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BARCLAYS PLC ASBESTOS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT 2012

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BARCLAYS PLC ASBESTOS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT CONTENTS

1. In troduction , As bes tos Min imum Standa rd and Legis la tion 3

2. As b es tos Overview 5

3. Barclays Asbestos Management Model 6

4. Management Model, Roles and Responsibilities 8

5. Asbestos information and records 13

6. Identifying ACMs in the Portfolio (The Asbestos Survey) 15

7. Asbestos Remedial Works 20

8. Legal Compliance Programmes 21

9. Facilities Management Processes 22

10. Barclays Projects Processes 24

11. Asbestos incident Management 26

12. Labelling Po licy 28

13. As bes tos Tra in ing 29

14. Au diting Arrang ements 30

Ap pendices 31 A Barclays Minimum Standard for Asbestos B Barclays Responsible Persons

C Facilities Management Service Partner Standards for Asbestos D Facilities Management Asbestos Management Process E Barclays Projects Asbestos Management Process F Asbestos Incident Management Process G Asbestos Incident Management Forms H Asbestos Supplier Partner Contacts I Corporate Governance Document Review Record and Amendments Log (HSG65)

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BARCLAYS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN 1. Introduction, Asbestos Minimum Standard and Legislation

Introduction Barclays Bank PLC (hereafter referred to as Barclays) accepts its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and current asbestos legislation and aims to achieve the safe management of asbestos as far as reasonably practicable by undertaking the measures outlined within this Corporate Governance Document. These measures shall relate to all Barclays colleagues, service partners and visitors whose activities may bring them into contact with ACM’s and those who have responsibilities for management of works, procedures or personnel. This Corporate Governance Document sets out how Barclays manage asbestos containing materials within the property portfolio in order to ensure compliance with legislation and ensuring that colleagues, suppliers and visitors are not exposed to asbestos. The Corporate Governance Document is essentially the group level Asbestos Management Plan in accordance with The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance HSG 227 ‘A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Asbestos In Premises’, paragraphs 78-90. HSG227 recommends that the following is included within an asbestos management plan: - “the details of how the location and condition of known or presumed ACMs is recorded; - priority assessments including priority assessment scores if algorithms have been used; - a table of priority for action; - decisions about management options including the rationale - a timetable for action; - monitoring arrangements; - employees and their responsibilities; - training arrangements for employees and contractors; - a plan of implementation of new procedures, including those for external contractors; - the mechanisms for passing information about the location and condition of ACMs to those who need it; - who will oversee the quality of the entries made on the management plan; and - a procedure for review of the plan, including a timetable.”

Paragraph 81, HSG227

The contents of this Corporate Governance Document address all of the above criteria.

Barclays Minimum Standard for Asbestos

Barclays complies with legislation, approved codes of practice (ACOP), HSE Guidance, Barclays Bank Minimum Standards for Asbestos, and associated internal minimal standards. The Barclays Minimum Standards in respect of asbestos are summarised below. Minimum Standard Statement: “Barclays Bank acknowledges its responsibilities in law to protect its employees and others. It is the intention of the Bank not to expose its staff, members of the public or contractors working on Bank premises, to risks to health arising from asbestos based materials incorporated into the building fabric or its services.” Legislation and Guidance:

- The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 - The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002 - The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 - The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (CAR2006) - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)

Specific asbestos HSE guidance and ACOPs include:

- ACOP L127: ‘Management of asbestos in none domestic premises’, specific ACOP for regulation 4

of CAR2006. - ACOP L143: ‘Work with materials containing asbestos’ - HSG227 ‘A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises’ - HSG264 ‘Asbestos: the survey guide’ (supercedes MDHS100)

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2. Asbestos Overview

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which was used in the building and manufacturing trade for many years. It is a fibrous substance with high tensile strength which can be woven or mixed with various materials to provide insulation and fire resistant properties. Asbestos was either used as a raw material (e.g. paper or rope) or, more commonly it was combined with other materials to produce products (e.g. insulating board, pipe gaskets etc). Sources suggest that asbestos may have been used in around 2000 different types of products. The possibility of a risk to people’s health comes from the asbestos fibres when they become airborne and are breathed in. Because they are not easily dissolved in the body, they can build up and cause problems generally within the lungs, although other internal organs can be affected. As long as an ACM is undisturbed and undamaged and remains as such it is safe to leave it in position. Removal of any ACM needs to be carefully managed by professional specialist trained contractors to reduce risk of exposure to airborne fibres. The importation, use and supply of all types of asbestos was banned completely in the UK in August 1999, although voluntary and legal bans were implemented between the 1970’s through to 1999, therefore the manufacture, importation and use of asbestos within the UK was phased out. Barclays recognises the risk associated with damaged ACMs and resultant airborne fibres, this management plan stipulates the arrangements in place to minimise the risk of disturbance of ACMs and manage incidents where ACMs are inadvertently disturbed. The extensive historical use of asbestos in building materials means that asbestos may be present within the construction of a building and therefore may not always be visible without intrusive and destructive inspection.

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3. Barclays Asbestos Management Model

Barclays adopt proactive asbestos management arrangements and have systems in place to address re-active issues. Barclays use a combination of robust asbestos management policies, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, engagement of asbestos specialists, compliance programmes, robust asbestos management processes and an asbestos register database to enable them to effectively manage asbestos within their portfolio. Figure 1 demonstrates how the various components essential to asbestos management interlink with each other and this mirrors the arrangements of good practices in HSG65.

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(Minimum Standards and Corporate Governance)

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Figure 1 – Asbestos Management Components Model Asbestos Register Database The principle tool for managing asbestos is MiCAD, the asbestos register database, which enables:

- asbestos records to be uploaded by any nominated ASP - asbestos registers to be updated following all surveys and works ensuring all data is live - information to be provided in a clear and concise format - historic asbestos records to be made available - premises to be added and removed from the database as required - flexibility in selection of the asbestos supply chain - user access to be monitored and fully audited

