Client Site Compliance Audit

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Audit Date

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Number of Employees

Previous Audit Report

• Date of Last Health & Safety Audit?

  Date

• Any actions outstanding from the previous audit?

  Non Outstanding

  Outstanding

Health & Safety Documentation & Signage

• Does the organisation have a H&S Policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the policy displayed and signed by CEO / MD etc? Has this been reviewed in the last 12 months?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Are employers and public liability insurance certificates valid and on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, First Aid Points etc. Are they displayed in a prominent location?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure an Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Health & Safety at Work Poster? Has the poster been completed with the correct H&S representative information?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Has there been any accidents, near misses or dangerous occurrence's within the last 12 months?

  Select No incident within last 12 months Incident within last 12 months

  • No incident within last 12 months
  • Incident within last 12 months

• Was the accident, near miss or dangerous occurrence investigated to understand the root cause and ensure that adequate control measures have been put in place to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If accident was it a RIDDOR reportable incident? (Check for form NI 2508 for NI, F2508 for GB or Notifiable Incident Notification Form for ROI). Check the form was completed correctly.)

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Is there an emergency plan including emergency contact details listed and posted up?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

Training

• Do staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work. (View examples making sure the induction covers spills, first aid, emergency procedures, fire, waste. Ensure the staff inductions match the staff present onsite and on the training matrix.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site safety inductions being carried out for visitors?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Has a suitable training matrix been completed to include all staff?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is there any outstanding training currently required? (Take a sample of training records).

  Non Outstanding

  Outstanding

• Is the outstanding training specific i.e. Crane Operator / confined spaces etc. (check if the staff member is undertaking work which requires valid training).

  Non Outstanding

  Outstanding

• Any young persons working on site? If so is there a risk assessment available and adequate supervision?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Does the organisation engage any Subcontractors?

  Yes

  N/A

• Review inductions for Subcontractors onsite. (If none onsite review historic inductions.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure Subcontractors have been adequately approved and are competent for the work they are undertaking (RAMS available & training records)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Confirm date of induction and show evidence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have DSE assessments been undertaken?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Have all actions raised been actioned?

  Non Outstanding

  Outstanding

Consultation

• Has a system been established for employees to be consulted and comment on in relation to health, safety and welfare issues?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Is there a site suggestion box?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Is there a safety committee / forum ?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Are minutes and actions from meeting available?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Non Outstanding

  Outstanding

• Are appropriate and relevant Tool Box Talks being undertaken and given to all employees? (Record last one undertaken).

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Confirm that the Tool Box Talks are being signed by all persons present?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Are there facilities available where workers can wash their hands with access to hot water / soap, sit down, make hot drinks. prepare food and the room having suitable heating?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there sufficient toilets for staff onsite? Are they maintained, kept clean & are properly lit?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there washbasins with hot and cold running water, soap and towels?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the welfare facilities accessible to all persons on the site regardless of staff or visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Do the workers have suitable work stations e.g. anti fatigue matts? Suitable chairs etc?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is all debris and waste removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift? (Review all areas of the business inside and out for debris or poor housekeeping)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are storage items stacked correctly ?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there a designated quarantine area for damaged materials?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is there any racking onsite? If yes, when was it last inspected (Must be at least once a year) and is the Safe Working Load signage displayed?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

First Aid

• Are first aiders present onsite? Confirm the number of first aiders onsite? Are they qualified (check certificate for expiry).

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Are the names of all first aiders placed in communal areas i.e. canteen or office etc.?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the notice board and the area or room in which it is contained. Is this clearly indicated?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit suitably stocked and confirm no items are past the expiry date?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are access routes adequatelly lit?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• What are the main hazards in relation to the company's processes?

  Select Noise Chemicals W@H Slips, trips and falls Excavations Electricity Manual Handling HAV's Fire Entanglement Impact with vehicles or falling objects etc? Cuts or abrasions / potential amputation Crushing Heavy Machinery

  • Noise
  • Chemicals
  • W@H
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Excavations
  • Electricity
  • Manual Handling
  • HAV's
  • Fire
  • Entanglement
  • Impact with vehicles or falling objects etc?
  • Cuts or abrasions / potential amputation
  • Crushing
  • Heavy Machinery

• Has the organisation completed risk assessments for these hazards? Are the risk assessments suitable & sufficient? Are employees involved with the risk assessment process?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Have the employees read and signed the risk assessments?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed by staff. How are they deemed competent? What qualifications have they?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Have all staff read and signed the method statements?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Ensure all site personnel are working in accordance with the method statement.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Asbestos Management

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out in accordance with HSG264?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Has the result of the survey been communicated to relevant parties i.e. Insurance company etc.?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement been carried out in relation to the hazards associated with working on or near asbestos onsite for staff?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) including storage

• Does the company import more than 1 Tonne of chemicals a year?

