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01 General Responsibilities
1.1 Site Access
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1.1.1 Is a safe area allocated for parking available on site?
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1.1.1.1 Is it adequate sized for the size of the site?
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1.1.1.2 Is the surface suitable?
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1.1.1.3 Does it provided safe access?
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1.1.1.1 Is it adequate sized for the size of the site?
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1.1.1.2 Is the surface suitable?
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1.1.1.3 Does it provided safe access?
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1.1.2 Is the site protected all round, by fencing or hoarding?
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1.1.2.1 Is the fencing/hoarding suitable and free from damage?
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1.1.2.2 Does the fencing prevent unauthorized access to all areas of the site?
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1.1.2.3 Does the fencing protect all items of equipment and materials from theft or external damage?
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1.1.2.4 When was the hoarding/fencing last checked for structural strength?
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Notify site team that hoarding posts should be inspected every 6 months or after severe weather for signs of rotting or play at the base, movement on any of the cross rails or loosening of the panels.
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1.1.2.1 Is the fencing/hoarding suitable and free from damage?
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1.1.2.2 Does the fencing prevent unauthorized access to all areas of the site?
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1.1.2.3 Does the fencing protect all items of equipment and materials from theft or external damage?
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1.1.2.4 When was the hoarding/fencing last checked for structural strength?
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Notify site team that hoarding posts should be inspected every 6 months or after severe weather for signs of rotting or play at the base, movement on any of the cross rails or loosening of the panels.
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1.1.3 Are there 600 x 900 mm mandatory PPE signs displayed at all site entrances?
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1.1.4 Are "Danger Construction Site, Keep Out" signs displayed around the perimeter at a max distance of 17.5m or 5 herras fence panels.
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1.1.5 Are there separate site entrances for vehicles and pedestrians?
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1.1.6 Is the site entrance area clear from obstructions and generally tidy?
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1.1.7 Is the site office signposted or clearly accessible from the entrance?
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1.1.8 Are there segregated pedestrian and vehicle routes around the site office and welfare areas?
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1.1.8.1 Are the routes protected by suitable barriers?
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1.1.8.2 Are the crossing points marked with goal posts or crossing gates?
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1.1.8.3 Are the routes clear from obstructions or hazards?
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1.1.8.4 Are the routes across firm ground, without mud or puddles?
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1.1.8.5 Have vehicles been prevented from entering the pedestrian routes?
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1.1.8.6 Are plant, stores and materials kept clear from pedestrian routes?
1.2 Site Office and Welfare Units
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1.2.1 How are welfare facilities being provided?
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1.2.2 Is the CDM board displayed?
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1.2.2.1 Is the HSWA poster displayed and up to date?
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1.2.2.2 Are up to date insurance certificates displayed?
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1.2.2.3 Has F10 notification been submitted and is it displayed?
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1.2.2.4 Is the emergency contact list displayed and up to date?
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1.2.2.5 Are the first aid details up to date and displayed?
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1.2.2.6 Is the site layout plan up to date and displayed in the site office and welfare areas?
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1.2.2.6.1 Are the site fire points displayed on the plan and upto date?
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1.2.2.6.2 Is the emergency muster point displayed on the plan and upto date?
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1.2.2.6.3 Are key site areas marked on the plan and upto date?
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1.2.3 Is the site register completed and being maintained?
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1.2.4 Are the welfare facilities adequate size for the number of personnel on site?
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1.2.5 Is there a drying room available or a changing area?
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1.2.6 Are the kitchen facilities clean and tidy?
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1.2.7 Are all the appliances such as kettle, fridge, microwave etc in good working order?
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1.2.8 Are there sufficient tables and chairs in the welfare facilities or outside?
1.3. Documents and Records
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1.3.1 Is the Construction Phase Plan available and reviewed monthly?
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1.3.2 Are induction briefs being conducted and recorded?
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1.3.2.1 Are competencies being checked and recorded with induction records?
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1.3.3 Are Contractors and Generic PC RAMS available?
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1.3.3.1 Are they upto date?
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1.3.3.2 Have they been signed by all operatives?
