ESM Construction Site Checklist Inspection

• Company Name:

• Address:

• Contact Name:

• Tel No:

• Email:

Assessors Details

• Name of Assessor:

• Tel No.

• Email:

Summary

• General Overview of Works Taking Place:

Site Signage / Notices

• Site Signage / Notices being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a Health and Safety Law Poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a signed copy of the company health and safety policy displayed? Is it dated in the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a valid copy of the Employers Liability Insurance certificate displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear signage displayed at the site entrance and at other key locations indicating the mandatory PPE required on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where plant and machinery is being used, have moving / reversing vehicle signs been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire and emergency procedures clearly displayed around the site and at all fire points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the nearest A&E hospital displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of site first aiders clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the first aid box / facility clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable has the F10 certificate been displayed, and is the certificate still valid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site rules clearly displayed in the site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Documentation

• Site Documentation being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a suitable Construction Phase Plan (CDM) been developed for the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the CDM being developed as the project progresses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site inductions being delivered to all site attendees and are records of the inductions being retained? e.g - Site Induction register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the induction include site specific requirements and risks? E.g Overhead cables, Work at Height, COSHH, Noise, Vibration etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site managers completing weekly and monthly inspection reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these reports being completed correctly, or do findings of HSE safety inspections contradict site safety inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Principal Contractor (PC) Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the PC RAMS signed by all operatives or alternative method to show that all Employees Understand the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the PC RAMS reviewed and amended as the works progress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all significant project risks detailed in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Subcontractor RAMS Available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all subcontractor operatives signed their respective RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are subcontractor RAMS considered to be suitable and sufficient for the works being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Permit to Work Systems clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Competencies / Training

• Site Competencies/ Training being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has the Site Manager retained copies of all operative competencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operatives, Managers and Site Visitors possess a current CSCS card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all workers operating plant or machinery hold valid certification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operatives utilising Grinders completed an abrasive wheel training course in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives who are working at height (WAH) received WAH training in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives using harnesses received appropriate fall protection equipment training in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received Manual Handling training in the previous three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received asbestos awareness training, and is the training certificate still valid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required have operatives received a face fit test for respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare

• Site Welfare being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has an Area for workers to Rest and Eat been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Area of Rest have Sufficient seating with back rests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Hot and Cold running water been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an adequate supply of hand washing soap and single use hand towels been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a supply of wholesome drinking water been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the capacity to heat / warm food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the capacity to boil water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable drying room been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable WC facilities been provided for male and female workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a specific area for Changing if workers have to wear special clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there Lockers available for workers to store clothing and personal effects safe? e.g - Office, Lockable Van etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Ventilation and Heating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Access and Egress

• Site Access and Egress being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are all site attendees signing in and out on a daily basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls in place for staff and visitors? e.g PPE, Segregation etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls in place to prevent unauthorised access to site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obstructions to access or Egress routes? e.g - Slips, Trips, Holes etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Egress Routes clearly marked out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has manned security been provided on this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has segregation of pedestrian and vehicle movements been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency access and egress routes kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access and egress routes adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Housekeeping being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are work areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is redundant waste moved to skips immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Washout Skips on Site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from slip, trip and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment correctly stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• Fire being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a fire evacuation plan been developed for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire evacuation plan been communicated to all operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire plan been created giving due consideration to the clients existing fire strategy and evacuation plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable means of raising the alarm in the event of fire been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire plan been displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an assembly area been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable fire fighting equipment been provided on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all fire fighting equipment been inspected within the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all fire fighting equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable materials stored securely away from any sources of ignition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hot works controlled under a permit to work system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the permit include adequate controls to prevent fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste

• Waste being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is waste being segregated on site in line with current regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all skips clearly identified through appropriate signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a registered waste carrier being used to collect waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes being retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are special waste consignment notes being retained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where possible is recycling taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are skips located away from buildings and perimeter fencing to discourage vandalism and arson?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is the need for specific PPE detailed in the CDM, RAMS and Site Induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where dust, mist, gasses or fibres are being produced, are operatives utilising the correct RPE, and have they been appropriately trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives using RPE clean shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct mechanical strength safety eyewear being utilised for site activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct cut resistance gloves being used in line with the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of PPE being used for their intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items of PPE clean, in good condition and considered suitable for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CoSHH

• CoSHH being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is a site CoSHH register available to view?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CoSHH assessments for each substance available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets for each substance available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the appropriate PPE been issued in line with the COSHH assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE being used correctly in line with the COSHH assessment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is CoSHH on site being correctly stored to prevent spills and contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a spill procedure been developed and do all staff understand the contents of the procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Traffic Management being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a site traffic management plan been produced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians / vehicles being effectively segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have laydown areas for deliveries been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Equipment (Hand Held Tools)

