Construction Audit

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Is the construction phase plan on site and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the F10 clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the HSE notice “what you should know” displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency procedures been developed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accident book or online reporting system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors/ workers to site inducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a booking in book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments and method statements available and suitable for the tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permit to work systems in place and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site and service drawings available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have toolbox talks been undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sub-contractor management

• Is there a pre-qualifying competence assessment procedure in place for procuring, managing and monitoring Sub-contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency procedures

• Are people aware of the emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means of raising the alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been tested and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate and safe escape routes and are they clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe places of work

• Can everyone on the project reach their place of work safely, e.g. are roads, gangways, staircases, ladders and scaffolds in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there guardrails or equivalent protection to stop falls from open edges on scaffolds, MEWPs, buildings, excavations etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all working areas and walkways level and free from trip hazards, obstructions such as stored materials and waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the there suitable security, signage and lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolds

• Are all scaffolds and work platforms erected, altered and dismantled by competent persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold have a scafftag or clear notice of incomplete (do not use)scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there handover certificates for all scaffolds and work platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access to scaffold? (Ladder must extend 1m above platform)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all uprights been provided with base plates or prevented from some other way from slipping or sinking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all uprights, ledgers, braces, and struts in position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffolding secured to the building or have sufficient kentledge to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate guardrails, intermediate rails and toe boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate precautions in place to protect the public e.g. double boarded with sheeting, foam on uprights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold been designed and constructed to cope with the materials stored on it and are these evenly distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a competent person inspect the scaffold weekly, after it has been altered or damaged or after extreme weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders the right means of access for this project or job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a ladder log or inspection scheme on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders used only for short term works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Roof work

• Are there enough barriers and edge protection to prevent falling people or materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses available for the workforce if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During industrial roofing are precautions taken to stop people falling from the leading edge or from fragile or partially fixed sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the roof battens provide safe hand and foot holds? If not are crawling ladders or boards provided and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are crawling boards provided where work on fragile materials cannot be avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people excluded from the area below and suitable barriers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall protection safety nets in place and are they inspected daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Is an adequate supply of timber, trench sheets, props or other supporting material made available before work begins? Is it strong enough to support the sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe method for installing the supports that doesn’t involve exposing people to an unsupported trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the sides of the excavation are sloped or battered, is the angle of batter sufficient to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access to the excavation e.g. by a sufficiently long ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there guardrails or equivalent protection to stop people falling in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are properly secured stop blocks provided to prevent tipping vehicles falling in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the excavation have no effect on the stability of neighbouring structures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials, spoil or plant stored away from the edge of excavations to reduce the likelihood of a collapse of the side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation inspected by a competent person at the start of every shift and after any accidental collapse or event likely to have affected its stability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual handling

• Has the risk of manual handling been assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoists, telehandlers, wheel barrows and other plant and equipment used to avoid manual handling e.g. heavy blocks, lintels etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hoists

• Is the hoist protected by a substantial enclosure to prevent someone from being struck by any moving part of the hoist or falling down the hoist way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gates provided at all landings, including ground level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gates kept shut except when the platform is at the landing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the controls arranged so that the hoist can be operated from one position only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hoist operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hoists safe working load clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the hoist for materials only, is this clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hoist inspected weekly and thoroughly inspected every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes and lifting appliances

• Is the mobile or static crane working on a firm level base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the safe working loads and corresponding radii known and considered before any lifting begins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the banksman/slinger/signaller been trained to give signals and to attach loads correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cranes inspected weekly, and thoroughly examined every 12 months by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane have a current test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant and machinery

• Is the right plant and machinery being used for the job? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all-dangerous parts guarded, e.g. exposed gears, chain drives, projecting engine shafts? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machinery maintained in good repair and are all safety devices operating correctly? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operators trained and competent? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pre-use and weekly checks being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic and vehicles