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Barclays Responsible Persons As outlined in section 4 Barclays have identified key personnel within their business to ensure that Barclays are compliant with legislation and guidance. The model in Figure 3 demonstrates that Barclays ensure that asbestos compliance programmes are carried out and they have an over-riding responsibility to ensure that all works carried out at Barclays premises are done so in accordance with processes and procedures. Overarching Policies and Procedures This Corporate Governance Document and Barclays’ minimum standard for asbestos (see Appendix A) outline Barclays asbestos management polices. These documents are owned and enforced by the Barclays responsible persons. Asbestos Compliance Programmes In order to comply with regulation 4 of CAR2006 Barclays identify record and review ACMs within their premises through the routine survey programmes. Barclays also instruct asbestos abatement programmes in order to remove or treat ACMs that represent an inherent risk. These two compliance programmes are managed and delivered by the asbestos service specialist. All works on the compliance programmes result in the update of the asbestos register database. Asbestos Service Specialists Barclays have appointed a number of ASPs, ARCs and an asbestos managing agent to ensure that asbestos services are delivered in accordance with Barclays specification and legislative requirements. The ASPs update all asbestos records into MiCAD following asbestos surveys or works. All ASPs and ARCs have been appointed following a thorough pre qualification process. Maintenance and Project Works Clearly defined, bespoke asbestos management procedures have been developed for each work stream. The management processes involve interaction and engagement with some or all of the asbestos service specialists as required. All suppliers involved in maintenance or project works have access to the asbestos register database and are required to retrieve records directly from MiCAD. These management processes are detailed within the relevant sections of this Corporate Governance Document.

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4. Management Model, Roles and Responsibilities

Figure 1 demonstrates Barclays’ asbestos management model in terms of the key parties and their engagement with each other. A fundamental element of Barclays’ asbestos management model is the asbestos register database (MiCAD) shown at the foot of Figure 1. The database is the source of all asbestos records, asbestos data is fed into the system by asbestos service providers and information is retrieved from the system by all required parties depending on their roles, responsibilities and requirements.

Barclays Projects

TBC

Barclays Bank PLC Asbestos Management

Model

Analytical Service Partners(ASP)

Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors

(ARC)

Principal Contractor / Works Contractor

Johnson Controls Managed Activity

All asbestos management activity outsourced to

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Barclays Capital and Barclays Wealth

Asbestos RegisterDatabase(Micad)

Asbestos Managing Agent Coordinates Services

Legal Compliance Programmes

CRES Facilities Management

Asbestos registers and compliance data output

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Property Managing Agent

Asbestos Database Management

Asbestos Managing Agent

Figure 2: Barclays Asbestos Management Work Stream Model Roles and Responsibilities Barclays recognises that managing asbestos and the risks associated with asbestos requires a robust management structure and entails specific duties and responsibilities by all parties who may in some way be involved in any part of an asbestos management process. Barclays has identified key personnel within the business who are responsible for ensuring that the arrangements outlined within this Corporate Governance Document are adhered to. Barclays as the ultimate Duty Holder has identified a named Duty Holder, an appointed person within the business who is responsible to arrange for managing of asbestos and a team of delegates to ensure that duties are fulfilled throughout the various businesses and work streams. Figure 3 provides an overview of responsible persons within Barclays, Appendix B provides the named personnel within Barclays who hold the respective positions.

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Barclays Bank PLCDuty Holder

Group Wide Responsibility

Corporate Retail Estate Services UK

Division Appointed Person

CRES ProjectsWork Stream Appointed

Person

Appointed Person Deputy

Barclays Capital / Barclays Wealth

Division Appointed Person

Barclays Bank PLCUltimate Duty Holder

CRES Facilities Management

Work Stream Appointed Person

Appointed Person Deputy

Barclays WealthWork Stream Appointed

Person

Appointed Person Deputy

Barclays CapitalWork Stream Appointed

Person

Appointed Person Deputy

CRES Health & SafetyAdvisory Capacity

Figure 3: Barclays asbestos management responsibilities

Delegated Responsibilities within Barclays Duty Holder, Appointed Person and Deputies Barclays Duty Holder CAR2006 stipulates that the Duty Holder is responsible for the management of ACMs within their properties. The Duty Holder can delegate the tasks required to meet the requirements of CAR2006 but they cannot delegate their legal responsibilities. The Duty Holder is defined within CAR2006 as “every person who has, by virtue of a contract or tenancy, an obligation of any extent in relation to the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises or any means of access thereto or egress therefrom” CAR2006 Regulation 4 (1) a. The Barclays Duty Holder has a designated supporting structure of delegates in order to ensure that duties are fulfilled. HSG264 Division Appointed Person The Division Appointed Person is responsible for ensuring that the asbestos management policy and arrangements are applied in practice throughout their respective business divisions. “The appointed person will need the resources, skills, training and authority to ensure that the ACMs are managed effectively” HSG264 Paragraph 14

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The Division Appointed Person ensures that suitable and sufficient processes are in place to ensure asbestos is not disturbed and that persons likely to come into contact with Asbestos are aware of the site specific data availability and processes. The principal responsibility of the Division Appointed Person is to ensure that ACMs are properly managed within their business division and therefore ensuring compliance with legal requirements. They are responsible for ensuring that there are suitable and sufficient management systems in place. Managing asbestos properly involves ensuring that information is available, accurate and up to date. It also involves monitoring the condition of ACMs and implementing processes to ensure that ACMs are not disturbed. These requirements are stipulated in further detail within this Corporate Governance Document. The Appointed Person Deputy is ultimately responsible for the performance of asbestos service providers and other service providers who have duties under this management plan. The Appointed Person Deputy has a team responsible for ensuring that their responsibilities are met. Work Stream Appointed Person It is recognised that asbestos management arrangements for the various business divisions and work streams differ in delivery structure. The relevant Work Stream Appointed Person is responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities of the Division Appointed Person are met within their respective work stream. Appointed Person Deputy The Appointed Person Deputy is responsible on a day to day basis for ensuring that all relevant parties are aware of their duties within the respective divisions and that management systems are suitable and sufficient for business operations. Any amendments required to procedural arrangements within the management plan are reviewed and approved by the Senior Delegate and introduced to the management plan. The Appointed Person Deputy is responsible for ensuring that all parties execute the processes stipulated within this Corporate Governance Document. The Appointed Person Deputy remains informed of any asbestos incidents and reports them to the Senior Delegate; they will ensure that the asbestos suppliers deliver the services required. The Appointed Person Deputy is responsible for ensuring and evidencing that the procedural arrangements and principals of this Corporate Governance Document are adhered to. Roles and Responsibilities of Third Parties In addition to the delegated responsible persons within Barclays and their roles outlined above, the requirements of CAR2006 extends to all parties who may encounter ACMs through their business activity or who instruct and manage works that is liable to impact on, or disturb ACMs. Further responsibilities are outlined below. Barclays Colleagues Barclays colleagues involved in the management of projects, facilities and suppliers have specific responsibilities under the arrangements of this management plan. It is the responsibility of relevant Barclays Colleagues to be aware of their specific roles within the enclosed processes.

