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Document No.
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Principal Contractor
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
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DGSS0013 SITE SAFETY AUDIT SHEET Rev 10 - 02/01/2019
STANDARD INFORMATION
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BRANCH MANAGER
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CONTRACT MANAGER
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SITE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR
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SITE ADDRESS
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CLIENT
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JOBNUMBER
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Dodd Group Undertaking Principal Contractor Duties
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Dodd Group Undertaking Contractor Duties
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Direct employees
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Agency/Sub-contractor staff employed by Dodd Group
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Is there a separate Dodd Group site office or dedicated Dodd Group notice board
CDM CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN - DOCUMENT AUDIT
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Is there an appropriate CPP and has it been reviewed and approved by the Contracts Manager & QHSE ?
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Are details of any amendments correctly recorded ?
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Have operatives and visitors signed the daily Attendance Log DGP0062
SECTION 1: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1.1 Project Description and Programme
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Does the Plan correctly address the Project Description & Programme ?
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Does the Plan effectively address site access and egress ?
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Does the Plan identify hours of working ?
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Does the Plan identify the timescales of the project ?
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Does the Plan indicate if an HSE F10 notification is required ?
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Is a copy of the relevant F10 available (if required) ?
1.2 Duty Holders
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Does the Plan correctly identify the relevant Duty Holders ?
1.3 Existing Records and Plans
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Does the Plan effectively address any existing records and plans ?
SECTION 2: MANAGEMENT OF THE WORK
2.1 Management Structure and Site Management
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Does the Plan correctly identify the Management and Site Management Structure ?
2.2 Project Health, Safety and Environmental Aims
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Are the Aims of the Project documented ?
2.3 Temporary Works
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Are Temporary Works applicable to this site ?
2.4 Site Rules
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Does the Plan effectively address Site Rules including PPE requirements ?
2.5 Arrangements to Ensure Co-operation Between the Project Team
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Does the Plan effectively address arrangements to ensure effective Liaison, Communication, Exchange of Information and Monitoring ?
2.6 Arrangements for Selecting and Involving Workers
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Does the Plan effectively address Selection, Consultation and Training Requirements ?
2.7 Site Inductions
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Does the Plan effectively address Site Inductions ?
2.8 Welfare Facilities
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Does the Plan effectively address welfare provisions for the site ?
2.9 Accident / First Aid Arrangements
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Does the Plan effectively address Accidents and First Aid arrangements ?
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Does the Plan name Emergency First Aid Trained Personnel ?
2.10 Fire, Emergency and Security Arrangements
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Does the Plan effectively address Fire, Emergency and Site Security Arrangements ?
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Does the Plan provide details of the nearest Hospital with an A&E Department and details of how to get to it ?
SECTION 3: CONTROL OF SPECIFIC SITE RISKS
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Does the Plan effectively address Control Of Specific Site Risks? Ensure that only those that are applicable to the project are included.
SECTION 4: SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK
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Does the Plan effectively address Safe Systems of Work ?
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Does the Plan address Safe Electrical Isolation ?
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Does the Plan effectively address which Permit to Work are required on site ?
PROJECT SHE FILE
Policy Documents
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Is there a copy of the current Health & Safety Policy DGSS001 displayed or held within the file ?
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Is there a copy of the current Quality Policy DGQMS0002 displayed or held within the file ?
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Is there a copy of the current Environmental Policy DGES0002 displayed or held within the file ?
Section 1. Site Inductions
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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 ?
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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) ?
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Does the electronic Sub-Contract Induction Register & Training Record (DGSS104) list all operatives on site and shows their dates of training ?
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Does DGSS104 monitor Subcontractors Plant & Equipment and their PPE ?
Section 2. Training
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Is there a Safety Awareness Talk Programme (DGP063) that is appropriate to the project and is it being adhered to ?
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Are there copies of all Safety Awareness Talks (DGSS012) either in the Project SHE File or held separately ?
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Is there a separate Attendance Record (DGQMS0113) for each Safety Awareness Talk given and have they been signed by the participating operatives ?
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Are there photocopies of all relevant specialist training certificates for operatives on site (direct, agency and subcontractor), e.g. PASMA, IPAF etc. ?
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Does the site have adequate fist aid cover ?
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Are there First Aid certificates for all EFAW qualified personnel on site ?
Section 3. Accident and Incident Reporting
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Is there a copy of the current Accident & Incident Reporting Policy (DGSS021) ?
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Is there an Accident Record Form (DGSS044) and are accidents being correctly logged onto it ?
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Is there an Accident Book / Pack on site and readily available ?
Section 4. Near Miss Reporting
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Is there a copy the current Near Miss Reporting Policy (DGSS022) ?
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Are Near Miss Incidents being recorded on the Reporting Form DGSS020 ?
Section 5. Plant and Equipment
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Is there a Planned Maintenance / Inspection Schedule (DGSS028) ?
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Are there any Portable Appliance Test Records (DGSS051 or equivalent) ?
