Title Page

  • Location
  • Division

  • Conducted on

  • Completed By (Name)

Supplier Info

  • Supplier (Company)

  • Operative Name

  • WO Number

  • Brief description of works

Questions

  • Please complete the below questions with as much information as possible. Where you find unsafe working practices please record these and take photos (where safe to do so).
    If you feel it necessary to stop the operative(s) at any point please ensure you consider your own safety first. If works are stopped please note down any action taken in question 9.
    Please also fill out a FLASH report as a near miss and return to assuranceteam@coop.co.uk.
    If you require assistance during this inspection please feel free to contact a member of the team.

1. Signing In

  • 1a. Have all Supplier employees 'signed in' on the locations visitor register?

  • Operatives may only carryout intrusive works in areas which are free from Asbestos Containing Materials unless they are a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor

  • 1b. Have all operatives consulted the Asbestos Registers as necessary?

2. Monitoring & Control

  • Operatives must follow a risk assessment and method statement, with any deviation noted to mitigate further risks.

  • 2a. Is there a safe system of work in place for the tasks being undertaken?

  • Operatives must inform the 'Person in Control' of the Premises, of any risk to the normal operation of the business for example Hot works may cause the fire alarm to be activated, lighting or other equipment may be switched off etc

  • 2b. Have operatives discussed the works with the Person in Control (e.g. store/branch manager)?

  • 2c. Is the work area suitably segregated from the public and colleagues? (i.e. to protect the public and colleagues etc)

  • Operatives must be following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). These must be available for inspection within an acceptable time frame. Generic RAMS are acceptable however site specific risks must be accounted for.

  • 2d. Is the Supplier/Operative following a Risk Assessment and Method Statement? (This must take into account site specific risks)

3. Hazards

  • 3a. Does the task include working at height?

  • 3b.What type of working at height?

  • 3c. Are there any unsafe working at height practices? (if 'Yes' ensure a brief description is given / photos if possible)

4. Fire

  • Are any hot works being conducted?

  • 4a. Are there appropriate control measures in place for Hot Works? (e.g. work permit)

  • There must be a minimum or 2 fire extinguishers specifically for all hot works i.e. additional to the locations standard extinguishers

  • 4b. Are there adequate firefighting media available for the Hot Works?

5. Occupational Health

  • 5. Are there any Substances Hazardous to Health (including dust)

  • 5a. Are there adequate dust controls in place? (e.g. dust masks with correct face fit testing, extraction systems)

  • 5b. Are any Hazardous Substances adequately controlled ?

  • 5c. Are there manufactures data sheets available for Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

6. Safe use of tools

  • Carryout a visual inspection of tools, check for damage, are guards in place if necessary?

  • 6 Does the operative(s) appear to have the proper equipment for the task being undertaken and is the equipment being used safely?

7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Although PPE is the last line of defence this should always be warn correctly to be effective. Minimum of High Visibility Vest, Strong boots or shoes, Gloves, Glasses, Hart hat if risk from falling objects, face mask if causing dust.

  • 7a. Are operatives wearing appropriate PPE as per the Code of Conduct or as stated within RAMs?

8. Competency

  • All operatives must carry a relevant CSCS card and evidence of Asbestos Awareness training as well as any other task specific training. See Code of Conduct for more information.

  • 8a. Do operatives have evidence of Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Training?

9. Other notes and observations (best and poor practices)

  • 9a. Has it been necessary to stop the supplier/ operative from carrying out works due to a breach of Health & Safety rules?

  • 9b. Any other notes and observations (best and poor practices)?

Sign-off Section

Sign-off

  • Regional Facilities Manager Signature:

  • Operatives Signature:

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