Title Page
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Project Name
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Date
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Prepared by
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Location
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Client
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Principal Contractor
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Accompanied by
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Weather conditions
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Works observed during the site walk
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Number of operatives on site
Communications and Notices
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Legally required information is displayed (Health & Safety Law Poster, HSE F10 Notification, permits, etc.).
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Emergency instructions, incident reporting, and First Aider contact details displayed
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Risk Communication Board(s) updated daily showing key work activities, exclusion zones, etc.
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Arrangements in place to get worker feedback and input on SH&E management
Site Security and welfare
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Site perimeter is secured and access is monitored and controlled. Unauthorised access is prevented.
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Adequate toilet, canteen and drying facilities are provided and maintained.
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The welfare provision is suitable and sufficient for the number of users and site activities.
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The welfare area is free of trip hazards and unobstructed by clutter of materials or provisions.
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Legionella Plan is in place and regular temperature checks are carried out and are recorded.
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Onsite food retailers provided / displayed food hygiene certification and food safety training evidence.
Occupied premises and MOP interfaces
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Evidence that the MOPs are not exposed to construction risks is identified.
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Where MOPs access into work areas cannot be prevented, interface is adequately managed with no risks to MOPs.
Competence and Training
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Induction process is implemented, and Induction Register is maintained and available for inspection
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Evidence of regular toolbox talks are delivered to workforce, identified.
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Evidence that Site manager(s) and supervisors have SMSTS / SSSTS training, identified.
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Evidence identified that workers have valid CSCS cards or equivalent.
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Evidence identified that drivers / operators of mobile plant are trained and competent.
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Evidence of work at height training identified.
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Evidence of training for confined space working, identified.
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Evidence of manual handling training identified.
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Evidence identified that personnel working on electrical systems are trained.
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Competent First aiders and fire marshals are present on site and evidence of competency identified.
Health and Safety Planning and Control
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Construction Phase SH&E Plan (including project risk register) in place and current.<br>
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Fire and Emergency plan / procedure is in place, current and communicated / displayed.
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A risk assessment is in place to determine the provision of first aid and fire marshals.
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Logistics Management Plan in place and current.
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Environmental Management Plan in place and current.
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and followed for current work activities.
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Health risks are assessed and hierarchy of control measures effectively applied.
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Evidence that RAMS have been briefed and operatives signed up to the is identified.
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Permit(s) to work are in place to control specified high-risk activities.
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Site Manager's regular site inspection is recorded and available.
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Significant manual handling tasks have been assessed and controls implemented.
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COSHH assessments are in place and copies of Safety Data Sheets are available.
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Excavation works are risk assessed, planned, controlled by a permit to dig process, and supervised by a competent person.
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Daily inspections are conducted (or more frequently, as conditions warrant) and recorded by a competent person.
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Lifting Plans are prepared by a competent person for all lifting operations.
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All works at height are suitably controlled and managed.
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Effective rescue plans and arrangements, for all WAH operations, are in place.
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Vibration assessments completed for activities and equipment which are associated with potentially significant vibration levels.
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Temporary works registers are in place and inspections of temporary works are recorded.
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LOLER register is up to date.
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PUWER register is up to date.
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Adequate levels of supervision are present.
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Working in the sun or in inclement weather is adequately managed and arrangements are recorded.
Pedestrian and vehicular routes
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Vehicles and pedestrians are segregated as far as practicable, and arrangements are recorded and displayed on site.
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Designated crossing points are provided, signed, and routes are kept free from slip / trip hazards.
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Safe vehicle loading / unloading arrangements (incl. fall from height protection) are in place.
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Vehicle movements are suitably controlled.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Mandatory PPE is worn in accordance with the site rules.
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Task specific PPE is provided and worn in accordance with risk assessments.
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PPE kept in good condition and stored appropriately.
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Where required PPE is inspected and tagged as safe to use (fall arrest equipment).
