CKINCAID Site Audit

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General

• Project / Site Name

Site Management Representative

• Site Manager / Supervisor

Weather Conditions

• Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  Select Clear Sky Cloudy Raining Windy Hazy Snow / Hail OTHER

  • Clear Sky
  • Cloudy
  • Raining
  • Windy
  • Hazy
  • Snow / Hail
  • OTHER

Current Site Activities

• Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

  Select General Liquid applied Coating Roof removal Waterproof membrane application Enabling works Steel Erection Cladding Electrical Loading / unloading Glazing Drywall Painting Sitework Excavation Underground Work Asbestos Remooval Cleanup OTHER

  • General
  • Liquid applied Coating
  • Roof removal
  • Waterproof membrane application
  • Enabling works
  • Steel Erection
  • Cladding
  • Electrical
  • Loading / unloading
  • Glazing
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Sitework
  • Excavation
  • Underground Work
  • Asbestos Remooval
  • Cleanup
  • OTHER

• Describe activities being undertaken on site

Site Safety Inspection

Site Documentation

• Is site documentation to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable Construction Phase Plan (CPP) been developed for the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the CPP being developed as the project progresses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site inductions being delivered to all site attendees and are records of the inductions being retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the induction include site specific requirements and risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all site attendees signing in and out on a daily basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site managers completing weekly and monthly inspection reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these reports being completed correctly, or do findings of HSE safety inspections contradict site safety inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Principal Contractor (PC) Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the PC RAMS signed by all operatives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the PC RAMS reviewed and amended as the works progress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all significant project risks detailed in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Subcontractor RAMS Available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the McConnell Subcontractor RAMS review form been utilised for all subcontractor RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all subcontractor operatives signed their respective RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are subcontractor RAMS considered to be suitable and sufficient for the works being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Permit to Work Systems clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are McConnell Daily Task Briefing Sheets being used, and are daily signature sheets available confirming operative understanding? (only when McConnell at principle contractor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signage and Notices

• Is site signage and notices to be inspected during this audit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Health and Safety Law Poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a signed copy of the company health and safety policy displayed? Is it dated in the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a signed copy of the company Environmental policy displayed? Is it dated in the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a signed copy of the company Quality policy displayed? Is it dated in the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a valid copy of the Employers Liability Insurance certificate displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear signage displayed at the site entrance and at other key locations indicating the mandatory PPE required on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where plant and machinery is being used,have moving / reversing vehicle signs been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire and emergency procedures clearly displayed around the site and at all fire points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the nearest A&E hospital displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of site first aiders clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the first aid box / facility clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable has the F10 certificate been displayed, and is the certificate still valid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site rules clearly displayed in the site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site induction stickers being utilised on McConnell managed sites?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Competence

• Are operative competencies to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Site Manager retained copies of all operative competencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operatives, Managers and Site Visitors possess a current CSCS card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all workers operating plant or machinery hold valid certification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operatives utilising Grinders completed an abrasive wheel training course in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives who are working at height (WAH) received WAH training in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives using harnesses received appropriate fall protection equipment training in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received Manual Handling training in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received asbestos awareness training, and is the training certificate still valid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required have operatives received a face fit test for respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Access and Egress

• Is site access and egress to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls in place for staff and visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls in place to prevent unauthorised access to site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has manned security been provided on this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has segregation of pedestrian and vehicle movements been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency access and egress routes kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access and egress routes adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Are site welfare facilities to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a site canteen been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the canteen have sufficient seating with back rests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has hot and cold running water been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an adequate supply of hand washing soap and single use hand towels been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the capacity to boil water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable drying room been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the capacity to heat / warm food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable WC facilities been provided for male and female workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• Are first aid facilities to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a site specific first aid assessment been produced (Only when McConnell's are Principle Contractor) If not are first aid provisions detailed in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have an adequate amount of trained first aiders been provided and are they detailed in the first aid assessment / RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid provision detailed in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an accident book maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid kit available on site and is it suitable for the number of staff present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an eye wash station available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has clear signage been implemented detailing the location of the first aid point and identifying first aiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of the first aid box and eye wash station in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the first aid box been checked on a weekly basis and are checks being recorded (Only when McConnell's are Principle Contractor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware of the location of fist aid equipment and identity of first aiders? (Question staff to confirm understanding)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention & Emergency

• Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a fire evacuation plan been produced for the site and has the plan been displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire evacuation procedures detailed in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable means of raising the alarm in the event of fire been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable assembly areas been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits and evacuation routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required has suitable emergency lighting been provided along escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has adequate signage, such as directional arrows and extinguisher information been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable fire fighting equipment been provided on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all fire fighting equipment been inspected within the previous 12 months? (Check dates on inspection label)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers free from damage and in serviceable condition? (Check pins and anti-tamper tags are in place and undamaged)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable materials stored securely away from any sources of ignition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hot works controlled under a permit to work system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware of evacuation procedures, alarm tests and location of assembly points? (Question staff to confirm understanding)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security

• Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site entry and exit points clearly designated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear signage requiring visitors to check in posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site perimeter fenced off appropriately with required site signage posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all entries and exits closed and locked at night and during weekends?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, are site alarm systems functioning as expected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, are site security procedures (guard patrols, security checks etc) undertaken as required and reviewed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Is Personal Protective Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the requirement for PPE detailed In the risk assessment and method statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eye protection worn where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct mechanical strength safety eyewear being utilised for site activities? (General activities Type F and for grinding, cutting etc. type A or B)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks (Check required cut rating detailed in the RAMS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present and does the RPE have the appropriate assigned protection factor (APF). (Disposable FFP 3 masks are not suitable for protection against gas and vapour, a re-usable half mask gas / vapour filter is required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives using RPE have a face fit certificate for the RPE type they are using?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives who are using RPE clean shaven? (If not stop them from conducting the activity)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives wearing high visibility vests or jackets and are they branded with the McConnell Logo?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where safety harnesses are being used, are operatives suitably trained and have daily before use checks and statutory 6 monthly inspections been conducted and are records available?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is additional PPE used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of PPE being used for their intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of PPE clean, in good condition and considered suitable for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform? (Question staff to confirm understanding)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• Site storage to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored in a manner that reduces the likelihood of damage and risk? (i.e. materials not stacked excessively high)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where materials are stored at height, have suitable checks been conducted to ensure the structure can bear the load? (If yes, how was this information obtained?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where materials are stored at height, have they been adequately secured using straps to prevent them being dislodged by wind?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has site storage been designed to reduce the need for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stores areas well secured, free from waste and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CoSHH materials stored in well ventilated areas and on bunding sufficient to contain spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste & Rubbish

• Waste and rubbish to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable waste receptacles been provided on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do skips have appropriate signage displayed identifying their contents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste being segregated on site in line with the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a registered waste carrier being used to collect waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes being retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are special waste consignment notes being retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are skips located away from buildings and perimeter fencing to discourage vandalism and arson?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where possible is recycling taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In general is the site tidy and clean, maintaining a positive corporate image?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Is traffic management to be inspected on this audit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a site traffic management plan been produced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians / vehicles being effectively segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have laydown areas for deliveries been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deliveries escorted using a banksman

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work at Height

• Are work at height activities to be inspected during this audit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all WAH activities been planned in line with the hierarchy of control for work at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has safe access and egress been provided for WAH activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have exclusion zones been implemented below work at height activities or has debris netting been fitted and a hard hat zone implemented below the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where roof work is being conducted, has the condition of the roof been established and documented prior to work commencing, i.e. is the roof fragile?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received WAH training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all significant WAH risks and suitable control measures been detailed in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weather conditions and wind speeds being monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the site management team aware of the wind speeds at which all WAH must stop in line with the Beaufort Scale as detailed in HSG33 Health and Safety in Roof Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where EASI-DECK boards are used, have they been inspected in the previous 12 months and are tags visible to indicate suitability to users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where Edge protection is fitted, does the system meet the minimum requirements of being double railed with the top rail being at a minimum height of 950mm with gaps between rails no greater than 470mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where harnesses are being used, have all users received appropriate fall protection equipment training and are records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have harnesses been inspected by a competent person in the previous 6 months and are records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have daily pre-use checks of harnesses been carried out by the user? (Ensure these checks are being completed correctly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working platforms free from slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where pre-existing fixed safety systems (man-safe lines) are being used, has the inspection condition of the system been verified and documented by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas at height kept clear, tools in use minimized and tools being used tethered to stop items falling from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where materials are stored at height, have engineering calculations been produced by a competent engineers to establish the suitability of such storage and to determine the tie down methods required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily site manager checks of any "hold down" strapping being conducted and recorded to ensure compliance with documented engineering solutions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency recovery procedures been documented for WAH activities and is all equipment required to implement a recovery available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware of the documented recovery procedures and do staff hold the required competencies to successfully effect the documented recovery method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drills conducted to verify the suitability of recovery procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives signed the RAMS, and do they understand the risks? (Question staff to confirm understanding)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If ladders are being used are they only in use for short duration low frequency work (Between 15-30 minutes) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free from paint? (ensure no ladder has been painted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders being used for electrical work constructed from non-conductive materials i.e. glass fibre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ladders used on site meet the minimum standard of EN131?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladders are being used, are they in good condition with no obvious damage or excessive contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladders are being used are they set at the correct angle of 75 degrees or 1 in 4?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders tagged and inspected at 3 month intervals in line with company procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are design drawings available for scaffold installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel? (Name the contractor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a handover certificate been provided to the site manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the installation been inspected by a competent person at intervals no greater that seven days or after any event which may compromise the integrity of the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladder are present are ladder gates fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders connected with a square lash or ladder bracket and do the extend 1 meter above the platform?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable guard rails provided? (At a minimum height of 950mm with no gap greater than 470mm)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have toe boards been fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has debris netting, brick guards or fans been fitted to protect the public and others working on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are platforms clear of debris and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold boards in good condition with no cracks or evidence of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there excessive gaps in the working platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a scaff tag present at every access and egress point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where Gin Wheels are fitted, has a certificate of inspection been issued in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998? The wheel is to be inspected annually and any ropes are to be inspected every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ropes used on Gin Wheels clearly marked with a safe working load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives competent to use Gin<br>Wheels as outlined in SG9:15?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the gin wheel been correctly fitted with a load bearing coupler fitted at either side and the wheel fitted no further than 750mm from the outer leg?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold footings stable and secure? (not on any voids, drain covers unstable ground et.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold installations on highly trafficked areas protected against damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection Netting

• Is fall protection netting to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where fall protection netting has been fitted, has a handover certificate been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has netting been installed by FASET approved installers, and have competence certificates and RAMS been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the nets been inspected at periods of no greater than 7 days by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site manager conducting daily netting checks prior to work commencing, if so are checks being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any excessive gaps in the netting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obstruction underneath the netting (3 meters) that could impact a falling operative under deflection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where operatives are working below netting, has debris netting also been fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations

• Are lifting operations to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a lifting plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appointed person been detailed for the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a lift supervisor been appointed in the lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operatives have the required competencies to conduct lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the lifting equipment been tested and regularly inspected in line with current regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe working loads clearly marked on all lifting and ancillary equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a survey been conducted prior to lifting operations commencing to establish hazards such as soft ground, overhead obstructions, electrical lines, voids and the proximity of existing structures? this should be conducted by the appointed person and must be detailed in the lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the operatives detailed in the lifting plan match those in attendance on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives signed the lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an exclusion zone been set up around the lifting radius to prohibit access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives outwith the exclusion zone? (i.e. no person under a load at any point)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools battery powered or 110v?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all tools been PAT tested in the previous three months in line with company procedures? and are records available to view?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools in good condition with no obvious damage? (Cracks to housing, damages plugs, exposed wiring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools being used for their intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power cords in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools double insulated or have a ground plug?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are defective pieces of equipment and tools tagged and removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools stored correctly and in the right place when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using two hand on tools that are designed to do so?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce large amounts of dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives possess the correct competencies for tools they are using? (Abrasive wheel etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cartridge Operated Tools

• Are cartridge operated tools to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the operators received suitable training on the use of the equipment, including actions on how to deal with a misfire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives using the equipment over the age of 18 years old?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have steps been taken to ensure that the operator is not colour blind? (cartridges are colour coded to determine strength)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator wearing suitable eye protection, hearing protection and head protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the materials used suitable for the safe operation of the tool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area where the machine is being used controlled to prevent accidents and incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been inspected in line with legal requirements and manufacturers instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When not in use is the equipment stored securely by a competent supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant and Equipment

• General Machinery, Plants and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the use of mobile plant being detailed in the site risk assessment and method statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) and Scissor Lifts inspected and maintained in line with the Lifting operations and lifting equipment Regulations 1998?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are before use daily check sheets in place and being completed for MEWPS and scissor lifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operators hold the relevant competencies to operate MEWPS, Scissor lifts and Telehandlers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanctuary zones fitted to MEWPS when operating internally or where an overhead obstruction exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MEWPs, Scissor Lifts and Tele handlers immobilised when not in use? For example, keys removed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff utilising MEWPS wearing a work restraint harness to further limit the likelihood of a fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Tele handlers being used in line with manufacturers instructions? i.e. no under slinging of loads using forks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When lifting with the fork attachment are loads secured to the tele handler?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear in date certification available to show that Tele handlers are being inspected in line with current regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily user checks being completed and documented for tele handlers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where equipment and passenger lifts are being used, have operatives been trained in their use and are they inspected and maintained in line with LOLER 1998? (Ensure training and inspection records are available on site)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective guards in place for all hoists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily user checks and weekly inspections being conducted and documented for hoists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoists / lifts being used correctly as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where hoists are connected to a scaffold, does the design allow for this?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the safe working loads clearly displayed on all equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drip trays used during refuelling operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where plant such as MEWPs Tele handlers and hoists are in use have exclusion zones been implemented and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary installation certificates available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where isolations are in place, has a lock out tag out kit been used to ensure accidental re-energising of the system does not occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the isolation been carried out by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an isolation certificate been issued to Hugh L.S. McConnell Ltd?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cables in buildings been identified as live, historic or isolated and have appropriate controls been implemented to prevent damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no outlets are overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all electrical equipment been PAT tested in line with the McConnell PAT procedure? (Construction tools 3 months, office and white goods 12 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all sockets, plugs and cables in good condition? (No damage visible)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables placed in a manner that prevents trip hazards? (not across walkways and doorways)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cables and leads have enough flex to prevent damage? (i.e. cables not pulled tight and strained)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CoSHH

