ED5: Digging Team Audit Nov 2014 Issue 1

Is the site tidy/good housekeeping?

First aid kit / eye wash available / fit for purpose / in date

Fire extinguisher - on site / in vehicle (min 2kg), gauge in green segment

Welfare - hand washing / wipes and sufficient drinking water on site

Ear / eye / hand protection available for every team member

Hi vis / hard hat / worn by all team members

Dust masks available for use / worn where risk exists

Safety footwear (laced) in good condition worn by all

All electrical equipment PAT tested, in date / calibrated

CoSHH substances identified, data sheets available

All lifting equipment (slings, shackles, chains) calibrated

Relevant PPE worn - where risk exists

Are all works conducted safely?

Site operatives wearing all correct corporate work wear

Induction cards available

Work instruction / job pack on site

SSRA completed for site and briefed to team(s)

Health and Safety Manual / Risk Assessment Manual / CoSHH manual available

Operatives hold all training certification / client authorisation on site

Qualified first aider on site

Mini excavator secured with 3 straps on trailer

Mini ex trailer, lights / tailgate / locks / tyres all in good condition

Evidence of fulcrum pins being regularly greased on mini ex

Condition of mini ex, beacon / tracks / lights / buckets

Only mini ex carried on trailer, no buckets / signs etc

Keys left in any plant / mini ex etc.

Breakaway cable attached and in good condition

Condition of dumper if used

CAT - calibration date of item used on site (record all items and dates)

GENNY - calibration date of item used on site ( record all items and dates)

General condition of hand digging tools, blades / handles

Is marker spray / crayon available

Cable drum trailer, securing collars in place

Winch anchored and used correctly

STHIL saw fitted with dust suppression kit

Vehicles and plant in good condition and in good working order

Plant, equipment and materials stored safely in the vehicles

Plant and equipment suitable for works

Excavation suitable shored / sloped where ground ground conditions / depth requires it

Are ladders available for access / egress if required

Deep excavation, is heras fencing used and clipped together

All utilities marked up and beyond edge of excavation

Evidence of trial holes taken

Evidence of mechanical device used next utility

Are other utilities supported to prevent damage

Excavated materials stored away from edge (equal to depth)

Joint bay / trench safe to enter, size / condition / floor surface

Suitable / adequate ventilation in excavation (confined space)

Are utility plans available on site, in colour, in date, legible and relevant to the work area

Works are barriered off as per COP, barriers linked

Lead in / out tapers in place

Pedestrian walkway, 1m min / 1.5m where possible

Traffic lights meet COP, stop / go boards available

Pathboards / kerb ramps secured / anchored where possible

Signs / barriers sand bagged

Apology / information board displayed

Works are barriered off as per COP, barriers linked

Correct signage in place, spacings, sizes etc.

Are plant re-fuelling arrangements in place (funnel / fuel container)

Are trees, plants and wildlife considered in RA

Are measures in place to control waste or contaminated water

Are water gullies protected where applicable

Is waste material kept separate to re-use or recycle

Site left clean and tidy and rubbish removed