Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Previous Audit Report

  • Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  • Have all previous issues been cleared?

Mainstream internal communications records system up and running?

  • Safety incidents, construction progress, key performance indicators, resources, labour hours etc recorded?

  • Monthly reports received from PC

Management Controls

  • Has the principal contractor been appointed per construction regulations 2003 4(1) c

  • Has the PC notified the appropriate authorities of the construction work per regulation 3 of the construction regulations 2003?

  • Have site notice boards been erected and are they sturdy. Are the appropriate notices attached?

  • 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.

  • Are Competency certificates available for inspection?

  • Ensure operatives Competency certificate registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken

  • Is the site fencing secure?

  • Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.

  • Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.

  • Ensure all contractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.

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

  • Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.

  • Training records for flag men, operator competency and basic fire fighting?

  • Ensure an incident Record is available on site and is available to all personnel

Assignment of Principal contractors responsible persons

  • CEO assignee - section 16.2 OSH Act- a competent person to assist with the on site health and safety overall responsibility

  • Construction work supervisors CR6.1

  • Subordinate construction works supervisors CR6.2

  • Construction Safety Officer as per CR6(6)

  • Health and Safety representatives appointed as per Sec 17?

  • Health and safety committee member per section 19

  • Incident investigator per GAR 8

  • Risk assessment co ordinator per cr7

  • Fall protection co ordinator per cr 8

  • First Aiders per GSR3

  • Lifting machine and equipment inspector per dmr18

  • Scaffolding inspector per SANS 10085

  • Scaffolding erector SC14

  • Scaffolding Supervisor per SC14(2)

  • Excavation inspector CR11

  • Ladder inspector CR11

  • Form work and support work inspector CR10

  • Construction vehicle and mobile plant inspector regulation 21 (1) j

  • Stacking supervisor CR26

  • Explosive Power tools inspector CR19

  • Temp electrical installations supervisor CR22

  • Fire fighting equipment inspector CR27

  • Construction safety officer per CR6(6)

OSH Act / COIDAct requirements - questions to PC

  • Competence of responsible persons

  • Occupational Health and Safety policy available?

  • Health and safety organogram available?

  • Compensation of occupational injuries and diseases act (coida) 130 of 1993. Letter of good standing.

Access and Egress

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

  • Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?

  • Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  • Are access routes adequatelly lit?

  • Access and Egress compliant?

  • Management controls compliant?

Access - External

  • Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.

  • Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.

  • Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.

  • Ensure any floodlights do not dazzle drivers on the site or on adjacent public/private roads.

  • Ensure any lighting does not cause a nuisance to local residents.

  • Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.

  • Have access routes been agreed with the fire and other emergency services prior to the start of works.

  • Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.

  • Has any parking of contractors vehicles on the approach roads been agreed with the Highways Authority?

  • Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?

  • If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?

  • Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.

  • Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.

  • Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.

  • Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.

  • Are the following carried out At the end of each day/shift ;<br><br>secure tools, plant and equipment; remove or board ladders to restrict access; cover and fence excavations; store and secure hazardous materials/substances; ensure materials are properly stacked and choked.

  • Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.

  • Ensure adequate signage is provided to direct members of the public.

Cartridge Operated Tools

  • Register for issue and return of cartridges in use?

  • Has the operator/s been properly trained?

  • Safety devices in working order?

  • Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?

  • Is the gun cleaned regularly?

  • Is there a system in pleace for accounting for cartridges?

  • Tools and cartridges locked away?

Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)

  • Are they kept away from flammable liquids?

  • Are the properly stored in a purpose made cage - upright & secured?

  • Are gasses segregated by type?

  • "No smoking" & "No naked flames" signs displayed at storage areas?

  • Is the cylinder valves fully closed when not in use?

  • Do all lines have anti-flashback arresters fitted?

  • Do all line connections only have approved fittings and clips, with no Jubilee clips?

  • Gas cylinders transport in upright position & secured?

