Suspected asbestos found in perc test hole
Fraser Scott SK17 8QP , Perc Test , Contractor Chris B , Suspected asbestos found in test hole 1 , Chris did not stop work he carried on but did not disturb the asbestos , the area was then backfilled . Chris has been reminded about asbestos awareness and our H & S responsabilities
Subcontractor reminded about asbestos awareness and H&S responsibilities; works declined where asbestos risk present; alternative scope being discussed (tank in separate area).
Customer has been engaged; options being negotiated (installation of tank in separate area while customer manages drain field).
Subcontractor lacked asbestos awareness training and the company does not have a clearly defined minimum H&S/training standard for subcontractors.
Define and document minimum subcontractor H&S requirements (e.g., asbestos awareness, manual handling), require evidence of training/competency and annual confirmation as part of supplier/subcontractor onboarding.
Action logged in meeting for the leadership group to define subcontractor standards; implementation pending.
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| Initial | In Review | 2026-05-05 21:11:19 | management review | Transcript summary: Asbestos suspected during percolation test; subcontractor did not stop work (did not disturb asbestos) and area was backfilled. Team identified subcontractor awareness/training and lack of specified subcontractor H&S standards as the problem; refusal to proceed on hazardous excavation and reminder given to subcontractor. Work declined on asbestos-bearing area; reminder sent; action to create subcontractor H&S standard logged. Root cause check: partial - Root causes identified (training and supplier standards) and concrete next steps agreed, but the standard and its enforcement are not yet implemented. |
| - | Initial | 2026-02-11 09:27:50 | Luke Shepherd | - |