Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • DGSS0013 SITE SAFETY AUDIT SHEET Rev 7 - 19/08/2015

STANDARD INFORMATION

  • BRANCH MANAGER

  • CONTRACT MANAGER

  • SITE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR

  • SITE ADDRESS

  • CLIENT

  • JOBNUMBER

  • Dodd Group as Principal Contractor

  • Dodd Group as Sub-contractor

  • Direct employees

  • Agency/Sub-contractor staff employed by Dodd Group

  • Is there a separate Dodd Group site office or dedicated Dodd Group notice board

DOCUMENT AUDIT INFORMATION

  • Have operatives and visitors signed the daily Attendance Log DGP0062

1. Documentation & Awareness Information

1a. Construction Phase Plan Section

  • Is there an appropriate Construction Phase Plan ?

  • Are details of any amendments correctly recorded ?

  • Does the Plan correctly address the Project Description & Programme (section 1.1 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address site access and egress ?

  • Does the Plan identify hours of working ?

  • Does the Plan identify the timescales of the project ?

  • Does the Plan indicate if an HSE F10 is required ?

  • Is a copy of the relevant F10 available (if required) ?

  • Does the Plan correctly identify the relevant Duty Holders (section 1.2 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan correctly identify the Management and Site Management Structure ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Site Rules (section 2.3 of the CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Arrangements to Ensure Co-operation Between the Project Team ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Training Requirements (section 2.5 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Site Inductions (section 2.6 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address welfare provisions for the site (section 2.7 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Accidents and First Aid arrangements (section 2.8 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan name Emergency First Aid Trained Personnel (section 2.8 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Fire, Emergency and Site Security Arrangements (section 2.9 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan provide details of the nearest Hospital with an A&E Department and details of how to get to it (section 2.9 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address Control Of Specific Site Risks? Ensure that only those that are applicable to the project are included. (Section 3 of CPP)

  • Does the Plan effectively address Safe Systems of Work (section 4 of CPP) ?

  • Does the Plan effectively address which Permit to Work are required on the project (section 4 of CPP) ?

1b. Project SHE File Section

Policy Documents

  • Is there a copy of the current Health & Safety Policy DGSS001 displayed or held within the file ?

  • Is there a copy of the current Quality Policy DGQMS0002 displayed or held within the file ?

  • Is there a copy of the current Environmental Policy DGES0002 displayed or held within the file ?

Section 1. Site Inductions

  • Does the Register of Subcontractors Form (DGSS124) list all subcontractors who are being utilised on site and their activity? Are the authorised & date columns being completed ?

  • Is there a Site Induction Record (DGSS015) for each operative (direct, agency and subcontractor) on site and is it filled out correctly (including CSCS card details) ?

  • Is there a record of Handheld Equipment & PPE for each operative (direct, agency and subcontractor) on site and is it filled out correctly and reviewed ?

Section 2. Training

  • Are there photocopies of all operatives CSCS cards (direct, agency and subcontractor)? Is the card number & expiry date recorded on the Site Induction Form (DGSS015) ?

  • Is there a Safety Awareness Talk Programme (DGP063) that is appropriate to the project and is it being adhered to ?

  • Are there copies of all Safety Awareness Talks (DGSS012) either in the Project SHE File or held separately ?

  • Is there a separate Attendance Record (DGQMS0113) for each Safety Awareness Talk given and have they been signed by the participating operatives ?

  • Are there photocopies of all relevant specialist training certificates for operatives on site (direct, agency and subcontractor), e.g. PASMA, IPAF etc. ?

  • Are there First Aid certificates for all EFAW qualified personnel on site ?

Section 3. Accident and Incident Reporting

  • Is there a copy of the current Accident & Incident Reporting Policy (DGSS021) ?

  • Is there an Accident Record Form (DGSS044) and are accidents being correctly logged onto it ?

  • Is there an Accident Book / Pack on site and readily available ?

Section 4. Near Miss Reporting

  • Is there a copy the current Near Miss Reporting Policy (DGSS022) ?

  • Are Near Miss Incidents being recorded on the Reporting Form DGSS020 ?

Section 5. Plant and Equipment

  • Is there a Planned Maintenance / Inspection Schedule (DGSS028) ?

  • Are there any Portable Appliance Test Records (DGSS051 or equivalent) ?