  Yes

  N/A

• What is the REACH registration number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the organisation have any Substances of Very High Concern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on site?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets available ?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If any chemicals are flammable are they stored in a fire proof cupboard.

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Chemical / Oil drums stored off ground and in bunded container?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Are oil storage tanks at least 30m from any water course?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If any chemicals are transported in vehicles are they in a bunded container etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does there exist the possibly for chemicals to mix e.g. in a shared drip tray? If there is a risk how can the company show this risk is not going to cause adverse reaction e.g. exothermic or endothermic reactions, creations of fire or gases, explosive atmosphere etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does there exist the possibility for chemicals to enter nearby drains and as a result a water course?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• What measures are in place with the drains to prevent chemicals from entering nearby drains or a water course e.g. U Trap Bends or Interceptor?

Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene) & Welding

• Are there any compressed gasses onsite? Note what they are and what type of operation is being undertaken at time of audit i.e. Mig / Tig welding or cutting etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Acetylene is noted onsite and in use ensure that the pressure noted in the gauges must NOT exceed 0.62 bar (9PSI).

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Review the gauge and check the stamped on gauge is not more than 5 years from the date of the audit.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored upright and immobilized to prevent from being knocked over?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored away from electrical connections, gas flames or other sources of ignition, and substances such as flammable solvents and combustible waste?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are storage facilities for cylinders dry, cool and well ventilated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all compressed gas cylinders have their contents and precautionary labeling clearly marked on their exteriors?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is the bottom of the cylinder protected from contact with the ground to prevent rusting?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are cylinders inspected for corrosion, cuts, gouges, bulges and damage?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are cylinders subjected to leak detection using an approved leak detecting liquid?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a compressor onsite for creating compressed air? Or any pressure vessel as described under the Pressure Systems Regulations 2000

  Requirements Met

  Requirements Not Met

  N/A

• Does the compressed air receiver and the associated pipework, where the product of<br>the pressure in bars multiplied by the internal capacity in litres of the receiver is<br>equal to or greater than 250 bar litres;

  Requirements Met

  Requirements Not Met

  N/A

• When was the last inspection of the system under a Review the Written Scheme of Examination (undertaken annually at a minimum as per the Pressure System Safety Regulations)?

  Select Compliant Non-compliant N/A

  • Compliant
  • Non-compliant
  • N/A

• Are welding operations being undertaken at the time of the audit in a safe manner?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are welding curtains to BS EN 1598 standard being used?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Does the organisation utilise LEV's (Local Exhaust Ventilation?)

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Has the LEV been examined under Written Scheme of examination? Confirm date (Legally must be every 14 months usually done by insurance company).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Are any consents required? If so are they being monitored and complied with (this can be confirmed via either NIEA / EA site visits or the company representative explaining their process and checking this against the consent) ?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are any noise/dust/vapours or fumes present and are they being suitably controlled?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has there been any environmental incidents within the last 5 years?

  Select No incident within last 12 months Incident within last 12 months

  • No incident within last 12 months
  • Incident within last 12 months

• Has there been any site visits / communications with the local environmental authorities within the last 12 months? Were there any issues noted?

  No issues identified

  Issues identified

  N/A

• Are spill kits available? Where is it located? When were the contents last checked?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• When was a spill drill last undertaken? View the form to ensure all staff present have signed to confirm their attendance.

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Is the hierarchy of waste control being applied on site - are operatives disposing of staff according to the disposal process?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are bins clearly labelled?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are all waste carriers licenses available?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes available and correctly filled in?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are waste consignment notes available and correctly filled in?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Electrical Equipment (inc. Building Wiring)

• Confirm that existing services e.g. electricity cables, gas mains etc. have been identified and effective steps have been taken to prevent damage and subsequently danger from them.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check that only 110v hand tool etc are in use instead of 240v tools etc?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Have tools and equipment been visually checked and regular PAT testing undertaken? (If done in house view person PAT Testing certificate and PAT Tester Calibration Certificate)

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Do any cables or trailing leads pose a trip hazard?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Confirm date when the last fixed electrical test on the building was undertaken (Every 3 years if the premises are industrial. Every 5 years for all other buildings)?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

Fire Risks and Management

• Is there a Fire Risk Assessment in place? Is it suitable & sufficient?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Were there any significant findings from the Fire Risk Assessment?

