Construction Site Inspection 2024

• Site name:

• Report Serial Number:

• SSA Client:

• Conducted On:

  Date

• Report Prepared By:

• Site Address:
  Address

• SSA Client contractors on site:

• THE LAW IS CONSTANT. There are no such things as grey areas. You either comply or you don’t.

• The team at SSA will always use the key HSE health and safety law guidance as the benchmark for auditing. We audit in line with HSE requirements, using our experience of prosecutions and fees for interventions which have been issued by the HSE , combined with our expertise and knowledge, we aim to forewarn you to where breaches have been found. We are there to provide you with guidance and support but require your input and commitment to close these breaches out.
  An auditor is legally required to highlight breaches in legislation that are observed at the time of the attendance. An audit is a snapshot of the location at that precise time and we can only report on what is observed or residual evidence of a safety concern. It is not personal; it is simply a record of the observations and how to improve.

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

• List any outstanding actions:

WORK IN PROGRESS

• The following works are being undertaken during the visit: Details of trades on site include company/names

HSE INSPECTIONS OF THE WORKPLACE

• Have the HSE attended the site?

  Yes

  No

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

SITE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Has the Site Manager / Supervisor carried out a weekly site safety report? Dates of the last two?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Any concerns raised?

• 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

• Have senior management attended site? Have they raised safety issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

TRAINING

• Are all Operatives training requirements in date? ie Abrasive Wheel, Working at Height, Manual Handling, COSHH Awareness, Asbestos Awareness.....

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• How are the training requirements monitored by Site management? i.e. Training Matrix

SECURITY

• Is the site secure from access of unauthorised persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does the site have a signing in book for operatives and visitors? Is everyone signing out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

WELFARE FACILITIES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has the canteen and toilet been cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there hot running water avilable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there suitable showering facilities in case of a chemical spill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

FIRST AID & MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

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

  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

• Are their First Aider details on the first aid board? or on show?

  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

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

  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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

SITE DISPLAY NOTICES

• Is there adequate signage placed at the entrance to the site. And directions to the Site Offices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• 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

INDUCTION

• Has the SSA consultant been inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are inductions carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does induction cater for non-English speakers? If yes, how?

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

  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

• Do they need to be reviewed?

  No they are suitable

  Yes

  N/A

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

  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

TEMPORARY WORKS

• Is there a temporary works register, Supervisor & Coordinator in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• What is detailed on this?

• Are designs available for all items detailed above?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

PPE

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are there any PPE breaches? (E.G Hoody under hard hat, tied up High Viz)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

NOISE

• Have noisy operations with a risk of exposure above 85dB 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

VIBRATION

• 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 & is it being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

DUST

• Have operatives been face fit tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are operatives who are face fit tested clean shaven as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are alternative RPE used for those with beards?

  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

• Are the correct filters in use? E.G vapour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there evidence of dry sweeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of uncontrolled dust? E.G no on tool controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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 Asbestos management plan / 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

FIRE PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Has a site fire risk assessment been carried out?

  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 there 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? Have they been commissioned? By who?

  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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

COSHH

• 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

• Do any of the COSHH items contain Isocyanate/Diisocyanates?

  Yes

  No

• If so, does the user have certified training in the use of that COSHH item?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

PERMITS TO WORK

• Have activities requiring PTW been identified? Excavations, Confined Spaces, Electrical, Hot works etc

  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? Check most recent permit conditions were adeqaute.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT

• Are operators / banksmen / slingers competent?<br>Is there an underslung lift plan (if required) <br>A17 E qualifications (Telehandler suspended loads)

  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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are lifting accessories stored correctly?

  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 the correct PPE in line with the Manual Handling assessment?. E.G gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

SCAFFOLD ACCESS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Any issues with the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a design or compliance sheet been completed? (When initially installed)

  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 operatives working at height trained? Show Evidence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

ACCESS TOWER / PODIUMS

• Are towers erected and inspected by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Do podiums have any issues- E.G gates tied open?

  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

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

• Is the correct protective equipment being used?

  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 or altered 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

• Are there any step ladders in use whilst not fully opened or facing the wrong direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Any defects? Note defects.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators in possession of CPCS or NPORS tickets?

  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

• Are spill kits available in the working area? Are they dry and free from contaminants?

  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? (PAT Certification)

  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

• Is parking safe on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are speed limits displayed?

  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

• Has the environmental site plan been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has the plan taken into account controls for the environmental impact on trees and vegetation etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Has an environmental tool box talk been carried out, date and evidence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is there evidence of posters supporting recycling aims for the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Does the site have a waste carrier license in place? copy of site and skip company

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Are waste transfer notes retained on site? please evidence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

• Is waste from welfare being controlled satisfactory? eg food waste

  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

• 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

• Is the Company's Environmental Policy being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  Not assessed on this visit

ADDITIONAL ISSUES

• Have previous actions from the previous audit been repeated? If so, which ones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Report Summary

• Site Inspector

  Sign

• Site Inspectors Comments

• Site Manager / Representative

  Sign

• Site Manager / Representative Comments

Compliance Scoring

• What Risk Level from the Report is the Company currently sitting within? Below 60% = High ; 61% to 85% = Medium ; Above 85% - Low

  Low

  Medium

  High

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