EDSP Solutions Audits - duplicate

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

Site Safety Audit

Access on site

• Can everyone get to their place of work safely - and work there safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site tidy, and are materials stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate, especially when work is being carried on after dark outside or inside buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Are RAMS on site? have these been signed onto by the working party, and is work being undertaken in accordance with instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Daily/Situation Specific RA’s been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are underground service drawing records on site? have those services identified been marked out on the carriageway/footway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are necessary permits completed and is all necessary documentation on site, including: Safety from the System permits, Permits to Load, Excavation Permits, Hot works permits etc:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are EDSP ‘Temporary Works Details’ Tags displayed where required, or is third party documentation available to qualify load bearing capacity of temporary work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DSR's & OPM's on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of Authorisations/NER's Passports on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Scaffolding

• Are scaffolds erected, altered and dismantled by competent people and are scaff tags in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there double guard rails and toe boards, or other suitable protection, at every edge, to prevent falling and are lifts/platforms fully boarded and secure to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to substantiate scaffold inspections are undertaken weekly, following alteration or periods of inclement weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have proprietary tower scaffolds been erected and are they being used in accordance with suppliers' instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Jointing

• Are access and egress arrangements, including those employed in an emergency, suitable and uninhibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LPG/Oxy-Acetylene/Argon canisters positioned stored far enough from J/B such that any leakage will be dispersed in air and not accumulate within the J/B

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable type and number of extinguishers available within the J/B whilst hot works are being undertaken? Have these been inspected, are inspection tags evident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is natural ventilation suitable to disperse vapours and solvents generated by process or does consideration need to be given to forced extraction/ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are BOC CP7/GN7 inspection tags attached to gas equipment validating suitability for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shoring arrangements suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Excavations

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe method used for putting in the support, without people working in an unsupported trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access into the excavation, e.g. a sufficiently long, secured ladder/Steps leading into same?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there barriers or other protection to stop people and vehicles falling in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Could the excavation affect the stability of neighboring structures or services, and are excavated materials stored away from edges of excavation to prevent surcharging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation regularly inspected by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Traffic vehicles and Plant

• Are signing and guarding arrangements around work areas adequate to prevent/minimize interface with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (NRSWA Chapter 8 requirements)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate clearance around slewing vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have drivers/operators received proper training and are they competent for the vehicles or plant they are operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads properly- secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles & Plant operating within manufacturer’s specifications, including gradient of slopes being worked on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the haul road in good repair, clean and free from Hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all dangerous parts guarded, e.g. gears, chains drives, projecting engine shafts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and machinery maintained in good repair and are all safety devices, including guards/RCD’s etc. operating correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment inspected by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Lifting

• Are the operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does equipment used for lifting have a current report of thorough examination and a record of inspection? Are CE certificates available for all newly purchased equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rated capacity clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a lift plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting RAMs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Confined Spaces and COSHH

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate first-aid provision, and suitable numbers of First Aid trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoking and other ignition sources banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flammable and combustible waste removed regularly and stored in suitable bins or skips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire extinguishers provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers had information and training so they know what the risks are from the hazardous substances used and produced on site, and what they need to do to avoid the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Tools and Equipment

• Is the supply voltage for tools and equipment the lowest necessary for doing the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip devices (RCD’s) used on items operating at higher voltage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment checked by users, visually examined on site and regularly inspected and tested by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a register available identifying when tools & equipment have been electrically tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Storage & Transport

