Information
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Reference (site name / ED5 / date )
ED5: Digging Team Audit
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Work Description
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Job address
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Job No.
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Vehicle registration number
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Supervisor
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Reinstatement type
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Contract No.
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Work completion date
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Audit conducted date
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Conducted by
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Gang name
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Team leader
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Personnel
Site Safety
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Is the site tidy/good housekeeping?
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First aid kit / eye wash available / fit for purpose / in date
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Fire extinguisher - on site / in vehicle (min 2kg), gauge in green segment
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Welfare - hand washing / wipes and sufficient drinking water on site
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Ear / eye / hand protection available for every team member
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Hi vis / hard hat / worn by all team members
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Dust masks available for use / worn where risk exists
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Safety footwear (laced) in good condition worn by all
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All electrical equipment PAT tested, in date / calibrated
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CoSHH substances identified, data sheets available
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All lifting equipment (slings, shackles, chains) calibrated
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Relevant PPE worn - where risk exists
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Are all works conducted safely?
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Site operatives wearing all correct corporate work wear
Administration
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Induction cards available
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Work instruction / job pack on site
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SSRA completed for site and briefed to team(s)
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Health and Safety Manual / Risk Assessment Manual / CoSHH manual available
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Operatives hold all training certification / client authorisation on site
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Qualified first aider on site
Tools and Equipment
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Mini excavator secured with 3 straps on trailer
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Mini ex trailer, lights / tailgate / locks / tyres all in good condition
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Evidence of fulcrum pins being regularly greased on mini ex
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Condition of mini ex, beacon / tracks / lights / buckets
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Only mini ex carried on trailer, no buckets / signs etc
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Keys left in any plant / mini ex etc.
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Breakaway cable attached and in good condition
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Condition of dumper if used
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CAT - calibration date of item used on site (record all items and dates)
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GENNY - calibration date of item used on site ( record all items and dates)
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General condition of hand digging tools, blades / handles
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Is marker spray / crayon available
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Cable drum trailer, securing collars in place
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Winch anchored and used correctly
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STHIL saw fitted with dust suppression kit
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Vehicles and plant in good condition and in good working order
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Plant, equipment and materials stored safely in the vehicles
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Plant and equipment suitable for works
Excavation works
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Excavation suitable shored / sloped where ground ground conditions / depth requires it
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Are ladders available for access / egress if required
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Deep excavation, is heras fencing used and clipped together
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All utilities marked up and beyond edge of excavation
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Evidence of trial holes taken
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Evidence of mechanical device used next utility
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Are other utilities supported to prevent damage
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Excavated materials stored away from edge (equal to depth)
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Joint bay / trench safe to enter, size / condition / floor surface
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Suitable / adequate ventilation in excavation (confined space)
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Are utility plans available on site, in colour, in date, legible and relevant to the work area
Compliance with NRSWA / SLG / chapter 8
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Works are barriered off as per COP, barriers linked
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Lead in / out tapers in place
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Pedestrian walkway, 1m min / 1.5m where possible
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Traffic lights meet COP, stop / go boards available
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Pathboards / kerb ramps secured / anchored where possible
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Signs / barriers sand bagged
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Apology / information board displayed
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Works are barriered off as per COP, barriers linked
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Correct signage in place, spacings, sizes etc.
Environmental
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Are plant re-fuelling arrangements in place (funnel / fuel container)
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Are trees, plants and wildlife considered in RA
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Are measures in place to control waste or contaminated water
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Are water gullies protected where applicable
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Is waste material kept separate to re-use or recycle
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Site left clean and tidy and rubbish removed
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