Construction Site Safety Inspection - Updated 01/10/22

• Project Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Accompanied By

01 General Responsibilities

1.1 Site Access

• 1.1.1 Is a safe area allocated for parking available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.1.1 Is it adequate sized for the size of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.1.2 Is the surface suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.1.3 Does it provided safe access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.1.1 Is it adequate sized for the size of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.1.2 Is the surface suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.1.3 Does it provided safe access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2 Is the site protected all round, by fencing or hoarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.1 Is the fencing/hoarding suitable and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.2 Does the fencing prevent unauthorized access to all areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.3 Does the fencing protect all items of equipment and materials from theft or external damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.4 When was the hoarding/fencing last checked for structural strength?

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.1 Is the fencing/hoarding suitable and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.2 Does the fencing prevent unauthorized access to all areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.3 Does the fencing protect all items of equipment and materials from theft or external damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.2.4 When was the hoarding/fencing last checked for structural strength?

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.3 Are there 600 x 900 mm mandatory PPE signs displayed at all site entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.5 Are there separate site entrances for vehicles and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.6 Is the site entrance area clear from obstructions and generally tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.7 Is the site office signposted or clearly accessible from the entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8 Are there segregated pedestrian and vehicle routes around the site office and welfare areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8.1 Are the routes protected by suitable barriers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8.2 Are the crossing points marked with goal posts or crossing gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8.3 Are the routes clear from obstructions or hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8.4 Are the routes across firm ground, without mud or puddles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8.5 Have vehicles been prevented from entering the pedestrian routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1.8.6 Are plant, stores and materials kept clear from pedestrian routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.2 Site Office and Welfare Units

• 1.2.1 How are welfare facilities being provided?

• 1.2.2 Is the CDM board displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.1 Is the HSWA poster displayed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.2 Are up to date insurance certificates displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.3 Has F10 notification been submitted and is it displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.4 Is the emergency contact list displayed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.5 Are the first aid details up to date and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.6 Is the site layout plan up to date and displayed in the site office and welfare areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.6.1 Are the site fire points displayed on the plan and upto date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.6.2 Is the emergency muster point displayed on the plan and upto date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.2.6.3 Are key site areas marked on the plan and upto date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.3 Is the site register completed and being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.4 Are the welfare facilities adequate size for the number of personnel on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.5 Is there a drying room available or a changing area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.6 Are the kitchen facilities clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.7 Are all the appliances such as kettle, fridge, microwave etc in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2.8 Are there sufficient tables and chairs in the welfare facilities or outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.3. Documents and Records

• 1.3.1 Is the Construction Phase Plan available and reviewed monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.2 Are induction briefs being conducted and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.2.1 Are competencies being checked and recorded with induction records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.3 Are Contractors and Generic PC RAMS available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.3.1 Are they upto date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.3.2 Have they been signed by all operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.3.3 Do they cover the scope of the works being undertaken at this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.4 Are Permits to Work being recorded on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.4.1 Are any PTW's currently open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• QHSE to inspect work being undertaken as part of the PTW.

• 1.3.4.2 Are live permits clearly displayed in the site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.4.3 Have expired permits been closed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.4.4 Were all areas requiring a PTW covered by the correct paperwork during the inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.5 Is weekly contract monitoring being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.6 Are forklift inspection being undertaken daily and recorded in the site folders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.7 Are toolbox talks being undertaken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3.8 Are COVID 19 procedures being followed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.4. Site Housekeeping

• 1.4.1 Is there safe access and egress to the site from the site office and welfare areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.2 Are the pedestrian and vehicle routes clearly marked and easy to follow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.3 Are materials being stored on pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.3.1 Are pallets intact and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

• 1.4.3.2 Are broken pallets being removed from site and disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.4 Are materials being stored in bulk/dumpy bags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.4.1 Are bulk bags/dumpy bags intact with no splits or tears?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.4.2 Do the lifting points on bulk bags/dumpy bags appear intact and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.4.3 Are damaged bags being disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.5 Are sheet materials stored flat on the ground on bearers or secured against falling over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.6 Are windows, doors or glazing stored on suitable frames or secured from falling over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.7 Are weather sensitive materials protected from the elements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.8 Are all items and equipment stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4.9 Are wrapping materials, packing, banding being removed to prevent trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

02 Accident & Incident Reporting

• 2.1 Have any accidents or incidents which have occurred on site since the last safety inspection been reported to the QHSE and Procurement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.1.1 Has a site investigation been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.1.2 Is a GDPR redacted version of the report available in site folder 5.11?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.1.3 Have any actions raised in the investigation been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

03 Health & Welfare

• 3.2 Has the QHSE been notified of any reports of work related skin conditions, made since the last safety inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2.1 What skin conditions have been reported?

• 3.2.3 Is the individual recieving any medical treatment

• 3.2.3 Has this person received an individual risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2.4 Has this person been issued with any additional PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2.5 Has this individual been undertaking health surveillance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Has the QHSE been notified of any reports of blood borne diseases, made since the last safety inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.1 What diseases have been reported?

• 3.3.2 Are they related to a specific area or activity on site?

• 3.3.3 Have relevant warning signs been displayed highlighting the hazard in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.4 Has the hazard been included in the site induction briefs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.1 Is a mental health first aider available should the individual request some additional support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.2 Is the Site Manager aware of how to sign post an individual to relevant support organizations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.1 Has the incident been reported to the Regional Director or Contract or Commercial Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.2 Was it an isolated incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

04 First Aid & Emergency Procedures

• 4.1 Is a first aid kit present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.2 Are all items in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.3 Have all consumable medications been removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Has a full fire risk assessment been carried out by the SM & QHSE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Has a fire management plan been created?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3.1 Is it being checked and reviewed by the site team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3.2 Are weekly checks being undertaken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Are emergency actions included in the induction brief and displayed in key areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

05 Personal Protective Equipment

• 5.1 Are all personnel wearing hard hats, boots and hi-viz?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Is eye protection being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Is hearing protection being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Is RPE being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 Are harnesses being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 Are gloves being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

06 Asbestos

• 6.1 Are known asbestos containing materials being managed correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.1 Has an asbestos survey been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.2 Are the results included in an asbestos management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.3 Have all employees who could reasonably be exposed to ACM's, read and signed the asbestos management plan and register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.4 Are there copies of the correct waste transfer notes for any asbestos which has been removed from site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.1 Has an asbestos survey been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.2 Are the results included in an asbestos management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.3 Have all employees who could reasonably be exposed to ACM's, read and signed the asbestos management plan and register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.4 Are there copies of the correct waste transfer notes for any asbestos which has been removed from site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Are suspected asbestos containing materials being managed correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2.1 Are the areas outside of any works included in the program outlined in the construction phase plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2.1.1 Is there a plan in place to have a full R&D survey done before commencing work in these areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2.1 Are the areas outside of any works included in the program outlined in the construction phase plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2.1.1 Is there a plan in place to have a full R&D survey done before commencing work in these areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

07 Dust & Fumes

• 7.1 Is dust extraction or suppression in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.1 Is the correct system in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.2 Is it being operated correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.3 Are the procedures effective in reducing dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Is gas/fume detection in place and operating correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.1 Is the detection equipment being manned by a competent person who can trigger an evacuation/rescue?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.2 Have ventilation/fume extraction systems been put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.3 Are the correct types of RPE in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Is internal dust being suppressed or removed so that it does not become a hazard to operatives and site personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Is external dust being suppressed or removed so that it does not become a hazard to operatives and site personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Is external dust being suppressed or removed so that it does not become a nuisance to neighbours or the general public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

08 Noise & Vibration

• 8.1 Are noisy plant or processes being managed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.1 Are operatives using the correct PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.2 Have noisy items of equipment been positioned away from work areas where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.3 Have alternative options to reduce operatives' exposure to noise been considered by the site team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.4 Has the impact of noise upon neighbours, clients or guests been considered by the site team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.5 Have any noise control procedures been put in place by the site team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.5.1 Are the procedures effective at reducing or controlling noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1.5.2 Are the procedures being followed by operatives on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Is HAVS monitoring being managed correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.1 Has a HAVS risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.2 Have control measures been put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.3 Are the control measures effective at reducing the HAVS risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.1 Has a HAVS risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.2 Have control measures been put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.3 Are the control measures effective at reducing the HAVS risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

09 Hazardous Substances

• 9.1 Are hazardous substances being managed correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.1 Are COSHH data sheets available for each item?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.2 Are the items stored in a suitable location iaw the COSHH data sheet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.3 Have the items been risk assessed so that the lower risk items have been selected for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.4 Are operatives aware of the safety precautions and instructions for safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.5 Are the materials being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.6 Has the minimum quantity required been removed from storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 Manual Handling

• 10.1 Are the correct manual handling techniques, for items over 10kg being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.1 Have materials been positioned to reduce manual handling where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.2 Have alternative methods been considered which would remove the need for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.3 Are manual handling routes free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 Safety Signs

• 11.1 Have additional mandatory signs been erected in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Have additional prohibition signs been erected in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Have additional hazard warning signs been erected in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Have additional safe condition signs been erected in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Does the site team have access to a selection of common warning or safety signs used on site?

12 Fire Prevention & Control

• 12.1 Are there sufficient fire points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.1 Does each fire point have a fire stand or fire trolley?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.2 Does each fire point consist of 2 fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.3 Does each fire point have a horn, bell or alarm call point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.4 Does each fire point have a fire action notice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Does the site have suitable internal or external fire exit routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2.1 Are the fire exit routes clearly marked and easy to follow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2.2 Are they free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2.3 Are they protected by emergency lighting or glow in the dark signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2.4 Do the fire escape routes pass by a bell, horn or alarm call point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 Are flammable materials being placed in bins or skips for removal and disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 Are bins being emptied regularly to prevent the build up of flammable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 Are skips stored sufficiently far enough from the building/structures to reduce the risk of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13 Electrical Safety

• 13.1 Are fixed electrical supplies correctly installed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.1 Are 110v supplies correctly installed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.2 Are 240v supplies only available in site offices and welfare cabins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.3 Are 400v supplies correctly installed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.3.3 Are the correct warning signs displayed for 400v systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.4 Are distribution boxes in good physical condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.5 Are the correct electrical hazard warning signs displayed on distribution boxes and key equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.6 Are cable routes above head height in pedestrian areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.7 Are cable ramps and warning signs used on vehicle routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.8 Are cables in a good condition and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.9 Are cables run without stretching, pulling tight or excessive bends/twists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.10 Are cable routes clear of doors, windows or other cutting/chopping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.11 Is internal lighting provided on main access routes, corridors and thoroughfares?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1.13 Has external lighting been positioned in a way to prevent it becoming a nuisance to neighbours or the general public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14 Work Equipment & Hand Held Tools

• 14.1 Are power tools being used correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1.1 Are the correct tools being used for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1.2 Are tools in a good condition and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1.3 Is the correct RPE/PPE being worn for each tool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Are hand tools being used correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2.1 Are the correct tools being used for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2.2 Are tools in a good condition and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2.3 Is the correct RPE/PPE being worn for each tool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15 Mobile Work Equipment

• 15.1 Is mobile work equipment being used correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.1 What types of mobile work equipment are in use on site?

• 15.1.2 Is the equipment in a good condition with no visible faults?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.3 Is the equipment being operated in a safe manner iaw site rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.4 Are all operatives qualified to operate the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.5 Are operatives wearing the correct PPE, using seat belts, ROPS or FOPS as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.6 Is the correct equipment being used for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.7 Are personnel clear of the operating areas of mobile equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.8 Are parked items of mobile work equipment left in a safe location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.1 What types of mobile work equipment are in use on site?

• 15.1.2 Is the equipment in a good condition with no visible faults?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.3 Is the equipment being operated in a safe manner iaw site rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.4 Are all operatives qualified to operate the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.5 Are operatives wearing the correct PPE, using seat belts, ROPS or FOPS as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.6 Is the correct equipment being used for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.7 Are personnel clear of the operating areas of mobile equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.8 Are parked items of mobile work equipment left in a safe location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16 Lifting Operations & Equipment

• 16.1 Are lifting operations being conducted safely on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.1.1 Has a lift plan been completed and issued by the lift supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.

• 16.1.2 Have all operatives read and signed the lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.

• 16.1.3 Is the crane suitable for the type of lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately while an assessment of the crane and lift plan is undertaken.

• 16.1.4 Is the crane in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until the inspection date has been confirmed.

• 16.1.5 Are the lifting slings, strops, chains or equipment in date for test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until the lifting equipment has been tested and confirmed as safe to use?

• 16.1.6 Are the ground conditions suitable for the type of crane and lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until the ground conditions have been assessed.

• 16.1.7 Are the weather conditions suitable for the lift taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until a full assessment of the weather has been made.

• 16.1.1 Has a lift plan been completed and issued by the lift supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.

• 16.1.2 Have all operatives read and signed the lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until a Lift Plan has been completed and briefed to all operatives.

• 16.1.3 Is the crane suitable for the type of lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately while an assessment of the crane and lift plan is undertaken.

• 16.1.4 Is the crane in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until the inspection date has been confirmed.

• 16.1.5 Are the lifting slings, strops, chains or equipment in date for test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until the lifting equipment has been tested and confirmed as safe to use?

• 16.1.6 Are the ground conditions suitable for the type of crane and lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until the ground conditions have been assessed.

• 16.1.7 Are the weather conditions suitable for the lift taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop craning activities immediately until a full assessment of the weather has been made.

17 Working at Height

• 17.1 Are ladders being used correctly site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1.1 Is the correct type of ladder in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1.2 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1.3 Is it in good condition with no visible signs of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1.1 Is the correct type of ladder in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1.2 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1.3 Is it in good condition with no visible signs of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 Are scaffold towers being used correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.1 Is the correct type of tower being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.2 Is the tower covered by a valid MAT permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.3 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.4 Are the platform and handrails fitted at the correct height for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.5 Is it being accessed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.1 Is the correct type of tower being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.2 Is the tower covered by a valid MAT permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.3 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.4 Are the platform and handrails fitted at the correct height for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.5 Is it being accessed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 Is scaffolding installed and being used safely on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.1 Is the correct type of scaffolding being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.2 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.3 Is it in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.4 Is it being accessed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.5 Does it have the correct toe boards, brick guards or debris netting fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.6 Are the top rails fitted 950+ mm above platform height and mid rails at intervals of 470 mm max?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.7 Are the scaffold boards fitted correctly and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.8 Is the scaffolding secured to the building or braced sufficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.9 Are rakers fitted as high as possible and tied into the lowest lift to prevent rotation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.10 Are sole plates founded at an angle of resistance to the ground slope?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.11 Is the safe working load of loading bays displayed at ground level and on the swing gate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.1 Is the correct type of scaffolding being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.2 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.3 Is it in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.4 Is it being accessed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.5 Does it have the correct toe boards, brick guards or debris netting fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.6 Are the top rails fitted 950+ mm above platform height and mid rails at intervals of 470 mm max?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.7 Are the scaffold boards fitted correctly and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.8 Is the scaffolding secured to the building or braced sufficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.9 Are rakers fitted as high as possible and tied into the lowest lift to prevent rotation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.10 Are sole plates founded at an angle of resistance to the ground slope?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3.11 Is the safe working load of loading bays displayed at ground level and on the swing gate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 Are MEWPs being used correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.1 Is the correct type of MEWP being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.2 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.3 Is it in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.4 Is it being accessed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.5 Are harnesses being worn and secured correctly inside the basket (boom lifts only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.5.1 Are harnesses in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.5.2 Are harnesses secured correctly to an anchor point within the basket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.1 Is the correct type of MEWP being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.2 Is it on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.3 Is it in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.4 Is it being accessed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.5 Are harnesses being worn and secured correctly inside the basket (boom lifts only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.5.1 Are harnesses in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4.5.2 Are harnesses secured correctly to an anchor point within the basket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5 Is fall arrest being used correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.1 Is the correct type being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.2 Is it in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.3 Is a recovery plan in place to retrieve personnel from the fall arrest system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.4 Are the site team aware of the key times for emergency treatment following a person being suspended in a harness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.1 Is the correct type being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.2 Is it in date for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.3 Is a recovery plan in place to retrieve personnel from the fall arrest system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5.4 Are the site team aware of the key times for emergency treatment following a person being suspended in a harness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6 Is fall prevention installed correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.1 Is fall prevention in place around stairwells and open landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.2 Is fall prevention in place around unsecured edges of all upper floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.3 Is fall prevention in place around all floor openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.4 Is fall prevention in place around all skylights or roof openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.5 Is fall prevention in place across all door and window openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.1 Is fall prevention in place around stairwells and open landings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.2 Is fall prevention in place around unsecured edges of all upper floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.3 Is fall prevention in place around all floor openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.4 Is fall prevention in place around all skylights or roof openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6.5 Is fall prevention in place across all door and window openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18 Excavations

• 18.1 Are open excavations, trenches or pits present on site and being correctly managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.1 Is the work covered by a Permit to Excavate or included on the open excavations checklist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Order all work to stop and operatives to exit the excavation until a PTW is open and pre work checks are complete.

• 18.1.1.2 Does the supervisor have a copy of the PTW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.1.3 Have all operatives read and signed the RAMS for the excavation works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.2 Have edge protection barriers, fencing or blocks been put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.3 Have vehicles and materials been prevented from encroaching on the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.4 Have appropriate methods been used to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.5 is there a suitable method to access and egress the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.6 Do operatives know the signs of excavation collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Common signs are parallel cracks adjacent to the trench, crumbling material, bulging sides, water springing up out of the ground, bending pipes or ducts.

• 18.1.7 Have generators, plant and vehicles been kept away to prevent gasses building up in the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.7.8 Have measures been put in place to prevent liquids or materials from rushing into the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19 Underground & Overhead Services

• 19.1 Are overhead services present on site or near the site boundaries being managed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.1 Are the services marked with warning signs, goal posts or hazard bunting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.2 Are the service locations covered in the site induction brief?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.3 Are operators or banskmen aware of the location of over head services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.4 Are stores and materials kept away from service locations to remove craning/lifting requirement near supplies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.1 Are the services marked with warning signs, goal posts or hazard bunting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.2 Are the service locations covered in the site induction brief?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.3 Are operators or banskmen aware of the location of over head services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.4 Are stores and materials kept away from service locations to remove craning/lifting requirement near supplies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 Are underground services present on site or near the site boundaries being managed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.1 Has a ground survey been completed or information requested from local utility companies to locate services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.2 Has a site grid been compiled in the site office, showing the location of all known underground services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.4 Have the locations of underground services been considered against craning activities, storage locations, excavations or other ground works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.5 Are the site team aware of the immediate actions to take following a service strike?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.1 Has a ground survey been completed or information requested from local utility companies to locate services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.2 Has a site grid been compiled in the site office, showing the location of all known underground services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.4 Have the locations of underground services been considered against craning activities, storage locations, excavations or other ground works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2.5 Are the site team aware of the immediate actions to take following a service strike?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20 Confined Spaces

• 20.1 Is confined space access being controlled correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.1.1 Has a PTW been raised for Confined Space Access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

• 20.1.2 Are RAMS available and signed by all operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.1.3 Has a rescue plan been put in place to cover emergency situations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.1.4 Is a safety supervisor in position at the entrance to the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.1.1 Has a PTW been raised for Confined Space Access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

• 20.1.2 Are RAMS available and signed by all operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.1.3 Has a rescue plan been put in place to cover emergency situations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.1.4 Is a safety supervisor in position at the entrance to the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21 Environmental Awareness & Waste Control

• 21.1 Are waste materials being segregated correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 Is waste storage effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 Are hazardous liquids or fuels stored correctly on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.1 Are the storage provisions suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.2 Are spill kits and foam fire extinguishers available near by?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.3 Are the storage areas protected by appropriate bunds or containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.4 Are the storage areas positioned to reduce fire risks to the building, plant, equipment or personnel on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.1 Are the storage provisions suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.2 Are spill kits and foam fire extinguishers available near by?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.3 Are the storage areas protected by appropriate bunds or containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3.4 Are the storage areas positioned to reduce fire risks to the building, plant, equipment or personnel on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 Are COSHH regulated substances stored in appropriate containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5 Do materials mixing areas include effective control against spills and leakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.6 Are waste transfer notes being checked and recorded correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22 Demolition

• 22.1 Are demolition activities being undertaken safely on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.1.1 Has a thorough risk assessment and method statement been created for the works and reviewed by the SM and QHSE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop work immediately until the necessary RAMS have been reviewed.

• 22.1.2 Are the works being conducted iaw the scope of the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23 Highway Works

24 Specialist Work at Height

25 Lifts and Escalators

26 Tunneling

27 Plumbing (JIB)

28 Heating, Ventilation, Air-Con & Refrigeration