Information

  • AMS job number:

  • Organisation Unit:

  • Audit location:
  • Specific Location:

  • Date Audit Completed:

Contractor Details:

  • Contractors:

  • Contractor Site Manager:

Scope of Audit:

  • What's in Scope:

  • What's out if Scope:

SHE001 Close Out:

  • SHE001 Close Out: Have actions from SHE inspections / audits from the previous month been closed out as agreed?

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SHE002 Documentation:

  • SHE002: Is the Construction Phase Plan available at site and up to date?

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  • DOCS.001: Is the environmental control plan available at site and up to date?

  • DOCS.002: Is the quality management plan available at site and up to date

  • DOCS.003: Is there a F10 in place and a copy on site?

  • DOCS.004: Are valid insurance certificates available?

  • DOCS.005: Are current health safety and environmental policies available and displayed where applicable?

  • DOCS.006: Are emergency arrangements in place and clearly displayed where applicable?

  • DOCS.007: Is there a robust mechanism in place for receiving UU issued alerts / bulletins on site?

  • DOCS.008: Is there a robust mechanism in place for communicating UU issued alerts / bulletins on site?

  • DOCS.009: Have recentUU issued alerts / bulletins been communicated as applicable?

  • DOCS.010: Has a temporary works coordinator been appointed and is there evidence of this on site?

  • DOCS.011: Has the ISP been updated as required?

  • DOCS.012: Are ID Card(s) available if required and in date? (I.e. Company, UU role specific only)

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SHE003: Training/ Competence: Are inductions taking place and are they adequate. Do

  • SHE003 Training / Competence: Are inductions taking place and are they adequate. Do workers hold appropriate CSCS/NRSWA or relevant cards?

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  • TCs.001: Have on site staff received a site/ contract specific and environmental induction (where applicable) and is there evidence of this i.e. A record on site?

  • TCs.002: Are all visitors receiving the UU standard visitors induction and is there evidence on site?

  • TCs.003: Do all site operatives hold a current base level competency card? (CSCS / SHE etc)

  • TCs.004: Do all plant operators hold valid mobile plant card(s) / certification? (I.e. Excavators / dumpers / rollers / lorry loader / crane - CPCS /NPORS, PAL/iPAF and ALLMI where applicable)

  • TCs.005: Do personnel involved in safety at street/ road works operations hold a valid NRSWA card(s) / correct level / correct modules / units.

  • TCs.006: Do all personnel involved in lifting operations hold valid lifting operations cards/ certification?

  • TCs.007: Where applicable has a competent person been appointed for lifting operations?

  • TCs.008: Are personnel involved in banks-man / signaller duties appropriately trained?

  • TCs.009: Do all personnel involved with confined space operations hold valid confined space cards / certification, City & Guilds where applicable.

  • TCs.010: Do all personnel involved in restricted operations hold a valid EUSR National Water Hygiene card / cover note?

  • TCs.011: Has scaffold erection, modification, inspection and dismantling been carried out by a qualified person? (CISRS, PASMA, NASC)

  • TCs.012: Do all personnel involved in driving operations hold the correct valid driving licence for the vehicles they are driving and towing?

  • TCs.013: Has the person responsible for selecting the size / type of MEWP attended a MEWP for managers course? (Eg IPAF or equivalent)

  • TCs.014: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on- going competency?

  • TCs.015: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE005: Welfare

  • SHE005 Welfare Arrangements: Are adequate welfare facilities available? (Clean, tidy and well lit, including the office area)

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  • WELL.01 : Are toilets readily available and are they kept clean and properly lit?

  • WELL.02: Are there washbasins, hot and cold (or warm) running water, soap and towels?

  • WELL. 003: Are the washbasins large enough to wash up to the elbow and are they kept clean?

  • WELL. 004: Is there somewhere to change, dry and store clothing

  • WELL. 005: Are drinking water cups provided?

  • WELL. 006: Is there a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food which is readily available, clean and hygienic?

