Information

  • Measure/s

  • Contract

  • What contract is the works on?

  • Name of person completing Audit

  • Conducted on

  • Location
  • Operative/Contractor Name

  • Competence Cards/Certificates (Trade qual)

General

  • Site Description

  • Has the operatives/contractor been inducted onto the project? *PAPER WORK OR SCREEN SHOT OF CONFIRMATION FROM COMPLIANCE REQUIRED FOR ALL CONTRACTORS*

  • Does the operatives/contractor have the task and project specific RAMS on site?

  • Has the operatives/contractor signed up to task and project specific RAMS?

  • Has a Point of Works Risk Assessment been completed?

  • Does the operative/contractor have suitable site arrangements to protect customers/members of the general public?

  • Is a Site Safety Notice board present, secured and visible?

Site Safety Inspection

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is Personal Protective Equipment available as per risk assessment requirements?

  • Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  • Is eye protection worn and of the correct standard?

  • Is hearing protection being worn where required?

  • Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks?

  • Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present and of the correct grade?

  • Has the operative been Face Fit tested? PAPER WORK OR SCREEN SHOT OF CONFIRMATION FROM COMPLIANCE REQUIRED

  • Is safety footwear in good condition and of correct type?<br>

  • Next Energy high-vis worn at all times?

  • Are safety harnesses appropriately worn at height?<br>

First Aid Equipment

  • Is there suitable First Aid equipment on site?

Fire Prevention & Emergency

  • Are operatives aware of the fire and emergency procedures as per induction?

Fire Control

  • Are fire extinguishers present and in date?

Housekeeping

  • Is housekeeping on site of good standard? (Waste/rubbish/materials/tools etc )

Trip and Fall Safety

  • Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Are entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Are all stairs on site clear of any obstructions or potential trip hazards?

  • Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. barriers (preferred) or harnesses?

  • Is all fall protection equipment visually inspected prior to use?

  • Is all work within 2m of an edge being done safely?

Scaffolding

  • Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are scaffolds accessed safely using correct ladders and ladder ties?

  • Does the scaffold appear to be safe and secure?

  • Are handrails, intermediate rails and toe boards installed in the correct areas and at the correct heights on all scaffolds?

  • Are scaffolds being regularly inspected? (7 day inspection period)

Hand and Power Tools

  • Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  • Are power tools and cables in good condition?

  • Have HAVS assessments been completed?

  • Are employees using the proper tool for the task they are performing?

Ladders

  • Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  • Is the ladder of an acceptable condition and of the correct standard? CLASS 1 or EN131 Professional

  • Is the ladder tied correctly?

  • Has the ladder been inspected and tagged?

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Has portable equipment been tested and tagged?

  • Are portable power tools in good condition?

  • Is there safe means of isolation in place? Lock off etc?

Confined Spaces

  • Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Are exit / entrances free from obstructions?

  • Is the point of works sufficiently lit and the correct form of task lighting in operation?

  • Do operatives know what to do in the event of an emergency?

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

  • Are all operatives aware of emergency procedures and reporting requirements following incident, injury, accidents and near misses as per induction?

Asbestos

  • What age is the building?

  • Has an asbestos survey been completed?

  • Can operatives demonstrate they can access the survey?

  • Have all operatives completed Accredited Asbestos Awareness training? PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPH OF CERTIFICATE OR SCREEN SHOT FROM COMPLIANCE TO CONFIRM

  • Is the operative aware of requirements when dealing with asbestos?

  • Is all appropriate documentation present following removal of asbestos?

General Health and Safety Observations

  • Are vehicles parked safely and secured when not in use?

  • Have all COSHH products been managed correctly in line with COSHH assessment?

  • Are suitable control measures in place for lone working?

  • Do you have any other concerns relating the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of operatives?

  • Is the operative aware of the audit findings and the steps required to close out any actions?

Sign Off

  • Name & Signature of Inspector

  • Name & Signature of Site Operative

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