Third Party Access to Contaminated Site

Focus: Insurers/Client/Specialist contractor

Foreword

From time to time third party visitors or specialists will require access to the contaminated building. Extremely high levels of control must be installed to protect the visitor and others and prevent cross contamination. The module explains to the potential visitor the hazards and risks associated with entry. It provides a safe procedure which site technicians are trained to accommodate.

1) Health & safety Legislation

a. Overview

b. Specific responsibilities

c. Necessity

2) Site induction

a. Site specific hazards

b. Site specific risks

c. Control aspects

d. Emergency procedures

e. Prophylactic care

f. Medical suitability

3) Overview of Risk & Hazard

a. Chemical Biological Radiological agents and their effects on humans

b. Acute and Chronic health effects

c. Rationalisation of agent Risk

i. Site Specific Risks

ii. Heat stress

iii. Electrocution (High Voltage Work) (Certification)

iv. Asbestos contamination (licensed work)

v. HSE and legal requirements (Planning for Waiver)

4) PPE Personal Protection Equipment

a. Types

i. Level A

ii. Level B

iii. Level C

iv. Level D

b. Desk top exercise

c. Live roll play

i. Induced stress

5) Site Procedures

a. Induction

b. Tool Box Talks

c. Paperwork & records

d. Certification and competence

e. Risk & Hazard Assessments

f. Lock Out Procedures

g. Buddy –Buddy work requirements

h. Isolated work procedures

i. Working at height Provision of access

j. Confined space working

6) Site & personal decontamination

a. Accidental Exposure procedures

b. Types of Decontamination Unit

c. Control & waste run off

d. Contingency plans

e. Use of water and surfactants

7) Emergency Procedures

a. Site Specific