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Facilities Management Service Partner The Facilities Management Services Partner (FMSP) is appointed to coordinate and manage all matters relating to facilities management on or at Barclays premises. Facilities Management Service Partner(s) are not permitted to act as a managing agent, project manager or consultant in relation to any asbestos matters. Works Suppliers (projects and maintenance) Any contractors instructed to carry out work on or at any Barclays property or works on Barclays behalf must be compliant with all relevant legislation, Barclays minimum standard for asbestos, specific arrangements outlined in the relevant processes within this Corporate Governance Document and any other relevant procedural arrangements. There is an obligation for Barclays to provide all necessary parties with access to asbestos registers. Contractors are required to check asbestos registers (via the asbestos register database) prior to all works liable to disturb asbestos. If the presence of asbestos is known, or is possible within a work area then the works supplier is responsible for escalating in accordance relevant processes. Where a supplier subcontracts services, it is their absolute responsibility to ensure that their sub contractor is provided with the relevant asbestos information for each site that they are contracted to carry out works. A works contractor is responsible for ensuring that their activity does not put themselves, Barclays colleagues or other building occupants or visitors at risk of exposure to asbestos. Where any contractor suspects that ACMs represent a risk to any personnel they are responsible for escalating this in line with standard escalation procedures, see section 11 and Appendix F. It is Barclays policy that only licensed asbestos removal contractors can carry out any work with asbestos regardless of whether the works are licensable or not. No works supplier shall carry out any works with asbestos. Property and Construction Consultants From time to time Consultants may be engaged to carry out specialist services which may involve either planning or managing works, therefore they are responsible for considering the impact that their work may have on asbestos at that site, they will notify Barclays of any concerns they may have. If a consultant is on site they are to ensure that their activity does not put themselves, Barclays colleagues or other building occupants at risk of exposure to asbestos. Where a consultant suspects that ACMs may pose a risk they escalate this in line with standard procedures. Nominated Analytical Service Partners Barclays appoint a number of Analytical Service Partners (ASP) to carry out services at Barclays premises. The ASP is a UKAS accredited asbestos surveying and analytical company appointed to carry out asbestos surveys and asbestos analytical services (e.g. air testing). A list of the incumbent ASPs is provided in Appendix H. Scope of services, instructions and engagement for the ASP’s will be dependent upon the work stream in which they are being appointed. Only nominated ASPs will be permitted to work on Barclays premises or on Barclays’ behalf.

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Asbestos Removal Contractors Barclays appoint a number of licensed asbestos removal contractors (ARC) to carry out works with ACMs on or at Barclays premises or acting on Barclays behalf. A list of the incumbent ARCs is provided in Appendix H. Scope of services, instructions and engagement for the ARC’s will be dependent upon the work stream in which they are being appointed. Only nominated ARCs are permitted to carry out any works with asbestos at Barclays premises. Managing Agent (Asbestos) Barclays appoint a competent external party to act as Managing Agent in relation to asbestos management arrangements (hereafter referred to as the Asbestos Managing Agent. The Asbestos Managing Agent has three principal roles; coordinating asbestos services on behalf of Barclays CRES for FMSP managed works, managing asbestos compliance programmes and managing and monitoring MiCAD. Asbestos Managing Agent is engaged by the FMSP from time to time as required in order to coordinate asbestos surveys and asbestos works on their behalf in relation to reactive or planned services. The FMSP engage Asbestos Managing Agent by raising a work order to request services. The Asbestos Managing Agent coordinates the service liaising with FMSP and their supply chain and they engage the ASPs and ARCs accordingly. The Asbestos Managing Agent manages asbestos surveys and abatement compliance programmes on behalf Barclays CRES. The asbestos survey programmes are routine and are carried out at agreed intervals. The asbestos abatement programmes are carried out in order to treat or remove ACM’s which, due to their condition and/or location represent a risk to personnel. The Asbestos Managing Agent provides an administrative function in relation to the implementation and continued management of MiCAD. This function involves providing users access to the database and ensuring that asbestos information is available in relation to the relevant properties. The Asbestos Managing Agent is responsible for ensuring that the asbestos register for each property is updated following surveys or works that that the Asbestos Managing Agent coordinates. Online Asbestos Register Database – MiCAD Barclays have procured the asbestos register database “MiCAD” that is independent of any ASPs or ARCs. The database hosts all historic asbestos records and holds ‘live’ asbestos records. MiCAD contains up to date asbestos records for Barclays properties and it is updated following any works with asbestos or following any asbestos surveys. Access to the asbestos register is provided to all required parties (sub contractor arrangements in place). Asbestos data on MiCAD is updated by the nominated ASPs following any asbestos surveys or any works with asbestos. MiCAD is the ultimate repository for asbestos information, and contains historical and current asbestos records and information. MiCAD provides auditing functionality and compliance dashboards to assist Barclays in managing their asbestos affairs. Construction Design and Management Coordinator (CDMC) Barclays appoint a CDMC for all project works where necessary. The CDMC’s role in relation to asbestos management is to ensure that asbestos records are provided to the Asbestos Managing Agent on practical completion of CDM notifiable works.

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5. Asbestos information and records

There is a legal requirement for Barclays as the Duty Holder to make and maintain a written record of ACMs that are present within a property; this written record is referred to as the asbestos register. The asbestos register is updated following any asbestos survey, reinspection or works with asbestos. An asbestos register is kept for each Barclays property which was constructed prior to the year 2000. The asbestos register for a property is accessible on the MiCAD system either to view on-line or to download. It is Barclays policy not to provide hard copy versions of asbestos records at their premises. This section of the Corporate Governance Document stipulates what information the asbestos registers contain, how they are presented and how they are accessed. It also details the specific arrangements for accessing and monitoring use of the MiCAD system. Asbestos Records on MiCAD The MiCAD database is used to host all historic asbestos survey reports and retain a live, up to date asbestos register. In 2011 and 2012 all Barclays sites which are known to contain asbestos are being surveyed to the specification of an HSg264 Asbestos Management Survey, the findings of these surveys are uploaded into MiCAD. Live asbestos records can be viewed for each site using the following methods; - Viewing a floor plan of a particular property to ascertain the asbestos risk and the ACMs present to a

specific area. - Viewing all records for a specific site - Viewing detailed asbestos record for a specific room - Downloading a report of the asbestos register to review offline

