Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Introduction
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Client
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Site/Contract Address
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Project Number
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What activity is being carried out at the time of visit?
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List the names of the operatives on site at the time of audit
Site Set Up / Management
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Is the form F10 on display?
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Are relevant insurance certificates<br>available, are they in date?
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Is the construction phase plan on site, when was it last reviewed / updated?
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Is the signing in book on site? Is signing in/out enforced?
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Are the works adequately fenced off / segregated, suitably designed, ballasted<br>and with adequate signage?
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Are there adequate welfare facilities?
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Are there adequate first aid facilities and is an accident book available?
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Has adequate PPE been provided and is the equipment in good condition?
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Is the wearing of PPE enforced?
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Are structures stable?
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Is the site clean and tidy?
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Is the working area / access adequately lit?
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Are manual handling assessments carried out and being adhered to?
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Are alternative mechanical means utilised?
Working at Height
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Are ladders the right equipment for the job, are they in good condition?
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Are they being used correctly and safely (prevented from slipping), positioned to prevent over reaching, adequate height above the landing and resting against a solid surface?
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Is there safe access to scaffolding?
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Are standards upright and on firm foundation?
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Are standards / ledgers / braces / struts in position?
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Is the scaffold secured to the building / shored?
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Are there adequate guard rails, toe boards, removable guard rails, floor boards?
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Are materials evenly distributed and platforms clean and free from debris?
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Are harnesses worn during erection / dismantling?
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Are scaffolds inspected / tagged with a relevant handover certificate?
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Is there adequate protection to prevent falls of persons / objects?
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Is a SSOW in place that includes prevention of falls, excluding personnel from below the works, consideration of weather conditions?
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Are safety nets competently installed, inspected with relevant handover documentation?
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Are harnesses being worn?
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Are safety nets competently installed, inspected with relevant handover docuementation?
Excavations
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Are excavations adequately shored / battered back / ventilated / dewatered with appropriate edge protection?
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Is access into excavation safe with at least two means of access/egress?
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Are adjacent structures unaffected by the excavation and is the probability of excavation collapse unaffected by adjacent structures/spoil etc?
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Are excavations inspected and are records retained?
Powered Access Equipment (MEWPS)
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Are equipment operators trained and competent (inc SWL and warning notices displayed)? Is evidence of an indate record of thorough examination available?
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Is the equipment being used in a safe manner?
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Is the hoist operator trained and competent (inc SWL and warning notices displayed)?
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Is the hoist inspected weekly and records retained?
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Does the hoist have a current inspection / test certificate?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
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Are operators / banksman / slingers / competent (inc. crane operations carried out safely)
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Has a lifting plan been developed to include details of exclusion zones, appointed person, oversailing etc?
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Does the equipment have current inspection / test certificates and is the equipment inspected weekly and records retained?
Portable Plant and Machinery
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Portable Plant and Machinery, are all dangerous parts guarded?
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Is the plant and machinery being used safely?
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Does the equipment have a current inspection / test certificate?
Traffic and Vehicles
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Are there separate vehicle / pedestrian routes which are suitable and sufficient?<br>
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Are there adequate precautions during use of vehicles (e.g. reversing warnings)?
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Are drivers competent / adequately trained?<br>
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Does the plant have a current inspection / test certificate?
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Are there adequate wheel washing facilities / street cleaning?
Temporary Electricity
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Is the supply a maximum of 110V?
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Are trip devices / RCD's used where mains voltage used?
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Are cables and leads in good condition and are they protected / routed to prevent damage?
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Are systems inspected and tested by a competent person (PAT Certificate)?
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Have overhead power lines been considered and underground cables been located, marked and precautions taken to dig safely?
Asbestos
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Is an asbestos report available?
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Is a management procedure in place?
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Is this covered in the induction?
Project Documentation and Records
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Induction - Have they been undertaken and records retained, does it cover adequate information?
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Risk Assessments - Are they being carried out and retained and evidence that they are communicated to contractors available?
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Safety Observations - Are personnel aware of Safety Observations?
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Safety Observations - Are they being carried out and recorded?
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Method Statements - Are they being carried out, adhered to, and retained?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Have procedures been developed (incl. for cabins)?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Is there adequate means of raising the alarm? Has a fire drill been carried out and recorded?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Is the Fire Marshall / First Aider identified?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are there adequate escape routes and are they kept clear?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are flammables stored appropriately (inc LPG) and are naked flames and smoking prohibited in these areas?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are there adequate procedures for the removal of waste? Is it removed safely?
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Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are there an adequate number / type of fire extinguishers?
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COSHH Assessments - Have all harmful substances been identified and COSHH safety data sheets supplied?
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COSHH Assessments - Have controls for safe use / storage been put into place?
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Noise Assessments - Have potentially noisy operations been identified and are assessments being carried out and recorded?
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Permits to Work - Have activities requiring PTW been identified?<br>
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Permits to Work - Are they retained on site?
Sign Off
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Auditor
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Auditee