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1.3.3.3 Do they cover the scope of the works being undertaken at this site?
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1.3.4 Are Permits to Work being recorded on site?
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1.3.4.1 Are any PTW's currently open?
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QHSE to inspect work being undertaken as part of the PTW.
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1.3.4.2 Are live permits clearly displayed in the site office?
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1.3.4.3 Have expired permits been closed correctly?
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1.3.4.4 Were all areas requiring a PTW covered by the correct paperwork during the inspection?
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1.3.5 Is weekly contract monitoring being completed?
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1.3.6 Are forklift inspection being undertaken daily and recorded in the site folders?
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1.3.7 Are toolbox talks being undertaken and recorded?
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1.3.8 Are COVID 19 procedures being followed on site?
1.4. Site Housekeeping
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1.4.1 Is there safe access and egress to the site from the site office and welfare areas?
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1.4.2 Are the pedestrian and vehicle routes clearly marked and easy to follow?
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1.4.3 Are materials being stored on pallets?
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1.4.3.1 Are pallets intact and free from damage?
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Inform site team that broken pallets are not to be lifted or moved. The materials should be used up in position or transferred onto another pallet before lifting or craning.
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1.4.3.2 Are broken pallets being removed from site and disposed of correctly?
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1.4.4 Are materials being stored in bulk/dumpy bags?
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1.4.4.1 Are bulk bags/dumpy bags intact with no splits or tears?
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1.4.4.2 Do the lifting points on bulk bags/dumpy bags appear intact and free from damage?
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1.4.4.3 Are damaged bags being disposed of correctly?
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1.4.5 Are sheet materials stored flat on the ground on bearers or secured against falling over?
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1.4.6 Are windows, doors or glazing stored on suitable frames or secured from falling over?
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1.4.7 Are weather sensitive materials protected from the elements?
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1.4.8 Are all items and equipment stored safely?
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1.4.9 Are wrapping materials, packing, banding being removed to prevent trip hazards?
02 Accident & Incident Reporting
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2.1 Have any accidents or incidents which have occurred on site since the last safety inspection been reported to the QHSE and Procurement?
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2.1.1 Has a site investigation been completed?
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2.1.2 Is a GDPR redacted version of the report available in site folder 5.11?
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2.1.3 Have any actions raised in the investigation been completed?
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2.2 Is the site manager aware of the RIDDOR process and the types of incidents which require reporting to the HSE or where to get information on the RIDDOR process?
03 Health & Welfare
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3.2 Has the QHSE been notified of any reports of work related skin conditions, made since the last safety inspection?
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3.2.1 What skin conditions have been reported?
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3.2.3 Is the individual recieving any medical treatment
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3.2.3 Has this person received an individual risk assessment?
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3.2.4 Has this person been issued with any additional PPE?
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3.2.5 Has this individual been undertaking health surveillance?
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3.3 Has the QHSE been notified of any reports of blood borne diseases, made since the last safety inspection?
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3.3.1 What diseases have been reported?
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3.3.2 Are they related to a specific area or activity on site?
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3.3.3 Have relevant warning signs been displayed highlighting the hazard in the area?
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3.3.4 Has the hazard been included in the site induction briefs?
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3.4 Has the QHSE been notified of any concerns over the mental health or mental wellbeing of any individuals on site, made since the last safety inspection?
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3.4.1 Is a mental health first aider available should the individual request some additional support?
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3.4.2 Is the Site Manager aware of how to sign post an individual to relevant support organizations?
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3.5 Has the QHSE been notified of any reports of individuals on site being suspected or confirmed as under the influence of drugs or alcohol, made since the last safety inspection?
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3.5.1 Has the incident been reported to the Regional Director or Contract or Commercial Manager?
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3.5.2 Was it an isolated incident?
04 First Aid & Emergency Procedures
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4.1 Is a first aid kit present?
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4.1.1 Does the kit contain Plasters, Dressings, Bandages, Scissors, Disposable Gloves, a Face Shield, Cleansing Wipes, Adhesive Tape, Foil Blankets and Eyewash Pods?
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4.1.2 Are all items in date?
