Information

  • Site conducted

  • Site Inspection Title:

  • Report Serial Number:

  • Client:

  • Conducted On:

  • Report Prepared By:

  • Site Address:
  • Contractors On Site:

WORK IN PROGRESS

  • The following works are currently in progress:

PREVIOUS SITE INSPECTION

  • Has the site received a previous site inspection?

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

  • Have all non compliances been rectified

  • 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.

TRAINING

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

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

  • 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.

SECURITY

  • Is the site secure from access from unauthorised persons?

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

  • Are id badges / company hi vis worn?

  • 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.

PERFORMANCE BEYOND COMPLIANCE

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

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

  • Is there any evidence of consulting with the workforce?

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

  • 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.

INDUCTION

  • Are inductions carried out?

  • Does induction cater for non English speakers where applicable?

  • Does it cover adequate topics and are records retained?

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

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

  • 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.

SITE DISPLAY NOTICES

  • Are site rules displayed?

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

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

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

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

  • Are insurance certificates on display Employers / Public liability?

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

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

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

  • 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.

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?

  • Is there a means of raising the alarm and is it audible in all parts of the site?

  • Is the Fire Warden and muster point identified?

  • Are there adequate fire escape routes are they signed and kept clear?

  • Are flammable substances stored appropriately (incl LPG) and flammable waste removed in a timely fashion?

  • Are naked flames and smoking prohibited in these areas?

  • Are appropriate and sufficient site fire extinguishers in available?

  • Have fire extinguishers been inspected within last 12 months?

  • Has a site fire risk assessment been carried out?

  • Do contractors have fire extinguishers to hand where hot works are being carried out?

  • 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.

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

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

  • Is a management procedure in place?

  • Is this covered in the site induction?

  • 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.

RISK ASSESSMENTS

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

  • Are they signed by a competent person?

  • 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.

METHOD STATEMENTS

  • Are they site specific, suitable and sufficient, complied with, received in good time and is there a procedure to approve them before use?

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

  • Are site operations conducted safely and in line with the method statement?

  • 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.

COSHH

  • Have all harmful substances been identified on site?

  • Are hazardous substances properly stored and controls for safe use been put in place?

  • 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.

  • 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.

NOISE AND VIBRATION

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

  • Are exclusion zones required?

  • Is hearing protection provided an used?

  • Have operations involving hazardous levels of vibration been identified?

  • Are appropriate control measures implemented?

  • 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.

PERMITS TO WORK

  • Have activities requiring PTW been identified?

  • Are they retained on site?

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

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

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

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

PROTECTING THE PUBLIC

  • Is the general public segregated from the working area by suitable and robust hoardings, barriers or fencing?

  • Is signage suitable and sufficient?

  • Is traffic management suitable and sufficient?

  • 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.

SITE WELFARE FACILITIES

  • Are there adequate seating arrangements provided?

  • Is there a suitable canteen / rest area?

  • Is the canteen clean and tidy?

  • Are facilities provided for the heating of food?

  • Is there the means to heat water?

  • Is there an adequate drying / changing room?

  • 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.

FIRST AID PROVISION

  • Has a qualified first aider been identified?

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

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

  • Are all accidents, near misses and incidents recorded?

  • 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.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • Has suitable PPE been provided for activities being carried out?

  • Is the PPE being worn fit for purpose?

  • Is PPE in good condition?

  • Are all site personnel compliant with the site required PPE?

  • 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.

SAFE PLACE OF WORK

  • Can the working area be reached safely?

  • Are temporary and permanent structures stable?

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

  • Is housekeeping in good order and the site free from trip hazards?

  • Is the site compound and storage area in good order with waste and materials stored safely?

  • Is the working area / access adequately lit?

  • Is the temperature and weather suitable?

  • 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.

LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT

  • Are operators / banksmen / slingers competent?

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

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

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

  • 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.

MANUAL HANDLING

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

  • Are alternative mechanical means utilised?

  • 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.

LADDERS

  • Are ladders the right equipment for the job?

  • Are they in good condition?

  • Are the correct size ladders being used?

  • 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.

SCAFFOLD ACCESS / ACCESS TOWER

  • Is scaffolding used on site?

  • Are safety harnesses used during erection / dismantling?

  • Is there safe access?

  • Are standards upright and on a firm foundation?

  • Are standards / ledgers / braces / struts in correct position?

  • Are appropriate guard rails and toe boards in place?

  • If required, are brick guards / debris netting / debris fans installed and suitable?

  • Are platforms fully boarded?

  • Are materials evenly distributed?

  • Are platforms clean and free from debris?

  • Are loading bays designed and marked with loading limits?

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

  • Are mobile towers / podiums in use and are they fit for purpose?

  • Are towers erected and inspected by PASMA trained personnel?

  • 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.

ROOFWORK

  • Is all roof work controlled by a permit to work?

  • Is there suitable protection to prevent falls of persons / objects?

  • Are materials stored securely and safely?

  • Are roof ladders / crawling boards being used (in addition with safe working platforms)?

  • Is work on fragile roofs secure to prevent falls?

  • Have 'safe zones' been created been created below fragile roofs?

  • Have adverse weather conditions been taken into consideration?

  • Are harnesses / lanyards utilised?

  • Are safety nets / crash bags or other fall protection systems used?

  • 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.

EXCAVATIONS / CONFINED SPACES

  • Are there adequate controls for any confined space working?

  • Are excavations adequately shored / battered back / ventilated and dewatered?

  • Is access into excavation safe?

  • Are there at least two means of access?

  • Are adjacent structures unaffected by the excavation!

  • Is the probability of excavation collapse unaffected by adjacent structures / spoil etc?

  • Are excavations inspected and are records retained?

  • 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.

POWERED ACCESS EQUIPMENT (MEWPS)

  • Is the equipment stable?

  • Are equipment operators trained and competent?

  • Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

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

  • 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.

HOISTS

  • Is the hoist operator trained and competent?

  • Is the hoist inspected weekly and records retained?

  • Does the hoist have a current inspection / test certificate?

  • 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.

  • MECHANICAL PLANT & MACHINERY

  • What items are currently in use on site?

  • Regular plant checks undertaken?

  • Operators received appropriate training?

  • Test certificate available for hired / owned plant?

  • Is mechanical plat being used safely?

PORTABLE PLANT AND MACHINERY

  • Is a PUWER register held on site?

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

  • Is plant and equipment being used safely?

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

  • Additional comments on this section are:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES

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

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

  • Are drivers competent and adequately trained?

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

  • Are there adequate wheel washing facilities / street cleaning?

  • 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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Is live work / inspection prohibited?

  • Is the supply a maximum of 110V?

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

  • Are cables and leads in good condition?

  • Are trailing cables protected / routed to prevent damage?

  • Are systems inspected and tested by a competent person?

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

  • Have overhead power lines been considered?

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

  • 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.

WORK AREAS

  • Are works areas free from congested?

  • Are work activities being managed safely?

  • Are suitable dust control measures in place, (I.e. dampening down during sweeping, dust extractor fitted to cutting equipment)?

  • Is there adequate storage facilities for materials?

  • 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL

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

  • Is waste appropriately segregated on site?

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

  • Are the above correctly completed?

  • Are spill kits in place?

  • If applicable, are there controls to reduce run off to surface water?

  • Are paints and varnishes water based?

  • 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.

Report Summary

Report Summary

  • Site Inspector

  • Site Inspectors Comments

  • Site Manager / Representative

  • Site Manager / Representative Comments

COMPLETION ON NON-COMPLIANCES

  • The Site Manager is 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

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