EV Charging sites. Site Supervisor Inspection. - V1.1

Site Type

Are RAMS relevant to the site and in date?

Are STATS on site, available and in date?

Are NRSWA cards on site and available?

Are permit boards completed fully and in use?

Are there near miss forms available for works on site?

Is there evidence of tool box talks relative to works?

Have all workers received an induction before works commence?

Have all workers/ visitors signed in and out?

Is the correct PPE in use, suitable for the task and in good condition?

Are access routes free from obstructions and clearly signposted?

Are temporary structures stable and adequately braced?

Is the site tidy with materials stored safely?

If after dark , is there adequate lighting?

Is all relevant safety signage in place and easily seen?

Do workers know the location of the toilet?

Are they within a reasonable distance from the works? ( within 3 minutes walk / 5 mins drive)

Are there barriers in place to prevent people and vehicles falling in?

Are unattended open excavations covered?

Is there a permit to dig present?

Are workers aware of the risks of hand arm vibration and the required action to prevent it?

Has exposure been reduced by the selection of suitable work methods and plant?

Are tools properly maintained?

Is this managed in the risk assessment on site?

Are low voltage tools and equipment being used?

Are residual current devices (RCD) in use?

Are RCD checked daily and properly maintained?

Are cables and leads protected from damage?

Have hidden electricity cables and other services been located ( with a locator and plans ) and marked?

Is electricty managed within the risk assessment?

Are the right tool / machinery being used for the job?

Are dangerous parts guarded?

Are tools and machinery maintained and in good repair and are all safety devices operating safely?

Are calibration Certificates present for required machinery?

Are all operatives trained and competent to use tools and machinery?

Are tools and machinery managed in the risk assessment?

Is the work fenced off from the public?

Are roadworks barriered off and lit, and a safe alternative route provided?

Is a safe route provided for persons with prams, in wheelchairs and the visually impaired?

Is the boundary secure and undamaged?

Are bricks and materials safely stored?

Are emergency procedures in place?

Do workers know what they are?

Is there a way to contact emergency services from site?

Are there adequate escape routes in place and are they kept clear?

Is there adequate first aid provision?

Are the quantities of flammable materials, liquids and gases kept to a minimum?

Are they properly stored?

Is there an allocated smoking area?

Are gas cylinders, associated hoses and equipment properly maintained and in good condition?

Are valves on cylinders fully closed when not in use?

Is flammable and combustible waste removed regularly and stored in a suitable location?

Are suitable fire extinguishers provided?