  • If required, are there copies of Mobile Tower Inspection Records (DGSS030) and Mobile Access Tower Inspection Checklist / Report (DGSS026) ?

  • If required, are there copies of Podium Inspection Records (DGSS084) ?

  • If required, are there copies of the Ladders, Stepladders & Hop-Ups Inspection Sheet for Construction Use (DGSS027A) ?

  • If required, are there copies of the Weekly MEWPS Inspection Records (DGSS078) ?

  • Is there a copy of the Hand Arm Vibration Safety Guide DGSS052 ?

  • If required, have Vibration and Noise Calculations been produced using the following:<br>HAV Daily Vibration Exposure Record DGSS076A and DGSS076B (instructions).<br>Hand Arm Vibration & Noise Assessment Tool (DGSS077) ?

  • If Harness & Lanyards are being used on site, have the following been completed:<br>Harness & Lanyard Register of Users (DGSS086) ?<br>Harness & Lanyard Inspection Sheet (DGSS085) ?<br>(Note: a copy of the users Work at Height Certificates must be included in section 2)

Section 6. Safe Systems of Work

  • Have suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments been produced for all work activities ?

  • Have appropriate COSHH Assessments been conducted ?

  • Is there evidence that risk assessments have been reviewed as necessary ?

  • Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all substances used on site ?

  • Are all Method Statements correctly identified on the Register, DGSS119 ?

  • Is there evidence that these Method Statements have been reviewed (Using document DGSS067 or similar) ?

  • Are copies of Method Statements available for inspection ?

  • Are Method Statements suitable and relevant to the task ?

  • Have all personnel who are involved in the works relevant to a specific Method Statement acknowledged the safe system of work on form DGSS123 ?

  • Are Permits to Work correctly controlled and filed ?

Additional Items

  • If required, is a copy the Companies Current Insurance Certificate available ?

  • Is there a current Health & Safety Law Poster prominently displayed ?

  • Is the Accident Reporting Flow Chart displayed in the site cabin or branch office ?

  • If applicable, have Dodd Group produced a Waste Management Plan ?

  • Is there a Site Plan identifying Site Wide Elements ?

  • Have actions arising from previous Paperwork Audit been completed ?

SITE INSPECTION

2. Welfare Facilities

  • Are toilet, urinal & washing facilities adequate for the number of persons on site ?

  • Is there an effective hot & cold running water supply ?

  • Is there a soap or hand wash dispensing station ?

  • Are there sufficient and adequate means for drying hands, face etc. i.e. towel or air dryer ?

  • Have adequate changing/drying areas been provided ?

  • Is there fresh drinking water available ?

  • Is there any means to boil water ?

  • Is there any means to heat a meal ?

  • Is the lighting & heating in the welfare area adequate ?

  • Are welfare areas kept clean & tidy ?

3 First Aid

  • Does the site have adequate first aid cover ?

  • Is there a first aid box suitable located ?

  • Is the First Aid Box adequately stocked and the contents in date ?

4 Plant & Equipment

  • Are all power tools 110 volt or below ?

  • Is all electrical equipment clearly marked with an in date PAT Label ?

  • Are all power tools in good condition and any safety devices operating correctly ?

  • Are cables, transformers & splitter boxes in good condition ?

  • Are machine / tool safety guards in good condition ?

  • Is it clear that the right plant & equipment is being used for the job ?

  • Is access equipment in good condition e.g. podiums, mobile towers, stepladders and ladders ?

  • Are all stepladders class 1 or EN 132 ?

  • Are operatives trained & competent to operate MEWPS, abrasive wheels etc. ?

  • Are visual & audible warnings on site plant working ?

  • Are MEWPS switched off and keys removed from ignition when left unattended ?

  • Are battery operated MEWPS charged in a well ventilated area ?

5. Personal Protective Equipment

  • Are all operatives wearing mandatory PPE ?

  • Are other items of PPE being used when required ?

  • Are all items of PPE in good condition ?

  • Are operatives wearing suitable clothing ?

6. Fire & Emergency

  • Is there a means of raising the alarm, and does it work ?

  • Are there adequate escape routes and are they kept clear ?

  • Are there adequate fire exit signs ?

  • Are adequately suitable fire extinguishers provided and are they accessible ?

