Axis Site Audit Report

Are there facilities in place for waste and recycling?

Is the waste hierarchy being followed?

Are all bins clearly labelled?

Is waste storage adequate to stop waste escaping?

Is waste segregated correctly (no cross-contamination)?

Is hazardous waste segregated?

Do we have Waste Transfer Notes - Does it include the address of transfer location, signature and date, Waste Hierarchy applied.

Do we have Consignment Notes for hazardous waste-filled out as above?

Are the EWC (European Waste Code) and the correct SIC code present (43999)?

Do people transporting waste have a valid Waste Carriers Licence on the PQQ?

There is evidence of water leaking into the environment?

Is hot water temperature appropriate?

Are water use reduction measures being used E.g Aerators on taps, grey water for equipment washing

Is water being discharged into public waterways on site

If so, is there evidence of a Temporary Trade Effluent Discharge Form

Are generators being used appropriately? Is there a drip tray present? Is it on all day? Is the exhaust pointing away to prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Can alternative fuels be used for the generator?

Is lighting LED?

Are motion sensors used for lighting?

Are chemicals stored securely and safely?

Are COSHH sheets available at the point of use?

Are operatives aware of appropriate handling of chemicals

Has a risk assessment been done on the chemical?

Is a spill kit available?

There is evidence of chemical spills?

If fuel is transported does the vehicle have proper containers and a minimum 2kg fire extinguisher?

Are combustible materials kept away from sources of ignition?

Are all subcontractors approved on the PQQ?

Have they uploaded a completed copy of a risk assessment?

Has the subcontractor uploaded a relevant certificate of competence? (NEBOSH, IOSH, NVQ etc)

Has the subcontractor identified the person responsible for the H&S of their company?

Have the individual contractors got the relevant qualifications to carry out work?

Are the subcontractors monitored?

Have the policies and objectives been communicated to subcontractors

Have any environmental incidents been reported in the last 12 months?

Have emergency plans been periodically tested where appropriate?

Have all previous corrective actions been completed?

Are the operatives aware of the accident reporting procedure?

Have any near misses or accidents been reported in the last 12 months?

Has any invasive species been identified? E.g Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam

Has any invasive species been removed from site in the past 12 months?

Was it removed legally and by competent persons?

Is the site located near a SSSI (Site of Specific Scientific Interest)?

Have any wild mammals been located on site?

Does the operative have an Axis ID card?

Are people doing work aware how they affect environmental performance?

Are the policies on display?

Have details of first aiders been communicated and displayed?

Are the persons doing work have the necessary competence to carry out their specific works? ( NVQs, CSCS, PASMA, etc - refer to training matrix)

Are persons doing work competent to limit environmental harm?

Are persons doing work wearing appropriate PPE (Safety boots, dust mask, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat etc)

Do they have relevant in-date qualifications to carry out works?

Are the environmental and H&S TBTs being carried out on site?

Have TBTs been completed correctly (detail of full name, date of attendance and signatures)

Has necessary training been identified?

Is there adequate ventilation in the working environment to prevent harm from dust and fumes?

Are the people doing works aware of their objectives?

Is the operative competent to use the equipment?

Have they received training on how to safely/appropriately use it?

Has a risk assessment been conducted on the equipment?

Is electrical equipment kept in a safe working condition? (Evidence of inspection reports)

Are there protective devices and controls on the equipment? (Guarding, emergency stop devices, energy isolation, clear warning markings)

Is there evidence of PAT testing?

Are 240V electrical tools run off RCD?

is there evidence of a hoist record of examination?

Are operatives aware of noise level limits?

Do power tools have CE or UKCA where appropriate?

Have control measures been put in place to manage noise pollution?

Have any noise complaints been made in the last 12 months?

There is no evidence of damage to local biodiversity, habitats or ecosystems

There is no evidence of water contamination

There is no evidence of excessive air pollution

There is no evidence of land contamination

There is no evidence of open-air burning

There is no evidence of vermin

Has any complaints been made regarding pollution?

Is relevant information communicated on time?

Is relevant information communicated between the relevant people?

Is the communication specific to compliance obligations?

In relation to customer feedback?

In relation to contingency plans

Are customer requirements understood?

Are customer requirements documented?

Are customer requirements monitored?

Is version control evident?

Has retention and disposition been identified?

Are control checks are undertaken before release to the client?

Are non-conforming outputs are documented and rectified?

Are work outputs traceable?