Construction Site Inspection 2022

• Site Inspection Title:

• Report Serial Number:

• Client:

• Conducted On:

  Date

• Report Prepared By:

• Site Address:
  Address

WORK IN PROGRESS

• The following works are currently in progress: Work force number Details of trades on site

PREVIOUS SITE INSPECTION

• Has the site received a previous site inspection?

• Have all non compliances been rectified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has the Site Manager / Supervisor carried out a regular site safety survey and completed a report?

  Date

• Additional comments on the section are:

• Have senior management undertaken safety tours? (Not site team)

TRAINING

• Does the Site Manager / Supervisor hold SMSTS / SSSTS or other site management qualification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are toolbox talks carried out, if so what was the last to be delivered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

SECURITY AND WELFARE

• Is the site secure from access from unauthorised persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does the site have a signing in book for operatives and visitors and is it enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are id badges / company hi vis worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is welfare in line with CDM 2015 requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on the section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

PERFORMANCE BEYOND COMPLIANCE

• Are there any examples of innovation in health and safety management and best practice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there any examples of measures / incentives to promote and improve safety on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there any evidence of consulting with the workforce?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do internal health and safety inspections get carried out and are senior management tours conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on the section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

INDUCTION

• Are inductions carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does induction cater for non English speakers where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does it cover adequate topics and are records retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have visitors, including Client staff / Project Team received an induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are copies of competency tickets available or a record of serial numbers retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on the section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

SITE DISPLAY NOTICES

• Are site rules displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a version of the Construction Phase Plan in place on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the F10 displayed and on site (where project is 'notifiable')?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a current completed Health and Safety Law Poster ('what you should know') on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there an emergency first aid notice displayed identifying site first aiders and contact numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are insurance certificates on display Employers / Public liability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a copy of the Company Environmental Policy on display, signed and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a current Traffic Management / Logistics Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a copy of the Company Health and Safety Policy on display, signed and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on the section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

FIRE PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Is there an Emergency Evacuation Plan in place and on display, are operatives aware of it, does it take account of existing systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the Fire Warden and muster point identified and in a safe location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has a site fire risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• Is an asbestos survey report / register / clearance certificate available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is a management procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is this covered in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

RISK ASSESSMENT AND METHOD STATEMENTS (RAMS)

• Are they on site, current, suitable, and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are they generated by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do they need to be reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are they communicated to operatives and countersigned as confirmation of being understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is relevant PPE utilised in line with site rules and RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

COSHH

• Have all harmful substances been identified on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets and COSHH Assessments on site to accompany substances being used?<br>(It is not acceptable for a safety data sheet to be provided on its own to highlight COSHH risks, it must be supported by a COSHH assessment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is it stored safely and a secure location?

• Additional comments on this section are:

NOISE, VIBRATION AND DUST

• Have noisy operations with a risk of exposure above 80dB been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have operations involving hazardous levels of vibration been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are appropriate control measures implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have operatives been face fit tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are the masks fit for purpose, and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

PERMITS TO WORK

• Have activities requiring PTW been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are they retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does a nominated person control hot works permits and are controls adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does a nominated person control electrical work permits and are controls adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Record other permits that are used on this site and whether control measures are satisfactory.

FIRST AID PROVISION

• Has a qualified first aider been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there adequate first aid provision and is it well stocked and clean? Are they in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there an accident book or accident report sheets on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are all accidents, near misses and incidents recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

SAFE PLACE OF WORK

• Is access to work areas sufficient and safe?

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

• Are temporary structures designed and certified by a competent person?

  Select Yes No N/A Not assessed on this visit

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
  • Not assessed on this visit

• Is the supervisor in possession of a blue card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a tw co coordinator and supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a TW register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are materials stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT

• Are operators / banksmen / slingers competent?<br>Is there underslung lift plan if required <br>A17 E qualifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there an up to date LOLER register held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do completed contractor LOLER registers account for equipment on site, and are they completed weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does the lifting equipment have current inspection / test certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

MANUAL HANDLING

• Have manual handling assessments been carried out and being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

SCAFFOLD ACCESS / ACCESS TOWER

• Is scaffold inspected / tagged every 7 days, with reports held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has a design or compliance sheet been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has a check been completed on the scaffold gang supervision?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are towers erected and inspected by PASMA trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

ROOFWORK

• Is there protection in place at roof level? Are there any leading edge issues?

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

EXCAVATIONS

• Are excavations inspected and are records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

POWERED ACCESS EQUIPMENT (MEWPS)

• Are equipment operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does the access equipment have a current inspection / test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

MECHANICAL PLANT & MACHINERY

• Denote the plant on site

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Regular plant checks undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Operators received appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Test certificate available for hired / owned plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is mechanical plant being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

PORTABLE EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

• Is plant and equipment being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do completed contractor PUWER registers account for equipment on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is a PUWER register held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there the appropriate test certification for hired and fixed plant and equipment held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

ACCESS EQUIPMENT

• Are operatives working at height trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Denote the quality of inspections and work equipment

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Are systems inspected and tested by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are portable electrical appliances inspected and tested in accordance with the main contractors health and safety policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have underground cables been located, marked and precautions taken to dig safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Does the site have a Waste Carrier license in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are waste transfer and / or consignment notes recorded on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are the above correctly completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the waste segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a spill response plan in place and spill kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is refueling addressed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is fuel suitably stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there any other environmental concerns? Wash out, silt, and discharge license

• Are there any environmental restrictions? Noise, dust and ecology.

FIRE PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (Check Works Area)

• Are appropriate and sufficient site fire extinguishers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have fire extinguishers been inspected in the last 12 months? Have they been commissioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do contractors have fire extinguishers to hand when carrying out hot works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (Check Works Area)

• Are there separate vehicle / pedestrian routes which are suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there adequate precautions during the use of vehicles (e.g. reversing warnings)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there adequate wheel washing facilities / street cleaning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (Check Works Area)

• Is live work / inspection prohibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are trip devices / RCDs used where mains voltage is used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are trailing cables protected / routed to prevent damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have overhead power lines been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Additional comments on this section are:

ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE

• Are work activities being managed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Detail the concerns

• Additional comments on this section are:

• This denotes the highest level of non-compliance within this section of the audit and the period by which it is to be rectified.

  Select Imminent danger - Immediately Total omission - 1 day Concern - 3 days Minor omission - 7 days Compliant no issues Not applicable to this site

  • Imminent danger - Immediately
  • Total omission - 1 day
  • Concern - 3 days
  • Minor omission - 7 days
  • Compliant no issues
  • Not applicable to this site

Report Summary

• Site Inspector

  Sign

• Site Inspectors Comments

• Site Manager / Representative

  Sign

• Site Manager / Representative Comments

COMPLETION ON NON-COMPLIANCES

• The Site Manager is to confirm that the non-compliances raised have been appropriately dealt within the time frame specified by: 1. Signing and writing the date next to the non-compliance item. THE COMPLETED AUDIT IS TO BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND ARCHIVE WITH PROJECT FILES