  • WELL. 007: Can everyone who needs to use them get to welfare facilities easily and safely?

  • WELL. 008: Are welfare facilities kept warm and well ventilated?

  • WELL. 009: Adequate Smoking / No Smoking facilities / procedures?

  • WELL. 010: Is there evidence that the work force is maintaining a good standard of occupational health? (e.g. hand washing, clean / serviceable PPE, not eating / drinking / smoking whilst working).

  • WELL. 011: Is there evidence that the electrical installation for the welfare facilities have been deemed suitable by a competent person?

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SHE006: Protecting Public

  • SHE006 Protecting Public: Are adequate safety and security measures in place to protect the public?

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  • PPUB.001: Is there adequate perimeter protection and signage in place? (Meet with HSG151)

  • PPUB.002: Is there suitable segregation of work activities and the public?

  • PPUB.003: Are there measures to prevent access by unauthorised persons to site at all times?

  • PPUB.004: Has consideration been given to pedestrian safety including positioning / movement of plant path and sweep?

  • PPUB.005: Have all barriers been erected in the proper manner and encompass all works? (including plant, spoil, materials etc.)

  • PPUB.006: Is an information / courtesy boards displayed on site showing the correct information and phone number(s)?

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SHE007: Risk Assessment / Method Statements

  • SHE007 Risk Assessment / Method Statements: Are Risk Assessments / Method Statements in place and are they being worked too?

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  • RAMS.001: Are RAMS in place for all current activities?

  • RAMS.002: Select RAMS(s): Is RAMS Site Specific, correctly completed with all significant hazards and controls identified?

  • RAMS.003: Select RAMS(s): Are RAMS approved, authorised, current and reviewed at appropriate intervals?

  • RAMS.004: Are current RAMS briefed out and recorded?

  • RAMS.005: Are RAMS being adhered to?

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SHE008 Permits:

  • SHE008 Permits: Are UU Work Authorisation procedures being complied with?

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  • PERM.001: Where relevant is there a UU Access or Transfer certificate in place specific to the location / type of work being carried out??

  • PERM.002: Are all the significant hazards identified and associated control measures documented?

  • PERM.003: Is the Work Authorisation Certificate signed and dated by all duty holders?

  • PERM.004: Where there is an Transfer Certificate in place, is the contractor / partner using a permit to work system to control high risk?

  • PERM.005: Where there is an Access Certificate in place, is the contractor / partner using a permit to work to control high risk activities (either UU Permit To Work or where agreement has been reached with the Person Coordinating the Work using their own permits)?

  • PERM.006: Are the conditions of the permit being adhered to?

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SHE009 Confined Spaces:

  • SHE009 Confined Spaces: Are adequate controls in place to manage confined space work?

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  • CONF.001: Are adequate task specific RAMS in place?

  • CONF.002: Are adequate permits in place?

  • CONF.003: Are emergency procedures in place including self-rescue? (refer to risk assessment)

  • CONF.004: Are current RAMS, permits and emergency procedures briefed out and recorded?

  • CONF.005: Do all personnel involved in confined space operations hold valid confined space card(s) / certification?

  • CONF.006: Is there an adequate gas detection system in place and in good working order and calibrated?

  • CONF.007: Is suitable access / egress maintained including winches, harnesses, man-rider, ladders etc. and with evidence of inspection?

  • CONF.008: Is suitable breathing apparatus / escape set(s) available, charged, in good working order and in test date?

  • CONF.009: Is compliance with the RAMS, permits and emergency procedure(s) requirements being adhered to?

  • CONF.010: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • CONF.011: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE010 Excavations:

  • SHE010 Excavations: Are Excavations safe from collapse and have they adequate access egress and edge protection?

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  • EXCV.001: Are adequate task specific RAMS in place?

  • EXCV.002: Are adequate permits in place?

  • EXCV.003: Are adequate temporary works design in place?

  • EXCV.004: Are excavations safe from collapse - supported using a proprietary method and / or sides battered, in accordance with method statement / temporary works design, taking into account the stage of works and surcharge?

  • EXCV.005: Is there adequate access and egress to/ from the excavation?

  • EXCV.006: Are there adequate measures in place to prevent people, plant and material from falling in to excavations?

  • EXCV.007 Is the stability of any adjacent structures being put at risk?

  • EXCV.008: Are exposed services undamaged, adequately protected / supported?

  • EXCV.009: Is the excavation and shoring work being undertaken and / or supervised by trained and competent person(s) in this sort of work?

  • EXCV.010 Are required statutory inspections being carried out and documented appropriately?

  • EXCV.011: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • EXCV.012: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE011 Services:

  • SHE011 Services: Are appropriate steps being taken to avoid damage to underground and overhead services?

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  • SERV.001: Are adequate task specific RAMS in place?

  • SERV.002: Are adequate permits in place?

  • SERV.003: Are suitable and sufficient utility plans available on site?

  • SERV.004: Is the workforce trained and competent in using cable locating equipment?

  • SERV.005: Is there evidence the workforce can interpret all relevant information?

  • SERV.006: Is cable location equipment (inc accessories) available on site and in good working order and within calibration, where relevant? (check dates of CAT and Genny calibration)

  • SERV.007: Has the work area been surveyed and all existing utilities locations marked accurately? (where applicable)

  • SERV.008: If there is a MAHP within the work area is there evidence that the workforce are aware of this?

  • SERV.009: Are you working to an agreed SSW that covers the requirements of the MAHP owners?

  • SERV.010: Is there provision for avoidance of overhead lines if applicable?

  • SERV.011: Is a safe system of work being adhered to?

  • SERV.012 Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • SERV.013: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE012 Working at Height:

  • SHE012 Working at Height: Are adequate controls in place to manage working at height?

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  • WAH.001: Are adequate task specific RAMS in place?

  • WAH.002: Have the principals of prevention been applied when conducting the task specific RAMS?

  • WAH.003: Are adequate permits in place where appropriate?

  • WAH.004: Are emergency / rescue procedures in place?

  • WAH.005: Are current RAMS, permits and emergency procedures briefed out and recorded?

  • WAH.006: Is there evidence of compliance with RAMS, permits and emergency procedures requirements?

  • WAH.007: Are persons working round temporary openings (e.g. open manholes, deep excavations and access to shafts) protected from falling?

  • WAH.008: Is the appropriate access, fall arrest / restraint, fall prevention equipment (e.g. MEWP, scaffold, harness, lanyards, fall arrest blocks, work positioning restraints, karabiners and hooks, barriers / edge protection) readily available?

  • WAH.009: Is the access, fall arrest / restraint, fall prevention equipment (e.g. MEWP, scaffold, harness, lanyards, fall arrest blocks, work positioning restraints, karabiners and hooks, barriers / edge protection) in good condition?

  • WAH.010: Are statutory inspections being carried out and documented appropriately?

  • WAH.011: Are scaftags in use and up to date?

  • WAH.012: Has scaffold erection, modification, inspection and dismantling been carried out by a qualified person? (CISRS, PASMA, NASC)

  • WAH.013: Is there evidence of competency in the use of powered access equipment (observe the operation if possible)?

  • WAH.014: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • WAH.015: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE013 Traffic Management Plan (TMP):

  • SHE013 Traffic Management: Is an appropriate Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in place, and is it being followed?

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  • TMP.001: Is traffic management on site as per the arrangements within the Construction Phase Plan?

  • TMP.002: Has traffic management been planned to eliminate reversing where practical?

  • TMP.003: Are all personnel briefed on the current Traffic Management Plan?

  • TMP.004: Are vehicle and pedestrian movements segregated?

  • TMP.005: Are vehicle and pedestrian routes clearly signed?

  • TMP.006: Are vehicle and pedestrian routes well lit, so that drivers and pedestrians can see each other?

  • TMP.007: Are vehicle and pedestrian routes being adhered to?

  • TMP.008: Are vehicle and pedestrian routes clear of obstructions such as plant, excavations or scaffolds?

  • TMP.009: Are structures (temporary and permanent) protected from being struck by moving vehicles?

  • TMP.010: Are vehicles prevented from accessing close to the edge of excavations?

  • TMP.011: Where traffic routes pass close to the edge of an excavation, embankment or other drop, is the edge of the roadway supported where necessary and has a suitable barrier been provided to prevent vehicles running off the roadway?

  • TMP.012: Is there appropriate segregation around slewing plant to prevent access to the danger zone during operation?

  • TMP.013: Are all routes regularly inspected and well maintained? (minimising potholes, ruts, debris and other obstructions)

  • TMP.014: Are any diversions clearly marked on site and in the Traffic Management Plan?

  • TMP.015: Where necessary are all vehicle / plant movements under the control of a banksman? (what is the Principle Contractor policy - by risk assessment, where pedestrians and vehicles use the same routes, where there are multiple vehicle movements in the same area etc)

  • TMP.016: Are all vehicles / plant operating with visual beacon, audible alarm and / or CCTV when moving / reversing?

  • TMP.017: Are the correct size and type of plant in use for tasks identified on site?

  • TMP.018: Are deliveries to site appropriately managed?

  • TMP.019: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • TMP.020: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE014 Site Vehicles / Plant

  • SHE014 Site vehicles / plant: Are plant / site vehicles (i.e. Liveried vehicles) checks being undertaken as required and are they free from obvious defects?

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  • SVP.001: Have regular plant / work equipment inspections been carried out and recorded?

  • SVP.002: Have identified defects been managed and rectified in an appropriate time scale?

  • SVP.003: Do plant operators hold valid mobile plant card(s) / certification? (i.e. Excavators / Dumpers / Rollers / Lorry Loader / Crane - CPCS / NPORS and ALLMI where applicable)

  • SVP.004: Are vehicles safely loaded, including attachments with loads secure?

  • SVP.005: Are all ignition keys removed from vehicles and plant when not in use and are vehicles/ plant left secure?

  • SVP.006: Where a restraint system / seat belts are required, are they fitted and are they in good condition?

  • SVP.007: Where a restraint system / seat belts are required, are they being worn?

  • SVP.008: Is there evidence of competency in the use of vehicle / plant? (observe the operation if possible)

  • SVP.009: Is the excavator / lifting device suitable for the particular task or operation?

  • SVP.010: Do all vehicles and plant bodies and structures appear to be in safe condition? (including guarding, pins etc.)

  • SVP.011: Do all hoses appear (including high pressure, hydraulic, pneumatic) to be in good condition? (i.e. free from visible damage)

  • SVP.012: Are whip checks in place on hydraulic and pneumatic hoses?

  • SVP.013: Are all devices fitted for safety, including emergency stop buttons, intact and functioning correctly?

  • SVP.014: Are all vehicles / plant operating with visual beacon, audible alarm and / or CCTV when moving / reversing?

  • SVP.015: Does the operator have all round visibility when operating site vehicles / plant? (i.e. mirrors, windows, CCTV, banksman)

  • SVP.016: Can the machine operator demonstrate familiarity and competence with the quick hitch safety requirements?

  • SVP.017: Where a Roll-Over Protection Structures (ROPS) has been fitted, is the frame properly locked in it's normal working position and in good condition?

  • SVP.018: Is the operator of a dumper in a safe position when the dumper is being loaded?

  • SVP.019 Are the correct size and type of plant in use for tasks identified on site?

  • SVP.020: Is there evidence that portable electrical appliances are in good condition?

  • SVP.021: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • SVP.022: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE015 Housekeeping:

  • SHE015 Housekeeping: Is the site tidy, with slip and trip hazards being managed

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  • HOUSE.001: Are site walkways / access routes free from defects and obstructions which could cause slips, trips and falls?

  • HOUSE.002: Are site working areas free from defects and obstructions which could cause slips, trips and falls?

  • HOUSE.003: Are lay down / storage areas free from defects and obstructions which could cause slips, trips and falls?

  • HOUSE.004: Are site welfare facilities free from defects and obstructions which could cause slips, trips and falls?

  • HOUSE.005: Are site car parks and access to site cabins (including stairways) free from defects and obstructions which could cause slips, trips and falls?

  • HOUSE.006: Are there sufficient storage facilities on site?

  • HOUSE.007: Are site storage facilities (including containers / lay down areas) safe, secure, tidy and well maintained?

  • HOUSE.008: Are site welfare facilities (including toilets, drying room, canteen etc) safe, secure, tidy and well maintained?

  • HOUSE.009: Are site waste management facilities (including skips, bins, wheel wash areas etc) safe, secure, tidy and well maintained?

  • HOUSE.010: Are site offices safe, secure, tidy and well maintained?

  • HOUSE.011: Is timber or other material free from projecting nails (or similar sharp objects) which may be a source of danger to any person?

  • HOUSE.012 Is the site free from litter?

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SHE016 COSHH: Are harzardous substances being Risk assessed and stored and used in accordance with the assessment?

  • SHE016 COSHH: Are hazardous substances being risk assessed and stored and used in accordance with the assessment?

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  • COSHH.001: Have hazardous substances (including asbestos) on site been identified and documented?

  • COSHH.002: Are adequate assessments in place for identified substances?

  • COSHH.003: Are current assessments briefed out and recorded?

  • COSHH.004: Are hazardous substances stored correctly as per controls in the assessment?

  • COSHH.005: Are hazardous substances used in accordance with the assessment? (verify with user)

  • COSHH.006: Are hazardous substances used in accordance with the assessment? (verify with user)

  • COSHH.007: Where health surveillance has been identified as a control measure - have relevant personnel been identified and included within the health surveillance programme?

  • COSHH.008: Where necessary (including asbestos control area etc) are non-authorized personnel prevented from accessing the area?

  • COSHH.009: Where necessary is a licensed contractor undertaking work associated with asbestos?

  • COSHH.010: When working with cement, is there evidence that precautions are in place to prevent contact with the substance?

  • COSHH.011: If the site is excessively dusty, is this being controlled?

  • COSHH.012: Where dust is generated is a suitable damping down process in use?

  • COSHH.013: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • COSHH.014: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE017 Health Hazards:

  • SHE017 Health Hazards: Is noise and vibration being suitably controlled?

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  • HHAZ.001: Are adequate assessments in place for noise?

  • HHAZ.002: Are adequate assessments in place for vibration?

  • HHAZ.003 Are current assessments for noise and vibration briefed out and recorded?

  • HHAZ.004: Is noise and vibration monitoring being undertaken as required?

  • HHAZ.005: Are hazardous areas suitably signed?

  • HHAZ.006: Where necessary (asbestos control area, hazardous noise area etc) are non-authorized personnel prevented from accessing the area?

  • HHAZ.007: Has the work been adequately planned and risk assessed to identify most relevant control measures? (e.g. super silent tools, reduction / elimination / substitution of hazards in design)

  • HHAZ.008: (Observe an individual working on site) Can the individual identify the hazards associated with the task and do they know what controls should be / are in place?

  • HHAZ.009: Where dust is generated is a suitable damping down process in use?

  • HHAZ.010: Are relevant personnel subject to regular health surveillance?

  • HHAZ.011: Is all plant and equipment (including hand tools) well maintained, inspected and in good working order?

  • HHAZ.012: Can operatives using vibrating / noisy tools and equipment identify the tools exposure limits?

  • HHAZ.013: Is PPE / RPE in use appropriate to the task and is it as per the risk assessment?