• Hand Held Tools being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are all tools battery powered or 110v?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all tools been PAT tested in the previous three months in line with company procedures? and are records available to view?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools in good condition with no obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools being used for their intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective guards fitted to tools where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operatives hold the correct competencies to operate the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cartridge Operated Tools

• Cartridge Tools being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Have the operators received suitable training on the use of the equipment, including actions on how to deal with a misfire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives using the equipment over the age of 18 years old?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have steps been taken to ensure that the operator is not colour blind? (cartridges are colour coded to determine strength)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator wearing suitable eye protection, hearing protection and head protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area where the machine is being used controlled to prevent accidents and incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been inspected in line with legal requirements and manufacturers instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When not in use is the equipment stored securely by a competent supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrics

• Electrics being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are temporary installation certificates (BS 7671) available? e.g - Temporary site power

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where isolations are in place, has a lock out tag out kit been used to ensure accidental re-energising of the system does not occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the isolation been carried out by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cables been identified as live, historic or isolated and have appropriate controls been implemented to prevent damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads being used correctly and as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height

• Working at Height being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Have all WAH activities been planned in line with the hierarchy of control for work at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has safe access and egress been provided for WAH activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where roof work is being conducted, has the condition of the roof been established and documented prior to work commencing, e.g - is the roof fragile?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received WAH training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all significant WAH risks and suitable control measures been detailed in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives signed the RAMS, and do they understand the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weather conditions and wind speeds being monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the site management team aware of the wind speeds at which all WAH must stop in line with the Beaufort Scale as detailed in HSG33 Health and Safety in Roof Work? - 23MPH (Force 5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where EASI-DECK boards (Board Walk) are used, have they been inspected in the previous 12 months and are tags visible to indicate suitability to users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where Edge protection is fitted, does the system meet the minimum requirements of being double railed with the top rail being at a minimum height of 950mm with gaps between rails no greater than 470mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where harnesses are being used, have all users received appropriate fall protection equipment training and are records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have harnesses been inspected by a competent person in the previous 6 months and are records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have daily pre-use checks of harnesses been carried out by the user? (Ensure these checks are being completed correctly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working platforms free from slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where pre-existing fixed safety systems (man-safe lines) are being used, has the inspection condition of the system been verified and documented by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools secured so as not to fall from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where materials are stored at height, have engineering calculations been produced by a competent engineers to establish the suitability of such storage and to determine the tie down methods required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily site manager checks of any "hold down" strapping being conducted and recorded to ensure compliance with documented engineering solutions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ladders used on site meet the minimum standard of EN131?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladders are being used, are they in good condition with no obvious damage or excessive contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladders are being used are they set at the correct angle of 75 degrees or 1 in 4 - (For every 4 Feet of Height, Ladder base should be 1 Foot from wall)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders tagged and inspected at 3 month intervals in line with company procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency recovery procedures been documented for WAH activities and is all equipment required to implement a recovery available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware of the documented recovery procedures and do staff hold the required competencies to successfully effect the documented recovery method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drills conducted to verify the suitability of recovery procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Scaffolding being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are design drawings available for scaffold installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a handover certificate been provided to the site manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has safe access and egress been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders connected with a square lash or ladder bracket and do the extend 1 meter above the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladder are present are ladder gates fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable guard rails provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have toe boards been fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has debris netting, brick guards or fans been fitted to protect the public and others working on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are platforms clear of debris and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold boards in good condition with no cracks or evidence of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there excessive gaps in the working platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a scaff tag present at every access and egress point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the installation been inspected by a competent person at intervals no greater that seven days or after any event which may compromise the integrity of the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspection certificates present in the site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where Gin Wheels are fitted, has a certificate of inspection been issued in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998? The wheel is to be inspected annually and any ropes are to be inspected every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre Use checks carried out On Gin Wheel and by Competent person (e.g - CISRS Scaffolder)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives competent to use Gin Wheels as outlined in SG9:15?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the gin wheel been correctly fitted with a load bearing coupler fitted at either side and the wheel fitted no further than 750mm from the outer leg?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined Spaces being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a specific confined space risk assessment been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the risks been assessed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any required isolations been conducted by a competent person using a lock out tag out system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being carried out under a permit to work system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives appropriately trained and competent to conduct the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is atmospheric monitoring taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a rescue plan been developed and communicated to all parties involved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being supervised by a competent person located outside the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Noise being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a noise assessment on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has noise been detailed as a risk in the CDM and RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable controls been implemented to reduce or eliminate the production of noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives utilising appropriate PPE as detailed in the RAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vibration

• Vibration being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a vibration assessment been produced for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the assessment include consideration of at risk individuals and does it consider alternative methods of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are colour coded vibration tags fitted to all tools detailing the Exposure Action Value (EAV) times and the Exposure Limit Value (ELV) times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been provided with information, training and instruction relating to HAVs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vibrating tools properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable controls been established where the Exposure Action Value (EAV) has been reached or exceeded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trigger times being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required has health monitoring been provided in line with the Control of Vibration at work Regulations 2005?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Construction Dust (Silica)