  • Storage areas provided with appropriate fire extinguishers?

Confined Spaces

  • Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.

  • All work in confined spaces should be subject to a specific risk assessment and be carried out in accordance with Permit to Work/Enter and a safe system of work.

  • Only appropriately trained and qualified persons who have undergone an accredited confined spaces entry course shall be permitted to enter a confined space, and only then if the correct checks have been made and the correct safety equipment (breathing apparatus, gas detection equipment, emergency escape equipment etc) are used.

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

  • All entrants received appropriate training & certified competent?

  • "Standby / hole watch" available and competency training received?

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

  • 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.

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

  • Confined Spaces compliant?

Consultation

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

  • Is there a site suggestion box?

  • Is there a safety joint committee / forum ?

  • Are minutes and actions from meeting available and published on site?

  • Are any actions being implemented ?

  • 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.

  • Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.

  • Confirm frequency of attendance at tool box talks

  • Consultation compliant?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

  • Hazardous substances management plan?

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

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

  • Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.

  • MSDS available in first aid boxes?

  • Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes.

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

  • Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.

  • COSHH Compliant?

Electrical Equipment

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

  • Certificate of compliance for electrical supplies from local 25kVA transformer.

  • 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.

  • All portable electrical equipment safeguarded by means of earth leakage units?

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

  • Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.

  • Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.

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

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

  • Check that all temporary supplies are effectively bonded to Earth.

  • Do all temporary supplies have a means of isolating both poles and locking off?

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

  • Electrical Equipment compliant?

Environmental Management

  • Site wide issues

  • Has the environmental control officer inspected all proposed road routes and given appropriate approval for use of the route or given instructions to be followed?

  • Evidence of ongoing review?

  • Is it communicated via induction?

  • Is it tried and tested?

  • General Environmental Management

  • Are environmental guidance notes available on site?

  • Have all potential pathways been identified and addressed?

  • Are any consents required?, if so are they being monitored and complied with?

  • Is a local drainage plan available on site?

  • Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?

  • Are weekly environmental checks taking place?

  • Local Community

  • Is there a complaints procedure in place?

  • Are there effective measures in place to prevent light pollution?

  • Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?

  • Any evidence of liaison with local schools?

  • Environmental Registers

  • Is the environmental register up to date and relevant?

  • Is the site registered under the hazardous waste regulations?

  • Is an Aspects & Impacts register in place - risk prevention measures identified etc.?

  • Spill Response

  • Are spill kits available?

  • Located in the correct areas?

  • Is their location communicated via induction?

  • Staff and operatives aware of their location?

  • Are the contents regulary checked?

  • Working on or near water

  • Are consents in place?

  • Is any silty water being treated or disposed of to foul?

  • Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?

  • Are soil heaps located away from rivers/streams?

  • Environmental Management compliant?

  • Environmental Emergency

  • Is an Emergency Plan in place?

  • Environmental emergency scenarios considered in emergency exercises?

Excavations/Earthworks

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

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

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

  • Check that there is a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench.

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

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

  • Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.

  • Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained. And after significant change in weather

  • Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services?<br>

  • Excavations/Earthwork compliant?

Fire Risks and Management

  • Is there a fire risk assessment in place?

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

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

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

  • Check that the emergency services have been informed of the location of the works, the key hazards and the emergency procedures.

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

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

  • Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.

  • Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.

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

  • Fire Risk and Management compliant?

  • All fire fighting equipment inspected on a monthly basis?

  • Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual maintenance by a competent third party?

First Aid

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

  • Check the number of first aiders required, this is dependent on the type of work or operations, the number of workers on site and any special or unusual hazards.

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

  • All first aiders should be clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker.

  • Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.

  • 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?

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

  • The First Aid box should be;

  • Marked with a white cross on a green background.

  • Be placed where it can be seen and used.

  • Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.

  • Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?

  • First Aid requirements compliant?

Housekeeping

  • Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.