Plant and Work Equipment
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Plant and tools are fit for purpose, kept in good repair and suitable for the conditions of use.
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Plant and tools are being used safely and are regularly inspected and maintained.
Temporary works
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Evidence is identified that an approved TW Designer has been designing and modifying the site TW.
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Evidence is identified that a competent TWC is appointed.
Work at Height Operations
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Exclusion zones are established in all areas where there is a risk of objects falling from height.
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Equipment used for work at height maintained and inspections recorded as required (tags or QR codes are present and easy to locate).
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Where applicable, the scaffold is free of waste and not overloaded with stored materials.
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All ladders are in good condition, secured to prevent unintended movement, and used safely. Ladders are regularly inspected, and tags / stickers are in place.
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All step ladders are in good condition, tagged and used safely and as appropriate.<br>
Lifting Operations
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Exclusion zones are in place around all lifting operations.
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Lifting operations are supervised by competent persons and have sufficient numbers of competent signallers and operators.
Excavations
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Utility scans conducted and services marked before breaking ground.
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Excavations are adequately supported, benched, or sloped to prevent collapse.
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Excavations are protected by barriers (and warning lights if on vehicle routes).
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Safe means of access / egress are available.
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Excavations are free of surface water / no sign of water pooling.
Confined Spaces
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Access is minimised and all work is covered by a specific risk assessment and method statement prepared by a competent person.
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Permit to work process are applied and effectively implemented.
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Effective rescue plan and arrangements are in place.
Electrical Safety
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Portable electrical appliances are in good order, appropriate for use on site (e.g. battery or 110V) and PAT tested.
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Internal and external lighting is fit for purpose.
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Overhead power lines are protected by ‘goalposts’ and signage.
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Working on live electrical systems is minimised and controlled by permits to work by competent contractor.
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Evidence that cable management is efficiently implemented, identified.
Hazardous Substances
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All operations involving hazardous substances are effectively controlled.
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Flammable gases / liquids are stored appropriately to prevent fire, explosion and accidental impact / damage.
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Effective measures are in place to prevent or control dust levels (e.g. sheeting lorries, water spraying, etc.).
Asbestos
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A suitable asbestos survey is available, on site.
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Evidence that operatives have asbestos awareness training, identified.
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SSOW with or around asbestos are in place, approved by the Principal Contractor and adequately monitored.
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Where asbestos removal works have been undertaken, air clearance certificates have been provided and are available for inspection, where relevant.
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Was asbestos remediation undertaken at the time of inspection? (any asbestos reviews/inspections are to be undertaken by a suitable specialist – by others)
Noise and Vibration
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Hearing protection zones are in place.
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Evidence that exposure to vibration (WBV & HAVS) is effectively controlled, is identified.
Environmental
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Suitable controls and arrangements are in place to prevent ground / water contamination.
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Effective measures are in place to control noise and nuisance issues for local communities.
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Measures are in place to ensure tree protection during construction operations.
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If protected species have been identified, measures are in place to protect them. Arrangements are recorded in the Environmental Management Plan / CPP.
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Emergency plan covers response to environmental incident and spill kits are available.
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Suitable controls are in place for waste management.
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Overall, the site (work areas and compound) is tidy and good levels of housekeeping observed.
Fire and Emergency
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Adequate numbers of fire points with alarms and fire extinguishers are provided, kept in good working order, and correctly signed.
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Emergency exit signs are in place and clearly direct people to appropriate routes and assembly points.
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Regular fire alarm tests are carried out and recorded.
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Where hot works are carried out suitable fire extinguishers are present in the work area.
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Where required fire-retardant curtains are installed.
First Aid and Accident Reporting
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First aid boxes are in date, regularly checked, stocked, as per the risk assessment.
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Incidents (injuries, ill-health, near misses, environmental incidents and property damages) are reported and recorded.
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Have any incidents / accidents occurred in the month?