• Is waste stored on site for long periods, or is waste produced by others being stored? If so, is the required environmental permit (England & Wales) or Waste Management license (Scotland & Northern Ireland) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a waste storage exemption required rather than a full environmental permit/ waste management license, or is the operation covered by the Non-Waste Framework Directive, not requiring registration for an exemption (ie. Storing waste temporarily for collection on the site it was produced for 12 months or less)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste securely housed so that it can’t be blown away or escape (protect from the elements)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to prevent run-off from the waste storage area entering surface water drains (stored on an impermeable surface with a bund)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site secure so as to prevent pollution caused by vandals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous/special wastes stored separately from other waste materials in containers which are: sealed, clearly labelled, covered and waterproof, and is the storage area/container bunded or held in a drip tray or interceptor of suitable capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Waste Transfer notes completed and available ( kept for 2 years) for all loads of waste passed on? (A season ticket can be utilised if you have regular collections of the same type of waste from the same carrier?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are consignment notes completed for the carriage of hazardous/special wastes? (keep for a minimum of 3 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Carrier License certificates and Waste Management License certificates available for those transporting waste away from site and for final destinations of the waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containment areas, particularly those housing oils (including fuels, silicon, DBB etc) suitably bunded. (Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPG) 2 – Above ground Oil Storage Tanks).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Spill kits and spill response procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Site Waste Management Plan been produced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Fuelling and Fuel Storage

• Have plant storage and refuelling areas been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are quantities of fuels on site kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel, oil and chemical storage facilities located on an impermeable surface away from water sewers, drainage, grids and channel and water courses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If containers, oil drums/fuel bowsers etc, have a capacity > 200 Ltrs, is there secondary containment to ensure leaks can’t enter watercourses (i.e. double skinned)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is secondary containment of sufficient volume to contain 110% of the capacity of the largest container or 25% of total storage capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the storage area is located where there is a risk of vehicle collision, have heavy duty barriers or other means been utilised to prevent collision?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses and connection being checked for leaks or faults?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Loose Aggregates, Spoil and CBS

• Are materials stored suitably so as to prevent entry to watercourses or surface water drains, and are any storage silos/containers properly bunded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If mixing is taking place on site, has a barrier been constructed around the mixing area and supply lines to prevent its escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If trucks, hoppers, mixers and concrete pumps need to be washed out, is this being done in a contained area away from watercourses and drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored such so as to prevent root damage to adjacent vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Noise and Dust

• Has an application been made, or is one required, to the local council Control prior to works commencing, under Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act, allowing for the noise made by construction activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles/plant subject to a regime of planned preventative maintenance reducing noise levels and vibration from any defects arising?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is power provided from a fixed supply rather than utilising generators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a high level of housekeeping employed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are skips and wagons, where reasonable and practicable, covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are road sweepers or wheel wash stations used at exits onto public roads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where there is a problem created by dust, are stockpiles/ unmade haul roads being damped down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Plant & Equipment

• Are all items of plant subject to daily plant operatives checks and subject to planned preventative maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excessive volumes/plumes of dark smoke being omitted from plant & equipment highlighting the need for maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are static items of plant/equipment located on plant nappies/drip or interceptor trays (where containing oil/diesel/anti-freeze/hydraulic fluids)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oil absorbent pads, suitable for use with water, being used to remove oil from interceptor/drip trays, and are these in addition to contaminated contents being treated as special/hazardous waste and being disposed of appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where rainwater from drip trays is being poured onto the ground, are checks being undertaken to ensure there is no oily sheen. If there is any doubt as to whether rain water contained within drip trays storing chemicals is contaminated, are water tests being undertaken prior to deciding whether to remove as special/hazardous waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maintenance schedules/weekly checks being undertaken on tools & equipment by the site/yard foreman, and are there records available within project folders to substantiate same?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a dedicated washing facility within the site compound for washing down vehicles and preventing contaminants being washed into watercourses or drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Spillages and Spill Response

• Has an emergency spill response procedure been prepared? has this been briefed to operatives and do supervisors have a hard copy on site in the event of a spillage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a bio-remediation company been identified to deal with any major spillages? Are contact details readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available, including within all items of plant, and are they of sufficient capacity to deal with potential spillages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contaminated spoils/absorbent materials used to contain/clean up after a spillage, disposed of appropriately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Water Environment

