RMS - Site inspection - (For Management use)

• Report Serial Number:

• Conducted On:

  Date

• Report Prepared By:

• Site Address:
  Address

• Sub contractors on site

• THE LAW IS CONSTANT. There are no such things as grey areas. You either comply or you don’t.

• An audit is a snapshot of the location at that precise time and we can only report on what is observed or residual evidence of a safety concern. It is not personal; it is simply a record of the observations and how to improve.

Report Summary

• Manager undertaking inspection

• Managers Comments

• Site supervisor name

• Site supervisor comment

WORK IN PROGRESS

• The following works are currently in progress: Work force number Details of trades on site

PREVIOUS SITE INSPECTION

• Have all non conformities been closed out?

• Has the sub-contractor received a previous inspection?

• Has the Site Manager / Supervisor carried out a weekly site safety survey and completed a report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• What have they raised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have all non compliances been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

TRAINING

• Are all works areas controlled by a supervisor? Please evidence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are toolbox talks carried out, if so what was the last to be delivered and when? Please evidence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there any evidence of consulting with the workforce? (E.G 10 Minute briefing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have senior management attended site? Have they raised safety issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

SECURITY/PROTECTING THE PUBLIC

• Is the site secure from access from unauthorised persons? Including the public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is the signage suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is traffic management suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Who is managing the traffic management?

• Does the site have a signing in book for operatives and visitors and is it enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is everyone signing out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are id badges / company hi vis worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

PERFORMANCE BEYOND COMPLIANCE

• Are there any examples of measures / incentives to promote and improve safety on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there any evidence of consulting with the workforce? e.g. 10- minute briefing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are operatives asked for their observations and input?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

INDUCTION

• Are inductions carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Random Check completed to ensure all staff are inducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have visitors, including Client staff / Project Team received an induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are copies of competency tickets available or a record of serial numbers retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have sub contractor RAMS been approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

FIRE PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Is there an Emergency Evacuation Plan in place, are operatives aware of it, does it take account of existing systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there a muster point, and is it in a safe location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are flammable substances stored appropriately (incl LPG) and flammable waste removed in a timely fashion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are naked flames and smoking prohibited in these areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are appropriate and sufficient site fire extinguishers in available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have fire extinguishers been inspected within last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

FIRST AID & MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

• Are their details on the first aid board? or on show?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Has a TBT or briefing been delivered on mental health?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there a designated mental health first aider either on site or within the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there evidence of mental health awareness and support in the communal areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are the first aid boxes well stocked and clean? Are they in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are there adequate first-aiders for the number of operatives? 1:10

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are all accidents, near misses and incidents recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there an accident book or accident report sheets on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

RAMS

• Are they on site, current, suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are they signed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have they been briefed out to operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Has a dynamic risk assessment been carried out? If so what for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

COSHH

• Have all harmful substances been identified on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are hazardous substances properly stored and controls for safe use been put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets and COSHH Assessments on site to accompany substances being used that are different from standard COSHH assessments <br>Is there a process in place to issue data sheets quickly in case of emergency,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Do any of the COSHH items contain Isocyanate/Diisocyanates?

  Yes

  No

• If so, does the user have certified training in the use of that COSHH item?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• Is an asbestos survey report / register / clearance certificate available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is a Asbestos management plan / procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is this covered in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there evidence of asbestos awareness training onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there an Asbestos Response pack on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

Dust

• Have operatives been face fit tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are operatives who are face fit tested clean shaven as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are alternative RPE used for those with beards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are the masks clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are the correct filters in use? E.G vapour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there evidence of dry sweeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of uncontrolled dust? E.G no on tool controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there vacuums on site. M/H Class with bags and have they been certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

NOISE AND VIBRATION

• Have noisy operations with a risk of exposure above 85dB been identified.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• What hearing protection is used? SNR rating?

• Are exclusion zones required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is hearing protection being worn correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have operations involving hazardous levels of vibration been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are appropriate control measures implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are dust levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Have operatives been face fit tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

PERMITS TO WORK

• Have activities requiring PTW been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are they retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

WELFARE FACILITIES

• Where is the nearest Welfare area? i.e. Toilets, rest area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Has welfare been maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is hot running water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

FIRST AID PROVISION

• Has a qualified first aider been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are there adequate first aid provision and is it well stocked and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there an accident book or accident report sheets on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are all near misses and incidents recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Has suitable PPE been provided for activities being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is the PPE being worn fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are all site personnel compliant with the site required PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

SAFE PLACE OF WORK

• Can the working area be reached safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is housekeeping in good order and the site free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is the site compound and storage area in good order with waste and materials stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is the working area / access adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT

• Are operators / banksmen / slingers competent?<br>Is there underslung lift plan if required <br>A17 E qualifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there an up to date LOLER register held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Do completed contractor LOLER registers account for equipment on site, and are they completed weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Does the lifting equipment have current inspection / test certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

MANUAL HANDLING

• Have manual handling assessments been carried out and being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are alternative mechanical means utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are operatives wearing gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

MECHANICAL PLANT & MACHINERY

• What items are in use on site?

  Excavator

  Dumper

  Roller

  Forklift

  Other

• Regular plant checks undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Operators received appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Test certificate available for hired / owned plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is mechanical plant being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

WORKING AT HEIGHT

• Are operatives working at height trained? Show Evidence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is scaffold inspected / tagged every 7 days, with reports held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Any issues with the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Has a design or compliance sheet been completed? (When initially installed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• MEWP - Are equipment operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• MEWP - Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• MEWP - Does the access equipment have a current inspection / test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• MEWP - Is the correct protective equipment being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Towers - Are towers erected and inspected by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Towers - Are towers complete? E.G Double rail, outriggers, brakes on.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Has the access equipment been inspected and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Any damaged or altered equipment in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment being used right for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are there any step ladders in use whilst not fully opened or facing the wrong direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PORTABLE PLANT AND MACHINERY

• Is plant and equipment being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Do completed contractor PUWER registers account for equipment on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is a PUWER register held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there the appropriate test certification for hired and fixed plant and equipment held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Do operatives hold suitable training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES

• Are there separate vehicle / pedestrian routes which are suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are there adequate precautions during the use of vehicles (e.g. reversing warnings)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are drivers competent and adequately trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

PORTABLE TOOLS

• Do SDS drills and angle grinders have their handles attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are guards in place and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are dust controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are operatives wearing appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is the CAT scanner calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there a permit to dig/break ground in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

WORK AREAS

• Are work activities being managed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Is there adequate storage facilities for materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Is waste appropriately segregated on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are waste transfer and / or consignment notes recorded on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are spill kits in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• If applicable, are there controls to reduce run off to surface water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not Assessed

• Are Drip trays in use and are fuel stores secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A