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Safetyform Site Safety Inspection Scoring Guide

The following sets out the scoring criteria that will be used on all Safetyform site inspections.

  • COMPLIANT - A category will be scored as "Compliant" where the contractor can demonstrate they are fully compliant with the requirements of relevant applicable legislation, guidance and/or industry best practice.

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  • OPPORTUNITIES - A category will be scored as "Opportunities" where the contractor cannot demonstrate they are fully compliant with the requirements of relevant applicable legislation, guidance and/or industry best practice, but the breach is such that it would not attract a Prohibition Notice, but could attract a Fee For Intervention (FFI) or an Improvement Notice.

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  • NON-COMPLIANT - A category will be scored as "Non-Compliant" where the contractor is in breach of the requirements of relevant applicable legislation and where a HSE inspector would issue enforcement action in the form of a Prohibition Notice.

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PROJECT DETAILS

  • Project Type:

  • Principal / Main Contractor:

  • Site Manager:

  • Site Manager Email:

  • Site Tel No:

  • Notifiable or Non-Notifiable:

  • Week No:

  • No's on site:

  • Works in Progress at time of Inspection:

  • Please indicate planned completion date:

  • No of Accidents:

  • Please provide details of all accidents (Date, Time, Injury type etc)?

  • No of Incidents:

  • Please provide details of all incidents (Date, Time, Damage etc)?

  • No of over 7 day injuries:

  • Please provide details of all over 7 day injuries (Date, Time, Injury type, actions taken, RIDDOR Report etc)?

  • No of HSE inspections:

  • What actions were taken during the HSE inspection?

1. DOCUMENTATION

  • Overall Documentation Score:

  • Is there a copy of the Construction Phase Plan on site?

  • Are site specific risk assessments and method statements available for Principal Contractor and sub-contractors?

  • Have all operatives and visitors received and signed for, a site safety induction?

  • Are toolbox talks undertaken periodically and recorded?

2. SITE MANAGEMENT

  • Overall Site Management Score:

  • Does the site manager hold a current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Card (SMSTS)?

  • Has the site manager contacted assessed sub-contractors RAMS, who will be working on their site later in the project?

  • Is the site manager aware of the site requirements in terms of Permits?

  • Is the site manager aware of the current HSE initiatives?

3. PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS / WORKS AT HEIGHT

  • Overall Protection Against Falls / Work at Height Score:

  • Where works at height are being undertaken, is the most appropriate form of work equipment being used (i.e. towers instead of steps)?

  • Are risk assessments and method statements provided for all works at height?

  • Where work equipment is used for works at height, are operatives appropriately trained in it's use?

  • Where there is a risk of falls from height, is suitable edge protection in place?

4. EXCAVATIONS

  • Overall Excavations Scores:

  • Do all excavations on the site have barriers to protect against unauthorised entry?

  • Where required, are systems in place to prevent collapse (i.e. shoring, battered back or stepped)?

  • Are CAT scanning/buried services reports produced and recorded?

  • Is safety signage displayed warning of excavations?

5. PLANT & EQUIPMENT

  • Overall Plant & Equipment Scores

  • Is there a register which lists all plant & equipment available for inspection?

  • Does plant & equipment used on site, appear in good order and fit for purpose?

  • Are weekly inspections of plant & equipment undertaken and recorded?

  • Are site operatives training records/licences available for inspection?

6. ELECTRICS

  • Overall Electrics Scores:

  • Where temporary electrics are present on site, have they been suitably installed with a temporary electrical test certificate available for inspection?

  • Are all electrical tools used on site 110 volts?

  • Where cables are run from drop boxes, are they suitably routed to reduce the risk of tripping (i.e. at height or around perimeters)?

  • Are procedures in place for control panel lock-off's where required?

7. ACCESS

  • Overall Access Scores:

  • Is there a suitable hoarding erected to prevent unauthorised access to the site?

  • Is there segregated access for pedestrians from vehicles to access the site safely?

  • Is there safe access internally around the site for pedestrians (i.e. segregated walkways and designated pedestrians routes)?

  • Are all work areas easily accessible and free from obstructions?

8. SCAFFOLDS

  • Overall Scaffolds Scores:

  • Are fixed scaffolds issued with a handover certificate from the scaffolding contractor who installed it?

  • Are fixed scaffolds inspected once a week and records of inspections kept?

  • Have tower scaffolds been erected by competent persons and in line with manufacturers instructions?

  • Are tower scaffolds wheels locked, edge protection in place and toe boards fitted?

9. FIRE

  • Overall Fire Scores:

  • Has a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment been carried out for the site?

  • Has a fire plan been developed, displayed on site and communicated to all operatives and visitors?

  • Have fire points been provided with a means of raising the fire alarm and provision for fighting a small fire (i.e. fire extinguishers)?

  • Are all fire escape routes, fire exits and access to fire points kept free from obstructions?

10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • Overall Personal Protective Equipment Scores:

  • Are all site operatives and visitors adhering to the site requirements for PPE?

  • Are suitable signs erected for areas where additional PPE may be required (i.e. in high noise areas)?

  • Is replacement PPE available in the event PPE may be damaged or mislaid?

  • Where RPE is used, have operatives been face fitted and are records of face fitting available for inspection?

11. SAFETY SIGNAGE

  • Overall Safety Signage Scores:

  • Is statutory safety signage being displayed externally, warning of construction works in progress and restricted access to site?

  • Is a Health & Safety notice board being displayed on site?

  • Are statutory notices such as the F10, H&S law poster, employers insurance details and site rules being displayed?

  • Are fist aiders details and nearest accident & emergency department being displayed?

12. WELFARE

  • Overall Welfare Scores:

  • The below questions are a representative example of what is assessed during the inspection by the Safetyform consultant. This list is non-exhaustive.

  • Have suitable welfare facilities been provided in line with the requirements of Schedule 2 of CDM 2015?

  • Are welfare facilities kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times?

  • Have toilets been provided for use by both male and female operatives / visitors?

  • Have adequate provisions been provided for administering first aid?

13. HOUSEKEEPING

  • Overall Housekeeping Scores:

  • Are housekeeping standards kept to a good standard across the site?

  • Are redundant materials removed to skips to avoid the increased risk of arson?

  • Are all walkways free from slip, trip and fall hazards?

  • Are waste skips provided on site for the segregation of waste products and replaced on a regular basis?

14. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

  • Overall Traffic Management Scores:

  • Has a suitable traffic management plan been developed, displayed on site and communicated to all operatives and visitors?

  • Are there designated unloading/loading areas within the site?

  • Is suitable safety signage displayed relating to traffic management in or around the site?

  • Are suitable safety measures in place for when traffic is leaving the site to protect against collision?

15. HEALTH

  • Overall Health Scores:

  • Is the PC promoting good health practices on site in line with the latest HSE initiatives (Dust suppression & manual handling)?

  • Has the PC implemented suitable controls for COVID-19 in line with government guidance?

REPORT SIGNATORIES

  • Site Managers Signature:

  • Date of Signature:

  • Safetyform Consultant Signature:

  • Date of Signature:

  • Any Other Comments:

  • Other Comments:

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