• Has an application been made to the local water company or authority for discharging effluent onto the public foul sewer or private sewer that connects to the public sewer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If effluent can’t be discharged to the foul sewer, are’ waste duty of care responsibilities’ being adhered to (handling, recovery and disposal?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before discharging anything other than clean uncontaminated water to surface water or ground water, have checks been made with the Environment agency to determine the need for an environmental permit, or need to register an exemption from an environmental permit (England & Wales only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an authorisation from Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) been sought for any activity likely to cause pollution? If there is a risk of run off being contaminated do you have an authorisation under the Controlled Activities Regulations? (Scotland Only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If water is being pumped from trenches/excavations, where checks have all ready been made with the consenting authority to determine whether this is acceptable, are silt removal measures being employed or are waters being pumped onto grassy lands to filter any residual silt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Ecological Concerns & Impacts

• Is there a likelihood of any activities affecting a protected species (thereby potentially committing an offence) and have requisite consent, license or permit applications been made prior to carrying on with our activities?. (Natural England, Northern Ireland Environmental Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, Countryside Council for Wales)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If we are aware the area supports a protected species, has an ecological survey been undertaken over the area identifying ways to mitigate unavoidable damage or disturbance, and have licensing requirements been established enabling works to proceed in spite of the presence of protected species?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations being undertaken in proximity to trees? If so, is guidance contained within NJUG Volume 4 being adhered to (i.e. Hand digging or trenchless installation within precaution zone/ not severing roots of diameter in excess of 25mm/avoiding compaction of soils around routes by incorrect storing of spoils/vehicle and plant movements)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are consents required from consenting authorities, and have permissions been secured for the removal of trees to facility works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are covers or escape ramps in pace to prevent animals being trapped within excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Audit Overview

• The principal objective of the audit is to monitor safe systems of work relating to electrical safety. This should include safe access and egress, a safe place of work and a safe working environment. Any hazard associated with the work activity should have sufficient control measures on place to minimise risk to staff, public and infrastructure.

• Task Activity

• Circuit ID

Details Of Competent Person Being Audited

• Name

• Authorisation Codes Held

• Authorisations on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DSR and OPM On Site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Codes Appropriate for Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
General Set Up

• On site risk assessment completed and signed on to by all parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress into working area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate space around point of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient light and adequate visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable body posture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Potential Distractions? (Mobile phone, personal audio, eating and drinking)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear understanding of Task? including requirements of DSR/OPM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site records/drawings provided and correctly interpreted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant training and competence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Craft Manuals, drawings and specifications on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct PPE selected for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE in a safe and usable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Working Practices

• Lead role appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication with working group?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication with third parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency preparedness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task completion procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understanding of relevant safety documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working party correct understanding of safety documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Delineation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct tools/equipment for the job and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct understanding of working procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Summary

• Is competent person suitable for current level of authorisations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would you recommend competent person for any further training or authorisation under supervision?

  Yes

  No

• Signature

  Sign

Audit Overview

• The principal objective of the audit is to monitor safe systems of work relating to electrical safety. This should include safe access and egress, a safe place of work and a safe working environment. Any hazard associated with the work activity should have sufficient control measures on place to minimise risk to staff, public and infrastructure.

• Task Activity

• Circuit ID

Details Of Competent Person Being Audited

• Name

• Authorisation Codes Held

• Authorisations on Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DSR and OPM On Site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Codes Appropriate for Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
General Set Up

• On site risk assessment completed and signed on to by all parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress into working area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate space around point of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient light and adequate visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable body posture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Potential Distractions? (Mobile phone, personal audio, eating and drinking)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear understanding of Task? including requirements of DSR/OPM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site records/drawings provided and correctly interpreted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant training and competence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Craft Manuals, drawings and specifications on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct PPE selected for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE in a safe and usable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Working Practices

• Permit holder appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication with working group?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication with third parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency preparedness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task completion procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understanding of relevant safety documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working party correct understanding of safety documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Delineation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments?

