(DCWW) Stonbury CTRD Inspection

Are there adequate welfare facilities (i.e. washing, drinking water labelled & eating facilities or within 10 minute travel time from worksite)?

Is there a Cleaning Rota, and is the Welfare clean and sufficient for the number of users?

Have the welfare facilities received an electrical test and is a Cert available?

Has the welfare PAT testing taken place and equipment marked/in date?

Is the Construction Phase Plan (for all projects) on site and frequently reviewed? Does the CPP include Pre-construction Information and control of identified hazards? Is there evidence that relevant parts of the plan are shared with others?

Is information relating to the H&S File being collated in preparation for final submission to DCWW?

Are all Utility Plans/Maps on site & within 3 months of being issued to Team? Are they in colour clearly showing position of apparatus, and are they for the correct location, legible & within 3 months of being issued to Team?

Where applicable is the F10 in date and on display? Are the details of Duty Holders clearly identified?

Are the liability insurance details displayed?

Are there RAMS in place, specific to the activities being undertaken? Are they also signed to confirm understanding by team?

Is a Site Traffic Management plan in place and displayed? Does it pay particular attention to visitor parking and segregation of plant/vehicles from pedestrians?

Is there adequate Supervision on site?

Is there a Signing In Book for visitors? Is it being used? Is there facility for Visitor induction and sign in at the point of work (mobile work)?

When was the last Stonbury SHWEQ Safety Inspection undertaken? ( required within 1 month) Has a copy been provided to DCWW?

When was the last Toolbox Talk briefed (required min 1 per month) Was the subject relevant to the ongoing works. Is an attendees register available?

Have RAMS been completed to identify and manage fire risks on site? Focus areas include welfare, waste seg and storage, refuelling, flammable environment (i.e. Grass or vegetated areas, explosive atmosphere)

Is information relating to residual fire risk being collated in the H&S file to cover relevant areas e.g. segregation, fire systems, building composition, proximity to existing utilities etc?

Are there procedures in place for control of hot works i.e. cutting, wielding, burning, reinstatement?

Is there an Accident Book/recording mechanism available?

Are any applicable DCWW permits to work required for any work activity and in place?

Has a DCWW certificate of isolation been provided?

Are Electrical Isolation Certificates and Permits issued by Approved personnel either DCWW or Contractor and in place?

Are Hot works Permits required and in place?

Are COSHH assessments available for materials being used and dated?

Has information regarding high-risk substances such as chlorine, ammonia, OSEC etc been provided?

Do the contractors and Visitors to site know what to do in the event of an emergency? i.e. fire, gas leak etc.

Is a Assembly/muster Point clearly identified?

Are fire extinguishers of the correct type for materials and Hazards on site and within their service date?

Are First Aid kits available and contents in date?

Is eyewash available and In date?

Is there a traffic management plan displayed where Road Closures or Multiphase Traffic signals are in use?

Is the area where works is required Zoned under the DSEAR Regulations? If yes, are tools and equipment Ex rated?

Pedestrian Barriers, Are all barriers securely clipped together, clean and in good physical condition with feet on every barrier? Are Sand bags present?

Are traffic cones/ Bollards of the correct size, in good condition with reflectors present and clean? Are there the correct number of cones in place, especially on lead in tapers ?

Are HERAS panels free from damage, double clipped? Are there sufficient numbers of feet for the panels and are they free from damage? Are reflectors fitted where panels face the highway? Are additional supports in place where specified (Temp Works Design)?

Have Barriers, Fencing and Hoarding got signage and/or branding attached? Is it securely attached? Is the branding and signage of wind resistant design? is Temp Works Design Required/ In Place and effective?

Are fire extinguishers present at the point of work?

Is the MANDATORY PPE being worn? (e.g. hearing protection, appropriate Hi Vis Vests/Jackets, Hard hat etc.)

