DACS - Site Safety Inspection

Please write a short description of works being undertaken.

Has the work area including access / egress route been kept clear of equipment, materials & waste which could pose a risk of slips or trips?

Has waste been segregated appropriately ensuring that bins are not overflowing?

Have suitable and sufficient steps been taken to mitigate the risk of trailing cables in the work area?

Can all persons get to & from their place of work & welfare facilties safely?

Is there suitable and sufficient welfare facilities which are clean & tidy with access to hot & cold water?

Has the area of work been suitably and sufficiently cordoned off to prevent unauthorised access?

Has suitable and sufficient signage been displayed to warn others of associated hazards, requirements etc.?

Has the work area including access egress route been sufficiently lit?

Have tools & equipment been check by the user prior to use?

Where applicable, is there evidence of a current PAT test displayed (3 monthly)?

Are the right tools / equipment being used for the job?

Do the tools / equipment in use appear to be in good condition with no apparent defects and all guarding in place as per manufacturers design?

Is the equipment being used inline with training provided & safe systems of work?

Does the work being undertaken require works at height?

Has the user carried out a pre-use inspection?

Is there evidence of a current inspection record displayed?

Does the equipment appear to be in good condition with no apparent defects?

Is the access equipment used suitable for the works being undertaken?

Is the equipment being used inline with training provided & safe systems of work?

Has the user carried out a pre-use inspection of the MEWP?

Is evidence available of a current LOLER report of thorough examination (6 monthly)?

Does the equipment appear to be in good condition with no apparent defects?

Is the MEWP in use suitable for the works being undertaken?

Is the MEWP being used inline with training provided & safe systems of work?

Is the user wearing an appropraite harness & lanyard?

Was the harness & lanyard inspected prior to use with no damage identified?

Has the user clipped on?

Does the harness & lanyard hold a current LOLER report of thorough examination (6 monthly)?

Is all mandatory & task specific PPE being worn?

Does the PPE worn appear to be in good condition and in date?

Is RPE required for the works which is being undertaken?

Is the correct RPE being worn?

Is the RPE worn a half face mask?

Is the user clean shaven?

Has the user been face fit tested for the mask worn within the last 2 years?

Has the user been face fit tested for the mask worn within the last 2 years?

Are CoSHH assessments available for all relevant substances?

Have appropraite means of storage been made available for CoSHH substances & are they being used?

Have all relevant permits to work live and have all appropriate persons signed onto them?