Test Equipment

• Test bushings (Checked and in date)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Cable ID equipment

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• HV test set

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Phasing equipment

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Overheadline proving equipment

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Test/Connection leads

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Comments

LV Operations

• Potential back feeds considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screening - Adjacent live apparatus indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead - Shorting and earthing device used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any implications of LV operations in relation to HV sources?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

HV Operations

• Discussion before exchange of formal messages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completion of log book/switching schedule?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entries clear, accurate and unambiguous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all entries time and date stamped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are previous entries completed correctly and to a legible standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of Diagram/SLD?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Issue of instructions through appropriate control engineer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ferro-resonance considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Potential back feeds considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Points of Isolation

• Caution notices applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Danger notices applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety locks applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Potential Indicators

• Approved devices?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Note condition and inspection date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Screening

• Adjacent live apparatus indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Circuit Main Earths

• Positions relative to source of supply

• Distance from actual points of work

• Condition and methods of connection

Safety Documentation

• Safety documents

  Select Permit To Work Sanction For Test Limitation Of Access

  • Permit To Work
  • Sanction For Test
  • Limitation Of Access

Part 1 - Issue

• Is the whole of part 1 of the document legible? are there unclear abbreviations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the sections of Part 1 of the document been completed by the SAP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work to be carried out clearly and unambiguosly described on the document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the supplementary documents attached or associated with the safety document

Part 2 - Receipt

• Has the Safety Document been signed and completed by the person responsible for carrying out the work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the person responsible for carrying out the work have a copy of the Safety Document in his possession

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the person responsible for carrying out the work or testing understand:

• which parts of the system at the work location are DEAD and EARTHED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• which parts are LIVE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the details and limits of work or testing to be carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the person responsible for carrying out the work adequately advised the men under his control as to which parts are safe and which parts are dangerous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have additional earths been applied to overhead lines to protect against potential backfeeds.

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Compliance

• Is the electrical system earthed at the points indicated on the safety document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have other precautions noted on the permit been put into effect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the points of isolation secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How have the safety precautions been put into effect on the LOA

Compliance with DSR/OPM

• Do the precautions taken comply with rule 4.1.1(a) to (f) of the DSR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the precautions taken comply with rule 4.3 of the DSR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other DSRs specifically applicable to the work specified on the PTW? (make note)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the application of safety locks, Caution, Danger and Circuit Main Earth Notices in accordance with the DSR and OPM?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Open Compound Work

• Delineation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access gate chosed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yellow cones, black and yellow chain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Green mini cones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Large notices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Live conductors overhead notices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Marked up site plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Live compound risk assessment

  Yes

  No

  N/A
System Alterations

• Is the apparatus under construction or fully disconnected?

  Under Construction

  Fully Disconnected

• Is there a record of the change of state notice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the time and date recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the change of state notice been issued by the SAP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the control engineer been informed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Receipt by the contractor/team leader

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other precautions of safety measures which the auditor considers necessary? (if yes note in comments)

  Yes

  No
System Control

• Does the apparatus made safe, the points of isolation, location of circuit main earths, any other safety aspects and the work or testing to be undertaken correspond with the System Control Engineer’s understanding of the required precautions and switching actions. If NO what are the differences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Other Relevant Information

• If any of the foregoing answers indicate an unsatisfactory situation arrange for copies of the Safety Document(s) and relevant parts of the system diagram together with any other significant documentation to be attached to this report. Please list attachments:

Summary

• Is the authorised person suitable for current level of authorisations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Would you recommend authorised person for any further training or authorisation under supervision?

  Yes

  No

NERS-09 Civils Audit

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria which in all cases shall be compliance with the Lloyds Register NERS Requirements Document, technical specifications, working instructions and any other specified requirements of a customer or contract relevant to the task being undertaken.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

• Are the depths of cable/s installed to relevant standard/CoP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has POWRA been carried out (SA-12 POWRA) been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has HSG47 safe digging methods been followed during excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are marker tape/tiles at satisfactory cover and in accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ducts in accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate clearance provided to other cables and utility plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the cable comply with the relevant specification/manufacture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deep excavation adequately shuttered with safe access provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deep excavations routinely inspected and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers, footpath provision and advance signs in accordance with NRSWA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are courtesy boards with emergency telephone number clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers checked out of hours in known hazardous/vandal prone situations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate protection of tree roots taken in accordance with NJUG 10?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
NERS-10 Cable Excavation and Installation

