Contracts Manager Site Safety and Quality Audit 2024

The external area is clean, tidy and safe for the general public

The gates were secured or being managed at all times

There is a defined pedestrian access point

The pedestrian access route was safe, well lit and has directional signage to the welfare/site office

Parking was available for Contractors and Visitors

Directional signs for operative/visitor parking is in place

A gate person was managing the access/egress

Site Hoarding is erected at the site entrance as per the defined standard

The managers contacts details were on display at the entrance

Construction vehicles are not blocking the footpath or highway

The footpaths and highway is free from dirt/mud

No materials or equipment are stored outside of the site boundary

The site is clean and tidy with materials and waste being stored in a safe manner

Waste is being secured to prevent migration around and off the site i.e. secured skips/bins

Waste is being separated as required

All contractors are managing/removing their waste on a daily basis and keeping their work area clean

The offices and Site Welfare (including contractors welfare) were being maintained in a clean and tidy manner

No materials, tools or equipment were being stored in any welfare or site offices/meeting rooms/toilets

Pedestrian routes are in place to and from the welfare/work area

Ground conditions are clean, compact and safe for plant operations and operatives

All materials are stored in a safe and secure manner

All operatives are wearing A.& H. logoed PPE

Operatives are wearing the correct PPE for the task and are wearing it correctly

No Radios are being used, including personal radios on phone etc

Mobiles Phones are not being used in the construction area

Plant operating areas are segregated by the contractors using their own barriers

Work at Height areas are being segregated by the contractors using their own barriers to prevent access

Any equipment inspected/checked is in good order or is taken out of service

Site Safety Access/Egress Lighting is installed to provide safe access to and from the work area and within the work area

Areas where falls could occur are segregated sufficiently with suitable barriers/edge protection

Barriers/toe boards are installed where materials or equipment could fall from height

Contractors are using there own barriers at all times

There is no Smoking or Vaping on site

There is a suitable drying room to store and dry PPE

Specialist Welfare was in place as required for the task or to meet cultural needs

All excavations are being managed correctly including barriers, access, design, inspections

All off site works relating to our project are compliant and safe

All Work at Height is being undertaken in a safe manner inc correct equipment for the task

All deliveries are being managed correctly, including lorries being banked when reversing

All highways/footpath works are being managed correctly inc signs, traffic management, supervision

Fire Hazards are being managed and controlled i.e. Hot Works, fuel storage

All visitors/client personnel are being escorted around the site

Calibrated Fire Fighting equipment is available on site Powder and CO2 extinguishers

Means of raising the fire alarm was in place and is suitable for the site conditions i.e. Linked alarms, fire bells

The Muster Point is clearly defined

Fire Drills are taking Place on a regular basis and are being recorded

Fire Escape routes are clearly defined

Fire Plans are available on site and have been reviewed with the contractors

All Accidents and Incidents are being recorded and reported to head office

Close Calls are being being recorded and reported to head office

Any Accident, Incident or Close Calls has been closed out and the actions recorded

RIDDOR reportable accidents or Incidents are being recorded and reported to head office

Any theft from site is being recorded and reported to head office

Quality audits are being undertaken at defined witness points

Quality Inspections are being undertaken at defined Hold Points on cladding, drainage, concrete etc

A. & H. Management team have undertaken Quality Inspections at defined Hold Points and Witness Points

Evidence of drainage surveys has been provided and confirmed as acceptable before hard standings are installed

Cladding and concrete inspectors are undertaking inspections and providing reports

Any Quality issues noted, have been reviewed and closed out with the relevant contractors

All RAMS, permits, registers and inspections are in place as required for the work taking place

The permits, registers and inspections are being completed on the A&H paperwork, as part of our ISO procedure

The documents inspected at the time, were completed correctly and compliant i.e. permits, registers, inspections

The Construction Phase Plan is in place and is being reviewed and updated by the Site Management Team

The RAMS review process is being followed by the site management team

Temporary Works designs are in place for all Temporary Work activities

Temporary Work documents are being completed inc the TW register, permit to proceed etc

Up to date site service drawings are available and are being reviewed with any contractor who is breaking ground

Up to date service drawings are being issued with the permit to excavate/break ground

Written evidence of Live Service isolation is available, where contractors are required to work on or near them

All Non Conformances are being recorded and reported to head office

Dust is being managed and controlled using either water suppression, vacuum, controlled construction methods

COSHH is being managed with fuels, hazardous substances stored and disposed of correctly

Waterways are protected with drains/gullies having filters, sand bags

Tree Protection Measures are in place i.e. sign, barriers, defined work zones

Flora/Fauna controls are in place i.e. ocologist, environmentalist, set working times/periods to protect mammals/birds

Health Surveillance is being undertaken including on pre-induction

Vibration Control measures ar in place and were being followed i.e. set working times, list of vibratory equipment

Dust Control Measures were in place and were being followed i.e. Vacuums, dust suppression, respiratory equipment

Evidence of Health surveillance is in place for operatives working with asbestos

All contractors had a named and competent supervisor on site at all times

The named supervisor is managing all operatives and contractors under their control

The supervisors are ensuring full compliance with all rules, procedures and Safe Systems of Works relating to their activities

All contractors supervisors are undertaking weekly safety audits

The Contractors have provided detailed Safety Audits which were undertaken by their Contracts Manager or HS advisor,

A. & H. Management team are undertaking weekly Site Safety Briefings with the contractors

The contractors supervisor is undertaking daily/weekly safety briefings with all operatives and contractors under their control

Regular Tool Box Talks have been completed with the contractors and by the contractors

Contractors Directors, Contracts Managers or Supervisors are managing and issuing Non Conformances