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

  • Ensure staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'.

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

  • Are damaged materials segregate to prevent them being used?

  • Are All pipes and tubes etc securely wedged or choked to prevent accidental movement?

  • Are All hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bunded area/tank?

  • Ensure all waste receptacles are are appropriately signed for their intended contents.

  • Housekeeping compliant?

Health & Safety Management Plan

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

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

  • Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?

  • Are responsibilities defined?

  • Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?

Induction

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

  • Ensure all staff who have been inducted display an induction sticker on their safety helmet or wear a photo identification badge.

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

  • Are site safety inductions being adequately carried out both for staff and visitors?

  • Are site safety induction records being maintained on site?

  • Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?

Lifting Operations/Equipment

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

  • Have all complex lifting operations have a valid lifting plan?

  • Check that the operators are trained and competent.

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

  • Ensure that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allow for sufficient spare capacity.

  • Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.

  • All lifting machinery should have a thorough examination every 3 months & colour coded?

  • All lifting machinery should be inspected 6 monthly and load tested on yearly basis

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

  • All lifting activities barricaded to keep persons out of the line of fire?

  • Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?

Lone Working / Out of hours working

  • Is the work defined as low risk?

  • Is there a risk assessment for lone working?

  • Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?

  • Has the work been approved by a director?

  • Lone Working compliant?

Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums

  • Are podiums used before steps are allowed?

  • Are operators trained in the use of podiums?

  • Are podiums maintained and inspected regularly?

  • Are podiums free from defects?

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

  • Low level access compliant?

Manual Handling

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

  • 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.

  • Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG.

  • Ensure all staff have received manual training.

  • Manual Handling compliant?

Mobile Scaffold Towers

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

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

  • Are they tagged safe for use?

  • Persons getting off scaffold before it get moved?

  • Mobile Towers compliant?

Permits to Work

  • Hot Work - Hot Work include welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, use of angle grinders/skill saws etc., confined space entry, excavations

  • Permit to work procedure in place?

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

  • Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  • Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits?

  • Permits compliant?

Occupational Health Risks

  • HAV

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

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

  • Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.

  • Check vibration tools are properly maintained.

  • Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.

  • Limit the exposure of persons to HAV by ensuring that no person uses vibrating tools for longer than the manufactures guided times.

  • Noise - As a general rule, if you: - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 2m, the noise level is approx 85dB and you should consider wearing hearing protection.

  • Noise zones / producing equipment identified and sign posted?

  • Baseline audiometry done?

  • Appropriate hearing protection provided for persons performing work in noise zones?

  • Ensure that workers have had training so they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.

  • Check whether the noise can be reduced by using different working methods or selecting quieter plant e.g.: by fitting breakers and other plant or machinery with silencers.

  • Preventative maintenance can also help to reduce the noise caused by wear and tear on plant and machinery.

  • Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.

  • Excessive temperatures

  • Heat stress prevention plan available?

  • Workers informed about hazards & controls

  • Sufficient cold water & shelter available?

  • Sufficient PPE available in cold atmospheres?

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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.

  • PPE policy & matrix available?

  • Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.

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

  • Check that it is kept in good condition.

  • Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.

  • Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.

  • Check that it is kept in good condition.

  • Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.

  • Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.

  • Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE.

  • Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.

  • PPE requirements compliant?

Plant & Equipment

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

  • Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.

  • Hand tools

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

  • Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?

  • No home made tools used?

  • Power Tools

  • Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.

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

  • Check that guards are secure and in good repair.

  • Stones / cutting wheels compatible with equipment RPM

  • RPM marked on grindstones angle grinders

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

  • Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.

  • Ensure that the plug is of the correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to the cable.

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

  • Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.

  • Plant

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

  • Are all plant fitted with reverse alarms?

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

  • Is Plant Used Correctly.

  • Plant and Equipment compliant?

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.

  • Registers and Records compliant?

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

  • Baseline risk assessment performed?

  • Systems implemented as identified in BRA?