  No issues identified

  Issues identified

  N/A

• Have suitable actions been taken to rectify the findings identified?

  Non Outstanding

  Outstanding

• Are there suitable means of fire detection and warning? (document what type i.e. smoke detector, heat detector or manual bell).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the fire alarm system last serviced?

  Date

• Are weekly tests completed on the fire alarm? Is this recorded? (This is a legal requirement)

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Is there suitable emergency lighting?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• When was this last inspected? Should be annual by competent person. Have monthly "flick" tests been undertaken and recorded?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are there adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Confirm all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• When was the last fire drill undertaken (must be undertaken annually)?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Is there a trained Fire Warden? List who and review certificates.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Does the company have appropriate Fire doors installed? Are they FD 30 or FD 60?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are the fire doors kept shut at all times and have a blue sign saying fire door?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Are any works being undertaken in a confined space?

  Yes

  N/A

• Have employees who undertake work in a confined space been appropriately trained and undergone an accredited confined spaces entry course?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• During confined space works have the correct checks been made and the correct safety equipment (breathing apparatus, gas detection equipment, emergency escape equipment etc) used?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work? When was it last reviewed?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• View the Permit to work and view the operation being undertaken to confirm that controls in place should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Permits to Work

• Does the organisation use Permits to Work

  Yes

  N/A

• Review current permits and confirm they have been checked, reviewed and are valid for the work conditions being undertaken.

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Sample old permits to confirm they have been cancelled and closed out with appropriate signatures.

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Confirm no Hot Works being undertaken 1 hour before the business closes

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• If hot works are being undertaken the ensure there is a fire extinguisher within the immediate area (Check service date must be within last 12 months)

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Ensure all Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Confirm no Hot Works being undertaken 1 hour before the business closes

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• If hot works are being undertaken the ensure there is a fire extinguisher within the immediate area (Check service date must be within last 12 months)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Has a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting is required? When was it last reviewed?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are manual handling aids provided to employees?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Have all applicable staff received manual handling training? Review training certificates.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks

• What risks to the workers health are noted onsite? i.e. Vibration from grinding? Arc eye from welding? Loud machinery over 85 dB? Dermatitis from chemicals etc.?

  Select Noise Chemicals W@H Slips, trips and falls Excavations Electricity Manual Handling HAV's Fire Entanglement Impact with vehicles or falling objects etc? Cuts or abrasions / potential amputation Crushing Heavy Machinery

  • Noise
  • Chemicals
  • W@H
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Excavations
  • Electricity
  • Manual Handling
  • HAV's
  • Fire
  • Entanglement
  • Impact with vehicles or falling objects etc?
  • Cuts or abrasions / potential amputation
  • Crushing
  • Heavy Machinery

• Does the company undertaken Health Surveillance ? For example, hearing, eye sight and lung functions.

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Does the company undertake Air Monitoring ?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Is there a risk to employees from HAV's?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV's.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has exposure to HAV's has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods (e.g. shift rotation) or Plant etc.?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has a HAV's assessment been undertaken? (If yes include date - If no consider the risk to employees)

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Is health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods in place?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Has the correct PPE been issued to all employees?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are staff onsite noted wearing appropriate PPE as required by the Risk Assessment / job requirements

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Are all staff and visitors wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets if there are moving vehicles on the premises?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Is eye protection required? Is it of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection, full goggle etc. impact resistant googles or chemical splash resistant?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Foot Protection & Gloves

• Is footwear manufactured to CE standards?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• If required is the footwear fitted with steel toecaps?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are gloves needed? Are these free from damage?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Hearing Protection

• Is hearing protection required? Any equipment or operations causing the dB to be higher that 85dB?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• How has this been identified? Has a noise assessment been undertaken (add in date of assessment)?

• Confirm that the correct type of hearing protection is in use for the task (i.e. confirm what dB reduction does the hearing protection give and does it reduce the overall dB exposure of the operative to below 85dB?).

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are people who are not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the hazard i.e. noise or welding operations?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are staff noted wearing hearing protection in areas identified as requiring hearing protection?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (RPE)

• Is RPE required for site operations? If yes list what operations require RPE.

