Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Site Manager

  • Nature of Project

Executive Summary

  • Issues raised by the site team

  • Work taking place at the time of this inspection

  • Personnel present on the site. Contractor/ headcount

  • Are High Risk Activities being controlled

  • Are risks to the general public being controlled

  • Have non compliant areas within the previous inspection been closed out

Health and Safety Inspection

Fire Remediation Audit

  • Have areas where demolition has taken place been adequately protected with fire retardant coverings

  • Is the site secure. Are gates locked and fence lines without breaks.

  • Is the Fire Plan and Strategy available and is it being complied with.

  • Are there daily records of site manager safety walk rounds

  • Does the site have an up to date temporary electrics certificate

  • Are there nominated fire wardens

  • Is there sufficient, maintained and adequate fire fighting media

  • Is there a suitable fire alarm system

  • Is housekeeping in work areas acceptable and free from combustible materials

  • Is interface with the general public well controlled

  • Is waste controlled and in lockable skips/ receptacles

  • Are storage areas well controlled, not stacked above fence lines and free of the risk of fire

Site Documentation

  • Is the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan reflective of current site conditions and updated when appropriate

  • Is there an adequate Project Risk Assessment

  • If required, does the site have a traffic management plan

  • Is the Fire Risk Assessment in place and adequate/ reflective of site conditions

  • Have all workers on the site received an induction and supplied proof of their competence

  • Are statutory notices displayed on the notice board

  • Is there evidence of H&S comms being carried out (TBT's etc.)

  • Are accidents, incidents and near misses reported and investigated

Fire

  • Is there sufficient Fire Exit signage

  • Are fire escape routes clear of obstruction

  • Is there sufficient emergency lighting

  • Is there a designated smoking area

  • Have fire drills been carried out in the last 6 months and recorded

  • Is site accommodation such as welfare facilities and offices equipped with fire precautions

  • Are Lithium iON batteries controlled. Is there a charging station.

Competence

  • Is a first aider available on the site

  • Is there always a trained and competent site manager on the site

  • Does the site have a Temporary Works coordinator

  • Is there evidence of IPAF training

  • Is there evidence of PASMA training

  • Is there someone trained in CPCS or NPORS if relevant

  • Does the site require Asbestos Awareness training

Risk Assessment and Method Statement

  • Is there RAMS in support of all works taking place

  • Have RAMS packages been evaluated by the site management team

  • Does a spot check of a RAMS package prove that is within the scope of the works

Permits

  • Is there evidence of Hot Work permits having been issued

  • Is there evidence of Steps and Ladders permits having been issued

Temporary Works

  • Is there a Temporary Works policy available

  • Does the site have an up to date TW register

  • Are designs available

  • Is work being carried out safely on TW structures

Lifting

  • Is lifting being conducted safely

  • Is there evidence of maintenance on equipment and accessories

  • Is there evidence of an in date thorough examination on the lifting equipment

Groundworks

  • Are excavations maintained, supported and have suitable access and egress

  • Are groundworks being carried out safely

Plant and Equipment

  • Is there adequate segregation from operational plant

  • Has signage been displayed warning of plant operations, designated walking routes and speed limits

  • Are safety features such as seatbelts and flashing beacons on heavy plant being used

  • Is all out of use plant securely locked and with no keys available

  • Has a daily inspection been carried out on plant machinery and is it reflective of the condition of the machine

  • Is there evidence of an in date thorough examination

Scaffolds

  • Is the 7 day statutory inspection being carried out

  • Do all working platforms have clear passageways

  • Are there safe working areas

  • Is all edge protection in place

Mobile Elevated Working Platforms

  • Are MEWPS being used safely

  • Are MEWPS stored safely

  • Have MEWPS had their thorough examination

  • Are MEWPS subject to a daily check

Mobile Alloy Towers

  • Are alloy towers erected correctly

  • Are towers being used safely

  • Are out of use towers stored safely

  • Do all mobile towers have a 7 day inspection tag evident

Steps and Ladders

  • Are steps and ladders in good condition

  • Are all compliant with EN131 professional use

  • Are they being used safely

  • Are they stored safely

  • Have they been inspected

CoSHH

  • Are substances being used safely

  • Are all substances stored safely

  • Have CoSHH assessments been carried out on all substances

PPE

  • Are hard hats being worn

  • Are safety shoes/ boots being worn

  • Is Hi-viz outerwear being worn

  • Are suitable gloves being worn

  • Are glasses being worn where appropriate

  • Is respiratory protection being worn where necessary

Work Environment

  • Is there good access and egress

  • Are there hazards that could lead to Slips, Trips and Falls

  • Is there adequate lighting for all activities

  • Are pests and rodents controlled

  • Are materials stored safely and securely

  • Is there evidence of sharp edges and protrusions that could cause injury

Environmental

  • Is there evidence of good waste management

  • Are spill kits and bunds provided as necessary

  • Are the impacts of dust to the general public being well controlled

  • Is Non Road Machinery being controlled - no idling engines etc.

  • Are controls in place to preserve water use

Welfare

  • Is there a first aid kit

  • Are there adequate toilets and washing facilities

  • Is there a supply of drinking water

  • Are there changing/ drying facilities

  • Is there suitable facilities for rest, eating and drinking

Electricity

  • Safe working voltages

  • Are all devices in a safe condition

  • Is PA testing being carried out as required

Occupational Health

  • Is dust being controlled

  • Are precautions being taken in noisy environments

  • Is manual handling being carried out appropriately

  • Is Vibration being monitored and controlled

  • Are proactive mental health initiatives in place

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