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1. Site specific safety - documentation, signage and administrative controls

  • 1.1 Is a live SMP or SSSP on site?

  • 1.2 Has everybody signed onto the documentation having acknowledged they have read it?

  • 1.3 Are all subcontractors signed onto the documentation?

  • 1.4 Has everybody who is on site, been inducted?

  • 1.5 Is the hazard board up to date with all applicable hazards listed?

  • 1.6 Is there evidence of site meetings and toolbox talks?

  • 1.7 Is there clear evidence of a person in charge (PIC) on site?

  • 1.8 Are regular site inspections talking place?

  • 1.9 Is there clear process for reporting incidents and accidents?

  • 1.1.1 Is there a training matrix on site? (Check WTR, CS MEWP tickets)

  • 1.1.2 Is their a Task Analysis for all works taking place?

2. Emergency procedures and equipment

  • 2.1 Is there a clear emergency procedure in place?

  • 2.2 Is there a clearly marked emergency assembly point with signage?

  • 2.3 Has an emergency evacuation drill been carried out in the last six months?

  • 2.4 Is there a first aid kit available? <br>2.4a Is it sufficiently equipped?

  • 2.5 Is there evidence of certified fully charged fire extinguishers located on site? (How many were located?)

  • 2.6 Is there trained first aiders on site? 1:10

3. PPE

  • 3.1 Is everybody wearing the minimum PPE requirements? (Hard hat, hi-vis, steel capped boots)

  • 3.2 Is eye protection being worn? (Task specific)

  • 3.3 Is hand protection being worn? (Task specific)

  • 3.4 Are those using loud equipment wearing hearing protection? (Task specific)

4. Environmental

  • 4.1 Is there protection from the elements for the workers?

  • 4.2 Is there fencing protecting the public from entering the worksite?

  • 4.3 Is the run off protection/sediment controls adequate?

  • 4.4 Is dust being controlled appropriately?

  • 4.5 Is a spill kit available (minimum zeolite to absorb spills immediately)

  • 4.6 Is noise an issue for workers or adjacent houses?

  • 4.7 Is a noise consent in place? (Check works comply with consent)

5. Trenching and excavation - CRITICAL RISK

  • 5.1 Are there trenches on site that require edge protection?

  • 5.2 Is edge protection in place around exposed edged?

  • 5.3 Is there safe access/egress in place?

  • 5.4 Does the trench look safe?

  • 5.5 If a trench shield is in use, is there a safe means of access/egress to ensure trench collapse is mitigated?

  • 5.6 Have all services been exposed and marked out?

  • 5.7 Are all excavations (>1.5 deep) battered, benched or supported?

6. Plant and machinery - CRITICAL RISK

  • 6.1 Does the machine have roll over protection?

  • 6.2 Is the plant in good operational condition?

  • 6.3 Has a daily pre-start checklist been undertaken on the machine?

  • 6.4 Is the chain and rigging equipment in good visual condition?

  • 6.5 Is the appropriate quick hitch in place on the machine? (Secondary pin in place)

  • 6.6 Is there a fire extinguisher located in the machines?

  • 6.7 Are reversing vehicles controlled?

7. Lifting operations

  • 7.1 Is there lifting activities taking place at time of audit?

  • 7.2 Is a lift permit in place? (For lifts >10T or 1000kg)

  • 7.3 Has the lift plan been communicated to all involved?

  • 7.4 Are all persons in the vicinity of the lift, cleared from falling objects?

8. Fall prevention - CRITICAL RISK

  • 8.1 Is there work at height taking place at time of audit?

  • 8.2 Is scaffold secure, legs locked, scaffolding tagged and certification not expired?

  • 8.3 Are barriers installed around scaffolding where mobile plant can strike it?

  • 8.4 Is there gates fitted at access points?

  • 8.5 Are toe/kick boards in place?

  • 8.6 Are all mid rails in place?

  • 8.7 Are top rails in place?

  • 8.8 Are ladders being used to work off?

  • 8.9 Are harnesses being used in accordance with the ACOP?

9. Hazardous substances

  • 9.1 Are hazardous substances being stored away in a safe location?

  • 9.2 Are the containers clearly labelled?

  • 9.3 Are they bunded in appropriate bunds to contain any large spills?

  • 9.4 Are there SDS sheets for all hazardous substances on site?

  • 9.5 Is there a hazardous works notification register on site?

10. Electrical safety - CRITICAL RISK

  • 10.1 Are all leads test and tagged?

  • 10.2 Does the builders temporary power supply have a Certificate of Verification?

  • 10.3 Are all power boxes commercially rated? (No plug boss multi boxes on site?)

  • 10.4 Are all exposed services isolated from contact with workers?

11. Contamination - CRITICAL RISK

  • 11.1 If Asbestos works are being undertaken at time of audit, were there signs to indicate such works?

  • 11.2 Is an Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP) in place?

  • 11.3 Is the correct methodology being followed in accordance with the ARCP?

  • 11.4 Is a decontamination unit on site?

  • 11.5 Is the appropriate PPE/RPE being used for the work?

  • 11.6 Is 200 micron polythene provided on site to safely remove any contaminants?

  • 11.7 Is their other contaminants being removed at the time of audit? (Comment on type)

  • 11.8 Are the works being managed accordingly?

12. Confined spaces - CRITICAL RISK

  • 12.1 Are there any confined spaces on site at time of audit?

  • 12.2 Are all personnel involved in the confined space activities qualified to undertake such tasks?

  • 12.3 Are correct barriers and signage in place?

  • 12.4 Is there appropriate access/egress in place? (Check it doesn’t require a tripod for emergency evacuation)

  • 12.5 Is an entry/exit log being maintained?

  • 12.6 Is gas monitoring being undertaken prior to CS entry?

  • 12.7 Is a spotter in place?

  • 12.8 Is there adequate ventilation and is it working effectively?

13. Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)

  • 13.1 Is there safe MEWP use on site at time of audit?

  • 13.2 Are harnesses being used where required?

  • 13.3 Are those who are using the machines qualified or competent to do so?

14. Housekeeping, site amenities and general site safety

  • 14.1 Are all work areas clean and tidy?

  • 14.2 Are slip trip and fall hazards controlled?

  • 14.3 Are materials stored safely?

  • 14.4 Are adequate bins provided for the removal of site rubbish?

  • 14.5 Are there toilet and hand washing facilities available?

  • 14.6 Is the site shed/container clean enough to eat in?

  • 14.7 Is there adequate site safety signage?

  • 14.8 Is there adequate site fencing, sufficient enough to keep general public out?

  • 14.9 Is the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) being followed accordingly?

  • 14.1.1 Is there safe pedestrian access around the perimeter of site?

  • 14.1.2 Are the site barriers, fencing or cones sufficient for the type of works taking place?

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