Live asbestos records are available to all MiCAD account users. Historic asbestos records are also obtainable from MiCAD but these should only be referred to if a site does not have any live asbestos records. Content of Asbestos Register The asbestos register contains the following information in relation to every sampled or suspected material; - Survey date - Room number, location and name reference and floor level - A photograph of the material for reference - Material type, location and extent - Material description - Material Risk Assessment (HSG264) - Priority Risk Assessment (HSG227) - Recommended management action - Sample reference number - Surveying firm (who took samples) - Re-inspection date

Access to MiCAD Barclays ensure that all relevant parties have access to asbestos records. Barclays colleagues, direct service partners and FMSP’s Tier 2 service partners are all granted access to MiCAD. Subcontractors to Tier 2 service partners will not be permitted direct access to MiCAD; therefore it is the responsibility of the contracting party to ensure that all asbestos records are made available to any sub contracted service providers or those that may be affected by their activity.

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It is the responsibility of the Appointed Person Deputy to ensure that the required parties have access to MiCAD. In order to arrange access, new account holders will be required to issue a signed agreement to MiCAD and provide IP address details. Auditing Arrangements Access to the MiCAD website is monitored, reviewed and reported monthly to Barclays. The Asbestos Managing Agent reviews the volume of access to the MiCAD System and this is issued to Barclays and FMSP. The relevant parties within Barclays and FMSP will escalate any incidents or under use of the system. Ad hoc auditing will also be carried out from time to time as deemed necessary by Barclays, FMSP or the Asbestos Managing Agent as is deemed necessary.

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6. Identifying ACMs in the Portfolio (The Asbestos Survey) In accordance with Regulation 4 of CAR2006, Barclays properties have been surveyed to assess whether ACMs are present. These surveys were carried out historically by various ASPs. There are three principal requirements for an asbestos survey; - To identify whether ACMs are present within a property in order to enable the safe management of

such materials (HSG264 asbestos management survey). - To reinspect premises with known ACMs in order to asses the condition of them (reinspection

survey) - To ascertain whether ACMs are present in relation to project or maintenance works (hsg264

refurbishment and demolition survey) Each of the above are addressed in further detail within this section of the Corporate Governance Document. HSG264 Asbestos Management Survey Between 2003 and 2005 Type 2 asbestos surveys were completed in accordance with MDHS100 prior to the introduction of HSG264 on 29th January 2010. The findings of the initial Type 2 asbestos surveys and any subsequent asbestos surveys are recorded within the asbestos register for each property. Type 2 asbestos surveys have now been superceded by the HSG264 Asbestos Management survey. All asbestos registers are contained on the MiCAD asbestos register database which is accessible to all required parties. Scope of the Asbestos Management Survey The asbestos management survey records the location, extent and condition of each identified or presumed ACM. The ASP will record the risk of the material in relation to the use of the property (termed the priority risk assessment) further information on this is available in ‘HSG227; A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises’. General Scope The general scope of the asbestos management survey is outlined as follows:

- As far as reasonably practicable locates and records the location, extent and product type of any presumed or known ACM

- The survey must inspect and record information on the accessibility, condition and surface

treatment of any presumed or known ACMs. - The survey determines and records the asbestos type, either by collecting representative

samples of suspect materials for laboratory identification, or by making a presumption based on the product type and its appearance etc.

- Each incident of asbestos in each location has an individual assessment relating to the physical

characteristics of the material (HSG264 material risk score) and an assessment of the likelihood of disturbance, the type of activities undertaken and the number of people in the area (HSG227 priority risk score). The corresponding HSG scoring criteria is adhered to.

- Information is recorded in every area whether positive or negative, i.e. non-asbestos

information is recorded in each room/area as well as information on ACM’s identified. - The ASP provides and documents a written management action for each individual ACM

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- Where access to an area or room has not been achieved this must is documented clearly within the asbestos register on the asbestos database.

Access Access during an asbestos management survey is expected into all reasonable areas including but not restricted to: - Removal of access covers - Lifting of accessible ceiling tiles - Lifting of carpets where possible - Checking beneath MMMF insulation for residual asbestos underneath Surveys are to cover all areas within the properties. The following areas are surveyed during a management survey (this list is not exhaustive) - Loft spaces where accessible - Communal areas with Barclays demise (or as specified) - Strong rooms - Plant/Comms Rooms - Risers Survey Limitations The management survey will not include access to live plant, machinery or any areas of the property that are liable to pose a H&S risk to the surveyor. It is recognised that there are limitations to surveys and these are stated within the asbestos register. Reporting The findings of asbestos management surveys are uploaded onto the MiCAD system by the nominated ASP who carried out the survey. Specific asbestos survey reports are not produced for asbestos management surveys. The Asbestos Managing Agent coordinates asbestos management survey programmes and is required to ensure that the nominated ASP updates the MiCAD system in accordance with programme requirements. The Asbestos Managing Agent is responsible for ensuring that the asbestos management survey has been completed in accordance with the scope of the survey. Survey Findings and Recommendations The ASP will provide specific written management recommendations for each ACM they identify during the asbestos management survey. These management recommendations are reviewed by the asbestos managing agent and reported to Barclays during regular meetings. Where the ASP recommends that ACMs are treated or removed this is coordinated by the asbestos managing agent on instruction by Barclays. Asbestos Reinspections In order to comply with legislation Barclays periodically reviews and monitors the condition of ACMs within their property portfolio by carrying out a site reinspection. This review is carried out by the Nominated ASPs at a frequency in accordance with the total risk score of the ACM (as recorded by the nominated ASP). The findings of the reinspection are recorded within the asbestos register for that property and written management advice is provided by the ASP.