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4.1.3 Have all consumable medications been removed?
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4.2 Has a full fire risk assessment been carried out by the SM & QHSE?
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4.3 Has a fire management plan been created?
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4.3.1 Is it being checked and reviewed by the site team?
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4.3.2 Are weekly checks being undertaken and recorded?
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4.4 Are emergency actions included in the induction brief and displayed in key areas?
05 Personal Protective Equipment
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5.1 Are all personnel wearing hard hats, boots and hi-viz?
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5.2 Is eye protection being worn?
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5.3 Is hearing protection being worn?
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5.4 Is RPE being worn?
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5.5 Are harnesses being worn?
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5.6 Are gloves being worn?
06 Asbestos
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6.1 Are known asbestos containing materials being managed correctly on site?
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6.1.1 Has an asbestos survey been carried out?
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6.1.2 Are the results included in an asbestos management plan?
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6.1.3 Have all employees who could reasonably be exposed to ACM's, read and signed the asbestos management plan and register?
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6.1.4 Are there copies of the correct waste transfer notes for any asbestos which has been removed from site?
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6.1.1 Has an asbestos survey been carried out?
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6.1.2 Are the results included in an asbestos management plan?
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6.1.3 Have all employees who could reasonably be exposed to ACM's, read and signed the asbestos management plan and register?
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6.1.4 Are there copies of the correct waste transfer notes for any asbestos which has been removed from site?
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6.2 Are suspected asbestos containing materials being managed correctly on site?
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6.2.1 Are the areas outside of any works included in the program outlined in the construction phase plan?
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6.2.1.1 Is there a plan in place to have a full R&D survey done before commencing work in these areas?
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6.2.1 Are the areas outside of any works included in the program outlined in the construction phase plan?
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6.2.1.1 Is there a plan in place to have a full R&D survey done before commencing work in these areas?
07 Dust & Fumes
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7.1 Is dust extraction or suppression in place?
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7.1.1 Is the correct system in use?
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7.1.2 Is it being operated correctly?
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7.1.3 Are the procedures effective in reducing dust?
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7.2 Is gas/fume detection in place and operating correctly?
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7.2.1 Is the detection equipment being manned by a competent person who can trigger an evacuation/rescue?
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7.2.2 Have ventilation/fume extraction systems been put in place?
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7.2.3 Are the correct types of RPE in use?
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7.3 Is internal dust being suppressed or removed so that it does not become a hazard to operatives and site personnel?
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7.4 Is external dust being suppressed or removed so that it does not become a hazard to operatives and site personnel?
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7.5 Is external dust being suppressed or removed so that it does not become a nuisance to neighbours or the general public?
08 Noise & Vibration
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8.1 Are noisy plant or processes being managed correctly?
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8.1.1 Are operatives using the correct PPE?
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8.1.2 Have noisy items of equipment been positioned away from work areas where possible?
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8.1.3 Have alternative options to reduce operatives' exposure to noise been considered by the site team?
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8.1.4 Has the impact of noise upon neighbours, clients or guests been considered by the site team?
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8.1.5 Have any noise control procedures been put in place by the site team?
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8.1.5.1 Are the procedures effective at reducing or controlling noise?
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8.1.5.2 Are the procedures being followed by operatives on site?
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8.2 Is HAVS monitoring being managed correctly on site?
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8.2.1 Has a HAVS risk assessment been carried out?
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8.2.2 Have control measures been put in place?
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8.2.3 Are the control measures effective at reducing the HAVS risk?
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8.2.1 Has a HAVS risk assessment been carried out?
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8.2.2 Have control measures been put in place?
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8.2.3 Are the control measures effective at reducing the HAVS risk?
09 Hazardous Substances
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9.1 Are hazardous substances being managed correctly on site?
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9.1.1 Are COSHH data sheets available for each item?
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9.1.2 Are the items stored in a suitable location iaw the COSHH data sheet?
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9.1.3 Have the items been risk assessed so that the lower risk items have been selected for use?
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9.1.4 Are operatives aware of the safety precautions and instructions for safe use?
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9.1.5 Are the materials being used correctly?
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9.1.6 Has the minimum quantity required been removed from storage?
10 Manual Handling
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10.1 Are the correct manual handling techniques, for items over 10kg being used on site?
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10.1.1 Have materials been positioned to reduce manual handling where necessary?
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10.1.2 Have alternative methods been considered which would remove the need for manual handling?
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10.1.3 Are manual handling routes free from obstructions and trip hazards?
11 Safety Signs
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11.1 Have additional mandatory signs been erected in the correct areas?
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11.2 Have additional prohibition signs been erected in the correct areas?
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11.3 Have additional hazard warning signs been erected in the correct areas?
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11.4 Have additional safe condition signs been erected in the correct areas?
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11.5 Does the site team have access to a selection of common warning or safety signs used on site?
12 Fire Prevention & Control
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12.1 Are there sufficient fire points around site?
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12.1.1 Does each fire point have a fire stand or fire trolley?
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12.1.2 Does each fire point consist of 2 fire extinguishers?
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12.1.3 Does each fire point have a horn, bell or alarm call point?
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12.1.4 Does each fire point have a fire action notice?
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12.2 Does the site have suitable internal or external fire exit routes?
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12.2.1 Are the fire exit routes clearly marked and easy to follow?
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12.2.2 Are they free from obstructions?
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12.2.3 Are they protected by emergency lighting or glow in the dark signage?
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12.2.4 Do the fire escape routes pass by a bell, horn or alarm call point?
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12.3 Are flammable materials being placed in bins or skips for removal and disposal?
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12.4 Are bins being emptied regularly to prevent the build up of flammable materials?
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12.5 Are skips stored sufficiently far enough from the building/structures to reduce the risk of a fire?
13 Electrical Safety
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13.1 Are fixed electrical supplies correctly installed on site?
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13.1.1 Are 110v supplies correctly installed on site?
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13.1.2 Are 240v supplies only available in site offices and welfare cabins?
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13.1.3 Are 400v supplies correctly installed on site?
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13.1.3.3 Are the correct warning signs displayed for 400v systems?
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13.1.4 Are distribution boxes in good physical condition?
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13.1.5 Are the correct electrical hazard warning signs displayed on distribution boxes and key equipment?
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13.1.6 Are cable routes above head height in pedestrian areas?
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13.1.7 Are cable ramps and warning signs used on vehicle routes?
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13.1.8 Are cables in a good condition and free from damage?
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13.1.9 Are cables run without stretching, pulling tight or excessive bends/twists?
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13.1.10 Are cable routes clear of doors, windows or other cutting/chopping hazards?
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13.1.11 Is internal lighting provided on main access routes, corridors and thoroughfares?
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13.1.12 Is external lighting provided at pedestrian crossings, vehicle loading and unloading areas, around the welfare area, and illuminating other key hazards around site?
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13.1.13 Has external lighting been positioned in a way to prevent it becoming a nuisance to neighbours or the general public?
14 Work Equipment & Hand Held Tools
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14.1 Are power tools being used correctly on site?
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14.1.1 Are the correct tools being used for the task?
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14.1.2 Are tools in a good condition and free from damage?
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14.1.3 Is the correct RPE/PPE being worn for each tool?
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14.2 Are hand tools being used correctly on site?
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14.2.1 Are the correct tools being used for the task?
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14.2.2 Are tools in a good condition and free from damage?
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14.2.3 Is the correct RPE/PPE being worn for each tool?
15 Mobile Work Equipment
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15.1 Is mobile work equipment being used correctly on site?
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15.1.1 What types of mobile work equipment are in use on site?
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15.1.2 Is the equipment in a good condition with no visible faults?
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15.1.3 Is the equipment being operated in a safe manner iaw site rules?
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15.1.4 Are all operatives qualified to operate the equipment?
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15.1.5 Are operatives wearing the correct PPE, using seat belts, ROPS or FOPS as required?
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15.1.6 Is the correct equipment being used for the task?
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15.1.7 Are personnel clear of the operating areas of mobile equipment?
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15.1.8 Are parked items of mobile work equipment left in a safe location?
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15.1.1 What types of mobile work equipment are in use on site?
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15.1.2 Is the equipment in a good condition with no visible faults?
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15.1.3 Is the equipment being operated in a safe manner iaw site rules?
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15.1.4 Are all operatives qualified to operate the equipment?
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15.1.5 Are operatives wearing the correct PPE, using seat belts, ROPS or FOPS as required?
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15.1.6 Is the correct equipment being used for the task?
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15.1.7 Are personnel clear of the operating areas of mobile equipment?
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15.1.8 Are parked items of mobile work equipment left in a safe location?
16 Lifting Operations & Equipment
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16.1 Are lifting operations being conducted safely on site?
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16.1.1 Has a lift plan been completed and issued by the lift supervisor?
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Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.
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16.1.2 Have all operatives read and signed the lift plan?
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Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.
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16.1.3 Is the crane suitable for the type of lift?
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Stop craning activities immediately while an assessment of the crane and lift plan is undertaken.
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16.1.4 Is the crane in date for inspection?
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Stop craning activities immediately until the inspection date has been confirmed.
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16.1.5 Are the lifting slings, strops, chains or equipment in date for test?
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Stop craning activities immediately until the lifting equipment has been tested and confirmed as safe to use?
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16.1.6 Are the ground conditions suitable for the type of crane and lift plan?
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Stop craning activities immediately until the ground conditions have been assessed.
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16.1.7 Are the weather conditions suitable for the lift taking place?
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Stop craning activities immediately until a full assessment of the weather has been made.
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16.1.1 Has a lift plan been completed and issued by the lift supervisor?
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Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.
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16.1.2 Have all operatives read and signed the lift plan?
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Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.
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16.1.3 Is the crane suitable for the type of lift?
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Stop craning activities immediately while an assessment of the crane and lift plan is undertaken.
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16.1.4 Is the crane in date for inspection?
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Stop craning activities immediately until the inspection date has been confirmed.
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16.1.5 Are the lifting slings, strops, chains or equipment in date for test?
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Stop craning activities immediately until the lifting equipment has been tested and confirmed as safe to use?
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16.1.6 Are the ground conditions suitable for the type of crane and lift plan?
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Stop craning activities immediately until the ground conditions have been assessed.
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16.1.7 Are the weather conditions suitable for the lift taking place?
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Stop craning activities immediately until a full assessment of the weather has been made.
17 Working at Height
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17.1 Are ladders being used correctly site?
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17.1.1 Is the correct type of ladder in use?
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17.1.2 Is it on stable ground?
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17.1.3 Is it in good condition with no visible signs of damage?
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17.1.1 Is the correct type of ladder in use?
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17.1.2 Is it on stable ground?
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17.1.3 Is it in good condition with no visible signs of damage?
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17.2 Are scaffold towers being used correctly on site?
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17.2.1 Is the correct type of tower being used?
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17.2.2 Is the tower covered by a valid MAT permit?
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17.2.3 Is it on stable ground?
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17.2.4 Are the platform and handrails fitted at the correct height for the task?
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17.2.5 Is it being accessed correctly?
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17.2.1 Is the correct type of tower being used?
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17.2.2 Is the tower covered by a valid MAT permit?
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17.2.3 Is it on stable ground?
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17.2.4 Are the platform and handrails fitted at the correct height for the task?
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17.2.5 Is it being accessed correctly?
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17.3 Is scaffolding installed and being used safely on site?
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17.3.1 Is the correct type of scaffolding being used?
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17.3.2 Is it on stable ground?
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17.3.3 Is it in date for inspection?
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17.3.4 Is it being accessed correctly?
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17.3.5 Does it have the correct toe boards, brick guards or debris netting fitted?
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17.3.6 Are the top rails fitted 950+ mm above platform height and mid rails at intervals of 470 mm max?
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17.3.7 Are the scaffold boards fitted correctly and in good condition?
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17.3.8 Is the scaffolding secured to the building or braced sufficiently?
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17.3.9 Are rakers fitted as high as possible and tied into the lowest lift to prevent rotation?
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17.3.10 Are sole plates founded at an angle of resistance to the ground slope?
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17.3.11 Is the safe working load of loading bays displayed at ground level and on the swing gate?
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17.3.1 Is the correct type of scaffolding being used?
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17.3.2 Is it on stable ground?
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17.3.3 Is it in date for inspection?
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17.3.4 Is it being accessed correctly?
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17.3.5 Does it have the correct toe boards, brick guards or debris netting fitted?
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17.3.6 Are the top rails fitted 950+ mm above platform height and mid rails at intervals of 470 mm max?
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17.3.7 Are the scaffold boards fitted correctly and in good condition?
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17.3.8 Is the scaffolding secured to the building or braced sufficiently?
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17.3.9 Are rakers fitted as high as possible and tied into the lowest lift to prevent rotation?
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17.3.10 Are sole plates founded at an angle of resistance to the ground slope?
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17.3.11 Is the safe working load of loading bays displayed at ground level and on the swing gate?
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17.4 Are MEWPs being used correctly on site?
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17.4.1 Is the correct type of MEWP being used?
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17.4.2 Is it on stable ground?
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17.4.3 Is it in date for inspection?
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17.4.4 Is it being accessed correctly?
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17.4.5 Are harnesses being worn and secured correctly inside the basket (boom lifts only)?
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17.4.5.1 Are harnesses in date for inspection?
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17.4.5.2 Are harnesses secured correctly to an anchor point within the basket?
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17.4.1 Is the correct type of MEWP being used?
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17.4.2 Is it on stable ground?
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17.4.3 Is it in date for inspection?
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17.4.4 Is it being accessed correctly?
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17.4.5 Are harnesses being worn and secured correctly inside the basket (boom lifts only)?
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17.4.5.1 Are harnesses in date for inspection?
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17.4.5.2 Are harnesses secured correctly to an anchor point within the basket?
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17.5 Is fall arrest being used correctly on site?
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17.5.1 Is the correct type being used?
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17.5.2 Is it in date for inspection?
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17.5.3 Is a recovery plan in place to retrieve personnel from the fall arrest system?
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17.5.4 Are the site team aware of the key times for emergency treatment following a person being suspended in a harness?
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17.5.1 Is the correct type being used?
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17.5.2 Is it in date for inspection?
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17.5.3 Is a recovery plan in place to retrieve personnel from the fall arrest system?
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17.5.4 Are the site team aware of the key times for emergency treatment following a person being suspended in a harness?
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17.6 Is fall prevention installed correctly on site?
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17.6.1 Is fall prevention in place around stairwells and open landings?
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17.6.2 Is fall prevention in place around unsecured edges of all upper floors?
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17.6.3 Is fall prevention in place around all floor openings?
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17.6.4 Is fall prevention in place around all skylights or roof openings?
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17.6.5 Is fall prevention in place across all door and window openings?
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17.6.1 Is fall prevention in place around stairwells and open landings?
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17.6.2 Is fall prevention in place around unsecured edges of all upper floors?
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17.6.3 Is fall prevention in place around all floor openings?
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17.6.4 Is fall prevention in place around all skylights or roof openings?
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17.6.5 Is fall prevention in place across all door and window openings?
18 Excavations
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18.1 Are open excavations, trenches or pits present on site and being correctly managed?
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18.1.1 Is the work covered by a Permit to Excavate or included on the open excavations checklist?
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Order all work to stop and operatives to exit the excavation until a PTW is open and pre work checks are complete.
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18.1.1.2 Does the supervisor have a copy of the PTW?
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18.1.1.3 Have all operatives read and signed the RAMS for the excavation works?
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18.1.2 Have edge protection barriers, fencing or blocks been put in place?
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18.1.3 Have vehicles and materials been prevented from encroaching on the excavation?
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18.1.4 Have appropriate methods been used to prevent collapse?
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18.1.5 is there a suitable method to access and egress the excavation?
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18.1.6 Do operatives know the signs of excavation collapse?
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Common signs are parallel cracks adjacent to the trench, crumbling material, bulging sides, water springing up out of the ground, bending pipes or ducts.
