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Audit Title
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Project Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
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Have all previous issues been cleared?
Management Controls
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Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.
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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.
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Has a NOD been released and is still current?
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Is there a first aid kit on site and available to all personnel
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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.
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Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.
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Ensure all contractors have been provided with information relating to emergency procedures and muster points for the area they are working in
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Is the site clearly and appropriately sign posted with required signage.
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Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure all site personnel , including sub-contractors have a valid UON induction<br>
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Management controls compliant?
Access
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Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.
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Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.
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Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.
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Have access routes been agreed with the UON prior to the start of works.
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Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.
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Are contractors vehicles parked appropriately
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Are major deliveries informed and provided with a designated route to and from the site?
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If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?
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Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.
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Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.
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Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.
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Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath ensure that protective fans or other measures are provided to safeguard members of the public.
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Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.
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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.
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Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.
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Site Access Compliant?
Asbestos Management
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Has asbestos testing been carried out?
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Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement been carried out?
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Have enclosures been tested?
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Have positive pressure units been tested?
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Are air testing results in place?
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Are certificates of re-occupancy in place?
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Are waste consignment notes in place?
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Is the removal company licenced?
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Is the work being carried out in a controlled and safe manner?
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Has the asbestos been disposed off in accordance with the special waste regulations ?
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Are emergency procedures in place for inadvertent exposure?
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Is the presence of asbestos included in the site induction?
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Asbestos Management Compliant?
Cartridge Operated Tools
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Are the manufactures instructions being followed?
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Has the operator/s been properly trained?
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Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?
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Is the gun cleaned regularly?
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Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?
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Is there a system in pleace for accounting for cartridges?
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Is the use of cartridge tools compliant?
Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)
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Are they kept away from flammable liquids?
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Are the properly stored in a purpose made cage?
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Are gasses segregated by type?
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Is the cylinder valves fully closed when not in use?
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Do all line connections only have approved fittings and clips?
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Compressed gasses compliant?
Confined Spaces
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Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.
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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.
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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.
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Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?
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Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.
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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.
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Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.
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Confined Spaces compliant?
Consultation
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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.
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Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.
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Consultation compliant?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Have Risk Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available on site.
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Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.
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Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes.
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Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.
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Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.
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COSHH Compliant?
Demolition Operations
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Has a competent person been appointed to oversee the demolition operations?
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Has the structural stability been checked and are temporary supports in place where required?
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Where required has the scaffolding been netted, or hoarded off?
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Have all services been disconnected?
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Is the area barried off and suitably signs in place.?
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Is there adequate dust suppression where required?
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Is there sutable noise controls in place?
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Is there suitable lighting?
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Is material being removed from site on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate?
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Are all demolition operatives adiquitly trained, supervised and instructed?
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Demolition Operations compliant?
Electrical Equipment
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Check that all necessary utility services are provided on site before work begins.
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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.
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Check that tools and equipment are tag and tested ?
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Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.
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Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.
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Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person.
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Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.
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Check that all temporary supplies are effectively bonded to Earth.
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Do all temporary supplies have a means of isolating both poles and locking off?
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Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.
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Electrical Equipment compliant?
Environmental Management
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Site wide issues
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Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adiquate?
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Is tree protection in place?
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Do all works comply with environmental minimum standards?
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Carbon footprint measurement process in place?
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Is an Emergency Plan in place?
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Evidence of ongoing review?
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Are environmental guidance notes available on site?
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Are any concrete washouts being completed on site?
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Are any consents required?, if so are they being monitored and complied with?
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Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?
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Are weekly environmental checks taking place?
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Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?
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Is the environmental register up to date and relevant?
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Are spill kits available?
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Have emergency drills taken place?
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Are the contents regulary checked?
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Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?
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Environmental Management compliant?
Excavations/Earthworks
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Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.
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All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement s and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?
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Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.
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Check that there is a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench.
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Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).
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Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.
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Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.
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Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.
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Excavations/Earthwork compliant?
Fire Risks and Management
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Is there a fire risk assessment in place?
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Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.
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Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.
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Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.
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Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.
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Fire Risk and Management compliant?
First Aid
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An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.
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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.
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Are Additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.
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Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?
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Are all first aiders should be clearly identified on site ?
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Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.
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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?
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The First Aid box should be;
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Be placed where it can be seen and used.
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Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.
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Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?
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First Aid requirements compliant?
Housekeeping
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Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.