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Scope Where re-inspection surveys are required (i.e. all sites known to contain asbestos) access is obtained to all ACM’s that have been recorded on previous asbestos surveys unless gaining access would disturb the decoration or fabric of the building, or if access to materials cannot be achieved due to their location (e.g. only identified on a previous or Refurbishment/Demolition survey) If materials are identified which are suspected to contain asbestos but are not recorded on the asbestos register these are sampled by the ASP and recorded on the asbestos register. Limitations It is recognised that a reinspection survey may not always identify all ACMs which have previously been identified, for example those which have been physically encapsulated. Where access to an ACM cannot be afforded within the scope of the asbestos reinspection then the reasons for no access will be recorded on the asbestos register. Where carrying out re-inspection surveys and the presence of the original ACM cannot be confirmed then this will be recorded on the asbestos register (i.e. the ACM has been removed). Reporting The findings of asbestos reinspections are uploaded onto the MiCAD system by the nominated ASP who carried out the survey. Specific asbestos survey reports are not produced for asbestos reinspections. The Asbestos Managing Agent coordinates asbestos reinspection programmes and is required to ensure that the nominated ASP updates the MiCAD system in accordance with programme requirements. The Asbestos Managing Agent is responsible for ensuring that the asbestos reinspection has been completed in accordance with the scope of the survey. Reinspection Findings and Recommendations The ASP will provide specific written management recommendations for each ACM they assess during the asbestos reinspection. These management recommendations are reviewed by the asbestos managing agent and reported to Barclays during regular meetings. Where the ASP recommends that ACMs are treated or removed this is coordinated by the asbestos managing agent on instruction by Barclays. HSG264 Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey The scope of an asbestos management survey and asbestos reinspections is limited to reasonably practicable accessible areas of a property; therefore it is important to note that there is always the potential for further asbestos containing materials to be present within the structure of a property. Regulation 5 of CAR2006 states that “an employer shall not undertake work in demolition, maintenance, or any other work which exposes or is liable to expose his employees to asbestos in respect of any premises unless either; he has carried out a suitable and sufficient assessment as to whether asbestos [is present], or if there is doubt as to whether asbestos is present in those premises, assumes that asbestos [is present]”. CAR2006 Regulation 5(a) & 5(b)(i). This regulation effectively dictates that unless it is known that ACMs are not present within a work area then it must be assumed that they are present. Project and maintenance activity often involves intrusive and destructive works whereby materials are encountered that would not normally be accessed within the scope of an asbestos management survey or reinspection.

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Where project or maintenance is planned the responsible party is required to review the asbestos register in order to ascertain whether they require a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey. The instructing party shall be clear on the scope of the asbestos management survey as it will be bespoke and specific to the planned works. Scope and Survey Planning The requirement of a Refurbishment and Demolition survey as outlined in HSG264 “is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the whole building if demolition is planned. The survey will be fully intrusive and involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach. A Refurbishment and Demolition survey may also be required in other circumstances, e.g. when more intrusive maintenance and repair work will be carried out or for plant removal or dismantling” HSG264 Paragraph 51. The scope of a Refurbishment and Demolition survey will be determined by the instructing party and it will be project specific. HSG264 proactively encourages effective planning at survey stage in order to ensure that the asbestos survey accesses all the required areas. It is recommended that there is a sufficient exchange of information between both parties and that there is a clear understanding of what the survey requirements are. The appointed ASP and the instructing party are required to mutually agree the scope of the survey and make all necessary access arrangements between the two parties. The below information is extracted from HSG264 and recommends examples of the sort of information that should be passed between the two parties.

“Information the surveyor needs from the client - Details of buildings or parts of buildings to be surveyed and survey type(s). - Details of building(s) use, processes, hazards, priority areas. - Plans, documents, reports and surveys on design, structure and construction. - Safety and security information: fire alarm testing, special clothing areas (eg food production). - Access arrangements and permits. - Contacts for operational or health and safety issues.” “Information the client/dutyholder should expect from the surveyor - Surveyor(s) identity, qualifications, accreditation or certification status, quality control

procedures. - References from previous work. - Insurance (professional indemnity cover). - Costs. - Proposed scope of work. - Plan of work, including plans for sampling or asbestos disturbance. - Timetable. - Details of caveats. - Report, including areas not accessed/not surveyed).”

HSG264 Paragraph 70, (Blue Box and Green Box) Barclays have an asbestos survey request form the ‘Survey Plan’ that must be completed by the instructing party and issued to the appointed ASP; this is addressed in further details within the relevant sections of this Corporate Governance Document.

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Limitations All survey limitations are considered at the planning stage so as to avoid any unnecessary caveats. Survey limitations are managed between the instructing party and the ASP. Reporting For Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys the ASP will produce a full survey report that will detail all the findings of the survey. The survey report will not document ACMs which have been found on previous surveys as this information is not specific to the survey but it is recorded on the asbestos register. As well as producing a survey report the ASP will upload all the findings of the survey into MiCAD. Important note: R&D survey findings uploaded into MiCAD will include both the HSG264 and HSG227 risk assessments. Survey Findings and Recommendations The instructing party is required to review the asbestos survey report produced in relation to the refurbishment asbestos survey and the asbestos register for the site. The instructing party is responsible for determining whether they require asbestos removal works in order to enable them to proceed with planned project/maintenance works.

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7. Asbestos Remedial Works

Asbestos remediation work (e.g. removal, encapsulation or encasing) may be required for a number of reasons; examples of some requirements are outlined below:

- The HSG264 and HSG227 risk assessments identify that condition of an ACM represents a risk of fibre release if disturbed and/or the location of an ACM represents an inherent risk to building users.

- Asbestos materials have been damaged resulting in asbestos containing debris or increased risk of fibre release.

- ACMs require removal to enable planned project or maintenance works

- ACMs are no longer required (e.g. ACMs within redundant plant) All work with asbestos at Barclays properties must be carried out in accordance with CAR2006 as a minimum requirement. Barclays only permits licensed asbestos removal contactors to carry out any works with asbestos, even if the ACMs are not licensable materials under CAR2006. A Barclays nominated ASP, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is engaged for all works with asbestos to carry out analytical services. Refer to the relevant section of the management plan for specific engagement processes. Following completion of works with asbestos, the ASP issues a clearance certificate to the instructing party and uploads a copy to MiCAD in accordance with the relevant processes (Appendices D & E). and elsewhere Following any works with ACMs the register is updated detailing the works and clearly stating the items worked with or removed. The clearance certificates are uploaded to the asbestos register database in accordance with the relevant process.