  • HHAZ.014: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • HHAZ.015: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE018 Lifting Equipment and Operations

  • SHE018 Lifting Equipment and Operations: Are adequate controls in place to manage Lifting Equipment and lifting operations?

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  • LIFT.001: Are adequate task specific lifting plans in place?

  • LIFT.002: Are emergency procedures in place including self-rescue? (refer to risk assessment)

  • LIFT.003: Are current lifting plans and emergency procedures briefed out and recorded?

  • LIFT.004: Is there evidence on site of thorough examination for all lifting appliances and accessories?

  • LIFT.005: Is there evidence on site of regular inspections for all lifting appliances and accessories?

  • LIFT.006: Do personnel selected for Appointed Person duties hold a valid card / certificate?

  • LIFT.007: Do all crane operator(s) / driver(s) hold a valid operator(s) card / certification?

  • LIFT.008: Are personnel involved in banksman / signaller duties appropriately trained?

  • LIFT.009: Is the crane / lifting device suitable for the particular task or operation?

  • LIFT.010: Is the crane / lifting device on a firm, level base and are the riggers properly set?

  • LIFT.011: Is the load secure?

  • LIFT.012 : Are arrangements in place to make sure the crane operator can see the load or a banksman is provided to help?

  • LIFT.013 : Are arrangements in place to prevent people from walking / working underneath a raised load?

  • LIFT.014: Is the lifting plan(s) being adhered to?

  • LIFT.015: Are straps / slings in an acceptable condition (i.e. not damaged, cut, abraded or stretched and suitably stored)?

  • LIFT.016: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • LIFT.017 : Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE019 Fire / First Aid

  • SHE019 Fire / First Aid: Are suitable first aid and Fire arrangements in place (including competent persons, equipment, cover for absence etc)

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  • FFA.001: Has a fire risk assessment been undertaken?

  • FFA.002 : Are there emergency procedures for evacuating site in case of fire or other emergency?

  • FFA.003 Do people on site know what the emergency procedures are?

  • FFA.004: Is the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases on site kept to a minimum?

  • FFA.005: Are the flammable materials, liquids and gases on site properly stored?

  • FFA.006 : Is smoking and other ignition sources banned in area where flammables are stored or used?

  • FFA.007: Are suitable fire extinguishers provided?

  • FFA.008: Are there designated fire extinguisher points and muster points indicated by signs?

  • FFA.009: Are fire safety arrangements inspected on a regular basis? (i.e. weekly)

  • FFA.010: Is there adequate first aid provision? (numbers, location and cover for absence)

  • FFA.011 :Where first-aiders have been provided in the workplace, is a valid certificate available in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)?

  • FFA.012: If it is decided a first-aider is not required in the work place, has a person been appointed to take charge of the first aid arrangements?

  • FFA.013: Are first aid provisions maintained, suitably marked and easily accessible including emergency eyewash?

  • FFA.014: Is the team aware of the procedure for accident / near miss / hazard reporting?

  • FFA.015 Is a route to the nearest A and E hospital been produced and clearly displayed?

  • FFA.016: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • FFA.017: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE020 Reporting:

  • SHE020 Reporting: Are accidents, incidents and hazards being reported?

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  • REPO.001: Do you have a process for reporting accidents?

  • REPO.002: Do you have a process for reporting near misses / hazards?

  • REPO.003: Are site personnel aware of the process for reporting accidents, near misses and hazards?

  • REPO.004: Is positive action taken to investigate reported issues?

  • REPO.005: Are actions identified from the investigated issues closed out in a timely manner?

  • REPO.006: Are issues arising from the investigation communicated back to the workforce?

  • REPO.007: Are you aware of the process of reporting (potential) RIDDOR incidents to UU?

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SHE021 Environmental Controls:

  • SHE021 Environmental Controls: Are ecological and nuisance Environmental Controls being managed effectively??

