Information

  • Cluster ID/ Project:

  • Location
  • Inspection Date:

  • Inspected By:

  • Workers/subcontractors Inspected:

WORKING SAFELY IN A UG ENVIRONMENT

1.0 GENERAL

  • Work pack or Task Instruction is readily accessible on site and up to date with information?

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  • Workers are wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel cap boots, full hi-vis clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat?

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  • Specialist PPE is being used appropriately and according to hazardous task and SHEWMS (ie: Working in confined spaces)?

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  • PPE is fit for purpose and in good condition?

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  • All workers are trained on how to use PPE?

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  • Materials in vehicles are stored adequately?

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  • Site and/or pathways clear of slip / trip hazards?

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  • Has the risk assessment been filled in correctly? Have you signed on as a visitor and been made aware of additional hazards on site?

SECURITY

2.0 SITE SECURITY & PUBLIC PROTECTION

  • Is the site secure from entry by members of the public?

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  • Are movements of people on and off site controlled?

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  • Is task lighting sufficient when working in low light?

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  • Do pedestrians have safe passage?

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

3. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  • Telephone numbers and locations of nearby hospitals are available and known?

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  • Evacuation point is established, in a safe location and known to workers?

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  • Are there a sufficient number of trained first-aid staff on-site?

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  • Are a sufficient number of first aid kits available and are they properly stocked?

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FIRE AWARENESS

4. FIRE PREVENTION

  • Portable Fire Fighting Equipment in vehicles?

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  • Training in Fire Fighting procedures?

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VEHICLES

5. MOTOR VEHICLES

  • Regular inspections and maintenance carried out?

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  • All personnel are appropriately licensed?

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  • Brakes, lights and warning devices operative?

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  • Weight limits and load sizes controlled/ stored correctly?

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  • Glass in good condition?

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  • Parking of vehicles observed correctly?

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  • Has the vehicle defect log been filled in prior to driving the vehicle?

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6. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

  • Traffic management signs, including speed restriction and advanced warning signage is legible and positioned in accordance with plans and Regulations?

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  • Are traffic control measures maintained by an accredited traffic controller?

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  • Are there sufficient Traffic Management operatives to control the site?

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  • Traffic management company is accredited with the relevant authority?

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  • Traffic management measures comply with plans and traffic management handbook?

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  • Traffic management controls offer adequate protection to workers and the public?

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MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS

7. MANUAL HANDLING

  • Manual handling risk has been identified, assessed and managed alongside RAMS?

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  • Correct lifting key in use?

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  • Mechanical aids are used where available?

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  • Workers are not in awkward postures for long periods?

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  • Workers are not lifting heavy items frequently?

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WORKING IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS

8. WORKING IN THE HEAT

  • There are adequate amounts of water on site to drink?

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  • Workers have the appropriate PPE + Sunscreen?

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  • There is adequate shade available?

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  • Work / rest ratios are adequate to allow workers to recuperate in extreme heat?

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WORKING IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS

9. WORKING IN THE COLD

  • There is adequate clothing available for the conditions?

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  • There is the availability of shelter with adequate heating?

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CIVILS

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  • All equipment has in date calibration stickers?

  • All Plant and Machinery has the relevant up to date inspection stamps?

  • All pre survey and marking has been completed before excavation commences?

  • Is the job being completed safely and to the correct standards?

WORKING UG

10. GAS DETECTION / CONFINED SPACE

  • There is an available type 4 gas detector on site?

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  • The gas detector is calibrated, charged and working properly?

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  • The gas detector is on the up to date calibration register?

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  • The gas detector is being used whilst working in a UG environment?

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  • Workers are trained and competent in the use of the gas detector?

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  • Workers are trained and competent to work in a UG environment? (SA002, Confined Spaces.)

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WORKING IN ISOLATION

11. ISOLATED LOCATIONS

  • There is adequate communication available on site?

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  • Emergency procedure understood? Use of W3W?

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  • Food and water available for the duration of task?

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  • Supervisor check in procedure? Communication to management observed?

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WELFARE

12. WELFARE

  • Do you have adequate amounts of food and water?

  • Do you know where the nearest toilet facility is?

  • Do you have an adequate washing facility or cleaning materials to ensure you can clean yourself on completion of works?

  • What equipment can we provide?

WASTE MANAGEMENT

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • Bins are available for work site waste, recycled material, scrap, etc.?

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  • All site areas are kept tidy with litter removed from site and disposed of appropriately?

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  • Prescribed waste (contaminated water/soil, sharps), oils and greases and associated containers are being disposed of appropriately?

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