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria which in all cases shall be compliance with the Lloyds Register NERS Requirements Document, technical specifications, working instructions and any other specified requirements of a customer or contract relevant to the task being undertaken.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

• Are the depths of cable/s installed to relevant standard/CoP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the bedding and blinding in accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are marker tape/tiles at satisfactory cover and in accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ducts in accordance with specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate clearance provided to other cables and utility plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the laid position of cable/s in accordance with NJUG 7?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the cable comply with the relevant specification/manufacture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate cable rollers/bends/bell mouths installed for pulling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the winch operator trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maximum pulling tensions communicated to the winch man and observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cable attachment/tension limiting bolts adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cable trailer of adequate size and in satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cable drum positioned correctly for the pull?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cable pull adequately supervised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate communication used during pulling operations (2-way radios)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the minimum bending radius for cable observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavator slew zones adequately barriered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deep excavation adequately shuttered with safe access provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deep excavations routinely inspected and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers, footpath provision and advance signs in accordance with NRSWA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are courtesy boards with emergency telephone number clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers checked out of hours in known hazardous/vandal prone situations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate protection of tree roots taken in accordance with NJUG 10?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cable moisture seals/heat shrink caps/earthed adequate and to specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
NERS-11 Cable Jointing

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria which in all cases shall be compliance with the Lloyds Register NERS Requirements Document, technical specifications, working instructions and any other specified requirements of a customer or contract relevant to the task being undertaken.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

LV Jointing

• Is the jointing area clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the joint hole of adequate size for Live jointing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable weather protection available on site and used when appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Live working PPE worn as appropriate and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Live working insulating/insulated tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable test procedures used on mains and service cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sequencing of the neutral and phase connections made correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a soft flame heat torch used for heat shrink insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PVC abrasion satisfactory for moisture seals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is degreasing undertaken in accordance with the jointing instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth rod (where required) adequately installed & connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cut outs satisfactorily made off and sealed on completion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate is a loop impedance test undertaken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate is a polarity test undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate is a phase rotation check undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the joint resin adequately mixed and safely handled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate time allowed for resin to set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jointing area kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the jointing appear to be undertaken competently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the joint being constructed in accordance with the appropriate jointing instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
HV Jointing

• Are jointers satisfactorily trained up to and including 66kV jointing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Permit to work been issued (is it required), is the Permit to work being followed as per OSR’s

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jointing area clean, dry and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate access and egress to joint holes or scaffolds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriately detailed joint assembly instruction available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate specialised tools available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a soft flame heat torch used for heat shrink insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PVC abrasion satisfactory for moisture seals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is XLPE insulation adequately smoothed and cleaned (degreased)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate care taken when fitting conductor connectors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate care taken when fitting stress control insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is joint resin adequately mixed and safely handled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct PPE worn for the job being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the jointing appear to be undertaken competently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the joint being constructed in accordance with the appropriate jointing instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
132kV Jointing

• Are jointers satisfactorily trained for 132kV jointing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Permit to work been issued (is it required), is the Permit to work being followed as per OSR’s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jointing area moisture, dirt and dust free (dry lined)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jointing area adequately protected from the weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting and heating provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate access and egress to joint holes or scaffolds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there satisfactory storage provided for jointing materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriately detailed joint assembly instruction available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate specialised tools available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records retained for identification of which material were installed on each cable/phase i.e. stress cones, specialised connectors etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the jointing area kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the jointing appear to be undertaken competently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the joint being constructed in accordance with the appropriate jointing instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
NERS-12 Distribution Substation

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria which in all cases shall be compliance with the Lloyds Register NERS Requirements Document, technical specifications, working instructions and any other specified requirements of a customer or contract relevant to the task being undertaken.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

