices (with evidence of retraining) on the analyst(s) involved.
For more information contact ACAD, or check the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos
Tags: ACAD, Asbestos, Asbestos Guide, HSE
Very True ! I have recently had an HSE visit on one of my sites, the inspector had a very close look at my unit. for over a year now i have made my supervisors put the earth rod under the stablizing leg as i had concerns about driving the rod into ground that potentionally has live services pressent the inspector was not happy that the earth rod was not driven into the ground. we are currently testing our units to see if the earth rod works underneath the leg. I will post our findings………….. ?