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If required, are there copies of Mobile Tower Inspection Records (DGSS030) and Mobile Access Tower Inspection Checklist / Report (DGSS026) ?
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If required, are there copies of Podium Inspection Records (DGSS173 & DGSS084) ?
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If required, are there copies of the Ladders, Stepladders & Hop-Ups Inspection Sheet for Construction Use (DGSS027A) ?
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If required, are records of the statutory 6 monthly thorough examination available for MEWPS ?
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If required, are there copies of the Weekly MEWPS Inspection Records (DGSS078) ?
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If required, are all items of Lifting Equipment (and accessories) subject to the required statutory "Thorough Examination" with certification retained ?
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If required, are records available to verify that Pressure Systems (air compressor / receivers) are subject to the required statutory "Thorough Examinations" or that a "Written Scheme of Examination" exists ?
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If required, are records available to confirm that Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems are subject to the required statutory "Thorough Examination" at the required frequency ?
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Is there a copy of the Hand Arm Vibration Safety Guide DGSS052 ?
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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) ?
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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
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Have suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments been produced for all work activities ?
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Have appropriate COSHH Assessments been conducted ?
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Is there evidence that risk assessments have been reviewed as necessary ?
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Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for hazardous substances used on site ?
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Are all Method Statements correctly identified on the Register, DGSS119 ?
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Is there evidence that these Method Statements have been reviewed (Using document DGSS067 or similar) ?
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Are copies of Method Statements available for inspection and are they suitable and relevant to the task ?
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Have all personnel who are involved in the works relevant to a specific Method Statement acknowledged the safe system of work on form DGSS123 ?
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Is there a copy of the current Electrical Safe Isolation Procedure (DGSS121) held within the file ?
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Where appropriate, has an Appointed Person been appointed by Senior Management and recorded on the "Appointment Of LV Appointed Person Form" (DGSS127) ?
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Where appropriate, has the Appointed Person appointed an Authorised Person(s) and have they been individually recorded on the "Appointment Of LV Authorised Person Form" (DGSS122) ?
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If requested by a third party to provide an electrical power supply, has the Dodd Group Appointed/Authorised Person completed the "Request For Supply Form" (DGSS143) ?
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If requested by a third party to Isolate an electrical power supply, has the Appointed/Authorised Person completed the "Request For Electrical Isolation Form" (DGSS103) ?
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Are Permits to Work correctly controlled and filed ?
Section 7. Temporary Works
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Is there a copy of the current Temporary Works Procedure (DGSS034) held within the file ?
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Where appropriate, is there a completed Temporary Works Appointments form relevant to the works (DGSS162) ?
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Where appropriate, are Temporary Works Design Briefs completed (DGSS165) ?
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Where appropriate, is there a Record of Design Brief Check/Approval of Temporary Works (DGSS166) ?
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Are there relevant Competency Assessments (DGSS164) ?
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Is there a Register of Temporary Works and does it appear to be up to date (DGSS163) ?
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Are Temporary Works Trackers completed for all applicable works (DGSS167) ?
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Are Permits to Load/Use/Unload/Strike/Dismantle being used and are they being used correctly (DGSS168) ?
Additional Items
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If required, is a copy the Companies Current Insurance Certificate available ?
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Is there a current Health & Safety Law Poster prominently displayed ?
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Is the Accident Reporting Flow Chart displayed in the site cabin ?
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If applicable, have Dodd Group produced a Waste Management Plan ?
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Is there a Site Plan identifying Site Wide Elements ?
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Have actions arising from previous Paperwork Audit been completed ?
SITE INSPECTION
1. Welfare Facilities
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Are toilet, urinal & washing facilities adequate for the number of persons on site ?
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Is there an effective hot & cold running water supply ?
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Is there a soap or hand wash dispensing station ?
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Are there sufficient and adequate means for drying hands, face etc. i.e. towel or air dryer ?
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Have adequate changing/drying areas been provided ?
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Is there fresh drinking water available ?
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Is there any means to boil water ?
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Is there any means to heat a meal ?
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Is the lighting & heating in the welfare area adequate ?
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Are welfare areas kept clean & tidy ?
2. First Aid
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Is there a first aid box suitable located ?
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Is the First Aid Box adequately stocked and the contents in date ?
3. Plant & Equipment
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Are all power tools 110 volt or below ?
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Are all power tools in good condition and any safety devices operating correctly ?
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Are cables, transformers & splitter boxes in good condition ?
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Are machine / tool safety guards in good condition ?
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Is it clear that the right plant & equipment is being used for the job ?
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Is access equipment in good condition e.g. podiums, mobile towers, stepladders and ladders ?
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Are all portable ladders classified to EN131 ?
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Do all Podiums comply with either PAS 250 or BS 8620 ?
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If applicable, are Podium Packs utilised correctly ?
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Are operatives trained & competent to operate MEWPS, abrasive wheels etc. ?
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Are visual & audible warning devices fitted and working on site plant ?
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Are MEWPS switched off and keys removed from ignition when left unattended ?
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When MEWPS are being operated in an area occupied with other workers or vehicles, is this area adequately barricaded and sufficient warning signs in displayed ?