• Is the substation base constructed to the correct specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records maintained of concrete used (check delivery note specification)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 7 & 28 days concrete cube strength tests recorded and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the substation enclosure satisfactorily completed to specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the internal lighting and power satisfactorily complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the installed switchgear and transformer to the correct specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any internal cable trenches satisfactorily competed to specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any internal cables HV or LV on trays or cleats satisfactorily installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earthing systems satisfactorily installed and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the installation of metering equipment satisfactorily completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the protection commissioned and test results documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the substation labels, circuit names and danger notices fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the security arrangements (doors, locks etc.) satisfactorily completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the final testing and commissioning documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the asset details satisfactorily recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adoption hand over satisfactorily documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the substation construction appear to be undertaken competently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site internal and external clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
NERS-13 Primary and Grid Substations

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria which in all cases shall be compliance with the Lloyds Register NERS Requirements Document, technical specifications, working instructions and any other specified requirements of a customer or contract relevant to the task being undertaken.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

• Are adequate temporary site office, welfare and stores in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site managed in accordance with the CDM Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate site supervision (resident engineer or manager) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the necessary design specifications and drawings available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the drawings satisfactorily controlled to ensure current revisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the substation building/bases constructed to the correct specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records maintained of concrete used (check delivery note specification)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 7- & 28-days concrete cube strength tests recorded and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the oil bunds/pumps tested and results recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the substation enclosure satisfactorily completed to specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the internal lighting and power satisfactorily complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the auxiliary power supplies installed to design specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchgear to the correct specification and adequately installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the transformer to the correct specification and adequately installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any internal cable trenches satisfactorily competed to specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the internal cables HV or LV on trays or cleats satisfactorily installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earthing systems satisfactorily installed (above and below ground)/tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bus bars to specification and installed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the control panels bars to specification and installed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the automatic fire suppression system adequately installed and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate documentation/certification available for electrical insulating oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency oil spillage arrangements in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the substation name, circuit names and danger notices fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the security arrangements (doors, locks etc.) satisfactorily completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter security (electric fence, intruder alarms & surveillance systems) completed and commissioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the protection systems commissioned and test results documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the final testing and commissioning documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the asset details satisfactorily recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the final installed drawings complete and authorised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the installation of metering equipment satisfactorily commissioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adoption hand over satisfactorily documentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the substation construction appear to be undertaken competently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site internal and external clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
NERS-14 Maintenance

• When completing an audit, the auditor shall ensure that all works are carried out by competent staff and they will be looking for conformity with the audit criteria which in all cases shall be compliance with the Lloyds Register NERS Requirements Document, technical specifications, working instructions and any other specified requirements of a customer or contract relevant to the task being undertaken.

• During the audit the auditor will make a note of any non conformance & send an action with priority to the relevant project/site manager.

• Priority: High (Major Deficiency) Medium (Minor Deficiency) Low (Observations)

• Is the substation safe to work in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the access/egress safe and has any fire suppressant systems locked off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a method statement available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Transformer correctly identified on the Safety Document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the transformer been identified as oil filled or dry type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If oil filled is report available or for dry type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the management and transport of oil being carried out in line with Method Statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the switchgear to be worked on clearly and correctly identified on the Safety Document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct EDSP Solutions HV report form available? (see appendix 1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any Operational Restrictions current on the switchgear being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If ‘YES’ to the question above, are modifications being carried out so that the OR can be removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where oil is being handled is it in line with procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the management of insulating gases in line with safe working practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any LV maintenance associated with the shut down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the LV plant to be maintained identified on the Safety Document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff conversant with the LV gear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any materials/equipment to be left on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the switchgear been marked or the Log Book updated with maintenance/modification date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site been left in a safe, tidy and secure manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note: The auditor is at liberty to cover any other additional items during the audit if it would be appropriate to do so and this checklist should not be considered restrictive where it is thought there may be at weaknesses in knowledge, experience, technical competence or quality of work that may be identified by further investigation.

• Comments

• ** Report Near Misses to info@edspsolutions.com

• Note: The auditor is at liberty to cover any other additional items during the audit if it would be appropriate to do so and this checklist should not be considered restrictive where it is thought there may be at weaknesses in knowledge, experience, technical competence or quality of work that may be identified by further investigation.

• Comments

• Signature:

  Sign