Construction Inspection 2015

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audit Report

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all previous issues been cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management Controls

• Check that a signed copy of Form 10 has been sent to the local HSE office and that a copy is displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid CSCS/SKILL card.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure operatives CSCS/SKILL cards/registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management controls compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Signage

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access and Egress

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and Egress compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Asbestos Management

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the removal company licenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being carried out in a controlled and safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos Management Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)

• Are the properly stored in a purpose made cage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gasses segregated by type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gasses compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Spaces compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Consultation

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consultation compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Demolition Operations

• Has a competent person been appointed to oversee the demolition operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the structural stability been checked and are temporary supports in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area barried off and suitably signs in place.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate dust suppression where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sutable noise controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material being removed from site on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all demolition operatives adiquitly trained, supervised and instructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demolition Operations compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Check that all necessary utility services are provided on site before work begins.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that only 110v CTE hand tool etc are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Site wide issues

• Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of invasive plants, if so are precautions adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Environmental Management

• Are weekly environmental checks taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any evidence of liaison with local schools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working near water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavations/Earthworks

• Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement s and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations/Earthwork compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Risks and Management

• Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Risk and Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

• An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.

• Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the site notice board and the door of the room in which it is contained. Are they clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs directing persons to the site of the first aid book should also be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Health & Safety Management Plan

• Ensure the project management plan is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Induction

• Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the safety induction firstbornprocess is regularly reviewed and updated to take account of changes in site conditions etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums

• Are podiums used before steps are allowed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are podiums free from defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low level access compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile Scaffold Towers

• Check that proprietary tower scaffolds have been erected and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they tagged safe for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile Towers compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

• Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise on site to acceptable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health surveillance available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupation health, HAV'S, Noise and associated risks compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Permits to Work

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing minimum correct P.P.E including Hi-Viz vests or jackets, boots and hard hats.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

• Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools are 110 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant

• Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Registers and Records

• Check the site Inspection Registers for items such as scaffolding, excavations, coffer dams, plant and other equipment have been completed in a timely fashion.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Registers and Records compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags being utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Security

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gated secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one way or turning points been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Training and Skill Cards

• Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Skill Cards available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste management requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working at Height

• Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Work

• Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  Red

  Amber

  Green

Corrective Actions

Sign off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.

• Project Manager

  Sign

• Person conducting this Audit.

  Sign

• Audit concluded at:

  Date

Closure

• All actions on this report have been completed on:

  Date