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8. Legal Compliance Programmes

In order to achieve compliance with legislation ensure the wellbeing of colleagues, supply partners and customers Barclays carry out asbestos legal compliance programmes. These programmes are split between asbestos survey/reinspections and asbestos abatement programmes. Barclays engages the Asbestos Managing Agent to coordinate the programmes detailed within this section. Background Between 2003 and 2005 Barclays implemented an asbestos survey programme to enable an asbestos register to be produced for each of their premises. The findings of the asbestos survey programmes were reviewed and where necessary asbestos works were carried out to remove or encapsulate ACMs. CRES are responsible for delivering legal compliance programmes, planned maintenance works, reactive maintenance works and minor project works. Barclays engage the FMSP for delivering, facilitating and managing maintenance activity and minor project works. Asbestos Survey and Reinspection Programmes Asbestos surveys have been carried out to all Barclays premises which were constructed prior to the year 2000. These premises are reinspected at intervals which are determined by the risk rating of the highest risk ACM identified at a property, this policy is referred to as the Risk Based Approach. The Risk Based Approach is outlined as follows:

- Premises with high risk ACMs are surveyed every 12 months - Premises with medium risk ACMs are surveyed every 2 years - Premises with low risk ACMs are surveyed every 3 years.

The asbestos survey and reinspection programmes are carried out by the nominated ASPs and managed by the Asbestos Managing Agent, all the findings from the survey programmes are uploaded into MiCAD. The surveys on this programme are in accordance with the specification outlined in section 5. The Asbestos Managing Agent reviews the findings of the asbestos survey programmes with Barclays and where required asbestos abatement works are implemented. Note: In 2011 and 2012 all sites which are known to contain asbestos are being surveyed to the standard of an HSG264 asbestos management survey) in order to populate the asbestos records onto MiCAD. Asbestos Abatement Programmes Asbestos abatement programmes are required where the findings of the asbestos survey and reinspection programmes identify that ACMs require removal due to their condition, location or a combination of them both. This information is determined by recommendations provided by the ASP who surveyed the premises, prior to programming abatement works, Barclays must review the recommendations and accept that they agree with the recommended action. Where it is deemed by Barclays that asbestos abatement works are required they engage the Asbestos Managing Agent to programme the asbestos abatement works at the required sites. The Asbestos Managing Agent coordinates the asbestos abatement programme and engages the nominated ASPs and ARCs as required.

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9. Facilities Management Processes Barclays appoint a Facilities Management Service Partner (FMSP) to act as their FM agent. The FMSP is responsible for coordinating and managing services and works in relation to reactive and planned facilities management activity at Barclays premises. The FMSP utilises its own service partner supply chain that are approved to work on or at Barclays premises on behalf of the FMSP. The FMSP also provides a property related premises action line/Helpdesk service. The FMSP is responsible for ensuring that all works and services under their control are carried out in manor that ensures that ACMs remain undisturbed in accordance with Barclays Duty Holder Responsibilities. It is accepted that the FMSP contract excludes asbestos management, although an appropriate duty of care firmly remains. Barclays have appointed the Asbestos Managing Agent to engage with FMSP and their Tier 2 supply chain to ensure that asbestos services are delivered as required. There are robust asbestos management arrangements in place which coincide with the FMSP operational systems for delivering work. This provides an overview of the processes which are detailed further in Appendix D. Process Principles The Tier 2 supply chain is required to act in accordance with their contracted arrangements with FMSP and Barclays protocol. The Tier 2 supply chain need to ensure their adherence with the FMSP appropriate standard for asbestos which may be requested by Barclays for review from time to time. A copy of the FMSP standards is contained in Appendix C. Where works are planned on or at Barclays premises or on Barclays behalf, it is the responsibility of those carrying out works and those managing the works to ensure that these procedures are adhered to and that asbestos is not disturbed as a result of their actions or instructions. Emergency processes in relation to asbestos management are addresses in further detail in section 11. All asbestos services are aligned with planned Barclays and FMSP project or maintenance works. All engagement between FMSP and the Asbestos Managing Agent is coordinated through a formal work order process which is managed through the FMSP work order management database. Following any surveys or works the ASP will update MiCAD with the findings of a survey and the details of any relevant asbestos works. Process Overview As the FM work delivery includes reactive works raised via the helpdesk and planned project/maintenance managed by operational teams, bespoke processes have been produced to engage with the specifics of these two work streams. Reactive / Business As Usual (BAU) Work Asbestos related calls raised via the Helpdesk are reported directly to the Asbestos Managing Agent via a work order e-mail. The Managing Agent reviews the work order and coordinates the necessary surveys and works. Where required (for example asbestos incidents) the Asbestos Managing Agent escalates the issue to Barclays in accordance with standard procedure see section 11 for emergency procedures. The Asbestos Managing Agent will coordinate all necessary asbestos services in accordance with the specific requirements of the FMSP and their Tier 2 supplier. The Asbestos Managing Agent will engage the nominated ASPs and ARCs to carry out any asbestos services.

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Planned Works (Project/Maintenance) Where the FMSP or their Tier 2 supply chain require asbestos services in relation to planned works they will engage the Asbestos Managing Agent via a work order and detail their requirements. The Asbestos Managing Agent will coordinate all necessary asbestos services in accordance with the specific requirements of the FMSP and their Tier 2 supplier. The Asbestos Consultant will engage the nominated ASPs and ARCs to carry out any asbestos services. Where the FMSP are managing any works where asbestos services are required (e.g. asbestos survey or asbestos removal) they will engage the Asbestos Managing Agent to coordinate these services.

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10. Barclays Projects Processes

The Barclays Projects teams are required to comply with the arrangements stipulated within this Corporate Governance Document as well as any other arrangements outside the scope of this Corporate Governance Documents. A specific process and engagement document has been produced and is provided in Appendix E. Process Principles Asbestos management services in accordance with Barclays project works are delivered via the Principal Contractor, all engagement with the ASPs and the ARC is directly with the Principal Contractor. Where works are planned on or at Barclays premises it is the responsibility of those carrying out works and those managing the works to ensure that these procedures are adhered to and that asbestos is not disturbed as a result of their actions or instructions. The Principal Contractor is responsible for reviewing the existing asbestos register, determining the requirement for asbestos surveys and asbestos works. Where asbestos services are deemed necessary by the Principal Contractor will appoint one of the Barclays nominated ASPs. The Asbestos Managing Agent is only engaged in cases where ACMs have been identified that need escalating to Barclays H&S teams, the FMSP supply chain and the branch staff. Detailed arrangements are outlined in Appendices E and F. Emergency processes in relation to asbestos management are addressed in further detail in section F. Following any asbestos surveys or works the ASP will update MiCAD. The CDMC will keep the Asbestos Managing Agent informed of any asbestos incidents and will provide the Asbestos Managing Agent with asbestos survey reports and details of any asbestos removal works in relation to works notifiable under CDM. Process Overview Prior to any works the Principal Contractor (PC) will establish whether an asbestos survey is required and will engage a nominated ASP and instruct a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey accordingly. The PC will be responsible for determining the scope of the asbestos survey and will instruct the ASP using the Survey Plan as outlined within the process document. The PC liaises with the ASP to ensure that the survey scope is understood and to make all the necessary access arrangements and consider the requirement for survey assist from one of the nominated ARCs. It is recommended that the PC provides site attendance for the R&D asbestos survey in order to provide information on the scope of the survey and to provide access to the required areas. In the event that ACMs or suspected ACMs are identified which pose an inherent risk to site staff, suppliers and/or visitors, this shall be escalated by the ASP in first instance to the PC site representative. The PC will escalate to the Barclays Project Manager. The ASP will also escalate the details to the Premises Action Line and an order is raised to the Asbestos Managing Agent. The Asbestos Managing Agent will coordinate services and communications in accordance with procedure. Access restrictions will be implemented as required. On completion of the survey the ASP produces a survey report and also uploads their findings directly into MiCAD. Once the asbestos survey report is issued, the PC is required to review the report and advise if any further surveys or works are required. If it is felt that the survey has not been completed in accordance with the agreed scope this will be addressed by the PC directly with the ASP.

