Work area: Power Generation – Nuclear Decommissioning – Framework for Asbestos Removal and Scaffolding at Chapelcross
Client: MagnoxNorth

This is the second largest asbestos removal contract in the world. The scope is to remove the major part of the asbestos containing materials on site, the early removal of this hazard will reduce the risk of inadvertent or accidental release prior to de-planting works commencing in these areas. The works comprised the removal and disposal of all thermal insulation (asbestos containing material and asbestos free material) from 16 Heat Exchangers, Top Gas Ducts, Lower gas Ducts, LP/HP Pump Houses, Turbines and associated pipework and Dump Condensers. The contract also requires the provision of all scaffolding and engineering works required to enable the asbestos removal works.

Kitsons are working directly for the client operating under CDM regulations, responsible for all aspects of the works associated with the asbestos removal programme to include access through appropriate scaffolding able to withstand high wind speed. Kitsons have full input/integration with the client in all aspects of planning the works, safety management and delivery of the works.

All planning is controlled by the resident site team and supported by Kitsons off site planner in partnership with the clients appointed site planner. Understanding of the clients objectives, the restraints on budgets and KPI targets are of great importance and reported daily. The out turn performance of the contract is measured by the client against fixed parameters and targets and whilst managed under NEC rules, operates in an open book approach.

Kitsons are focused on the reduction of risk from the sites unique hazards and the client benefits from working daily with a professional contractor who values the safety of its operatives and client above all other considerations.

Kitsons engage in developing the case for categorisation of waste arising. A water filtration area has been created to allow filtration of contaminated water arising from the asbestos removal operation down to a level where it could be safely discharged following health physics monitoring.

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