Atlas BWFML PC Audit

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Hoarding/Fencing. Is the site secure and all Heras fences supported with bracing struts, is site access restricted by use of gate guard, barrier control, turnstile etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public Protection. Are there adequate safeguards in place to protect the public site activities? (bunting tape/chapter 8 fencing not suitable for public segregation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage/Information. Is adequate site signage positioned around site covering significant risks, with adequate instructions for deliveries and visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the F10 available on site and displayed in a prominent position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Register/Log Book. Is there a signing in and out log maintained up to date for the site works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and Safety Law Poster. Is there at least one poster displayed in a prominent position and fully completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mess Facilities, Are adequate facilities provided, drinking water, food warming and storage, tables and chairs, adequately heated and regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets: Adequate provision for number of personnel on site (min 1x wc per 25 persons) Separate female facility. Adequately stocked with toiletries and regularly cleaned.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drying Rooms Clothes Storage; Adequate provision for number of site personnel, clothes storage/pegs, adequately heated changing drying room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Washing/Showers. Are provisions suitable for site works, are adequate provisions in place including barrier creams available, are sinks suitable for arm elbow washing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Documentation & Training

• Site Management. Does the site have a site manager on site at all times who has attained an accredited management qualification suitable to obtain a CSCS black card.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Construction H&S Plan available on site, updated (as required) to take account of site changes and has it been Signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments. Available, project specific, operative signed acceptance, fully complied with on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Method Statements. Available, project specific, operative signed acceptance, fully complied with on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits. Are work permits in place and are they being operated as required? (asbestos, dig, electrical, hot works, confined space)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inductions. Are site specific inductions carried out? Are they adequate, do they include company policies procedures, Are up to date attendance registers maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CSCS/Affiliation Cards. Does the site maintain a 100% record of all persons holding a suitable CSCS or alternative H&S affiliation card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training Records. Are competency training records available on site and up to date (first aid, fire warden, asbestos awareness, Scaffolding erector/inspector, SPA passports)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant/Equipment. Are training records/evidence held for operating plant and equipment on site ( MEWP, Dumper, Cranes, Forklifts, Power activated tools etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolbox Talks. Are toolbox talks carried out frequently and cover topics relevant to site works and attendance records available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety inspections being carried out as required and documented and are reports available for inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Emergency Procedures

• Emergency Procedures. Are procedures in place for emergencies? (Accidents, Fire, Explosion, Bomb Threat, Security Alert). Are Contact numbers posted and verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident Records. Is there a compliant accident/incident reporting procedure and book in place. Are records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident Investigations. Have all accidents/incidents and near misses been recorded and investigated. Have measures been put into place to prevent re-occurrence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders. Are there adequate numbers of first aiders on site (meets First Aid Regulations 1981 ACoP requirements)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Provision. Does the site have adequate first aid provision for the number of persons on site/risks and are they suitably located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are a suitable number/type of fire extinguishers in place, in date, signage in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate persons trained to use fire extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate means of raising the alarm around the location and does this tie in to the Trust buildings where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitably developed fire plan in place and is it displayed at key points around the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Housekeeping

• Lifting Devices (LOLER). Do all items of lifting equipment bear SWL markings/identifier tags and have thorough inspection certificates available? (Genie Lifts, MEWPS, cranes, hoists, jacks, chains, ropes, D links etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas and transfer routes clear of trip and slip hazards, debris, spilt liquids etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have designated storage and waste disposal areas been defined with materials being safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a waste management plan in place and complied with. Are recycling initiatives being taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian/public access routes clearly defined, and away from hazards?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear segregation between Trust and construction zones, appropriate fencing / hoardings, signs etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor openings, manholes, sample and bore holes etc. been covered over, are suitable barriers and signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the overall site management conditions acceptable? Are they in accordance with Company Policy Procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Working at Height

• Has all scaffolding been erected by a competent person, been signed off for use and inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Scaffold inspected, every 7 days, after alteration and after adverse conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a safety identification process in place e.g., Scafftag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable, guard/mid rails in place, toe/kick boards, sole plates, brick/material guards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Towers/Podiums suitable for use, erected safely, wheels locked, fall protection in place, on stable ground/level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MEWP/ Cherry Picker. Have all operators received certified training, are harnesses with short (750mm) lanyard in use. Is the item being used safely, and fully segregated? (emergency plan to be in place with ground banksman having knowledge how to bring cradle to ground in an emergency)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Works. Is edge protection in place for all roof works, or demarcation barriers to prevent access to within 2m of roof edge or a mansafe line in use? (mansafe training required and emergency plan to be in place)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps & Ladder Work. Is there a separate risk assessment in place covering the specific step/ladder works and is it acceptable for a ladder to be used following consideration of alternatives. Are ladders being used and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Plant & Equipment