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The PC will determine whether asbestos abatement works are required to enable them to proceed with their planned works. Where asbestos abatement works are required the PC will only engage a nominated ASP and a nominated ARC and agree a documented scope of works, programme arrangements and costs. On completion of any asbestos works the ASP engaged will update the MiCAD asbestos register.

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11. Asbestos incident management This section addresses how asbestos related incidents are managed; the corresponding processes are outlined in Appendix F. Asbestos incident management processes are in place to ensure that risk of exposure to asbestos is managed and removed in the most efficient manor possible. Process Principles Where known or suspected ACMs are disturbed or identified as damaged this is escalated to the relevant parties immediately. If the known or suspected ACMs have been disturbed by a supplier during works, these works will be stopped immediately and the issue escalated accordingly. Access to the affected area is restricted as a matter of precaution. Where a material is known to contain asbestos, it is removed as far as is reasonably practicable and the area cleaned in order to make the affected area safe for access. Communication with the appropriate persons at the affected location will be provided by the relevant parties, the relevant party will be dependent on the nature of the incident. Following any asbestos surveys or asbestos abatement works as a result of an asbestos incident, the ASP will update MiCAD. Where emergency asbestos works are required which are subject to notification to the enforcing authority, a decision will be made by Barclays whether they wish to apply for a waiver of the 14 day notification period for licensed asbestos works. In the event that a waiver will be requested Barclays will arrange for a letter to be written to the relevant enforcing authority. Where a dangerous occurrence has occurred in relation to asbestos, the responsible party will report the incident under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR). Process Overview As this process applies to Barclays colleagues and service partners alike the front end of the procedure is be dependent on who identifies the ACMs and under what circumstances. Where there is no managing party involved the details of the issue will be reported directly via the premises action line in the first instance. Where there is a managing party (for example Project Manager or Principal Contract) they will be notified in the first instance and the details also escalated via Premises Action Line. All orders are raised to Asbestos Managing Agent via the premises action line/helpdesk, who will liaise with the relevant parties to ensure that the necessary actions are executed. The Asbestos Managing Agent coordinates communications with the appropriate persons at site, Barclays colleagues and its service partners. Where it is deemed that an access restriction is required (the ASP will advise) the appropriate site personnel will be informed and an access restriction signage will be applied to the affected area/room. See appendix F. Where appropriate the service partner records the incident on their work order management system so that their supply chain is aware of access restrictions.

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Where materials are sampled and analysed and it is found that they do not contain asbestos, The ASP will confirm that safe reoccupation can be achieved; this will be communicated by the Asbestos Managing Agent. Where asbestos has been identified and it is established that removal works are required, these will be coordinated through routine procedure by the Asbestos Managing Agent and aligned with all programmes. The Asbestos Managing Agent will keep all relevant parties informed of the status of access restrictions on a weekly basis. The asbestos register is updated on MiCAD in accordance with contracted service level agreements by the ASP following the findings of any asbestos surveys or asbestos abatement works have been completed. Known Asbestos Disturbances In cases where asbestos is known to have been disturbed and it is known who has disturbed the asbestos, they will be required to complete the review forms provided in Appendix G. This will be coordinated by the supplier manager and reported to the Asbestos Managing Agent. The Asbestos Managing Agent will review the completed forms and assess compliance with the asbestos management processes and policy. A nominated ASP will also review the forms and ascertain whether an exposure investigation is required, see exposure investigations below. The Barclays responsible person will determine what corrective actions are necessary in each specific case. Exposure Investigations Exposure investigations take on two forms; a preliminary exposure assessment and a full exposure investigation. The preliminary exposure assessment is carried out in relation to every asbestos incident where access restrictions have been implemented and ACMs are proven to be present and in poor condition. The preliminary exposure assessment takes into account known factors of an asbestos incident, the proximity of personnel over time in the affected area(s) and the activity in the affected area(s). It is requested by the Asbestos Managing Agent and conducted by a nominated ASP. Cases where asbestos has not been damaged and no debris is identified will not be subject to an exposure assessment unless specifically requested by Barclays. The purpose of the preliminary exposure assessment is to ascertain whether there is any likelihood whether somebody could have been exposed to asbestos as a result of damaged ACMs. There are two principal outcomes of a preliminary exposure assessment; a) there is no requirement to carry out any further assessment as it is judged that exposure will not have occurred, or b) a full exposure investigation is recommended. In cases where a full exposure is recommended there is a requirement to assess in detail the activities of personnel in relation to the ACM. Full exposure investigations are commissioned by the employer of an affected party therefore; arrangements for the investigation will be coordinated by the employer. In the case of Barclays, they engage a nominated ASP to carry out full exposure investigations.

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12. Labelling

It is not normal practice for Barclays to label ACMs identified within their premises. All ACMs that have been sampled are recorded within the asbestos register for that property as this is the key source of reference. Barclays recognise that there is the probability that some ACMs have been labelled within their portfolio, due to historic activity and these labels do not discount the requirement for responsible parties to refer to the asbestos register. In order to avoid the potential disturbance of ACMS Barclays do not remove these labels. Where works with asbestos identifies previously inaccessible ACMs, there is a legal requirement to encapsulate and label them, therefore the potential for additional ACMs to be labelled.

