Title Page

  • Project Name

  • Date

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Client

  • Principal Contractor

  • Accompanied by

  • Weather conditions

  • Works observed during the site walk

  • Number of operatives on site

Communications and Notices

  • Legally required information is displayed (Health & Safety Law Poster, HSE F10 Notification, permits, etc.).

  • Emergency instructions, incident reporting, and First Aider contact details displayed

  • Risk Communication Board(s) updated daily showing key work activities, exclusion zones, etc.

  • Arrangements in place to get worker feedback and input on SH&E management

Site Security and welfare

  • Site perimeter is secured and access is monitored and controlled. Unauthorised access is prevented.

  • Adequate toilet, canteen and drying facilities are provided and maintained.

  • The welfare provision is suitable and sufficient for the number of users and site activities.

  • The welfare area is free of trip hazards and unobstructed by clutter of materials or provisions.

  • Legionella Plan is in place and regular temperature checks are carried out and are recorded.

  • Onsite food retailers provided / displayed food hygiene certification and food safety training evidence.

Occupied premises and MOP interfaces

  • Evidence that the MOPs are not exposed to construction risks is identified.

  • Where MOPs access into work areas cannot be prevented, interface is adequately managed with no risks to MOPs.

Competence and Training

  • Induction process is implemented, and Induction Register is maintained and available for inspection

  • Evidence of regular toolbox talks are delivered to workforce, identified.

  • Evidence that Site manager(s) and supervisors have SMSTS / SSSTS training, identified.

  • Evidence identified that workers have valid CSCS cards or equivalent.

  • Evidence identified that drivers / operators of mobile plant are trained and competent.

  • Evidence of work at height training identified.

  • Evidence of training for confined space working, identified.

  • Evidence of manual handling training identified.

  • Evidence identified that personnel working on electrical systems are trained.

  • Competent First aiders and fire marshals are present on site and evidence of competency identified.

Health and Safety Planning and Control

  • Construction Phase SH&E Plan (including project risk register) in place and current.<br>

  • Fire and Emergency plan / procedure is in place, current and communicated / displayed.

  • A risk assessment is in place to determine the provision of first aid and fire marshals.

  • Logistics Management Plan in place and current.

  • Environmental Management Plan in place and current.

  • Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and followed for current work activities.

  • Health risks are assessed and hierarchy of control measures effectively applied.

  • Evidence that RAMS have been briefed and operatives signed up to the is identified.

  • Permit(s) to work are in place to control specified high-risk activities.

  • Site Manager's regular site inspection is recorded and available.

  • Significant manual handling tasks have been assessed and controls implemented.

  • COSHH assessments are in place and copies of Safety Data Sheets are available.

  • Excavation works are risk assessed, planned, controlled by a permit to dig process, and supervised by a competent person.

  • Daily inspections are conducted (or more frequently, as conditions warrant) and recorded by a competent person.

  • Lifting Plans are prepared by a competent person for all lifting operations.

  • All works at height are suitably controlled and managed.

  • Effective rescue plans and arrangements, for all WAH operations, are in place.

  • Vibration assessments completed for activities and equipment which are associated with potentially significant vibration levels.

  • Temporary works registers are in place and inspections of temporary works are recorded.

  • LOLER register is up to date.

  • PUWER register is up to date.

  • Adequate levels of supervision are present.

  • Working in the sun or in inclement weather is adequately managed and arrangements are recorded.

Pedestrian and vehicular routes

  • Vehicles and pedestrians are segregated as far as practicable, and arrangements are recorded and displayed on site.

  • Designated crossing points are provided, signed, and routes are kept free from slip / trip hazards.

  • Safe vehicle loading / unloading arrangements (incl. fall from height protection) are in place.

  • Vehicle movements are suitably controlled.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Mandatory PPE is worn in accordance with the site rules.

  • Task specific PPE is provided and worn in accordance with risk assessments.

  • PPE kept in good condition and stored appropriately.

  • Where required PPE is inspected and tagged as safe to use (fall arrest equipment).

Plant and Work Equipment

  • Plant and tools are fit for purpose, kept in good repair and suitable for the conditions of use.

  • Plant and tools are being used safely and are regularly inspected and maintained.

Temporary works

  • Evidence is identified that an approved TW Designer has been designing and modifying the site TW.

  • Evidence is identified that a competent TWC is appointed.

Work at Height Operations

  • Exclusion zones are established in all areas where there is a risk of objects falling from height.

  • Equipment used for work at height maintained and inspections recorded as required (tags or QR codes are present and easy to locate).

  • Where applicable, the scaffold is free of waste and not overloaded with stored materials.

  • All ladders are in good condition, secured to prevent unintended movement, and used safely. Ladders are regularly inspected, and tags / stickers are in place.

  • All step ladders are in good condition, tagged and used safely and as appropriate.<br>

Lifting Operations

  • Exclusion zones are in place around all lifting operations.

  • Lifting operations are supervised by competent persons and have sufficient numbers of competent signallers and operators.

Excavations

  • Utility scans conducted and services marked before breaking ground.

  • Excavations are adequately supported, benched, or sloped to prevent collapse.

  • Excavations are protected by barriers (and warning lights if on vehicle routes).

  • Safe means of access / egress are available.

  • Excavations are free of surface water / no sign of water pooling.

Confined Spaces

  • Access is minimised and all work is covered by a specific risk assessment and method statement prepared by a competent person.

  • Permit to work process are applied and effectively implemented.

  • Effective rescue plan and arrangements are in place.

Electrical Safety

  • Portable electrical appliances are in good order, appropriate for use on site (e.g. battery or 110V) and PAT tested.

  • Internal and external lighting is fit for purpose.

  • Overhead power lines are protected by ‘goalposts’ and signage.

  • Working on live electrical systems is minimised and controlled by permits to work by competent contractor.

  • Evidence that cable management is efficiently implemented, identified.

Hazardous Substances

  • All operations involving hazardous substances are effectively controlled.

  • Flammable gases / liquids are stored appropriately to prevent fire, explosion and accidental impact / damage.

  • Effective measures are in place to prevent or control dust levels (e.g. sheeting lorries, water spraying, etc.).

Asbestos

  • A suitable asbestos survey is available, on site.

  • Evidence that operatives have asbestos awareness training, identified.

  • SSOW with or around asbestos are in place, approved by the Principal Contractor and adequately monitored.

  • Where asbestos removal works have been undertaken, air clearance certificates have been provided and are available for inspection, where relevant.

  • 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

  • Hearing protection zones are in place.

  • Evidence that exposure to vibration (WBV & HAVS) is effectively controlled, is identified.

Environmental

  • Suitable controls and arrangements are in place to prevent ground / water contamination.

  • Effective measures are in place to control noise and nuisance issues for local communities.

  • Measures are in place to ensure tree protection during construction operations.

  • If protected species have been identified, measures are in place to protect them. Arrangements are recorded in the Environmental Management Plan / CPP.

  • Emergency plan covers response to environmental incident and spill kits are available.

  • Suitable controls are in place for waste management.

  • Overall, the site (work areas and compound) is tidy and good levels of housekeeping observed.

Fire and Emergency

  • Adequate numbers of fire points with alarms and fire extinguishers are provided, kept in good working order, and correctly signed.

  • Emergency exit signs are in place and clearly direct people to appropriate routes and assembly points.

  • Regular fire alarm tests are carried out and recorded.

  • Where hot works are carried out suitable fire extinguishers are present in the work area.

  • Where required fire-retardant curtains are installed.

First Aid and Accident Reporting

  • First aid boxes are in date, regularly checked, stocked, as per the risk assessment.

  • Incidents (injuries, ill-health, near misses, environmental incidents and property damages) are reported and recorded.

  • Have any incidents / accidents occurred in the month?

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