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Client
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Management and Documentation
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Does the works area have a nominated supervisor / Manager?
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Can records of training be provided to relate to the role of Supervisor / Manager?
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Have risk assessments and method statements been produced for the activity's being observed?
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Are permits required for the works being completed?
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Are Tool Box talks / safety briefings communicated (min 1 per week for projects > 5 days)
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What subject was the toolbox talk completed on?
Racking
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does the property contain racking?
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Has the racking been SEMA inspected?
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When was the last inspection date?
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Please provide records of inspection report.
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Have any actions highlighted in the report been actioned?
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Is the racking subject to a monthly inhouse inspection by a trained and competent person?
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Please provide records of training recieved.
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Is the racking used correctly with products stored at the correct points with even distribution front and back?
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Does the racking have suitable load capacity's displayed?
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Does the racking have base protection at base level?
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Are there any obvious signs of damage to the racking?
Plant & Equipment
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Are records available for lifting equipment (LOLER)?
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When was the last documented inspection?
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Are records available for electrical equipment (PAT)?
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Are records available for mobile plant?
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Are daily check sheets complete for all mobile plant?
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Is all equipment being correctly stored?
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Have annual inspections been completed on all machinery in line with PUWER regulations?
Welfare
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Are suitable welfare facilities available?
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Are welfare facilities in good order?
First Aid Arrangements
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Are there sufficient number of first aiders within the premises
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Is first aid equipment accessible?
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Is there sufficient quantities of first aid supplies?
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are the first aid supplies in date?
Training and Competencies
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Do personnel have appropriate training records for the work they are undertaking (add details below)?
Working at Height
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Is there a specific RA for the work at height activity?
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Is the correct access equipment in use?
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Are personnel excluded from beneath W@H operations?
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Are appropriate edge protections / covers in place
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Are personnel equipped with safety harnesses?
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Are harnesses / lanyards anchored correctly?
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Are daily harness / lanyard check sheets completed?
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Is there a specific rescue plan in place where fall arrest measures are in place?
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Is the use of ladders / stepladders controlled correctly?
Environmental
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Are all Access / Egress Routes Clear of obstructions?
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Is there suitable and sufficient levels of lighting?
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Is there suitable ventilation in place either natural or mechanical?
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Are noise and vibration levels acceptable?
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Are dust levels controlled were applicable?
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Are CoSHH materials controlled & stored correctly – are spill kits available?
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Is CoSHH RA Available at point of work
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Is housekeeping maintained to an acceptable standard?
Fire Arrangements
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Is their a suitable, working fire alarm system in place?
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If no, what process does the site follow in order to make people aware of a fire?
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Are there sufficient fire extinguishers in place?
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Have all extinguishers been serviced in the last 12 months?
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Are hot works being carried out?
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Are personnel wearing correct PPE (Visor mandatory for grinding / slitting)
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Is a fire watch in place?
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Is the area clear of combustible materials
Operational Procedures
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Are banksmen being used during reversing / plant movement with load?
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Is a suitable traffic management plan in place?
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Has isolation of electrical supplies / piped services / stored energy been undertaken?
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Are personnel wearing correct PPE
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Is key H&S information clearly displayed?
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Have there been any concerns raised or witnessed during the site visit and audit?