Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Description of works/tasks:
- TRR
- Subduct installation
- Cable installation
- New civils
- Blockage clearance
- Splicing works
- Testing works
- Survey
- Other
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Weather Conditions
- Sunny
- Fair
- Rain
- Snow
- Cold (10 degrees or below)
- Icy (0 degrees or below)
- Windy
- Fog
- Storm/ Thunder/ Lighting
Works Start
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Have you received a safety briefing from you supervisor?
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Are you wearing correct PPE?
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Have you reviewed the project plans/ work pack/ RAMS and specifications?
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Is there a Construction Phase Health and Safety plan on site?
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Do you understand the work that needs to be completed?
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Are the materials on site?
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Is waste stored safely on site?
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Are all items of plant & tools in good working order?
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Is the work site ready?
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BRM Daily vehicle check completed?
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Permit Number Displayed?
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Is there a trained First Aider on site?
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Do the gang know the location of the nearest accident & emergency hospital?
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First aid kit on site for tasks being carried out?
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Fire Extinguisher on site?
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Are welfare facilities available on site or are operatives aware of the suitable arrangements?
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Is there a C.A.T & Genny within calibration present on site?
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Does all mobile plant have working beacons and hazard chevrons fitted where there needed?
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Are containers clearly labelled so that appropriate remedial action can be taken in the event of a spillage?
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Spill Kit available?
Risk Assessment
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All work party have in date NRSWA, CSCS, CPCS or NPORS card
- Yes
- No
- N/A
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Step 1 look around the site and list site specific risks identified
- Road safety (Signing, Lighting & Guarding)
- Access to cabinet (Moving Vehicles/ Pedestrians)
- Slips, Trips & Falls
- Manual Handling (Strain/injury from lifting)
- Weather (Sunburn to uncovered skin/ Slip on wet or icy surface, high winds)
- Radio Frequency Waves
- Risk of Electric Shock
- Physical attack
- Hazardous Substances
- MEWP Work at height- Falls from mobile elevated work platform
- MEWP- Failure of lifting equipment - Possibly causing puncture, break, concussion or fatal injuries
- MEWP- Collision – with Traffic – Injury to employee/public
- Plant and Machinery
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Step 2 Who might be harmed
- Work force
- Public
- Livestock
- Property
- Environment
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Step 3 Control measures required to eliminate/reduce/control the risk
- Gas Test Completed
- Signing, Lighting & Guarding implemented
- Traffic Management in place
- Work site guarding
- Permit to dig completed
- Operatives wearing correct PPE
- Site secure from access by unauthorised people
- HSG47 (Stats, CAT & Genny checks)
- Waste / Materials stored safely
- Only trained competent personnel to operate or work on electrical/mechanical equipment.
- Hazardous Substances stored correctly
- Correct Manual Handling techniques followed
- Measures in place for weather conditions
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Step 4 Record your findings in step 3 and implement them
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Step 5 Review your assessment and update if necessary.
Site Compliance
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Is site safe to start work?
Sign Off
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