Civils Audit

Are Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) available for all tasks being carried out at the time of this audit? Have they been signed for by employees undertaking the task?

Are COSHH Assessments available for all substances in use?

Is the Construction Phase Plan prepared and regularly reviewed?

Have emergency arrangements been prepared, communicated, and kept up to date?

Are the Company Policies and Employers Liability (EL) Insurance available and displayed on site?

Is the F10 notification displayed (where applicable)?

Are training qualifications held on site for all staff working on the project?

Are relevant permits (e.g., hot works, confined space, lifting, temporary works) available and fully completed for ongoing works?

Are service, utility, and drainage drawings available and updated to reflect any recent changes?

Has a site investigation been carried out, and are ground hazards identified and being considered during works?

Are Waste Transfer Notes and/or Consignment Notes completed?

Are environmental site plans in place and regularly reviewed?

Are plant return sheets being completed and submitted?

Is the site attendance register being fully completed?

Are Thorough Examination Certificates available for all plant and machinery on site?

Are weekly LOLER inspections completed and recorded?

Are weekly PUWER inspections completed and recorded?

Have daily pre-use inspections been completed for all plant and machinery?

Is lifting equipment (including accessories) certified, tested, and inspected?

Has a Toolbox Talk relevant to current site operations been delivered in the last two weeks?

Are those operating plant and machinery trained and competent?

Are dumpers vacated when being filled, with operatives standing in a safe place?

Are engines switched off and keys removed when plant and machinery are not in use?

Are seatbelts being worn by all operators of plant and machinery?

Is a competent Banksman being used for machinery movements?

Are plant nappies or drip trays used where required to prevent spills?

Is all electrical equipment PAT tested?

Are calibrated tools (e.g., CAT and Gennys) being used?

Are tools and equipment inspected and tagged in line with requirements?

Are insulated tools being used?

Are adequate welfare facilities provided, including canteen, drying room, toilets, and hot and cold running water?

Are welfare facilities clean and tidy with a regular cleaning regime in place?

Is housekeeping on site acceptable, with no excess materials or waste lying around?

Are spillage kits available and stocked?

Are measures in place to prevent the spread of viruses and diseases (e.g., Weil's disease)?

Is site lighting adequate?

Are waste skips covered and waste segregated appropriately?

Is the work area adequately segregated from pedestrians and other activities?

Have suitable arrangements been made to prevent unauthorised access, especially by children?

Are measures in place to control work at height?

Are excavations adequately controlled and managed, including being benched, battered, or secured?

Is there safe access and egress to excavations?

Are excavations inspected daily and after adverse weather, with records kept?

Are excavations secured and barriered off to prevent unauthorised access?

Have underground services been located and marked using calibrated locating tools?

Are measures in place to prevent contact with overhead cables?

Is dust adequately controlled for tasks being carried out?

Are FFP3 masks worn for dust-generating tasks, with operatives face-fit tested and clean-shaven?

Is noise being suitably managed on site?

Is manual handling minimised or aided with mechanical assistance where necessary?

Are hot works suitably controlled with appropriate permits?

Are exposed rebar and steel capped to prevent injury?

Are materials stored in a safe and orderly manner?

Is appropriate task-specific PPE being worn, and is it in good condition?

Are bunds, spill kits, and drip trays used to manage environmental risks?

Are lagoons, silt fencing, and other water management systems in place?

Are regular environmental checks carried out and recorded?

Are all operatives under our control wearing PPE as detailed in RAMS or mandatory site requirements?

Have area supervisors completed a Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) before starting tasks?

Are there any training requirements for current or planned works?

Are first aid arrangements established and accessible?

Are fire extinguishers in date and correctly located?

Have emergency procedures been briefed and are they displayed on site?