BIL Short Audit

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Are the fire exits clear and unobstructed, are they free from combustible debris, is there a fire extinguisher situated at every fire point?

Is the site secure from un-authorised persons? is heras fencing in place (secured by two clamps)? Is there any evidence of un-authorised persons attempting entry?

Are alternative to step ladders on site and being used? is step ladder use minimised and only used where necessary (e.g. short duration works, restricted spaces) Where ladders are used, are the tagged? Are MEWPS being used safely. Tower Scaffolds erected and tagged and inspected

Is electrical work being undertaken safely? is the area segregated, is the fuse board isolated and locked off, is a permit in place?

Are Hot Work controls in place - permit to work, fire extinguishers (2 required) no combustible materials present?

Does the site manager have the correct skills, knowledge, training and experience to run this site?

Does the contracts manager have the correct skills, knowledge, training and experience to manage this project?

Is all the relevant pre-populated SHE documents available on site?

Is all the relevant SHE forms available on site and completed where necessary?

Are contractor RAMS being reviewed and signed where required?

Are BIL RAMS available and reviewed by the site manager?

Are contractor inductions taking place and recorded?

Are contractors signing in and out each day?

Are all the relevant policies available on site?

If any accidents have occurred has the correct procedure been followed?

Are near misses being recorded using the BIL Near Miss reporting form?

Is the correct signage available and displayed on site? HSE Law Posters / Working With Board / Site Rules / Notices etc?

Are any client specific requirements in place?

Are adequate welfare facilities available on site? Toilets, Canteens etc?.

Are welfare facilities well maintained, clean and tidy?

Are consumables available and in plentiful supply? i.e. soap, toilet paper, hand towels etc?.

Are first aid provisions in place? access to a first aider and stocked first aid box?

Is the site clean and tidy? Housekeeping to a good standard.

Is adequate storage available for materials and equipment?

Are lighting levels throughout site adequate?

Are work areas free (as far as reasonably practicable) from slips, trips and falls?

Where plant is used on site, is the appropriate certificates in place (LOLER) and plant registers/ inspections completed?

Is plant being used safely by a trained, competent operative?

Are any works on roofs adequately planned? detailed RAMS in place, permit in place and appropriate edge protection / fall arrest systems?

Are mobile towers erected by a competent person (PASMA training) and provided with an equipment tag and logged on the equipment register?

Are all items of equipment included on the equipment register and checked weekly as per guidance?

Is all work at height adequately segregated using physical means such as chapter 8 barriers?

Are all tools that are in use in a safe working condition and used as per intended purpose?

Are any lifting works approved by SHE team and appropriate control measures in place?

Is noise well managed on site? kept to a minimum / noise zones / mandatory PPE

Is dust well managed on site? dust suppression/ extraction available? face fitted masks where required.

Is HAVS well managed on site? vibration risk assessments in place / job rotation etc.?

Is manual handling well managed on site? mechanical aids, good techniques, breaking down on loads etc.?

Is all temporary works well managed on site? included on the temporary works register and checked weekly?

Are all excavations completed safely and well managed? detailed risk assessments / permits in place / CAT scan completed etc.?

Are any substances held on site stored correctly as per COSHH assesment instructions?

Is fit for purpose PPE being worn by all operatives on site?

Is waste segregated and well managed on site?

Are all the waste licences including carriers and brokers available on site?

Are emergency response materials such as spill kits available on site?

Has the induction been taken and understood? appropriate forms completed, training certs etc.?

Do the RAMS match the activities undertaken?

Are all activities currently being undertaken by the contractor done so safely?