1Servco Tree Cutting Audit

Work pack or Task Instruction is readily accessible on site and up to date with information ( E.G: Alerts)

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?

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

PPE is fit for purpose and in good condition?

All workers are trained on how to use PPE?

Materials in vehicles are stored adequately?

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

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

Have all persons on site undertaken the appropriate induction training?

Are personnel appropriately qualified and competent? Do they have their NOPS cards?

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

Are movements of people on and off site controlled?

Is task lighting sufficient when working in low light?

Do pedestrians have safe passage?

Are all fall hazards identified and controls in place?

Is SLG in place to increase site presence whilst working at height?

Are all personnel required to work at heights trained and competent to do so?

Is there a rescue plan in place and operatives aware of the procedure in case of an incident or accident?

Are there exclusion zones established around any work at height? And have these been identified prior to works commencing?

For pole work, has the pole been tested and pre climb label installed?

Harnesses, lanyards and other fall arrest equipment have been inspected prior to use in accordance with RAMS?

Are operatives using a ladder on site?

Ladders inspected and in good condition?

Ladders properly secured top and bottom?

Is the ladder deployed within its 4:1 ratio?

L7EQ 3 Stage Fiberglass ladder in use?

Have the ladders been tagged with the relevant inspection information?

Is MEWP in date for its LOLER inspection?

Has the MEWP pre-use inspection report been filled in and signed by operative?

Are the operatives aware of the IPAF emergency rescue plan?

All outriggers are deployed on firm surface / supported as per manufacturers’ and is the boom protected from traffic? Is SLG sufficient for the scope of works?

HotJobs identified when working in vicinity of HV? Correct exclusion zone in place?

Is the operative clipped onto the strongpoint in the bucket with fall restraint lanyard?

All warning and information signs visible on the vehicle?

All equipment properly lubricated and maintained?

Bucket clear of any debris and tools?

Are the outrigger feet deployed on the base plates where practicable?

Portable Fire Fighting Equipment in vehicles?

Training in Fire Fighting procedures?

Have all chainsaws been inspected prior to use?

Do all cutting equipment have relevant inspection tickets on them?

Does the chipper look to be in good serviceable condition?

Does the emergency stop button work on relevant pieces of equipment?

Regular inspections and maintenance carried out?

All personnel are appropriately licensed?

Brakes, lights and warning devices operative?

Weight limits and load sizes controlled/ stored correctly?

Glass in good condition?

Parking of vehicles observed correctly?

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

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

Are traffic control measures maintained by an accredited traffic controller?

Are there sufficient Traffic Management operatives to control the site?

Traffic management company is accredited with the relevant authority?

Traffic management measures comply with plans and traffic management handbook?

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

Do you have adequate food and water?

Do you know where the nearest toilet facility is located?

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

No disturbance of vegetation off the approved cable alignment observed?

Vegetation clearance has been kept to a minimum and where unavoidable?

All cut limbs have been disposed of correctly?

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

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

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