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Audit Score

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Site Details

  • Job Number / Site Name:

  • Client:

  • Location:

  • Conducted on:

  • Prepared by:

  • FDL Controller of Site:

  • FDL Contracts Manager:

  • Named First Aider(s):

  • Named Fire Marshal(s) [If FDL are the Principal Contractor]:

  • Current Weather Conditions:

  • What is the current scope of works?

  • Is there adequate supervisors/managers on site as per FDL Safety Procedure (SP025) or client specific requirements regarding the required ratio of operatives to supervisors/managers including subcontractor ratios?

  • Number of Personnel on site? [FDL employed and FDL Subcontractor]

  • Are Foundation Developments Limited the Principal Contractor?

  • Any client audit/scores within the last month?

  • Number of Site Accidents/Near Misses since the start of the project? [cumulative results]

  • FDL Contract Manager Scores in the period?

Audit Score Criteria

  • 1 - High Breach [Automatically equals 70%], 2 - Medium Breach [Looses 4 marks (4%)], 3 - Low Breach [Looses 2 marks (2%) and a 4 - FDL Standard [Looses 0 marks]. A high breach item on this report will automatically reduce the report score to 70%. If the auditor is prepared to give a high breach or a score below 70% then they must contact both the FDL Managing Director and FDL Construction Director before doing do. If it is then authorised the controller of site will be issued with a SP007f (site Health, Safety & Environmental Inspection Regulation Breach). Should site receive a Medium Breach it will reduce the score by 4 marks (4%) on the report. If there is no Material Management Plan, Site Logistic Plan, Material Storage and Housekeeping is poor, Walkways are poor and there are no exclusion zones in place this equals a High Breach automatically and it will reduce the score by 5 marks (5%) on the report. If the report has a best practise in a category the report will increase by 1%. If the report has an exemplary practice [going above and beyond] in a category the report will increase by 3%. Any best practise, exemplary, medium breach, or high breach should be supported with photographic evidence. -10% for inefficient use of skips. -10% if the site is not adhering to our denailing of timber and plywood policy.

1 - Close out of Previous Issues

  • 1.1 Have all issues in the previous reports been closed out? These include external reports. Provide evidence if applicable, e.g. toolbox talks, etc. (If actions are not closed out from the previous audit this section shall receive an Automatic High Breach [70%])

2 - Site Cover

  • All sites are required to hold a site holiday planner and to include the Controller of Site, Project Manager, Works Manager, All Black Hats, HSE Advisor [where applicable], All Engineering Staff, Contracts Manager, Lift Supervisors & Slingers, Document Controller [where applicable], TWC & TWS. Where potential clashes are identified Shane Nicholson is to be notified immediately. Please adhere to the required notice period for requested holidays and if you are cancelling previously approved holiday periods please ensure head office is notified immediately so we can amend the holiday chart. The holiday planner is to be displayed on the wall so we can check it when we visit site and ensure that the site teams are all talking. When updated or amended, date of update to be recorded on it. [Automatic Medium Breach - 4%] if not in place, updated and displayed.

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3 - FDL Fuelling on Site Policy

  • 1. Only fuelling of plant / equipment to be undertaken between the hours of 07:30 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. or for an hour at the start of shift (Site Operating Hours)
    2. Fuelling is to be undertaken under direct supervision of the Works Manager, Site Manager or Controller of site.
    3. Key for the Padlock is to be kept with the Works Manager, Site Manager or Controller of site and not to be given out – Padlock to be opened only by these individuals.
    4. Diesel Bowser / Fuel Cube to always be locked whilst unattended.
    5. Inspection at the end of the shift to ensure that the bowser / fuel cube is locked and has not been tampered with.
    6. Diesel Bowser / Fuel Cube to be stored onsite away from site boundary to reduce the risk of theft and / or arson
    7. Report any damage immediately to the FDL Plant Department for repair if required.
    8. Mandatory use of the FDL Fuel Log.
    [Automatic High Breach - 70%] if the site is not adhering to the above.

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4 - Sustainability

  • Waste skips are to be inspected and photos taken as part of the site audit and the following items adhered to: 1. All skips are being maximised and filled to full capacity. We are not putting large pieces of ply in them which are causing a void/inefficient filling of the skip and which could be used else where for box outs etc
    2. We are not putting concrete waste and reinforcement in skips
    3. Ensuring that other trades are not using our skips
    4. The level of waste management on site and not just a throw away policy
    5. Volume of skips being used is getting interrogated by the CM, PM & WM/Supervisors
    [Automatic - 10%] if the site is not adhering to the above.

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5 - FDL Denailing of Timber and Plywood Policy

  • FDL has a strict Company Policy of Denailing Timber and Plywood. We have had a number of avoidable accidents involving hand injuries related to sites not denailing. We have a Zero Tolerance Policy on Individuals not Denailing Timber and Plywood. Anyone found not be denailing as per our Policy will be yellow carded and a repeat offenders will receive a red card and will be ejected from our business with immediate effect. [Automatic -10%] if the site is not adhering to our policy.

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6 - COVID-19 Site Control

  • 6.1 Is the Principal Contractor abiding by the current COVID-19 site controls in line with current Government Guidelines?

7 - RAMS & Training Review

  • 7.1 - Are there RAMS in place to cover all works currently taking place on site?

  • 7.2 - Is a names deputy included in the RAMS?

  • 7.3 - Are all operatives on site signed up to the relevant RAMS for their task?

  • 7.4 - Has a RAMS look ahead/review been completed in accordance with the programme?

  • 7.5 - Have the RAMS been reviewed in accordance with the client specification?

  • 7.6 - Have all operatives the relevant training for their task?

  • 7.7 - Has the site set up a training matrix to check the expiry dates for training and to ensure there is adequately trained individuals for the current and next stage of work?

  • 7.8 - Is the FDL Site Handover Form in use on site to ensure that there is an appropriate level of management and supervisor cover on our sites at all times?

8 - Housekeeping, Material Management, Site Logistics and Public Protection

  • 8.1 - Are all walkways free from any obstructions? (This includes materials landed in them)?

  • 8.2 - Are materials and storage areas suitably and sufficiently managed?

  • 8.3 - Is reinforcement landed on bites or cradles in the steel storage area with walkways in place between each bundle for safe access?

  • 8.4 - Is there a Material Management Plan (MMP) in place?

  • 8.5 - Is there a Site Logistics Plan in place?

  • 8.6 - Is the housekeeping on site suitable and sufficient?

  • 8.7 - Is there adequate access and egress arrangements? Are walkways clearly segregated with safety and informational signage applied?

  • 8.8 - Are underfoot conditions suitable and sufficient?

  • 8.9 - Is the FDL H&S Noticeboard and any mobile sign boards fully populated with the latest site information?

  • 8.10 - Is there yellow matting in place on the walkways on the top matting of the steel?

9 - Working at Height

  • 9.1 - Is there a leading edge permit in place?

  • 9.2 - Are operatives Working at Height trained?

  • 9.3 - Are all tools, materials and equipment tethered?

  • 9.4 - Are exclusion zones established and managed?

10 - Permits

  • 10.1 - Are all relevant permits in place and checked (e.g. hot works, permit to dig/break ground, permit to load, permit to strike/dismantle, ladder permit, permit to enter a confined space and a permit to work at height)?

  • 10.2 - Are operatives correctly wearing their designated armbands for tasks? (Yellow is for MEWPs, Red is for Hot Works, Green is for Permit to Dig/Break Ground, Blue is for Working at Height)

  • 10.3 - Are all permits correctly closed out at the end of each period with signatures?

11 - Public Protection & Site Security

  • 11.1 - Has the site suitable and sufficient public protection measures in place?

  • 11.2 - If working alongside railway infrastructure is debris netting in place on any loose material?

  • 11.3 - Are there site security arrangements in place?

  • 11.4 - If undertaking concrete placement works has the concrete pipeline got 'R' Clips to lock the pipe clamps, skid pans for running pipelines across the rebar plus heavy polythene or debris netting protection attached to the edge protection to prevent any overspill?

  • 11.5 - If undertaking concrete placement works is the FDL Concrete Pump Arrival to Site Procedure strictly adhered to at all times and has the site got sign off prior to starting by the FDL Head Office?

  • 11.6 - If undertaking concrete placement works is the rubber concrete chute free from concrete debris and the chute is adequately secured plus the guillotine should be firmly closed to prevent any spillage during lifting operations?

  • 11.7 - After undertaking any concrete placement works is the concrete skip placed back in the cradle and the bale arm safely chained back to the skip?

  • 11.8 - Is the site complying with the FDL procedure on retractable knifes and are there records in place for the associated risk assessment and relevant operatives signed up to it?

12 - Temporary Works

  • 12.1 - Is there a letter of appointment for the FDL Temporary Works Coordinators and Temporary Works Supervisors on site?

  • 12.2 - Has the site got an up to date Temporary Works Register in place?

  • 12.3 - Have all Temporary Works items on site got a Temporary Works design prior to installation?

  • 12.4 - Is a marked up drawing/design attached to the permit to load and strike/dismantle showing the correct areas for each?

  • 12.5 - Is the FDL appointed Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor signing off the approved temporary works items on site via the permit to load/strike?

  • 12.6 - Has the Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor completed a weekly temporary works inspection?

  • 12.7 - Are there Void & Hole Protection measures in place on site?

13 - Communication

  • 13.1 - Is there a recorded Health and Safety Toolbox Talk completed within the last 7 days as per FDL Procedure?

  • 13.2 - Is there a recorded Environmental Toolbox Talk completed within the last month as per FDL Procedure?

14 - Lifting

  • 14.1 - Does the Lifting Plan clearly state the roles and responsibilities for all the lifting team (Appointed Person, Lifting Supervisor, Crane Operator and Slinger / Signaller)?

  • 14.2 - Does the Schedule of Common Lifts on site cover all materials that are being lifted? And is there evidence that it has been fully briefed out to the lift team?

  • 14.3 - If any lifting was witnessed during the site walk was it completed as per the Schedule of Common Lifts / Lift Plan?

  • 14.4 - Are only trained, competent and appointed Slinger / Signallers slinging the loads on site?

  • 14.5 - Have lifting points and ties been pre-inspected and sprayed as safe to use prior to any lifting? [If unsprayed the lift is not to go ahead]

  • 14.6 - For any groundworks operations when intending to lift materials with a machine has the machine driver got the pick and carry endorsement on his CPCS card and a copy of the Lifting Duty Chart in the Cab?

  • 14.7 - For any groundworks operations when intending to lift materials with a machine is there a non-crane lift plan in place and has it been communicated out to the relevant individuals?

  • 14.8 - Is there a duty chart in the cab of all machines used for lifting operations?

15 - People and Plant Interface and General Exclusion Zones

  • 15.1 - Have exclusion zones been set up on site to prevent people coming into danger zones?

  • 15.2 - Is there a banksman when moving/reversing as required?

  • 15.3 - Are flashing movement [amber] and seatbelt [green] beacons in use on excavators, dumpers, rollers, etc.?

  • 15.4 - Are red hoop gates in place at crossing points if applicable?

  • 15.5 - Thumbs up stickers on all machines including mini diggers, excavators, dumpers and rollers?

16 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • 16.1 - Were all the PPE arrangements suitable and sufficient for the sampled works zone(s)?

17 - COSHH, Nuisance and Environmental Protection Controls

  • 17.1 - Is there suitable arrangements for COSHH Storage?

  • 17.2 - Is the site controlling noise and dust at source?

  • 17.3 - Is the on-site fuel bowser/cube segregated away from vehicle movements and more than 10 m away from any watercourse, has a spill kit, secondary containment bund dry, drip tray/enviropad/plant nappy in place a the filling point, fenced off, with fire extinguishers, signage and locked when not in use?

  • 17.4 - Is waste properly managed on site?

18 - Groundworks and Excavations

  • 18.1 - Are all excavations as per temporary works design?

  • 18.2 - Is there suitable and sufficient means of access and egress to all site excavations?

  • 18.3 - Is the risk of material or plant properly mitigated from falling into the excavation?

  • 18.4 - Is there suitable and sufficient safety signage displayed?

19 - Plant and Equipment

  • 19.1 - Is plant and equipment in good working order?

  • 19.2 - Is plant and equipment seen to be used safely?

20 - Fire Management

  • 20.1 - If FDL are acting as the Principal Contractor on site is there a Fire Risk Assessment, Appointed Fire Marshals, A means of Raising the Alarm, a Muster Point set up and records of a minimum of three monthly fire drill records?

21 - Occupational Health

  • 21.1 - Is there a manual handling risk assessment in place on site?

  • 21.2 - If a client specific requirement do all machine drivers have a safety critical medical?

  • 21.3 - Are there in-date face fit testing records available for operatives undertaking specific tasks involving dust generation?

  • 21.4 - Are there records on site of completed HAVS Questionnaires?

22 - Site Administration

  • 22.1 - LOLER Inspections completed?

  • 22.2 - PUWER Inspections completed?

  • 22.3 - Weekly and Daily Site Supervisor Inspections?

  • 22.4 - Daily Task Briefing completed?

  • 22.5 - Work Access Equipment Inspections completed?

  • 22.6 - Working at Height Equipment Inspections completed?

  • 22.7 - Fire Fighting and First Aid Equipment Inspections completed?

  • 22.8 - Edge Protection Inspections completed?

  • 22.9 - Excavation Inspections completed?

  • 22.10 - Are there thorough examinations in place for plant and kept on file?

  • 22.11 - Are there pre-use inspections in place for plant?

  • 22.12 - Have all lifting accessories on site got a thorough examination in place with the certificate available and the item list on the LOLER Register?

  • 22.13 - If applicable to the current works, are the site hand arm vibration records kept up to date and accurate?

  • 22.14 - Are there records of 3 monthly in-date electrical portable appliance testing?

  • 22.15 - If applicable - is there an up to site Non-Road Mobile Machinery Register kept up to date?

  • 22.16 - Is there a machine familiarisation document available for each machine on site and has the driver been briefed on the contents plus signed and dated it?

  • 22.17 - Are the on-site FDL subcontractors undertaking the necessary statutory checks and is this documented?

23 - Transport

  • 23.1 - Is the correct driver allocated to the company van/minibus?

  • 23.2 - Is the Pre-Use vehicle inspection sheet completed daily?

  • 23.3 - Is the company vehicle seen to be clean on the inside and outside? [i.e. Once per Week as a minimum cleaning on the inside and outside of the vehicle and FDL will pay for the cleaning of the outside of the vehicle as long as the driver keeps a receipt. It is down to the driver to clean the inside]

24 - Any complaints/feedback for the site team

  • Feedback includes comments on the site welfare and the FDL Site Management Team will then need to liaise with the Principal Contractor expressing their concerns.

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25 - Positive Practice Observations

  • Positive Practice Observations in this audit report are to receive a 1% [Good Practice] uplift score per item raised. Exemplary practice [going above and beyond] in a category in this report are to receive a 3% [Exemplary] uplift score per item raised.

  • 25.1 - List any Good / Exemplary Practice taking place

Report Sign Off [On site representative - By signing this audit report you are accepting the responsibility for closing out all items raised]

  • Auditor Signature (including Company Name and Job Title)

  • Add signature

  • Site Representation Signature (including Company Name and Job Title)

  • Add signature

Immediate Close Out

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24 Hour Close Out

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