Title Page
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Conducted on
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Select site
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Prepared by
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Location
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Contractor name
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Reported to
Pre-start works H&S Documentation
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Were documentation checks carried out during this visit?
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Has the point of work Risk Assessment being completed and signed by all involved?
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Have operatives read and signed the appropriate RAMS for the works?
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Have operatives received a site induction and signing in on a daily basis?
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Are all permits in place for the works being completed i.e. to dig or confined space entry?
Streetworks and site set up
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Complete this section for all site visits
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Has the traffic management system been set up in accordance with New Roads Street Works Act?
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Site Personnel are in possession of up to date Street Works tickets (supervisor - operative)?
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Are the working areas being well managed with good housekeeping being maintained?
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Are the contractors Information boards displayed at each end of the working areas along with the permit number?
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Are the correct size signs / barriers / cones for the speed of road and all plant and equipment placed within the barriers?
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Are pedestrian walkways compliant with the NRSWA (minimum width requirements (1.5m) absolute minimum 1m).
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Are suitable measures in place to ensure residents are able to access / egress their properties safely and without risk of damaging vehicles?
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Is the working area suitably segregated to ensure operatives and public safety is provided?
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Sandbags available and used effectively.
Plant & Equipment
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Are there items of plant or equipment being used?
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Is the Plant and Equipment (including safety guards) in good condition and suitable for the work?
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Are vehicles and plant fitted with fully functional amber flashing beacons
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Are Operatives trained and competent to operate the plant / equipment and hold the relevant CPCS or NPORS qualifications?
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Are daily plant checks being completed with weekly checks recorded on the PUWER register?
Welfare / First Aid
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Were the welfare facilities and first aid provisions checked during this visit.
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Does each gang have a suitably sized First Aid, Eye Wash and Burns kit?
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Is there a suitably qualified first aider on site?
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Are operatives wearing the required PPE as per the site rules and RAMS?
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Are there suitable washing facilities available such as sterile hand wipes and sanitiser (COVID-19)?
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Are Toilet Facilities or details of the nearest Toilet Facilities provided?
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Is there an adequate supply of drinking water?
Work at Height - MEWP's - Ladders
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Are any works taking place which involves working at height via MEWPS or Ladders?
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Has a Permit to climb been completed (suitable pre climb check)
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Are Safety Harnesses being worn and in good condition ?
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Evidence of appropriate LOLER inspection undertaken (6 Months)
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Have operatives working at height received the relevant training for the type of work undertaken?
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Are operatives required to operate MEWP's?
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Do operatives have an up to date IPAF ticket?
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Is there available an up to date thorough examination certificate (6 monthly).
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Are daily pre use checks being completed?
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Does the machine look to be in good serviceable condition.
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Are ladders being used?
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Are ladders used in good condition and of a class 1 design (EN131)?
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Have the ladders been correctly secured in accordance with SA001 and Tetra to prevent displacement?
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Work at height being undertaken in accordance with BT and WPD safety controls
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Emergency rescue plan in place and suitable equipment and training provided?
Environmental
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Were Environmental checks completed during this visit
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Are there any areas of concern in which works could have an impact on the local environment such as noise, dust, vibration, fuel spills or silt / contaminated water run off?
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Are arrangements in place to contain any fuel spills or oil leaks such as suitably sized spill kits, fuel bunds or trip trays?
Working within inspection Chambers
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Are operatives required to work within inspection chambers (confined space)
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Is there available a gas detector with an up to date calibration certificate?
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Has the underground network been gas tested and chamber opened correctly
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Where the risk assessment denotes the chamber as being a confined space, has the confined space permit been completed?
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Are operatives confined space trained? and is the required rescue equipment provided?
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Has the chamber been suitably guarded to protect operatives and members of the public against falls from height?
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Have the cables been secured correctly (both the installation cables and pre-installed cables)
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Have the cables been labelled correctly
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Is the chamber clear of rubbish
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Are the team aware of risk from leptospirosis and taking suitable controls.
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Are the team aware of the risk of discarded used syringes and have the equipment to deal with them.
Subduct and Blowing Operations
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Are works taking place involving Subduct and Blowing operations?
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Has all the blowing equipment been PAT tested and has been checked by the operative that is in good working order and is safe to use.
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Are operatives trained and competent to operate the blowing machine?.
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Do operatives have a means of communication either 2 way radios or mobile phones to ensure they are able to effectively communicate to each other?
Rodding, Cobra and Roping Operations
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Are Rodding and Roping works taking place?
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Has the cobra / rods been transported and stored correctly to ensure it is safe to use.
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Are operatives wearing suitable eye / hand protection and other appropriate PPE for this operation?
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Are the team using the cobra equipment safely and correctly
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Are the appropriate measures being taken to help minimise the risk of slipping and tripping hazards to both the team and members of the public?
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Is the cobra /rods in good working order with no visible defects
Splicing Operations
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Are splicing works taking place?
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Has Splicing equipment been checked to ensure it is in good working order, PAT tested and safe to use.
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Has the crew got a suitable sharps box available and being used for cut fibre?
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Are chemicals stored and used correctly?
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COSHH assessment and chemical safety information available including emergency response?
Other SHE issues / Good Practice not covered
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Issues / Good Practice Observed
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Photographs of Issue / Good Practice