Is PPE in good, clean condition? Stored and maintained correctly? If multifunctional working is separate PPE provided and clearly identifiable?

Is RPE required, in good condition and being worn correctly Has Face Fit Testing been carried out and all operatives clean shaven?

Is all signage displayed, secure and in good physical condition? i.e. Road Works Ahead and End Directional Arrows Traffic Signal Signs Pedestrian Signage Are sandbags present?

Is there safe pedestrian access through the works? Are temporary footways provided and to the correct standard? Are Kerb ramps in use? Are footway boards present, secured and in good condition?

Are Road Plates in use? Are they of suitable material with an Anti Skid surface? Are they correctly secured or recessed? Are they ramped with Bitumastic material? Are plates in good condition and free from defect?

Is the Client Apology / Information Boards readable, displayed & secure?

Streetworks Cards (NRSWA) available? (at least one per team)

Is there clear evidence of waste segregation on the site?

Is there an Environmental Management Plan available?

Have all relevant licenses been obtained from the NRW/EA (knotweed and spoil storage).

Are pollution ‘early warnings’ being sent to DCWW pollutions technicians where required?

Have spillage control measures been identified and implemented?

Are drip Trays/Funnels etc. positioned at refuelling areas?

Are spill kits available?

Are hazardous chemicals suitably stored and are storage containers clearly labelled ?

Is waste water from works being managed correctly so as to avoid pollution incidents?

Are waters being discharged correctly i.e. to sewers, to land etc? Are silt control measures in place i.e. silt socks, filters, silt busters?

Is potable water being dechlorinated prior to disposal?

Are waste tankers required and in place?

Has a permit to dig/excavate/break ground been issued?

Has a Linesearch before you dig (LSBUD) been requested and carried out (where Utility Company provides this service)?

Have personnel been trained in service avoidance? (CAT & Genny use)

Are trained banksman controlling excavating and plant/vehicle movement?

Where necessary is appropriate shoring equipment utilised?

If services are present in the excavation are they suitably supported or protected?

Is all spoil on site stored safely and securely? Is it positioned to: create a safe working area, maintain the stability of the excavation, reduce potential risk of run-off causing hazards to traffic, pedestrians or reaching surface drains or watercourses?

Is there edge protection in place to prevent people and plant falling into the excavation?

Is there safe means of access and egress from excavation? i.e. ladder, footholds or trench stepped back

If an excavation is left open overnight are suitable precautions in place to prevent unauthorised access, including wildlife?

Cat & Genny (e CAT 4+ or equivalent) within yearly calibration date? Is serial number visible and legible?

Has the position of underground services been clearly identified, marked and cross referenced to in date Utility Plans? Have efforts been made to locate all services, rather than focus solely on avoidance at the point of excavation?

Have goal posts been erected to protect overhead services?

Are Temporary Works Required E.g. Scaffolding, over pumping, excavations? and if so are Designs in place and a Temporary works register present?

Has a Temporary Works Co-ordinator been appointed and confirmed?

Have temporary works been inspected by competent person at start of every shift and after any significant event which may have affected safety e.g. adverse weather ?

Do the RAMS specify work at height? If so are the controls sufficient and being followed?

Are portable ladders, steps and all other access equipment regularly inspected?

If scaffolding is used is the register up to date?

Is an inspection tagging system in place to clearly identify scaffold condition?

Are harnesses stored in a clean and dry environment?

Are 6 monthly thorough examinations undertaken on harnesses?

Is the correct Fall Arrest Equipment or Lanyard, running lines, ropes etc. in use, in good condition and within 6 month inspection?

Have mobile towers been erected by PASMA trained operatives?

Has the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) been contacted for advice on safe working height?

Is suitable access equipment in use?

Are there sufficient scaffold handrails, mid rails, toe boards in place?

Are Scaffold boards in good condition?

Do mobile towers have sufficient handrails and midrails attached?

Are mobile tower wheels locked when in use?

