Construction Site Inspection 2023

• Site name:

• Report Serial Number:

• SSA Client:

• Conducted On:

  Date

• Report Prepared By:

• Site Address:
  Address

• SSA Client contractors on 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

WORK IN PROGRESS

• The following works are being undertaken during the visit: Details of trades on site.

PREVIOUS SITE INSPECTION

• Date of previous site inspection? What was the score?

• Have all actions been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have the HSE attended the site?

  Yes

  No

• If the HSE has attended, was a notice issued? Please give details

• Has the Site Manager / Supervisor carried out a weekly site safety report? Is it accurate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• What have they raised as an issue?

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

TRAINING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

SECURITY, WELFARE & PPE

• 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

• Is everyone signing out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are all contractors wearing correctly branded PPE? Is it in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there any PPE breaches? (E.G Hoody under hard hat)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is welfare compliant for the number/gender of operatives on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there evidence of mental health awareness and support in the communal areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a designated mental health first aider on site or within the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are their details on the first aid board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has a TBT or briefing been delivered on mental health?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

• Is there any evidence of consulting with the workforce? (E.G 10 Minute briefing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

INDUCTION

• Are inductions carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does induction cater for non-English speakers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has the SSA consultant been inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Check 3 random inductions against the RAMS. Have they signed on?

  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

• Have any CSCS cards expired on old inductions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE DISPLAY NOTICES

• Is the F10 displayed (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 a copy of the Company Health and Safety Policy on display, signed and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are Public liability/Employers insurance certificates on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are the 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

• Has it been reviewed?

  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

• 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

FIRE PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Has a site fire risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there an Emergency Evacuation Plan in place and on display, does it reflect reality?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has the muster point been identified and in a safe location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are appropriate and sufficient fire extinguishers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there fire extinguishers in or around where mobile plant is operating? E.G within 25 metres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

• Is there evidence of asbestos awareness training onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there an Asbestos Response pack on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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? Who?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do they need to be reviewed?

  No they are suitable

  Yes

  N/A

• 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

COSHH

• Have all harmful substances been identified on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are hazardous substances properly stored?

  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

NOISE, VIBRATION AND DUST

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are all operatives wearing hearing protection correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is vibration exposure being recorded correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are operatives aware of which tools require recording?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a suitable and accurate vibration exposure table?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is this being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have operatives been face fit tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is facial hair appropriate to the mask being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are the masks clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there evidence of uncontrolled dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of dry sweeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there vacuums on site. Class M and with bags and have they been certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

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

FIRST AID PROVISION

• Are there adequate first-aiders for the number of operatives? 1:10

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are the first aid boxes 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

• When applicable, are accident investigations being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are near misses being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

SAFE PLACE OF WORK

• Is access to the work area sufficient and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are materials stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are temporary works 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 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

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

• Are lifting accessories stored correctly?

  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

MANUAL HANDLING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has manual handling training been undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are operatives wearing appropriate PPE. E.G gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

• Is access to the scaffolding suitable for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are all protective measures in place? E.G Brickguards, internal protection, clipped boards, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are towers erected and inspected by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are towers complete? E.G Double rail, outriggers, brakes on.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are operatives working at height trained?

  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

PORTABLE ACCESS EQUIPMENT

• Has the access equipment been inspected and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Any damaged equipment in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment being used right for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have hop-ups got their locking catches engaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the equipment being used suitable for the task/operative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

EXCAVATIONS

• Are excavations inspected and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a suitable secure access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the work area suitably protected? E.G barriers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a rescue plan and kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a trained topman?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is air monitoring being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

MECHANICAL PLANT & MACHINERY

• Denote the plant on site

• Regular daily 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

• Are seat belts being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are plant nappies in use for parked up plant?

  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

• Are spill kits available in the working area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

PORTABLE TOOLS

• Are tools being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Have power tools got there handles attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are all guards in place (Disc cutters)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is appropriate PPE being worn?

  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

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there sufficient clear signage on traffic routes? E.G speed limit, parking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there adequate wheel washing facilities / street cleaning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 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

• Has the area been CAT scanned, prior to digging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are scan results being sketched onto the permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the CAT scanner calibrated

  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 notes retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is the waste segregated? If not, why not?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there a spill response plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are spill kits suitable and protected from the elements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is re fueling addressed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is fuel suitably stored and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there any other environmental concerns? E.G Silt control, mud on road, perimeter litter, nuisance noise vibration and dust, and concrete wash out

  No they are suitable

  Yes

  N/A

ADDITIONAL ISSUES

• Are work activities being managed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit