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  • Prepared by

  • Location

SITE CONTACTS

  • PROJECT MANAGER

  • SITE SUPERVISOR

  • TEAM LEADER

  • TEAM MEMBERS

type of works

  • GAS

  • CABLE

  • WATER

  • ELECTRICAL

SCORING

  • 0 – Unsatisfactory / unsafe - Offsite management to be informed immediately
    1 – Unsatisfactory / poor - Site team have 24hrs to rectify
    2 – Satisfactory / minimum legal compliance - Site team to review / monitor and if possible, improve
    3 – Satisfactory / good compliance - Site team to monitor to maintain standards or if possible, improve

Inspection

  • Statutory Documentation Reviewed – Consider F10 , HSE Poster , Public & Employers Liability Insurance , Site Rules , Construction Phase Plan on site and relevant , Accident report book Asbestos register present if applicable, Company Polices, Notice board,

  • Health & Safety – Consider Emergency plan including hospital details , Are all relevant tool box talks sheets on site - carried out often enough , Emergency contact list , Means of raising alarm adequate , Construction site sign , Any other relevant safety, hazard identification signs , Assembly point sign , Mandatory signs, Warning Signs, Environmental Signs & Prohibited Signs Site office sign & Stores (CoSHH) sign Temporary works register present and up to date, Verification that sub-contractor are approved , Safe Systems of work being adopted, PUWER RECORDS

  • Risk Assessment/Method Statement – Consider Are all relevant risk assessments present and signed , Are all relevant method statements present , Site Safety Pack Present & Complete

  • Pollution Control - Consider Waste material storage / disposal and documentation, Emergency spills response , Land contamination , Waste management area setup , Dust controlled (damping down etc.) , Water courses protected ,Relevant environmental Tool Box Talks given to site operatives

  • COSHH, Noise, HAVS Etc. - Consider Are all relevant COSHH assessments on site being followed, HAVS Records being kept , HAVS EAV & ELV information available , Noise Assessment on site if applicable , Noise & vibration impact considered

  • Register/Records/Handover Certs - Consider Client Permit / Site Authorisation Are all relevant test certification for Sub Contractors Plant on site , Inspection certificates for plant , lifting chains / strops / D shackles records – , Plant registers up to date , Permits to work present and correctly completed o, Confined Space , Excavation , Work at Height , Electrical Work , Hot Works, Utilities plans , Butt connections strips tagged, Street Works Notification

  • Inductions/Training/Skills/Competency Cards - Consider Are all relevant site induction records on site , Are H & S tool box talks records maintained and carried out often enough , Records of Certificate & cards on site and in date , EUSR , Abrasive Wheels , CPCS , CSCS , NPORS, NERS Passports ,NRSWA Certificate, TW supervisor appointed , Other – task specific , Trained Fire Marshall on site , Have any near misses been raised Sub Contractor Arrangements and controls

  • Welfare facilities - Consider Toilets & urinal sufficient no , Clean & Tidy , Stocked with soap / toilet paper , Washing facilities, hot water available, Enough soap / paper towels , Drinking water - clearly identified , Enough cups , Messing area kept clean and tidy, Means of heating water and food , Enough seats, Means of washing up , Waste disposal bins , Areas for drying clothes , Storing PPE , Personal items, Heaters not covered , CO monitor working , Water coolers service records , DEB hand care unit full, Hand sanitizer, means of cleaning surfaces in the welfare, hand wipes

  • Health Hazards – Specific Considerations Damping down employed, RPE the correct type, Vibration data available for equipment, HAVS being managed and recorded , Hearing protection worn , Hearing protection zones established and signposted , Individuals Face Fit Certificates , Is there adequate dust suppression in place

  • Fire/Flammable/Emergency/First Aid - Consider Fire extinguishers in correct place , Fire extinguishers of the correct type , Fire extinguisher in date (12 months) , Fire extinguisher fully charged and in good condition , Fire assembly point , Fire extinguisher in van , Fire Emergency Plan Sign posted , Means of raising the alarm adequate , Fire escape routes and exits clear , No unnecessary storage or accumulations of combustible waste , Access for emergency services maintained , Arrangements for extinguishing used cigarettes , Accommodation at least 10m from adjacent buildings , Hot works controlled by permits , Correct storage of flammable materials (e.g. gas cages, fire safes) , First Aid kit including medical waste bag and resuscitation shield on site , Trained First Aider on site , First aider training level adequate – over 5 men on site , First aid post sign , First aider sign , First Aid box stocked and in date , Eye wash station

  • Electricity - PAT/Lighting – Consider Cables free of cuts, abrasions , Cables / Transformer / splitter boxes not in water , Connector plugs in good condition , Electrical cabinets closed and locked off , All power tools, leads etc. PAT tested tagged and in certification date , No 240v/415v power on site without special measures (RCD / RCBO, armoured cables) , Accommodation has electrical certificate , Earth rods in place for generator

  • Traffic Management - Consider Are vehicles/plant and pedestrians segregated , Appropriate protection for overhead services , Is there safe access to the site for deliveries, Speed limit signs posted , Parking arrangements adequate and marked, Public road clear of mud transferred from site , Ground conditions stable and not waterlogged , Suitable turning area , Arrangements for reversing vehicles , Means of securing plant at end of shift – as theft reduction policy .Pedestrian / vehicle / plant routes not blocked

  • Housekeeping/Storage of materials - Consider Site generally clean & tidy appearance , Defined areas – storage, spoils, parking , All areas accessible ,adequate lighting (for task and access routes) , Hazardous material storage , General & emergency routes available and clear of obstructions , Adequate Signage , Access to hazardous areas prevented , Noise protection zones signposted , Designated areas provided , Storage in correct place , Bunding for CoSHH liquids , Plant storage meets Theft Reduction Policy o, Storage areas/container tidy , Chemical segregated correct , Good access to storage areas including deliveries , Material storage / chemicals in place

  • Street Works and Road Works Is the intended type of traffic control appropriate for the prevailing traffic flow, Consider both safe routes and the standards of fencing/barriers needed to protect pedestrians from risks from inside the work space, appropriate weights e.g. sacks containing suitable granular material placed at low level on barriers and signs , traffic light in correct position ,, working space and safety zone in the area to be marked off with cones, and/or barriers. Warning lights should be placed where necessary,

  • Access/Egress - Consider Can everyone get to their place of work safely and work in safety , Are access routes in good condition and clearly signposted , Is site access lighting adequate , Are designated pathways clearly visible and of an appropriate surface , Are pedestrian pathways kept clear and free of slip and trip hazards , Are vehicle warning signs displayed , Appropriate fencing / barriers , Buried services / valves etc. protected , Conditions – Ice / high wind / boggy ground , Are there controls in place to manage RF Mast If applicable is there a RF Meter on site ,Road plates used

  • Edge Protection - Consider All edges protected from falls , All barriers and handrails complete and of sufficient height (950mm) & gaps not too large (470mm max) , Stop logs at excavation edges where required Warning signage posted

  • Excavation/Earthworks – Consider Excavation inspection records , Trial pit records , Access / egress considered , Support /stepped/battered – as TW design , Temporary works design drawing(s) on site , Edges protected , No loading at edges, Dewatering , Spoil heap at least 1M away from excavations , Marker tape ducting , Evidence of trial pits, Evidence of use of CAT & Genny , Hand dig around services, Protection / support of services in excavation , Appropriate equipment , Excavation back filled as soon as possible , Appropriate protection for overhead services , Distance of adjacent buildings, Proposed cable run details on site (finished detail) , Plant not operating on steep slopes, Plant not being driven too fast / erratically , Plant routes not excessively rutted , Stop logs at excavation edges where required , Warning signage posted , Pedestrians segregated from operating areas , Reversing minimised , Barriers & signs to manholes / valve boxes , Seat belts being worn , Crossing points provided where needed , Excavation inspected

  • Lifting Equipment/Plant - Consider Lifting plan in place and on site , Lifting operations segregated , All lifting accessories have certificates in place and in date , All lifting equipment have certificates in plane and in date , Competent / trained operator of crane – certificate checked , Competent / trained banks-man / signaller – certificate checked , Competent / trained lift supervisor – certificate checked , Correct lifting accessories to secure loads , Appropriate protection for overhead services , All guarding in place on plant/ equipment , Equipment appears in good condition