• Have separate pedestrian, vehicle access points and routes around the site been provided? If not, are vehicles and pedestrians kept separate wherever possible? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one-way systems or turning points been provided to minimise the need for reversing? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where vehicles have to reverse, are they controlled by properly trained banksman? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles fitted with reversing warning systems to warn other workers? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have drivers received proper training? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles securely loaded? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passengers prevented from riding in dangerous positions? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicle drivers know where to park in case of a Fire or other emergency? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• Is the quantity of flammable material on site kept to a minimum? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there provided proper storage areas for flammable liquids and gases, e.g. LPG and acetylene? (secure and segregated) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers and cylinders returned to these stores at the end of the shift? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If liquids are transferred from their original containers are the new containers suitable for flammable materials? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored and used? Are other ignition sources also prohibited? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the cylinders and associated equipment in good condition? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored outside? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flammable and combustible waste removed regularly? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the right number and type of fire extinguishers available and accessible? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous substances

• Are chemicals stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all harmful materials been considered, e.g. asbestos, lead, solvents, paints etc and have they been identified properly? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the risks to everyone who might be exposed to these substances been assessed? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have precautions been identified and put in place, e.g. is protective equipment provided and used; are workers and others who are not protected kept away from exposure? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Are breakers and other plant or machinery fitted with silencers? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers erected to reduce the spread of noise? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work sequenced to minimise the number of people exposed to noise? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are others not involved in the work kept away? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable hearing protection provided and worn in noisy areas? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare

• Have suitable and sufficient numbers of toilets been provided and are they kept clean? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clean washbasins, warm water, soap and towels? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable clothing provided for those who have to work in wet, dirty or otherwise adverse conditions? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there facilities for changing, drying and storing clothes? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water provided? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site facility / accommodation where workers can sit, make tea and prepare food? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate first aid provision? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities easily and safely accessible to all who need to use them? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal protective equipment

• Has adequate personal protective equipment, e.g. hard hats, safety boots, gloves, goggles, and dust masks been provided? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment in good condition and worn by all who need it? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has specialist PPE had the relevant statutory inspections e.g. FPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electricity

• Is the supply voltage for tools and equipment the lowest necessary for the job? (Battery or 110v or lower) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where mains voltage has to be used, are trip devices, e.g. residual current devices (RCDs) provided for all equipment? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCDs protected from damage, dust and dampness and checked daily by users? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and leads protected from damage by sheathing, protective enclosures or by positioning away from causes of damage? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all connections to the system properly made and are suitable plugs used? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate system of user checks, formal visual examinations by site managers and combined inspection and test by competent persons for all tools and equipment? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolders, roofers etc or cranes or other plant, working near or under overhead lines? Has the electricity supply been turned off, or have other precautions, such as 'goal posts' or taped markers been provided to prevent them contacting the lines? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have underground electricity cables been located (with a cable locator and cable plans), marked, and precautions for safe digging been taken? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Protecting the public

• Is the site suitably and sufficiently signed to warn the public of the dangers of a construction site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the vehicle entrances to the site safe and are they adequately signed? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are delivery vehicles adequately controlled whilst on site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the suitable arrangements for the parking of construction site workers vehicles? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

When work has stopped for the day

• Are the gates secured? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fencing secure and undamaged? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders removed or their rungs boarded so that they cannot be used? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations and openings securely covered or fenced off? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all plant immobilised to prevent unauthorised use? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bricks and materials safely stacked? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable or dangerous substances locked away in secure storage places? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Protecting the environment

• Are statutory nuisance control measures implemented for Dust emission? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are statutory nuisance control measures implemented for Noise emission? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are statutory nuisance control measures implemented for Smoke, Fume, Gas, or Odour emission? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general waste on site stored correctly? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste on site stored correctly, and is there an inventory? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a registered carrier been appointed to remove waste? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is receipt of waste transfer note held on site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site registered as a hazardous waste producer? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous waste consignment notes kept on site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there written instructions for storing and disposing of hazardous waste? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures for dealing with spills of hazardous materials (These should include instructions on what to do in the event of a spill, the type of personal protection equipment required and the correct route for disposing of contaminated clean-up materials.)? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is washing out of concrete / mortar plant controlled? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste water handled to prevent contamination to water course? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is filling of plant and tanks done correctly to minimise potential for environmental incident? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances stored correctly and made secure? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable emergency arrangements in place to control spillage e.g. absorbent materials? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is effluent connected and discharged correctly? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have controls been implemented to ensure contaminants do not reach soil or controlled waters? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all applicable preservation and conservation requirements been implemented? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have planning requirements been implemented and followed? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate signage and marking in place relating to activities taken place on site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping maintained to reduce visual environmental pollution? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A