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Are battery operated MEWPS charged in a well ventilated area ?
4. Personal Protective Equipment
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Are all operatives wearing mandatory PPE ?
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Are other items of PPE being used when required ?
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Are all items of PPE in good condition ?
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Are operatives wearing suitable clothing ?
5. Fire & Emergency
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Is there a means of raising the alarm, and does it work ?
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Are there adequate escape routes and are they kept clear ?
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Are there adequate fire exit signs ?
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Are adequately suitable fire extinguishers provided and are they accessible ?
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Are suitable fire extinguishers accessible within the vicinity of Hot Works ?
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Has annual servicing of extinguishers been maintained ?
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Are fire extinguishers fully charged ?
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Is the area clear of combustible materials where hot works are being conducted ?
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Is the area clear of flammable substances where hot works are being conducted ?
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Are flammable liquids and gases stored correctly ? e.g. LPG & Acetylene
6. Housekeeping & Environmental
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Is the site kept tidy ?
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is the site free from trip hazards ?
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Are materials stored safely ?
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Is the site adequately lit in all areas ?
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Have precautions been taken to prevent nuisance from dust ?
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Is the area underneath and around cement silo's kept clean & tidy ?
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Is there a bunded area around fuel bowsers ?
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If required, is there a spill kit available and is it accessible and adequate ?
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Have precautions been taken to prevent contamination of ground & water sources ?
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Is waste segregated and disposed of in appropriate skips ?
7. Static & Mobile Tower Scaffolds
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Are static scaffolds erected, altered & dismantled by competent persons ?
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Are all uprights provided with base plates & where necessary timber sole plates ?
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Are all uprights, ledgers, braces & struts in position and in good condition ?
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Is the scaffold tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse ?
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Are upper & mid guard rails fitted at every edge to prevent falls ?
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Are adequate toe boards fitted at every edge ?
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Are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold ?
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Is there safe access to the scaffold platform ? i.e. Scaffold staircase system or a tied ladder extending 1m or 5 rungs above landing point
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Are work platforms fully boarded & are boards arranged to avoid tipping or tripping ?
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Are scaffold platforms free from debris & materials ?
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Are there effective barriers or warning notices in place to stop operatives using an incomplete scaffold ?
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Is the Maximum Safe Working Load (SWL) displayed on scaffold loading bays ?
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Are loading bays fitted with swing gates or other edge protection to prevent falls ?
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Does a competent person inspect the scaffold at regular intervals ?
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Are mobile tower scaffolds erected, altered and dismantled by competent persons ?
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Do mobile tower scaffolds have scafftags or similar means to identify inspection ?
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Are these inspections being carried out by a PASMA qualified person ?
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Have mobile tower scaffolds been correctly erected ?
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Are incomplete mobile tower scaffolds suitably identified to prevent use ?
8. Site Security & Public/Site Operative Safety
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Is the site securely fenced from the public with hoarding or other suitable barriers ?
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Are site safety notices prominently displayed ?
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Is the site adequately protected from trespass ?
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Is there a site speed limit? Is it enforced & being adhered to ?
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Are pedestrian & vehicle routes segregated as far as reasonably practicable ?
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Has robust fall protection been provided across dry riser openings ?
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Has robust fall protection been provided across lift shaft openings ?
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Are there adequate barriers or edge protection to stop operatives or materials falling from roofs ?
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Are operatives & members of the public protected from falling material ?
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Have hearing protection zones been marked ?
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Are holes barricaded and marked to prevent falls ?
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Are energised circuits, panels and other conductors properly guarded or secured ?
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Are temporary 415 volt sub-main enclosures securely locked ?
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Have operatives been informed of any potential Asbestos Hazards ?
9. Excavations
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To reduce the risk of collapse, have adequate precautions been taken to ensure that excavations are made safe by the use of trench supports or sloped/battered back to a safe angle ?<br>(Depending on the soil properties, be aware that there is No Safe Minimum Depth of excavation).
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Is there a safe means of access & egress into and out of the excavation, e.g. sufficiently long, secured ladder ?
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Are there barriers or other methods of protection to stop people & vehicles falling in ?
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Is the excavation safe in relationship to the stability of neighbouring structures or services ?
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Are materials, spoil and plant stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the risk of collapse ?
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Is the excavation regularly inspected by a competent person ?
10. Safe Method of Working
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Are Temporary Works carried out in a safe and proper manner ?
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Are the wheels of mobile tower scaffolds & podiums locked when in use ?
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Are the platforms of mobile tower scaffolds & podiums empty when they are moved ?
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Are operatives accessing and egressing mobile tower scaffolds correctly ?
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Are operatives closing the gate when working on podiums ?
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Are MEWPS being operated safely ?
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Has a suitable Permit to Work system been implemented ?
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Is there a safety barrier around portable pipe threading machines ?
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Have welding screens been erected where arc welding is being conducted ?
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Are warning notices displayed when welding works are in process ?
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Are operatives following Method Statements ?
Audit Observations
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS