Dermot Casey Treecare Copy

Have previous non conformities been corrected?

Was Auditor prevented from accessing the site? <br>ID requested.

Were they briefed on the SSWP/EHRA on Arrival?<br>Site parameters highlighted

Was an Original copy of Esb Safety Rules available?<br>Did staff have Esb ID Available?

Is a Vehicle Safety Folder present?<br>Does it contain up to date Method Statements, Job Aids, MSDS Sheets, etc?

Does everyone on site hold a valid Safepass card?

Is everyone on site UA1 qualified?<br>All staff must be qualified in UA1 by Dec 2015

Do staff hold appropriate NPTC qualifications for the work methods or tools being used?<br>CS 30-31 chainsaw <br>CS 38-39 Aerial Rescue & Use of Saw in a Tree<br>CS 48 Powered Pole Pruners

Is there a mobile phone on site?<br>Does it have signal?<br>Is it a bill pay phone?(pay as you go not permitted)

Are all vehicle trackers switched on?

Are there FETAC Level 5 1st Aiders on site?<br>Minimum of 2 in 2 or 2 in 3

Is there a team 1st Aid Kit available?<br>Check dates on disposable items eg bandages, eyewash, plasters

Do crew members possess Personel 1st Aid Kits?<br>Are they stocked?<br>

Is the SSWP/EHRA completed?

Have all hazards been identified and are controls in place?

Are all staff aware of the contents of the SSWP/EHRA?<br>Have all staff signed on to same?

Can crew demonstrate use of the Height Meter to gain Apparatus Height?

Has the crew logged on the OMS with the Control Room?<br>Has the log in/log off time been noted on the EHRA?<br>Has the Clerk of Works been texted prior to work commencing?

Is an up to date Network Diagram available?

Are relevant Emergency Numbers available?<br>Are staff members aware of their location?

Is the AF2, Health & Safety plan, and Emergency Plan available?<br>Do the crew know where to find them?<br>

Has a pre work plan been completed?<br>Does it contain information relating to permission, contact details, tools required and cut type?<br>

Has a D/O been assigned for the works?<br>Are they working to the relevant MS?<br>Is there adequate communication between the D/O and Operatives?

Can all team members identify the category of Network?

Can all Staff name the relevant LZ & VZ?<br>Site documentation should not be required for this?

Are the Live & Vicinity zones being adhered to?<br>

Are appropriate tools selected and used in line with the Method Statements?

Is the appropriate Method Statement being adhere to?<br>Observe the crew, are they operating in accordance with the Method Statement?

Select one team member, ask them to describe the Method Statement selected.<br>They should possess a good understanding of the method.

Is PPE in good condition?<br>Is it in date?

Is all climbing equipment in good condition?

Does all climbing equipment have an in date LOLER certificate?

Are crews carrying out daily checks on climbing equipment?<br>Is this being logged?

Are power tools in good condition?<br>Check for chain brake function, chain catchers, dead mans handle, on/off switch, anti vib mounts.

Are the Fibreglass rods and attachments in good condition?<br>Are the tools approved type?

Is the vehicle(s) in good condition?<br>Check lights, tyres, interior organisation, cleanliness, spill trays present.

Is the daily vehicle checklist being carried out?

Are Tools, Equipment and Fuel stored correctly?

Is there a wood chipper on site?<br>Is a daily check being carried out on same?<br>Is this being recorded?

Is there a Fire Extinguisher and Spill Kit available on site?

Have crew members been trained in use of same?

Is the RFD completed?<br>Apparatus identified, requirement for Main Earths, work type, exact work location all must be identified.

Have the crew been briefed on the Proof of Disconnection?

Has the PICW a good understanding of the Telemess and Local Earthing requirements on site?

Do all crew members know the safe limits of the work site?

If cutting overhanging timber on networks, Have measure been put in place to ensure the branches do not contact the network?<br>(Rigging etc)

Is there a groundsman able to perform Aerial Rescue?

Are appropriate tools being used, and in a safe manner?

On completion of work, Did all work stop,were all tools, equipment and materials removed from the work area?

We're local earths removed on request by the PICW, prior to the issue of POR?