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Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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Ensure staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'.
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Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.
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Are All pipes and tubes etc securely wedged or choked to prevent accidental movement?
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Ensure all waste receptacles are are appropriately signed for their intended contents.
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Housekeeping compliant?
Health & Safety Management Plan
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Ensure the project management plan is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.
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Is a site emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?
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Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?
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Are responsibilities defined?
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Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?
Induction
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Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.
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Ensure the safety induction firstbornprocess is regularly reviewed and updated to take account of changes in site conditions etc.
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Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?
Lifting Operations/Equipment
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Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.
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Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?
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Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.
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Check that the operators are trained and competent.
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Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.
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Ensure that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allow for sufficient spare capacity.
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Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.
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Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.
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Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?
Lone Working / Out of hours working
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Is the work defined as low risk?
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Is there a risk assessment for lone working?
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Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?
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Has the work been approved by a director?
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Lone Working compliant?
Low Level Access
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Are ladders in good working order?
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Are ladders in appropriate for work being completed?
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Are ladders maintained and inspected regularly?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of ladders?
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Low level access compliant?
Manual Handling
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Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.
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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.
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Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG.
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Ensure all staff have received manual training.
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Manual Handling compliant?
Mobile Scaffold Towers
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Check that proprietary tower scaffolds have been erected and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions.
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Check that the wheels of any tower scaffold have been locked when in use and check that the platform is empty when being moved.
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Are they tagged safe for use?
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Mobile Towers compliant?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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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.
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Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.
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Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.
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Eye Protection
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Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Foot Protection
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Ensure that footwear is appropriate for site
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Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.
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Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.
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Are all gloves free from damage?
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Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.
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Hearing Protection
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Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.
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Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.
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Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.
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Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.
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Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.
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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.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.
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Safety Helmets
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.
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Were all helmets found free from damage?
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Ensure helmets are worn correctly.
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Were helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.
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PPE requirements compliant?
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.
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Hand tools
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?
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Power Tools
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Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.
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Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.
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Check that guards are secure and in good repair.
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Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.
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Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.
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Plant
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Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.
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Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?
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Is Plant Used Correctly.
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Plant and Equipment compliant?
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.
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Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?
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Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?
Road Works
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Road Works
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Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?
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Are supervisors qualified under the new road and street works Act?
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Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?
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Has the local Authority been consulted?
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Are signs properly secured?
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Are provisions in place to check signs etc at regular intervals?
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Are signs reflective or lit after dark?
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Are cones and lamps in place as required?
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Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?
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Are advisory speed limits in place where required?
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Are temporary traffic controls in place where required?
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Are misleading permanent sign covered?
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Road work - Completion
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Have all signs, cones and lamps been removed?
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Have all permanent signs been restored?
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Have the appropriate authorities been informed that the works are complete?
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Has all debris and mud been removed from surrounding areas?
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Road works compliant?
Scaffolding/Working platforms
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Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.
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Check that all standards are provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates.
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Check that all standards, ledgers, braces and struts are in position.
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Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.
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Check that double guard rails and toe boards or other suitable protection at every edge.
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Check that there are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold where they are used as a working platform.
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Check that working platforms are fully boarded and that the boards are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards.
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Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?
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Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.
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Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.
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Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.
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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.
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Are scaffold tags being utilised?
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Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.
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Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?
Security
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Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?
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Is out of hours security is place?
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Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?
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Are all gates secured?
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Are site security arrangements adiquate?
Traffic Management
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Has a traffic management plan been prepared?
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Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?
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Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?
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Does the site layout match the plan?
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Are storage areas identified?
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Are loading areas identified?
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Have one way or turning points been identified?
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Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?
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Are seat belts being used?
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Are traffic management arrangement sutable?
Waste Management
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Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?
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Ensure the plan is signed by all including the client/client representative?
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Is the plan being maintained?
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Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?
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Is the hierarchy of waste control being applied on site - are operatives aware of the disposal process?
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Are bins clearly labelled?
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Are all waste carries and transfer stations records available?
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Waste management requirements compliant?
Working at Height
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Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.
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Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.
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Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.
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Roof Work
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Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.
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Check that during industrial roofing, nets are provided to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof.
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Ensure safety nets have been hung correctly.
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Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.
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Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.
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Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.
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Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).
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Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.
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Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.
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Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.
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Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.
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Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).
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Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?
Other
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Summary
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Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.
Corrective Actions
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Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Project Manager
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on: