Construction Site Safety Tour

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audit Report

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all previous issues been cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ESAP ID 1: Management Controls

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all contractors have been provided with information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid licence or permit to work<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management controls compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 29 Access and Egress

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and Egress compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 29 Access - External

• Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure any lighting does not cause a nuisance to local residents.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have access routes been agreed with the fire and other emergency services prior to the start of works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath ensure that protective fans or other measures are provided to safeguard members of the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following carried out At the end of each day/shift ;<br><br>secure tools, plant and equipment; remove or board ladders to restrict access; cover and fence excavations; store and secure hazardous materials/substances; ensure materials are properly stacked and choked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate signage is provided to direct members of the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External Access Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 29 Asbestos Management

• Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the removal company licenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos Management Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 19 Confined Spaces

• Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Spaces compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 20 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 19 Electrical Equipment

• Check that all necessary utility services are provided on site before work begins.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that existing services e.g.: electricity cables, gas mains etc have been identified and effective steps have been taken to prevent danger from them.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that only 110v CTE hand tool etc are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all temporary supplies are effectively bonded to Earth.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all temporary supplies have a means of isolating both poles and locking off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 1 & 14 & 15 Evironmental Management

• Is a local drainage plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any concrete washout facilities suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any consents required?, if so are they being monitored and complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly environmental checks taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any evidence of liaison with local schools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste managed and disposed in compliance with pertinent Turkish regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Located in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and operatives aware of their location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their location communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents regulary checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working on or near water

• Is any silty water being treated or disposed of to foul?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soil heaps located away from rivers/streams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Local Community

• Is there a complaints procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ESAP ID : 29 Excavations/Earthworks

• Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement s and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations/Earthwork compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 22 Fire Risks and Management

• Is there a fire risk assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the emergency services have been informed of the location of the works, the key hazards and the emergency procedures.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Risk and Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 23 First Aid

• An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.

• Check the number of first aiders required, this is dependent on the type of work or operations, the number of workers on site and any special or unusual hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the first aid kit is available and accessible with ease.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the site notice board and the door of the room in which it is contained. Are they clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs directing persons to the site of the first aid book should also be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 1 Health & Safety Management Plan

• Ensure the project management plan is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are responsibilities defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 19 & 20 & 25 Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 19 & 20 Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff have received manual training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 1 & 19 & 20 Occupational Health, Noise and Associated Health Risks

• Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check vibration tools are properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that workers have had training so they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupation health, Noise and associated risks compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 1 & 19 & 20 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.

• Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot Protection

• Ensure that footwear is manufactured to CE standards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.

• Are all gloves free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are the correct size.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection

• Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.

• Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Helmets

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all helmets found free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure helmets are worn correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 29 Security

• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is out of hours security is place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gated secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ESAP ID : 29 Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site layout match the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one way or turning points been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seat belts being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 19 & 20 Working at Height

• Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Work

• Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that during industrial roofing, nets are provided to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safety nets have been hung correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ESAP ID : 19 & 20 Working on or near Water

• Check all access passages and working platforms are clear and free from obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are embark and landing points provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check appropriate use of safety nets and that they are securely fastened.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that buoyancy/life saving equipment is available and accessible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure workers know how to raise the alarm and that they are aware of the procedures are in place if an incident in water occurs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate ensure a manned rescue boat is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working on or near water compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Esap Requirements

• ESAP ID : 17 Air Impact mitigation in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESAP ID : 18 Noise Impacts mitigations in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESAP ID : 20 Risk Assesment System in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESAP ID : 22 Fire safety measures in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESAP ID: 23 First Aid Provisions in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESAP ID : 26 Chance finds procedures in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ESAP ID : 29 Measures during construction works in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  High

  Medium

  Low

Corrective Actions

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• SETEC & Aqwadem Supervisor

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• Person conducting this Audit.

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• Audit concluded at:

  Date

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  Date