Black Hat Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

RAMS

• HAs a POWRA been carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the POWRA still relevant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Is all PPE being worn correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE clean and fit for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permits / Briefings

• Have all permits been filled out / issued / closed out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received a daily briefing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant

• Have all plant operators completed their daily checks prior to starting work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Roadways and Walkways

• Are all pedestrian walkways clearly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all walkways free from trip / slip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all road crossings gated and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temp works - Excavations

• Are all excavations fenced correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs in place for deep excavations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is earthwork support installed correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IS all edge protection in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all access equipment [ladders / stairs ] tagged and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are access points free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fall arrest in place and being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exclusion zones

• Are all exclusion zones in place and managed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are all areas clean and free from potential hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials

• Are there adequate materials on site to complete the works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have materials been ordered for the next section of works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental

• Are noise exclusion zones required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate dust suppression being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spillages - Liquids

• Are fuel areas locked when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all drains and water courses been identified and protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all plant got plant nappies in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage of waste

• Are there suitable skips / containers on site to keep waste segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage general

• Are materials stored away from site walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear access around all stored materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all small items of plant stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lifting equipment stored correctly when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Poor weather

• Are drains clear of blockages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is salt or grit available for clearing ice and snow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is the work area suitably lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A