02 - Construction Site Safety

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Site conducted
Inspection Conducted on
Conducted by
Inspection Location
Is the task being conducted by Contractors
What is the name of the contractor(s)

Section 1: Site Layout

1.1. Do workers have a safe route to their place of work?
1.2. Is the site fenced/ suitably secure so that the public cannot gain access?
1.3. Are personnel protected e.g. from falling materials, moving machines?
1.4. Are vehicular traffic routes kept clear and are they well lit?
1.5. Do vehicles have visual and reversing aids fitted where needed?
1.6. Is the site tidy and well laid out?

Section 2: Health & Safety Arrangements

2.1. Is the job notifiable (F10)?
2.1.1. Is the F10 in place?
2.1.2. Has the PC provided evidence of required statutory documentation (H&S Policy, HSAW Law Poster, Employers Liability Insurance, First Aid Contact etc...)?
2.2. Is the Construction Phase Plan available to review?
2.3. Are welfare facilities e.g. toilets and canteen, adequate and are they kept clean?
2.4. Are appropriate safety signs in place, traffic routes, authorised personnel, PPE?
2.5. Are First Aid facilities in place and do workers know where they are?
2.6. Have all workers and visitors received a site specific induction?
2.7. Have all workers reviewed the RA/MS and are they available on site?
2.8. Are all people on site wearing the correct personal protective equipment?
2.9. Is all plant and machinery maintained and inspected regularly by competent persons?
2.10. Are workers suitably trained and in possession of a valid CSCS/CPCS cards where applicable?

Section 3: Control of Hazards

3.1. Is the work likely to disturb any asbestos or Lead paint ?
3.2. All open hatches or floorboards suitably controlled (Barriers & Signage)?
3.3. Are Hot Works being carried out?
3.3.1. Is there a safe system of work in place?
3.3.2. Is there correct fire suppression equipment available (Extinguisher/Fire blanket)?
3.3.3. Are works being adequately controlled and supervised?
3.4. Confined spaces (Attics or under floors) suitably controlled?
3.5. Have workers been instructed and trained on safe manual handling?
3.6. Are excavations supported, controlled and inspected by competent people?
3.6.1. Where excavations are supported, is there an approved design in place?
3.6.2. Is there safe access/egress to the supported excavation?
3.6.3. Are emergency rescue procedures evident in relation to deep excavations/shafts?
3.7. Are there any utility service operations?
3.7.1. Is there a safe system of work in operation? (E.G. Permit).
3.7.2. Have utility service drawings been supplied to the contractor?
3.7.3. Have Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT & Genny) been used to identify services?
3.7.4. If there is mechanical digging, is it at least 500mm from identified services?
3.7.5. Are hand dig tools insulated?
3.7.6. Where overhead services are present, are there controls in place to mitigate risk?
3.7.7. Are all services safely Isolated (Gas, Water, Electricity, etc...)?
3.8. Are there any lifting operations taking place?
3.8.1. Is there a suitable lift plan available?
3.8.2. Is the lift being managed and controlled by trained and competent operatives?
3.8.3. Is appropriate lifting equipment, suitable for the job, certified and inspected regularly?
3.8.4. Is the lift area segregated so there can be no unauthorised access?

Section 4: Working at Height

4.0. Is there any working at height?
4.1. Is there scaffolding in use?
4.1.1. Is there an approved design in place?
4.1.2. Is there evidence of a 'First Use' or 'Over Seven Day' Inspection
4.1.3. Are there any obvious missing or defective components?
4.1.4. Are scaffolders adhering to SG4:15, safe WAH practices?
4.1.5. Are scaffolds being erected/dismantled by trained and competent operatives (PASMA/CISRS)?
4.2. Are ladders in use?
4.2.1. Is ladder use for short duration work only?
4.2.2. Are ladders suitable for the works and safe to use?
4.2.3. Is there evidence of a ladder register?
4.3. Are safe working at height practices being observed?
4.3.1. Is there collective fall prevention in place?
4.3.2. Is there personal fall protection in place?
4.4. Are Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) being used?
4.4.1 Are operatives trained and competent to use the MEWP (IPAF Certified)?
4.4.2 Are operatives wearing correct personal fall prevention harnesses?
4.4.3 Is there a suitable and correct emergency rescue plan in place?

Section 5: Occupational Health Hazards

5.1. Are suitable protective measures being used to prevent or reduce exposure to dusts?
5.2. Are suitable protective measures being used to prevent or reduce exposure to noise?
5.3. Is there evidence of suitable protective measures in place to prevent or reduce exposure to vibration?

Section 6: Electricity

6.1. Are electrical equipment and tools being maintained and frequently inspected by a competent person?
6.2. Are power tools battery operated or 110v with transformers and RCD protected?

Section 7: Environment

7.1. Are correct controls in place to eliminate the risk of pollutants into nearby water sources?
7.2. Have drip trays and spill kits been supplied for generators?
7.3. Where applicable, is there a surface water management plan?
7.4. Have environment damaging pollutants been correctly stored and managed?