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.
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.
Action logged in meeting for the leadership group to define subcontractor standards; implementation pending.
Builds an evidence-based review from this NCL, status history, related NCLs, and relevant communications. The report is stored here and emailed to Luke, Rob and Michelle.
Use this panel for all status changes. Main edit form does not change status.
| From | To | Changed At | By | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Review | In Review | 2026-06-01 08:59:51 | management review | Transcript summary: Older asbestos-perc-test case reviewed; no new corrective steps decided in the meeting and the record remains under review. 2026-06-01: case reviewed; remains In Review with existing corrective/preventative measures in place. Root cause check: strong - Root cause already documented (training gap) and corrective steps have been applied; the meeting did not contradict this assessment. |
| 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 | - |