Are pre use checks undertaken on harnesses?

Is the Confined Spaces procedure available and being followed?

Has a specific confined spaces risk assessment been undertaken?

is Confined Space entry being controlled by permit system?

Is there evidence that entry equipment has been tested? (escape set / harnesses / tripod / winch)

Is there a Confined Space Emergency Preparedness and response plan in place?

Are there suitable confined space rescue provisions in place?

Are harnesses stored in a clean and dry environment?

Are 6 monthly thorough examinations undertaken on harnesses?

Is the correct Fall Arrest Equipment or Lanyard, running lines, ropes etc. in use, in good condition and within 6 month inspection?

Are tools and equipment Ex rated?

Are operatives Confined Space trained (suitable accreditation) and certification on site?

Is suitable access equipment in use?

Are pre use checks undertaken on harnesses?

Is a gas monitor in place and calibrated?

Is an escape set available and all entrants wearing a body harness?

Are Statutory Certs available for chains, slings, hoists, cranes etc. and is there visible indication of in date inspections? i.e. colour coded tags.

Has the Crane (or excavator, davit etc) had an annual thorough examination (6 months if lifting persons)

Has Crane Operative undertaken daily inspections?

Are there lifting plans in place by AP?

Has a competent Lifting Supervisor been appointed?

Are Trained Slingers and Signallers appointed and controlling lifting operations?

Are vibration exposure times being monitored and within limits? Are HAVS exposure times being logged?

Is there a PUWER Register available or clear identification of testing and inspection?

Plant Operators Daily Check/Log completed?

Is equipment regularly serviced, tagged and within service date?

Is plant and equipment parked and stored in a safe manner?

Are Hand-tools in good condition & stored correctly?

Are all electrically powered tools 110v CTE?

Are all electrically powered tools PAT Tested and within date? (3 months for site equipment)

Are all electrically powered tools visually inspected for defects, especially cables and connectors?

Is all small plant in good condition and serviced?

Do all vibrating tools display HAVS vibration magnitude and trigger time?

Does all equipment show maximum noise levels?

Has an Asbestos Survey been undertaken for the project?

Are identified Asbestos Mains identified on plans?

Are Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes available/received? *These must be passed to the DCWW Asbestos Team

Have operatives received asbestos awareness training?

If working with ACM's do Operatives hold Non Licensed Training or Licensed Training?

Is correct PPE for working with asbestos being worn? (P3 mask and Type 5/6 disposable overalls)

Are the correct procedures being used for working on Asbestos Containing Materials? (controlled removal, containment, use of hand tools, damping down or shadow vacuuming etc.)

Are all personnel trained in compliance with the DCWW PPTW safety skills matrix, relevant to role and in possession of a valid PPTW Card or temporary card?

Are the operatives in possession of CSCS Cards (or equivalent NPORS or SHEA Passport etc.) or specific trade cards (JIB or Gas Safe etc.) which are suitable to the activities being performed?

Has fire extinguisher training taken place?

Is there a Trained Emergency First Aider on site? And clearly identified? (picture on notice board)

Are Supervisors adequately trained and experienced in this type of work? i.e. SMSTS (DCWW PPTW)?

Are Operatives trained in the use and inspection of harnesses?

If any lifting appliance is fitted with a quick hitch bucket - is evidence of Operator training available?

Valid CPCS card or equivalent training certificate available for plant operators?

Are all operatives working on electrical installations sufficiently trained and competent?

If working on electrical apparatus are tools suitably insulated and in good condition?

Does any electrical testing, diagnostic or repair equipment comply with HSE Guidance Note GS38? Are voltage indicators present along with suitable and operational proving device?

Is Safety Lock off equipment present i.e. clasps , locks and padlocks in place?

Are suitable signs present to indicate that electrical work is being undertaken on the installation?

Is the work environment suitable for electrical work or electrically powered equipment? i.e. heavy rain etc.