• Construction Dust being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is construction dust detailed as a risk in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are methods such as damping down and using local exhaust ventilation being used to reduce the production of dust at source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operatives received information on the hazards associated with construction dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives who are at risk provided with appropriate RPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

• Asbestos being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out in line with HSG264

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement been conducted based on the findings of the survey?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures in place for inadvertent exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the assessment been communicated to all relevant parties

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the presence of asbestos detailed in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the HSE been notified prior to work being undertaken (14 day notice)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the removal company licenced and are competencies for all operatives located on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For licenced work, are medical certificates for operatives available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air monitoring being conducted throughout the work, if so are records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have certificates of re-occupancy been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is asbestos being disposed of by a licenced contractor and are special waste consignment notes available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For non-licenced work, do all operatives have Cat B asbestos training and an in date face fit test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For non licenced work are suitable decontamination methods being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Netting

• Safety Netting being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Where fall protection netting has been fitted, has a handover certificate been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any excessive gaps in the netting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obstruction underneath the netting that could impact a falling operative under deflection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the nets been inspected at periods of no greater than 7 days by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site manager conducting daily netting checks prior to work commencing, if so are checks being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where operatives are working below netting, has debris netting also been fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• First Aid being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a first aid assessment been produced for this project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have an adequate amount of first aiders been provided on the project, allowing for sickness and absence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of first aiders provided in the Induction, RAMS and on site signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an accident book maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an appropriate first aid box available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear signage provided detailing the location of the first aid box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit checked on a weekly basis and are records retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contents of the first aid box in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant

• Plant being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are all Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) and Scissor Lifts inspected and maintained in line with the Lifting operations and lifting equipment Regulations 1998?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operators hold the relevant competencies to operate MEWPS, Scissor lifts and Telehandlers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanctuary zones fitted to MEWPS when operating internally or where an overhead obstruction exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MEWPs, Scissor Lifts and Tele handlers immobilised when not in use? For example, keys removed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily check sheets in place and being completed for MEWPS and scissor lifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff utilising MEWPS wearing a work restraint harness to further limit the likelihood of a fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Tele handlers being used in line with manufacturers instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clear in date certification available to show that Tele handlers are being inspected in line with current regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where equipment and passenger lifts are being used, have operatives been trained in their use and are they inspected and maintained in line with LOLER 1998?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoists / lifts being used correctly as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where hoists are connected to a scaffold, does the design allow for this?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the safe working loads clearly displayed on all equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations

• Lifting operations being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is a lifting plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appointed person been detailed for the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a lift supervisor been appointed in the lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all operatives have the required competencies to conduct lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the lifting equipment been tested and regularly inspected in line with current regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe working loads clearly marked on all lifting and ancillary equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a survey been conducted prior to lifting operations commencing to establish hazards such as soft ground, overhead obstructions, electrical lines, voids and the proximity of existing structures? this should be conducted by the appointed person and must be detailed in the lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the operatives detailed in the lifting plan match those in attendance on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives signed the lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Manual Handling being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Has a manual handling assessment been completed for the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling aids and processes being used to eliminate or reduce the need for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received manual handling training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Security being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is the site securely fenced off to prohibit unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gates secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is out of hours security provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gasses (LPG, Acetylene)

• Compressed Gases being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Are compressed gasses located away from sources of ignition and flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gasses correctly stored externally in a purpose made cage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gasses stored and secured in an upright position away from voids and cellars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Gasses segregated by type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temporary works

• Temporary Works being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a temporary works register on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a temporary works coordinator been identified in writing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the temporary works been designed in line with BS5975:2008?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the temporary works been inspected on completion and are handover certificates available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Excavations being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Have all excavation activities been included in the RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has buried service data been reviewed and has a cable avoidance tool been utilised to identify buried services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all identified services been clearly marked with line marker spray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a permit to dig been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand digging techniques being utilised within 2 meters of existing services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Management

• Site Management being Inspected?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Site Manager completing accurate weekly and Monthly Site Managers inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site manager aware of the escalation procedure when an injury, incident or near miss occurs on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Site Manager hold a Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site manager communicate effectively and resolve issues in a timely manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site manager been proactive in reducing the number of incidents on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment on site issues, accidents and incidents.

Other Issues Identified

• Any additional Issues?

  Yes

  No

• Details of additional Issues

Area of Best Practice

• Describe what is being done well

Sign Off

• I can Confirm that the contents from this Audit have been explained to me

• Site Manager

  Sign

• A Full Risk Assessment report will be typed up in accordance of the findings detailed in this Audit. All Hazards found which require further control measures will be completed on the Action Plan of that Report