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18.1.7 Have generators, plant and vehicles been kept away to prevent gasses building up in the excavation?
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18.7.8 Have measures been put in place to prevent liquids or materials from rushing into the excavation?
19 Underground & Overhead Services
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19.1 Are overhead services present on site or near the site boundaries being managed correctly?
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19.1.1 Are the services marked with warning signs, goal posts or hazard bunting?
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19.1.2 Are the service locations covered in the site induction brief?
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19.1.3 Are operators or banskmen aware of the location of over head services?
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19.1.4 Are stores and materials kept away from service locations to remove craning/lifting requirement near supplies?
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19.1.1 Are the services marked with warning signs, goal posts or hazard bunting?
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19.1.2 Are the service locations covered in the site induction brief?
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19.1.3 Are operators or banskmen aware of the location of over head services?
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19.1.4 Are stores and materials kept away from service locations to remove craning/lifting requirement near supplies?
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19.2 Are underground services present on site or near the site boundaries being managed correctly?
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19.2.1 Has a ground survey been completed or information requested from local utility companies to locate services?
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19.2.2 Has a site grid been compiled in the site office, showing the location of all known underground services?
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19.2.3 Have the locations of any known services been marked on the ground and identified to ground workers or persons operating heavy machinery on site?
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19.2.4 Have the locations of underground services been considered against craning activities, storage locations, excavations or other ground works?
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19.2.5 Are the site team aware of the immediate actions to take following a service strike?
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19.2.1 Has a ground survey been completed or information requested from local utility companies to locate services?
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19.2.2 Has a site grid been compiled in the site office, showing the location of all known underground services?
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19.2.3 Have the locations of any known services been marked on the ground and identified to ground workers or persons operating heavy machinery on site?
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19.2.4 Have the locations of underground services been considered against craning activities, storage locations, excavations or other ground works?
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19.2.5 Are the site team aware of the immediate actions to take following a service strike?
20 Confined Spaces
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20.1 Is confined space access being controlled correctly on site?
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20.1.1 Has a PTW been raised for Confined Space Access?
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Stop the work and ask all personnel to vacate the confined space until a thorough assessment of the work has been completed and a permit is in place.
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20.1.2 Are RAMS available and signed by all operatives?
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20.1.3 Has a rescue plan been put in place to cover emergency situations?
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20.1.4 Is a safety supervisor in position at the entrance to the confined space?
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20.1.1 Has a PTW been raised for Confined Space Access?
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Stop the work and ask all personnel to vacate the confined space until a thorough assessment of the work has been completed and a permit is in place.
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20.1.2 Are RAMS available and signed by all operatives?
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20.1.3 Has a rescue plan been put in place to cover emergency situations?
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20.1.4 Is a safety supervisor in position at the entrance to the confined space?
21 Environmental Awareness & Waste Control
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21.1 Are waste materials being segregated correctly?
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21.2 Is waste storage effective?
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21.3 Are hazardous liquids or fuels stored correctly on site?
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21.3.1 Are the storage provisions suitable?
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21.3.2 Are spill kits and foam fire extinguishers available near by?
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21.3.3 Are the storage areas protected by appropriate bunds or containment?
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21.3.4 Are the storage areas positioned to reduce fire risks to the building, plant, equipment or personnel on site?
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21.3.1 Are the storage provisions suitable?
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21.3.2 Are spill kits and foam fire extinguishers available near by?
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21.3.3 Are the storage areas protected by appropriate bunds or containment?
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21.3.4 Are the storage areas positioned to reduce fire risks to the building, plant, equipment or personnel on site?
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21.4 Are COSHH regulated substances stored in appropriate containers?
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21.5 Do materials mixing areas include effective control against spills and leakage?
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21.6 Are waste transfer notes being checked and recorded correctly?
22 Demolition
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22.1 Are demolition activities being undertaken safely on site?
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22.1.1 Has a thorough risk assessment and method statement been created for the works and reviewed by the SM and QHSE?
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Stop work immediately until the necessary RAMS have been reviewed.
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22.1.2 Are the works being conducted iaw the scope of the RAMS?