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  • ENVC.001: Where areas are to be protected or avoided, is it adequate (in accordance with BS5837 and planning conditions where applicable) with the correct fencing in place, and any damage logged? (e.g. easements through livestock fields, trees and hedgerows, endangered flora / fauna habitats / SSSI's, Special Protection Area, Ramsar, invasive species and dry stone walls and archaeological)

  • ENVC.002: Is there adequate biosecurity measures / arrangements in place for invasive non-native species?

  • ENVC.003: Are adequate measures taken to prevent dust, mud, air, noise and vibration issues i.e. dampening down, use of road sweepers, switching off plant etc and free of excessive exhaust emissions and meeting planning condition hours?

  • ENVC.004: Is the site tidy (including roads and footways) and is it well managed? (i.e. litter / cigarette butt free, etc)

  • ENVC.005 Are vehicles parked considerately, away from drives / access / drains / gulley's / grass verges?

  • ENVC.006 Is plant, equipment and materials stored securely, off private land / not leaning against any walls / fences?

  • ENVC.007: Are employees considerate to the public keeping noise and vibration to a minimum, switching off plant etc and free of excessive exhaust emissions?

  • ENVC.008: If planned work is being undertaken out of hours, have residents, businesses and the local council been informed?

  • ENVC.009: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • ENVC.010: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE022 Waste:

  • SHE022 Waste & Resource Management: Are wastes and resources being effectively managed on site (including Waste documentation)?

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  • WAST.001: Has a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) been produced, implemented and maintained on the project where applicable?

  • WAST.002: Have checks been made to ensure that the Waste Carrier and disposal site (including exemptions) is properly licensed in accordance with the Duty of Care (DoC) Regulations?

  • WAST.003: Are all waste transfer notes being completed correctly for all waste streams?

  • WAST.004: Is all hazardous waste documentation correct including hazardous waste consignment note/s (HWCN), quarterly returns and hazardous waste registration (where applicable)?

  • WAST.005: Has hazardous waste and non hazardous waste been correctly segregated and stored with signage?

  • WAST.006: Are WRAP certificates on site for recycled aggregate brought onto site?

  • WAST.007: Have Exemptions been applied for to allow waste materials to be brought onto site?

  • WAST.008: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • WAST.009: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE023 Pollution Prevention:

  • SHE023 Pollution Prevention: Are effective measures in place to prevent contaminations to land or water, and are environmental consents / licenses being adhered too?

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  • POLL.001: Are all chemicals and fuel on site correctly stored in a suitable bund (i.e. in good condition, 110 percent capacity, away from collision risks and watercourses, locked (safely contained) and refuelling nozzles being stored inside the bunded area etc)?

  • POLL.002: Are drip trays / plant nappies being used on site where required, and are they being maintained (e.g. free from rain water)?

  • POLL.003: Are operatives competent to deal with an environmental incident (check team's understanding of how the work impacts on the environment and on the local community) and are adequate emergency arrangements (spill kits) in place?

  • POLL.004: Have spills / leaks been adequately managed?

  • POLL.005: Where necessary is a concrete washout facility provided and is it correctly used and maintained?

  • POLL.006: Is pollution being prevented from entering rivers, streams, ditches and drains? (e.g. use of settlement tank(s), silty water pumped on to grass, utilising sand bags / straw bales etc.)

  • POLL.007: Where consents are in place (e.g. Trade effluent, Flood Defence Consent (FDC), Discharge consent, Marine Management Organisation (MMO) etc.) are sufficient control measures in place and monitored?

  • POLL.008: Are stockpiles of excavated material controlled to prevent silty run-off into environmentally sensitive receptors? (Materials should be stored at least 10 meters away from a watercourse)

  • POLL.009: If over pumping has been set up, has a risk assessment and method statement been prepared?

  • POLL.010: Are over pumping operations being undertaken in accordance with the risk assessment and method statement?

  • POLL.011: Is all plant, vehicles, equipment and materials free from leaks and positioned away from drains, watercourses, grass verges?

  • POLL.012: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • POLL.013: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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SHE024 PPE:

  • SHE024 PPE: Is all required PPE available, in good condition and being worn where applicable?