• Plant Condition. Is plant roadworthy, licensed, in good condition, inspection records available, effectively silenced, all guards fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant secured out of hours when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic/Pedestrian Management. Effective traffic and pedestrian management plan in place. Segregation adequate and fenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Use. Adhering to speed limits, PPE worn, engines turn off when not in use, unattended, operated, parked correctly (keys removed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Tools: Are hand tools in good condition, equipped with appropriate guards and used and stored correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools; Are power tools, suitable for the task, in good condition, used by competent/trained operators, stored correctly, have calibration/test certificates as applicable, and double insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cutting and Sawing. Has a separate area been set aside for cutting and sawing operations and are suitable dust extraction, operated as per risk assessment with PPE as defined.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Electrical Safety

• Electrical Installations. Site installations compliant with BS7671 and 3 monthly installation test certification in place for all cabins and work places/distribution, are lockout procedures in place (tag permit systems)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Tools. All tools operated from 110v transformer with transformer being at mains side of supply or battery operated equipment with adequate charging provision (PAT Tested)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension Cords. All extensions and trailing leads secured from danger, routed to prevent trip hazards, vehicle crossings etc.(PAT Tested)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting. All temporary and task lighting 110v or battery operated with sufficient illumination to prevent glare and shadows, secured and protected from damage (PAT Tested)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Hot Works

• PPE. Suitable personal protective equipment in place and in use as per risk assessment and method statement (goggles/face shield, gauntlets, Gaters, boots etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed Gases. Correct use of gases with flash back arrestors fitted, hoses protected from damage, adequate secure storage. Emergency procedure in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot Work Permits. Are permits issued, do they cover all the hazards, are they signed off upon completion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Precautions. Are fire watch measures in place when burning, cutting, welding in the vicinity of combustible materials or at height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arc Welding - have measures been taken to ensure adequate face shield are provided for welders, protection for site personnel from arc flashes by screens being employed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Chemical Storage & Handling

• Are COSHH assessments in place with emergency procedures, are assessments followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals stored in their original containers and stored as per the manufacturers data sheet, are separate flammable/chemical storage provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fuel stored in bunded tanks. Are spill/drip trays in place. Is there a spill kit available with instructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH stores of adequate construction and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 Excavation & Trenching

• Has provision been made to provide adequate safe shoring of sides of trenches/excavations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate barriers, fencing in place at all sides of trenches and excavations to prevent persons falling in to open works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate planning and provision of service location plans, detection equipment (CAT Scanning) and where required gas monitoring.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spoil piles located at a safe distance away from excavation edges minimum 1m and battered to prevent collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Concrete & Masonary

• Masonry saws, bushing, and chipping operation done with proper PPE. (Note! Ear protection, safety glasses, and face shield required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bracing adequate during wall construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All sanding or finishing practices that produce concrete dust are done while using respiratory protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pumping Operations. Are all clips, supports in place - safe routing of hoses, catcher in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 Demolition

• Is there a demolition plan and method statement in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safey Zones Created. All services isolated and made safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aare arisings taken from site by waste contractor, are transfer notes retained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 PPE

• Hardhats. Are all site personnel wearing a suitable hard hat. Are spares available for damage replacements/visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all site personnel wearing suitable protective footwear for the work conditions. (safety boots, wellingtons, waders etc. with steel toe cap and mid sole- electricians intrinsically safe boots) in good condition.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High Visibility. Are all site personnel wearing the correct high visibility clothing for the work conditions. (Chapter 8 designation for Highways)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves. Are all site personnel wearing a suitable type of glove for the work activity being carried out. Have they been given instruction on when and when not to wear gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Specific PPE. Are site personnel using the PPE as defined by the risk assessment/method statement. (Eye protection goggles, visors or glasses, hearing protection, muffs or plugs, respiratory protection, chemical/radiation protection, harnesses.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 Occupational Health

• Hand Arm Vibration. Is there a HAV's register in place, are Exposure Action Values times recorded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise monitoring carried out, noise assessments in place, identification of sources, provision of silenced equipment, adequate spare PPE and storage available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust. Are suppression methods in place, do risk assessments and method statements identify dust hazards and are control measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information available on site Occ Health subjects, examples include; Silicosis, Skin Cancers, Leptospirosis, Tetanus, Asbestos diseases, Tetanus, Hepatitis etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling: safe system and operation in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Night Working: the availability of health surveillance, availability of records are on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 Environmental

• Contamination. Are measures in place to prevent contamination from fuel spillages, chemical spillages, does the site have an environmental aspects/impacts register in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste Management: Is there a waste management plan in place and adhered to, are wastes segregated. Are food wastes removed on a daily basis, are measures in place to prevent storm water drainage contamination?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road Cleanliness: Are measures in place to prevent mud/debris on roads (sweepers/wheels wash) loads secured to prevent spillages. Waste transfer notes retained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 Asbestos

• Is the Principal Contractor (PC)/contractors aware of the asbestos register or ANY Asbestos surveys from the Pre Construction Information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey been carried out for this project and does the PC have a copy available?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Construction Phase Plan address asbestos on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any changes on site/to the scope of works required additional surveys to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records for clearance certificate and air monitoring held on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that updated information is being passed to the client to update their Asbestos management system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A