  • Issue based risk assessments performed?

  • Continuous risk assessments performed?

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

  • Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

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

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

  • Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

Road Works

  • Road Works

  • Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?

  • Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?

  • Has the local Authority been consulted if relevant?

  • Are signs properly secured?

  • Are provisions in place to check signs etc at regular intervals?

  • Are cones and lamps in place as required?

  • Are signs reflective or lit after dark?

  • Are temporary traffic controls in place where required?

  • Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?

  • Are advisory speed limits in place where required?

  • Are misleading permanent sign covered?

  • Road work - Completion

  • Have all signs, cones and lamps been removed?

  • Have all permanent signs been restored?

  • Have the appropriate authorities been informed that the works are complete?

  • Has all debris and mud been removed from surrounding areas?

  • Road works compliant?

Scaffolding/Working platforms

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

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

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

  • Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.

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

  • Check that there are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold where they are used as a working platform.

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

  • Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?

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

  • Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.

  • 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.

  • Are scaffold tags being utilised?

  • Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.

  • Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?

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

Security

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

  • Is out of hours security is place?

  • Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  • Are all gated secured?

  • Are site security arrangements adiquate?

Site Set up

  • Are the following items displayed?

  • Latest H&S Policy?

  • Insurance Policy?

  • Fire Plan?

  • Emergency plan and contacts?

  • Signs for doors and cabins?

  • First aid location signs?

  • Assembly point signs?

  • Accident reporting process?

  • Site registration under the Hazardous Waste Regulations - does this apply?

  • No Smoking signs?

  • Health & Safety Law poster ( what you should know)?

  • Is the site set up in accordance with CDM and Company requirements?

Storage of Substances, Chemicals and Oils.

  • Are Substances, Chemicals and Oils stored in the correct manner?

  • Are all bowsers locked?

  • Is there double bundled storage with at least 110%?

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

  • Were any/all drums stored off bear ground?

  • Is static plant fitted with drip trays?

  • Is plant and equipment in good order and free from leaks etc?

  • Storage of Substances, Chemicals And Oils compliant?

Traffic Management

  • Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  • Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?

  • Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  • Does the site layout match the plan?

  • Are storage areas identified?

  • Are loading areas identified?

  • Have one way or turning points been identified?

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

  • Are seat belts being used?

  • Are traffic management arrangement suitable?

Competence

  • Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?

  • Are Competency records available for inspection?

Waste Management

  • Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?

  • Ensure the plan is signed by all including the client/client representative?

  • Is the plan being maintained?

  • Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?

  • Is the hierarchy of waste control being applied on site - are operatives aware of the disposal process?

  • Are bins clearly labelled?

  • Are bulk waste bins provided with covering / netting?

  • Are all waste carries and transfer stations records available?

  • Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?

  • Is the process communicated via induction?

  • Waste management requirements compliant?

Welfare Facilities

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

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

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

  • Ensure access to the welfare facilities are accessible to all persons on the site.

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

  • Ensure that all drinking water supplies are appropriately signed.

  • Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, supplied with toilet paper, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  • Note - A connection with mains drainage is always preferable to that of a chemical toilet.

  • Are toilets connected to the main sewer?

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

  • Ensure that the washbasins are large enough to wash up to the elbow and are kept clean.<br>

  • Where the nature of the work demands it, showers shall be provided.

  • Are showers provided?

  • Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?

  • Are welfare facilities compliant?

Working at Height

  • Is a fall prevention plan developed?

  • Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.

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

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

  • Where required appropriate safety harnesses / restraints provided?

  • Users of harnesses trained?

  • Harnesses inspected before use and at pre-determined intervals?

  • Rescue plan available?

  • Roof Work

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

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

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

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

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

  • Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

  • Risk rating for this Audit.

Corrective Actions

Sign off

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

  • Project Manager

  • Person conducting this Audit.

  • Audit concluded at:

Closure

  • All actions on this report have been completed on:

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