• Is CoSHH to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a site CoSHH register available to view?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CoSHH assessments for each substance available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets for each substance available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the appropriate PPE / RPE been issued in line with the COSHH assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE / RPE being used correctly in line with the COSHH assessment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is CoSHH on site being correctly stored to prevent spills and contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees received suitable training in the use of CoSHH?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided in work areas where hazardous substances are being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has diesel for refuelling plant been provided in a double skinned internally bunded tank, and is an inspection certificate available for the tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a spill procedure been developed and do all staff understand the contents of the procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a specific confined space risk assessment been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the risks been assessed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any required isolations been conducted by a competent person using a lock out tag out system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being carried out under a permit<br>to work system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives appropriately trained and competent to conduct the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is atmospheric monitoring taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a rescue plan been developed and communicated to all parties involved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being supervised by a competent person located outside the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable means of communication been provided between the operatives in the confined space and the external works supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable RPE / Breathing apparatus and PPE been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gasses

• Compressed gasses to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gasses located away from sources of ignition and flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gasses correctly stored externally in a purpose made cage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gasses stored and secured in an upright position away from voids and cellars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Gasses segregated by type? (LPG, acetylene etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Are excavations to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all excavation activities been included in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has buried service data been reviewed and has a cable avoidance tool been utilised to identify buried services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all identified services been clearly marked with line marker spray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a permit to dig been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand digging techniques being utilised within 2 meters of existing services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temporary Works

• Are temporary works to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a temporary works register on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a temporary works coordinator been identified in writing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the temporary works been designed in line with BS5975:2008?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the temporary works been inspected on completion and are handover certificates available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

• Are asbestos works to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, is the survey report available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement (plan of work) been conducted based on the findings of the survey?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures in place for inadvertent exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the assessment been communicated to all relevant parties

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the presence of asbestos detailed in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment such as negative pressure units and type H vacuum cleaners inspected in line with statutory requirements and are all certificates available on site? (daily user checks and 6 monthly inspections for both)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do enclosures have a minimum of two viewing panels or CCTV cameras to view the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable decontamination unit been provided and is it located in a suitable location in relation to the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the work is licensable, has the HSE been notified prior to work being undertaken (14 day notice)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the ASB05 notification form available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the removal company licenced and are<br>competencies for all operatives located on<br>site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are health monitoring records available for licensable work (2 yearly and notifiable non-licensed work 3 yearly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air monitoring being conducted throughout the work, if so are records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are face fit certificates available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct RPE / PPE being used for the work being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For licensable removal work has a 4 stage clearance been conducted and have certificates of re-occupancy been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is asbestos being disposed of by a licenced contractor and are special waste consignment notes available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For non-licenced work, do all operatives have Cat B asbestos training and an in date face fit test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives conducting non-licensed work utilising the correct type 5 Cat 3 coveralls and FFP3 respirators.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For non licenced work are suitable decontamination methods being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Construction Dust (Silica)

• Construction dust to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is construction dust detailed as a risk in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are methods such as damping down and using local exhaust ventilation being used to reduce the production of dust at source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operatives received information on the hazards associated with construction dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives who are at risk provided with appropriate RPE? (FFP3 disposable mask as a minimum)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives utilising PPE have a valid face fit for the mask they are using?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vibration

• Vibration to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a vibration assessment been produced for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the assessment include consideration of at risk individuals and does it consider alternative methods of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are colour coded vibration tags fitted to all tools detailing the Exposure Action Value (EAV) times and the Exposure Limit Value (ELV) times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been provided with information, training and instruction relating to HAVs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vibrating tools properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable controls been established where the Exposure Action Value (EAV) has been reached or exceeded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trigger times being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required has health monitoring been provided in line with the Control of Vibration at work Regulations 2005?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Noise to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a noise assessment on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has noise been detailed as a risk in the CPP and RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable controls been implemented to reduce or eliminate the production of noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives utilising appropriate PPE as detailed in the RAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

• Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Incident, Accident, Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate reporting forms for for these events in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Corrective Actions then implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Management

• Site management to be inspected during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Site Manager completing accurate weekly and Monthly Site Managers inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site manager aware of the escalation procedure when an injury, incident or near miss occurs on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Site Manager hold an Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site manager communicate effectively and resolve issues in a timely manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site manager been proactive in reducing the number of incidents on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment on site issues, accidents and incidents.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Add any additional relevant photos

  Media

• Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

Sign Off

• Name & Signature of Inspector

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• Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

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