  Yes

  N/A

• Is the correct type of respiratory equipment is used during operations?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are all staff trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE. Or are they wearing oxygen fed masks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment cleaned and checked after use? Or is it dirty and requires cleaning / maintenance?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Plant, Equipment & Machinery

• List a summary of the work equipment used?

• Are there any obvious signs of damage or deterioration to the FLT? E.g. flashing lights, mirrors, windscreen, guards, cables etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has a PUWER assessment been undertaken for the tools being used?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are employees suitably trained in the safe use of work/equipment/machinery

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are dangerous parts of machinery suitably guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts, blades, drills etc.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are the tools are in a good state of repair and carry the appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Is there a maintenance programme in place? is it preventative or reactive? Consider the machinery can it be warranted?

  Preventative

  Reactive

  N/A

• Have the site representative show or confirm that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated. (E.g. Emergency stops / laser trips on machinery etc.)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. Are all cables free from damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ensure the forklift is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Confirm forklift driver has license and confirm date licence expires (ensure it is valid)?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Confirm date the forklift was last inspected under LOLER? Review report of Thorough Test and Examination document details.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Working at Height

• What activities involve Working at Height?

• Is any Working @ Height being undertaken at the time of the visit?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the work need to be undertaken at height i.e. is the organisation considering the Hierarchy of W@H

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Have suitable risk assessments been completed for the safe working at height?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are employees trained in safe Working at Height? When was the training undertaken?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Are site operatives wearing suitable PPE e.g. Fall arrest harness / lanyards etc?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Date harness / lanyards last inspected (Should be within 6 months as per LOLER)?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Is the harness / lanyard in good condition (i.e. no chemical / oil stains or rips / frays etc)?

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Have any additional safety measures been implemented e.g. safety impact bags?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are any ladders or stepladders being used onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders noted onsite either Class 1 or BS EN 131 only? Domestic ladders / step ladders are not permitted onsite.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Does a ladder inspection exist and is it in use?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Are the ladders in good condition, not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are any ladders noted onsite resting against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ladders secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have safe landing platforms been provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a risk of any workers / visitors etc. falling from height?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the company use portable Scaffold towers?

  Yes

  N/A

• Have proprietary tower scaffolds have been erected and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Have the wheels of any tower scaffold been locked when in use and check that the platform is empty when being moved?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are they tagged safe for use? e.g. Scafftag and this is being reviewed prior to use or weekly

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• List a summary of the lifting equipment used?

• Is there a suitable lifting plan in place? Or is this covered within the Risk Assessment e.g. as part of the FLT risk assessment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Confirm that all lifting equipment (review chains, slings, blocks, cages etc.) has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected in accordance with LOLER regulations. (The regulations state - <br> - 6 months, for lifting equipment and any associated accessories used to lift people<br>- 6 months, for all lifting accessories<br>- 12 months, for all other lifting equipment)

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are employees suitably trained in the safe use of lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rated capacity/safe working load clearly marked? What is the limit?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• Are any scaffolding or working platforms present onsite?

  Yes

  N/A

• Was the scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling carried out by a competent person?

  Compliant

  Non-compliant

  N/A

• Check that all standards are provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check that all standards, ledgers, braces and struts are in position.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check that double guard rails and toe boards or other suitable protection at every edge.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check that working platforms are fully boarded and that the boards are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.

  Compliant

  Minor Non-Compliance

  Major Non-Compliance

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags being utilised?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Security

• Is out of hours security is place?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adequate?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Are traffic management arrangements suitable and sufficient ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are storage areas identified?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are loading areas identified?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

• Does the company have a banksman policy or trained banksmen?

  Good - Best Practice

  Recommended Best Practice

  N/A

Summary

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Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit. (Red >0% Yellow >40% Amber >60% and Green >80%)

  Red

  Yellow

  Amber

  Green

Corrective Actions

• Ensure all issues raised are closed out prior to the next audit.

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Limitations of Liability

• The health, safety & welfare related concerns/problems/non-conformities contained within this report are the result of limited sampling and therefore it cannot be assumed that others do not exist. No legal responsibility or financial liability is accepted by NPC (NI) Ltd (Inclusive of its employees and sub-contractors) should you (the client) experience any financial loss, damage to reputation, injury or death to staff/customers/contractors as a result of advice given by us or you (the client) not adhering to your legal obligations.