CDM Short Audit

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1. Introduction

1.1 Introduction

It is recommended that project pack should contain as a minimum expectation: 1) Program 2)F10*
3) Appointment letters 4) CPP appropriate to size and scope of project 5) RAMS and 6) SOPs Check sheet
Capital Appointment Notification
Appointment Letters (if more than one contractor)
F10 Notification (if applicable)
SOP Check Sheet
Program of works
CPP (appropriate to size and scope of project)
RAMS

2. Site Audit Questions

Does the contractor have a site H&S file appropriate to the size and scale of works? i.e. small contractors <5 Employees
Is the CDM/SHE documentations on site & displayed if applicable - F10, CPP, HSE Poster, insurances, site rules, emergency procedures and H&S Policy?
Risk assessments and method statements: are available, project specific, operative signed acceptance & fully complied with on site?

Signage/information. Is adequate site signage positioned around site covering significant risks, with adequate instructions for deliveries and visitors?
Hoarding/fencing designed and constructed. Is the site secure & and are all fences and hoardings in place, is site access restricted by use of gate guard, barrier control, turn style etc.?
Site register/logbook: Is there a signing in and out log and is it maintained/enforced?
Public Protection. Are there adequate safeguards in place to protect the public from site activities? Are pedestrian/public access routes clearly defines and away from hazards? (bunting tape/chapter 8 fencing are not suitable for public segregation).

Accident investigations. Have all accidents/incidents and near misses been investigated. Have measures been put into place to prevent reoccurrence?
Emergency procedures. Are procedures in place for site specific risks. (Spills, petroleum escape, gasses, flooding, rescue from water/height etc.? Is there an emergency evacuation plan in place?
Fire precautions. Are a suitable number/type of fire extinguishers in place, in date, signage in place. trained persons to use(dry powder extinguishers not to be in live stores)?

Inductions. Are site specific inductions carried out? Are they adequate, do they include company policies procedures, key risks/hazards? Are up to date attendance registers maintained?
Operator competencies have been assessed, recorded and available for inspection.

Can the work area be reached safely & and are work areas clean & tidy, free of trip and slip hazards, debris, spilt liquids, etc? Are all openings/manholes etc protected?
Is material storage satisfactory? (locked skips and waste segregated / away from buildings and boundaries)

Work Platforms. Are they suitable for use, erected safely by trained operatives (Pasma), wheels locked, fall protection in place, on stable ground/level. Ladder & Stepladder Work. Is there a separate RA in place covering specific ladder & stepladder works & is it acceptable for a ladder or stepladder to be used following consideration of alternatives. Are ladders/stepladders being used and stored safely? Is a PTW in place?

Hand & power tools: Are hand tools/power tools & equipment/extension leads 110V, in good condition, used and stored correctly on site. Are they suitable for the task and operatives competent/trained.Are calibration/test certificates available?

Are COSHH assessments in place with emergency procedures, are assessments followed, are chemicals in original labelled containers, stored correctly with separate flammable/chemical storage provided?

Fencing/Barriers. Are adequate barriers/fencing in place at all sides of trenches and excavations to prevent persons falling in to open works?

First Aid Provision. Does the site have adequate first aid provision for the number of persons on site/risks and are they suitably located? Are first aiders numbers sufficient? Are details of off-site medical services/A&E displayed?
Are mess, toilet and washing facilities suitable and sufficient? Regularly stocked and cleaned with plunge sinks, barrier creams, drying rooms and female toilets if deemed a requirement?

Are wastes segregated? Are food wastes removed on a daily basis, are measures in place to prevent storm water drainage contamination or river pollution? Environmental aspects/impacts register in place?

Is PPE suitable & sufficient including hard hats, footwear, high 'viz', gloves (all mandatory)? Are spares available for damage replacements/visitors? Is hazard specific PPE issued/worn?

3. Summary Report

4. Handover

Site Manager / supervisor agrees to the content of this report at the time of completion and agrees to implement corrective actions in a timely mannor.
Auditor