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13. Asbestos Awareness Training

Barclays colleagues, FMSP and supporting suppliers/consultants within the supply chain shall all have the appropriate level of asbestos awareness training in accordance with Regulation 10 of CAR2006 and Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. All third party suppliers and consultants attending Barclays premises shall have the appropriate level of asbestos training. The level of training will be reviewed on an annual basis or more frequently if required. All suppliers who are carrying out works at Barclays properties are required by statutory provision to ensure that their employees directly or indirectly engaged have the necessary level of asbestos awareness training and are able to demonstrate this to Barclays on request. Asbestos awareness training must be suitable and sufficient for the work being undertaken. The responsibilities and processes outlined within this Corporate Governance Document are communicated to all required parties; this is the responsibility of the relevant Barclays appointed person and delegates.

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14. Auditing Arrangements

Auditing of this Corporate Governance Document and application of the corresponding processes is implemented by Barclays with support from the Asbestos Managing Agent and the FMSP where appropriate. Corporate Governance Document Audit In accordance with HSG65 Successful Health and Safety Management this asbestos management plan is reviewed by Barclays and the Asbestos Managing Agent. Barclays Minimum Standards and policy are subject to amendment from time to time, copies of relevant` standards within the Appendices and referred to within this Corporate Governance Document are correct at the date of issue. The review considers the application of the arrangements of this asbestos management plan. The audit considers feedback from relevant parties on the implementation of the management plan and its processes. The audit takes in to account relevant changes to legislation and guidance since the previous review. Asbestos incidents that have occurred since the previous review are assessed in order to ascertain the level of compliance with the processes outlined within this Corporate Governance Document. Amendments to the Corporate Governance Document are implemented following the review and the amendments recorded within the Appendices. The review is implemented with the Asbestos Managing Agent and Barclays every 6 months in accordance with HSG65 From time to time there may be a requirement to review and amend the management plan, for example change in Barclays personnel, or legislative changes. Where this is the case, the management plan is updated accordingly. A record of changes to the asbestos Corporate Governance Document are recorded in Appendix I.

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APPENDICES

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APPENDIX A

Barclays Minimum Standard for Asbestos

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The Asbestos Minimum Standards is currently being updated and will be included when updates have been completed

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Barclays Responsible Persons

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Barclays Bank PLCDuty Holder

Group Wide Responsibility

Corporate Retail Estate Services UK

Division Appointed Person

CRES ProjectsWork Stream Appointed

Person

Appointed Person Deputy

Barclays Capital / Barclays Wealth

Division Appointed Person

Barclays Bank PLCUltimate Duty Holder

CRES Facilities Management

Work Stream Appointed Person

Appointed Person Deputy

Barclays WealthWork Stream Appointed

Person

Appointed Person Deputy

Barclays CapitalWork Stream Appointed

Person

Appointed Person Deputy

CRES Health & SafetyAdvisory Capacity

Responsibility Name Position Duty Holder TBC CRES Division Appointed Person TBC BarCap/Wealth Appointed Person TBC CRES FM Appointed Person TBC CRES FM Appointed Person Deputy TBC CRES Projects Appointed Person TBC CRES Projects Appointed Person Deputy TBC BarCAP Appointed Person TBC BarCAP Appointed Person Deputy TBC Barclays Wealth Appointed Person TBC Barclays Wealth Appointed Person Deputy TBC CRES H&S Advisor TBC

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Facilities Management Service Partner Standards for Asbestos

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Facilities Management Asbestos Management Process

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Barclays Projects Asbestos Management Process

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Asbestos Incident Management Process

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Discovery/Disturbance of

material suspected/known to contain asbestos

Yes

Survey / Analytical Services Required?

Cease works. Raise urgent call to helpdesk.

Cease works. Inform PM or Principal Contractor of

discovery/ disturbance. Raise asbestos work order on PAL.

Project WorksBAU / Reactive Works

MA to coordinate access restriction with building

manager. JCI to apply note to work order system.

MA to issue incident notification form to relevant

parties.

MA to inform Barclays and building manager of incident. Issue incident management

form.

MA to engage ASP to coordinate required services.

MA coordinate services

JCI – FM Agent – Johnson ControlsMA – Asbestos Managing AgentASP – Analytical Service Partner ConsultantACM – Asbestos Containing MaterialPAL – Premises Action LinePM – Project Manager

If ASP has identified the ACM, ASP will apply access restriction form to affected

area.

MA coordinate required survey and/or analytical

services.

ASP issue results and provide advice.

Yes

Retain Access Restriction?

Yes

Asbestos abatement works required?

No

MA obtain quotes and align with estimates process.

Estimates process determine who will complete works.

Selected party to coordinate asbestos works.

On completion of works ASP to remove access restriction signage and update Micad.

MA to inform all relevant parties that works complete.

JCI to remove note from work order system.

MA to inform building manager to remove access

restriction sign

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Asbestos Incident Management Forms

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Asbestos Supplier Partner Contacts

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Principal Contact list for three appointed Analytical Service Partners

ESG Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road, Burton Upon Trent, DE15 0YZ. 01283 554 499 01283 554423 Stephen Richards 07930605243 [email protected]

Spectra Analysis Services Ltd Unit 2 Olympic Business Centre Paycocke Road Basildon Essex SS14 3EX 01268 534380 Darren Chinnery 07825 810484 [email protected]

OHS Ltd 5th Floor 2 Wellington Place Leeds LS1 4AP 0113 3662512 Matthew Walker 07584 211983 [email protected]

Principal Contact list for the five appointed Asbestos Removal Contractors

Asbestech Ltd Unit 7 Mansfield Road Acton London W3 0BZ 0845 680 0055 Jamie Appleton 07966 282 656 [email protected]

European Asbestos Services Infinet House 111 Windmill Road Sunbury on Thames Middlesex TW16 7EF 01932 773088 Gary Spillane 07721304149 [email protected]

Ductclean (UK) Ltd The Yard Cambridge Cottages High Cross Hertfordshire SG11 1BB 0870 112 9196 Mark Stottor 07585 661671 [email protected]

LAR Ltd Crossley Road Stockport SK4 5BF 0161-947-9628 Andrew Whitfield 07974-745173 [email protected]

Rhodar Ltd Unit 2b Stretton Business Park Brunel Drive Stretton Burton upon Trent DE13 0BY 01283 561683 Stefan Osina 07870 249170 [email protected]

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Corporate Governance Document Review Record and Amendments Log (HSG65)

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