Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Introduction

  • Client

  • Site/Contract Address

  • Project Number

  • What activity is being carried out at the time of visit?

  • List the names of the operatives on site at the time of audit

Site Set Up / Management

  • Is the form F10 on display?

  • Are relevant insurance certificates<br>available, are they in date?

  • Is the construction phase plan on site, when was it last reviewed / updated?

  • Is the signing in book on site? Is signing in/out enforced?

  • Are the works adequately fenced off / segregated, suitably designed, ballasted<br>and with adequate signage?

  • Are there adequate welfare facilities?

  • Are there adequate first aid facilities and is an accident book available?

  • Has adequate PPE been provided and is the equipment in good condition?

  • Is the wearing of PPE enforced?

  • Are structures stable?

  • Is the site clean and tidy?

  • Is the working area / access adequately lit?

  • Are manual handling assessments carried out and being adhered to?

  • Are alternative mechanical means utilised?

Working at Height

  • Are ladders the right equipment for the job, are they in good condition?

  • 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?

  • Is there safe access to scaffolding?

  • Are standards upright and on firm foundation?

  • Are standards / ledgers / braces / struts in position?

  • Is the scaffold secured to the building / shored?

  • Are there adequate guard rails, toe boards, removable guard rails, floor boards?

  • Are materials evenly distributed and platforms clean and free from debris?

  • Are harnesses worn during erection / dismantling?

  • Are scaffolds inspected / tagged with a relevant handover certificate?

  • Is there adequate protection to prevent falls of persons / objects?

  • Is a SSOW in place that includes prevention of falls, excluding personnel from below the works, consideration of weather conditions?

  • Are safety nets competently installed, inspected with relevant handover documentation?

  • Are harnesses being worn?

  • Are safety nets competently installed, inspected with relevant handover docuementation?

Excavations

  • Are excavations adequately shored / battered back / ventilated / dewatered with appropriate edge protection?

  • Is access into excavation safe with at least two means of access/egress?

  • Are adjacent structures unaffected by the excavation and is the probability of excavation collapse unaffected by adjacent structures/spoil etc?

  • Are excavations inspected and are records retained?

Powered Access Equipment (MEWPS)

  • Are equipment operators trained and competent (inc SWL and warning notices displayed)? Is evidence of an indate record of thorough examination available?

  • Is the equipment being used in a safe manner?

  • Is the hoist operator trained and competent (inc SWL and warning notices displayed)?

  • Is the hoist inspected weekly and records retained?

  • Does the hoist have a current inspection / test certificate?

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment

  • Are operators / banksman / slingers / competent (inc. crane operations carried out safely)

  • Has a lifting plan been developed to include details of exclusion zones, appointed person, oversailing etc?

  • Does the equipment have current inspection / test certificates and is the equipment inspected weekly and records retained?

Portable Plant and Machinery

  • Portable Plant and Machinery, are all dangerous parts guarded?

  • Is the plant and machinery being used safely?

  • Does the equipment have a current inspection / test certificate?

Traffic and Vehicles

  • Are there separate vehicle / pedestrian routes which are suitable and sufficient?<br>

  • Are there adequate precautions during use of vehicles (e.g. reversing warnings)?

  • Are drivers competent / adequately trained?<br>

  • Does the plant have a current inspection / test certificate?

  • Are there adequate wheel washing facilities / street cleaning?

Temporary Electricity

  • Is the supply a maximum of 110V?

  • Are trip devices / RCD's used where mains voltage used?

  • Are cables and leads in good condition and are they protected / routed to prevent damage?

  • Are systems inspected and tested by a competent person (PAT Certificate)?

  • Have overhead power lines been considered and underground cables been located, marked and precautions taken to dig safely?

Asbestos

  • Is an asbestos report available?

  • Is a management procedure in place?

  • Is this covered in the induction?

Project Documentation and Records

  • Induction - Have they been undertaken and records retained, does it cover adequate information?

  • Risk Assessments - Are they being carried out and retained and evidence that they are communicated to contractors available?

  • Safety Observations - Are personnel aware of Safety Observations?

  • Safety Observations - Are they being carried out and recorded?

  • Method Statements - Are they being carried out, adhered to, and retained?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Have procedures been developed (incl. for cabins)?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Is there adequate means of raising the alarm? Has a fire drill been carried out and recorded?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Is the Fire Marshall / First Aider identified?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are there adequate escape routes and are they kept clear?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are flammables stored appropriately (inc LPG) and are naked flames and smoking prohibited in these areas?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are there adequate procedures for the removal of waste? Is it removed safely?

  • Fire Plans and Emergency Procedures - Are there an adequate number / type of fire extinguishers?

  • COSHH Assessments - Have all harmful substances been identified and COSHH safety data sheets supplied?

  • COSHH Assessments - Have controls for safe use / storage been put into place?

  • Noise Assessments - Have potentially noisy operations been identified and are assessments being carried out and recorded?

  • Permits to Work - Have activities requiring PTW been identified?<br>

  • Permits to Work - Are they retained on site?

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