  • Are suitable fire extinguishers accessible within the vicinity of Hot Works ?

  • Has annual servicing of extinguishers been maintained ?

  • Are fire extinguishers fully charged ?

  • Is the area clear of combustible materials where hot works are being conducted ?

  • Is the area clear of flammable substances where hot works are being conducted ?

  • Are flammable liquids and gases stored correctly ? e.g. LPG & Acetylene ?

7. Housekeeping & Environmental

  • Are scaffold platforms free from debris & materials ?

  • Is the site kept tidy ?

  • is the site free from trip hazards ?

  • Are materials stored safely ?

  • Is the site adequately lit in all areas ?

  • Have precautions been taken to prevent nuisance from dust ?

  • Is the area underneath and around cement silo's kept clean & tidy ?

  • Is there a bunded area around fuel bowsers ?

  • Have precautions been taken to prevent contamination of ground & water sources ?

  • Is waste segregated and disposed of in appropriate skips ?

8. Static & Mobile Tower Scaffolds

  • Are static scaffolds erected, altered & dismantled by competent persons ?

  • Are all uprights provided with base plates & where necessary timber sole plates ?

  • Are all uprights, ledgers, braces & struts in position and in good condition ?

  • Is the scaffold tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse ?

  • Are upper & mid guard rails fitted at every edge to prevent falls ?

  • Are adequate toe boards fitted at every edge ?

  • Are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold ?

  • Is there safe access to the scaffold platform ? i.e. tied ladder extending 1m or 5 rungs above landing point ?

  • Are work platforms fully boarded & are boards arranged to avoid tipping or tripping ?

  • Are there effective barriers or warning notices in place to stop operatives using an incomplete scaffold ?

  • Is the Maximum Safe Working Load (SWL) displayed on scaffold loading bays ?

  • Are loading bays fitted with swing gates or other edge protection to prevent falls ?

  • Does a competent person inspect the scaffold at regular intervals ?

  • Are mobile tower scaffolds erected, altered and dismantled by competent persons ?

  • Do mobile tower scaffolds have scafftags or similar means to identify inspection ?

  • Are these inspections being carried out by a PASMA qualified person ?

  • Have mobile tower scaffolds been correctly erected ?

  • Are incomplete mobile tower scaffolds suitably identified to prevent use ?

9. Site Security & Public/Site Operative Safety

  • Is the site securely fenced from the public with hoarding or other suitable barriers ?

  • Are site safety notices prominently displayed ?

  • Is the site adequately protected from trespass ?

  • Is there a site speed limit? Is it enforced & being adhered to ?

  • Are pedestrian & vehicle routes segregated as far as reasonably practicable ?

  • Are holes barricaded and marked to prevent falls ?

  • Has robust fall protection been provided across dry riser openings ?

  • Has robust fall protection been provided across lift shaft openings ?

  • Are there adequate barriers or edge protection to stop operatives or materials falling from roofs ?

  • Are operatives & members of the public protected from falling material ?

  • Have hearing protection zones been marked ?

  • Are energised circuits, panels and other conductors properly guarded or secured ?

  • Are temporary 415 volt sub-main enclosures securely locked ?

  • Have operatives been informed of any potential Asbestos Hazards ?

10. Excavations

  • Is there adequate support for the excavation, or has it been sloped or battered back to a safe angle ?

  • Is there safe access into the excavation, e.g. sufficiently long, secured ladder ?

  • Are there barriers or other methods of protection to stop people & vehicles falling in ?

  • Is the excavation safe in relationship to the stability of neighbouring structures or services ?

  • Are materials, spoil and plant stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the risk of collapse ?

  • Is the excavation regularly inspected by a competent person ?

11. Safe Method of Working

  • Are the wheels of mobile tower scaffolds & podiums locked when in use ?

  • Are the platforms of mobile tower scaffolds & podiums empty when they are moved ?

  • Are operatives accessing and egressing mobile tower scaffolds correctly ?

  • Are operatives closing the gate when working on podiums ?

  • Are MEWPS being operated safely ?

  • Has a suitable Permit to Work system been implemented ?

  • Is there a safety barrier around portable pipe threading machines ?

  • Have welding screens been erected where arc welding is being conducted ?

  • Are warning notices displayed when welding works are in process ?

  • Are operatives following Method Statements ?

Audit Observations

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