  • Confined Space / Restricted space operations - Consider Gas monitor used and in calibration date Harnesses in date were required, Tripod and winch in date where required, permit in place , Valves locked off , Ventilation in place , Gas bottles not stored near by, machines turned off

  • Protected fuel stores - Consider Fire extinguishers correct type , Is fuel stored in appropriate containers , Is the fuel store bunded , Is there a suitable split kit , Are temporary fuel lines from bowers bunded

  • Safety Equipment/P.P.E - Consider Mandatory hard hat, lace up safety footwear, hi-visibility coat / Hi-Viz Vest ( Long) , Task specific PPE in use , Overalls worn else cargo trousers and polo top if appropriate, RPE masks filters in date , RPE masks face fitted to individual , Gloves worn and of the correct type for the work , Eye Protection of the correct type for work Is all relevant PPE provides for the specific task Flame Retardant PPE, Breathing Apparatus 3m inspections

  • Site Security Public Interface - Consider Are the site gates being kept locked , Is the work area secure from trespassers , Has all reasonably foreseeable measures been taken to ensure that the site is safe to leave at the end of the working shift Plant keys secured when not in use Security fencing / hard barrier signage to manage public risk

  • Biological Hazards - Consider Bio security prevention measures in place , Wearing RPE when removing Bird droppings / Nest , Cross contamination controls in place , Operatives aware of the symptoms of Weil’s Disease

  • Environmental Nuisance Air Quality & Noise - Consider Positioning on Welfare Units to minimise nuisance to local community, Siting of plant and Generators to minimise nuisance to local community, Working hours limited , Noise survey completed in accordance to the principles of BS4241, Dust suppression in use

  • Refuelling / Mixing station - Consider Refuelling station set up , Spill kit in place , Fire Extinguisher located at refuelling station , Protective Sheeting in place , Fuel Bunded , Transfer of fuel using approved containers, funnel, pump etc. , Operatives trained in the use of spill kits

  • Protected Flora & Fauna – Consider Trees Protection Orders , No unsupervised work on sensitive tress (TPO or Ancient Woodland) , No tree roots greater than 25 mm damaged by works , Protected Plants (Orchids) , Controls for wildlife, Bees, Nesting Birds, Badgers, Great Crested Newts, Bats, Water Voles , and Snakes

  • Enviro Management Documents – Consider Environmental Assessment Form in site file (CDM Notifiable only) , Environmental Risk Assessments in Site File , Are waste streams clearly marked , Environmental Tool Box Talks on site if relevant , Waste material storage / disposal and documentation , Water discharge arrangements , Waste management area setup , Waste Transfer / Consignment Notes present , Are waste streams clearly marked , Environmental impact sheets in site folders, Are any contaminated land / spoil areas adequately controlled

  • Archaeology & Heritage – Consider Archaeological Mitigation Plans in place, Are the team following these plans , Site operatives briefed on Archaeological Mitigation Plans

  • Water Environment – Consider Silt control measures in place when dewatering. Appropriate discharge consent documents and methods in place , No visible signs of contamination in the water course , Spill kit present, stocked and appropriate located on site , Refuelling procedures in place , Bunding / trip trays in use and suitable and sufficient for the task , No visible evidence of fuel spillages

  • Slips, Trips and Falls – Consider Cable routed to prevent slips trips and falls , Are there suitable routes to the work place that avoid slips trips and falls , Are dedicated walkways being followed , Are all paths free from materials equipment plant to avoid trip hazards , Are control measure in place to avoid slips trips and falls , Are known slips trips and fall hazards adequately controlled

  • Manual Handling – Consider Are manual handling assessment in line with the HSE (MAC) Charts , Are manual handling techniques being followed , Are the operatives aware of T.I.L.E - Task, Individual, Load, and Environment, Can manual handling be avoided SFARP , Are the ground conditions suitable to carry out manual handling , Are the operatives aware of the weights they are expected to lift

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