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  • PPE.001: Could engineering controls and safe systems of work have been better considered first to rid the hazard rather than use PPE?

  • PPE.002 : Are all operatives on site complying with the PPE stated in the site rules?

  • PPE.003: If specific PPE has been identified by the RAMS, is it being worn?

  • PPE.004: Is the PPE being used in good condition and fitted correctly to the wearer?

  • PPE.005: If more than one item of PPE are used together, are the different items of PPE compatible with each other to ensure that they continue to be effective against the risks?

  • PPE.006: Is the choice of PPE correct for the particular risks involved and for the circumstances of its use?

  • PPE.007: If users are allergic to or sensitised by PPE materials, are alterative solutions available to them?

  • PPE.008: Is appropriate accommodation available for the storage of PPE to prevent damage, contamination or loss?

  • PPE.009: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • PPE.010: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

SHE025 Signing Lighting and Guarding:

  • SHE025 Signing Lighting and Guarding: Are all requirements in place and followed including the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice?

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  • SLG.001 Have men at work, road narrows and direction arrow signs been placed the correct way, clearly visible and at correct distances in all required directions?

  • SLG.002: Are all signs, barriers and cones clean, in a good condition and fixed to prevent them from being blown over or out of position by wind or passing vehicles?

  • SLG.003: Is an Information / Courtesy board displayed at every street works site, showing the correct information and phone number?

  • SLG.004: Has an appropriate Safety Zone been provided to protect the workforce from traffic and to protect traffic from the workforce?

  • SLG.005: Has an appropriate lead-in and exit taper been established and appropriate where required?

  • SLG.006: Have all barriers been erected in the proper manner and encompass all works? (including plant, spoil, materials etc.)

  • SLG.007: Is all unused SLG equipment being stored safely and unobtrusively and not causing obstruction or trip hazard?

  • SLG.008: Is there a copy of the Safety at Street Works and Road Works on site for guidance on principles that must be followed?

  • SLG.009 Has the minimum unobstructed width of the road past the works meet the correct criteria?

  • SLG.010: If a positive traffic control is being used, is there evidence notification has been given from the relevant statutory authority for 2 way lights and has authorisation been received if using 3 or 4 way lights?

  • SLG.011: If any special signing is required, is it being displayed and in good condition? (i.e. traffic control, high pressure jetting in progress, ramp ahead, delays possible, mobile works etc.)

  • SLG.012: Are all vehicles positioned correctly and safely with the correct traffic barriers and cones in place as required?

  • SLG.013: Are all road plates made of suitable material with an appropriate skid resistant surface, in good condition, rigidly secured to the road surface and either sunk into the surface or suitably ramped with a bitumastic material?

  • SLG.014: Are all the footway boards in use in a good condition, have chamfered edges and a slip resistant surface, rigidly fixed in place with sufficient length beyond the excavation to provide the necessary support?

  • SLG.015: Is a minimum usable footway width of 1.2 metres being maintained or has an alternative safe temporary route been provided for pedestrians including suitable footway ramps where required for negotiating kerbs safely?

  • SLG.016: Are all road closures clearly marked and diversions clearly signed? (Checks must be made ensuring that signs, lighting and guarding have not moved, missing or become damaged or dirty)

  • SLG.017: Are adequate task specific RAMS in place?

  • SLG.018: Do site vehicles meet the correct basic requirements where applicable? (i.e. beacons / light bars and chevron markings etc.)

  • SLG.019: Is there evidence the railway owner has been contacted prior to any works taking place at or near a level crossing or work on a 'Road Over Rail' or a 'Rail Over Road bridge?

  • SLG.020: Is an appropriate Streetworks Reference No. (i.e. Permit) displayed on site where applicable?

  • SLG.021: Is there a robust mechanism in place for checking on-going competency?

  • SLG.022: Do individuals on site display the right behaviour when carrying out the work?

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