Asbestos-containing material condition inspection checklist

Use this checklist where asbestos-containing or presumed asbestos-containing materials remain in school buildings. Ensure the inspection arrangement reflects the materials, locations, condition and management controls.

Enter the date on which this inspection was carried out.

Enter the name of the person carrying out the inspection and, where relevant, their role or organisation.

Use the current asbestos management plan and associated asbestos information to identify the materials and locations to be inspected.

Enter the reference, location or link used to connect this inspection record to the asbestos management plan.

For each material inspected, record whether it is asbestos-containing or presumed asbestos-containing, together with the building, room or area and a sufficiently specific location description.

Enter the reference used in the asbestos register, survey, management plan or other relevant record, where available.

Inspect the identified material and check its current condition without altering or disturbing it.

Select the description that best records the observed condition at the time of inspection.

If damage, deterioration, an unexpected change or an access limitation was identified, describe what was observed and where it was observed. If none was identified, record that no damage or deterioration was observed.

If photographs were taken, record the photograph identifiers or storage location and link them to the material and location record.

If a separate assessment was completed, record its reference and summarise the relevant finding or recommendation.

Where damage or deterioration is observed, follow the escalation arrangements in the asbestos management plan and notify the responsible person or organisation identified in those arrangements.

Where escalation was required, record who was notified, when they were notified and the reference or method used. If escalation was not required, record that outcome.

Where remedial action is identified, record the action, responsible person or organisation, planned timing and current status. If no remedial action is identified, record that outcome.

Record this inspection and any resulting escalation or remedial action in the relevant asbestos management records, or record the cross-reference showing where the information has been entered.

Enter any follow-up inspection, review or action needed and identify the person or organisation responsible. Where no follow-up is needed, record that outcome.

Confirm that the material, location, observed condition, supporting evidence where used, escalation outcome and remedial-action information are recorded and linked to the asbestos management plan.