Information
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Site conducted
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Contractor / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
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Have all previous issues been cleared?
Management Controls
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Have appropriate chapter 8 signs and guards been deployed .
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Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken including those which are high risk activities.
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Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.
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Ensure all contractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid CSCS/SKILL card.<br>
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Ensure operatives CSCS/SKILL cards/registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken
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Management controls compliant?
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
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Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?
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Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?
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Access and Egress compliant?
Access - External
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Ensure all signage is in accordance with Chapter 8 of the New Roads & Street works Manual.
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Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.
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Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.
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Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.
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Has any parking of contractors vehicles on the approach roads been agreed with the Highways Authority?
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If necessary has the use of full TM including traffic lights to control traffic been considered?
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Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.
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Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.
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Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.
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Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath ensure that protective fans or other measures are provided to safeguard members of the public.
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Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.
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Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.
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Ensure adequate signage is provided to direct members of the public.
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External Access Compliant?
Asbestos Management
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Are emergency procedures in place for inadvertent exposure?
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Is the presence of asbestos included in the site induction?
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Asbestos Management Compliant?
Confined Spaces
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Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.
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All work in confined spaces should be subject to a specific risk assessment and be carried out in accordance with Permit to Work/Enter and a safe system of work.
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Only appropriately trained and qualified persons who have undergone an accredited confined spaces entry course shall be permitted to enter a confined space, and only then if the correct checks have been made and the correct safety equipment (breathing apparatus, gas detection equipment, emergency escape equipment etc) are used.
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Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?
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Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.
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Controls should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.
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Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.
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Confined Spaces compliant?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.
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Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.
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Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes.
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Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.
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Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.
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COSHH Compliant?
Electrical Equipment
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Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.
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Check that only 110v CTE hand tool etc are in use.
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Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.
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Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.
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Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)
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Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.
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Check that all temporary supplies are effectively bonded to Earth.
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Do all temporary supplies have a means of isolating both poles and locking off?
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Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.
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Electrical Equipment compliant?
Environmental Management
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Site wide issues
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Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adiquate?
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Is there any evidence of invasive plants, if so are precautions adiquate?
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Note - it is an offence to propagate or cause to spread Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Ragwort and Himalayan Balsam.
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Is the site free from trees that have a tree protection order (TPO)?
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Energy efficiency
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Have all practical measures been implemented to increase the energy efficiency of the site.
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Do all Cabins comply with environmental minimum standards?
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Carbon footprint measurement process in place?
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Environmental Emergency
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Is an Emergency Plan in place?
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Evidence of ongoing review?
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Is it communicated via induction?
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Is it tried and tested?
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General Environmental Management
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Are environmental guidance notes available on site?
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Have all potential pathways been identified and addressed?
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Are any concrete washout facilities suitable?
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Are any consents required?, if so are they being monitored and complied with?
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Is a local drainage plan available on site?
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Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?
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Are weekly environmental checks taking place?
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Local Community
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Is there a complaints procedure in place?
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Are there effective measures in place to prevent light pollution?
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Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?
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Any evidence of liaison with local schools?
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Environmental Registers
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Is the environmental register up to date and relevant?
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Is the site registered under the hazardous waste regulations?
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Is an Aspects & Impacts register in place - risk prevention measures identified etc.?
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Spill Response
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Are spill kits available?
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Located in the correct areas?
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Staff and operatives aware of their location?
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Have emergency drills taken place?
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Is their location communicated via induction?
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Are the contents regulary checked?
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Working on or near water
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Are consents in place?
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Is any silty water being treated or disposed of to foul?
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Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?
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Are soil heaps located away from rivers/streams?
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Environmental Management compliant?
Blockages / Excavations
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Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.
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Are service drawings available for all known services at location?
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Do Contractors have all relevant competence for excavation works on the Openreach network as well as NRSWA ?
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All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement s and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?
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Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.
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Check that there is a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench.
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Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).
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Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.
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Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services.
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Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.
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Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.
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Excavations/Earthwork compliant?
Fire Risks and Management
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Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.
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Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.
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Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.
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Check that the emergency services have been informed of the location of the works, the key hazards and the emergency procedures.
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.
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Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.
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Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.
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Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.
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Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.
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Do all temporary coverings comply with LPS1207?
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Fire Risk and Management compliant?
First Aid
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An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.
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Check the number of first aiders required, this is dependent on the type of work or operations, the number of workers on site and any special or unusual hazards.
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Are Additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.
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Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?
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All first aiders should be clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker.
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Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.
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The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the site notice board and the door of the room in which it is contained. Are they clearly indicated?
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Signs directing persons to the site of the first aid book should also be provided.
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The First Aid box should be;
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Marked with a white cross on a green background.
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Be placed where it can be seen and used.
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Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.
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Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?
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First Aid requirements compliant?
Housekeeping
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Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.
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Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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Ensure staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'.
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Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.
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Are damaged materials segregate to prevent them being used?
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Are All pipes and tubes etc securely wedged or choked to prevent accidental movement?
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Are All hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bundled area/tank?
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Ensure all waste receptacles are are appropriately signed for their intended contents.
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Housekeeping compliant?
Health & Safety Management Plan
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Ensure the Job Pack is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.
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Does the Job pack contain emergency contact numbers?
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Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?
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Are responsibilities defined?
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Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?
Induction
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Have all staff received an F&W Networks framework specific safety induction before starting work?
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Ensure all staff who have been inducted display an induction sticker on their safety helmet or wear a photo identification badge.
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Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?
Lasers
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of lasers?
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Are operators trained and competent?
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Are areas where lasers are used defined and clearly marked?
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Are lasers Class 1 or 2?
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Is the correct eye protection being used?
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Are the beams away from other workers, public areas and roads?
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Is the use of lasers compliant?
Lifting Operations/Equipment
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Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.
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Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?
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Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.
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Check that the operators are trained and competent.
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Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.
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Ensure that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allow for sufficient spare capacity.
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Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.
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All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.
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Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.
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Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?
Lone Working / Out of hours working
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Is the work defined as low risk?
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Is there a risk assessment for lone working?
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Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?
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Lone Working compliant?
Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums
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Are podiums used before steps are allowed?
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Are operators trained in the use of podiums?
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Are podiums maintained and inspected regularly?
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Are podiums free from defects?
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Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?
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Is a permit system in place?
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Low level access compliant?
Manual Handling
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Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.
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Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.
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Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG.
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Ensure all staff have received manual training.
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Manual Handling compliant?
Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks
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Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.
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Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.
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Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.
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Check vibration tools are properly maintained.
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Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.
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Limit the exposure of persons to HAV by ensuring that no person uses vibrating tools for longer than the manufactures guided times.
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Noise - As a general rule, if you: - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 2m, the noise level is approx 85dB and you should consider wearing hearing protection.
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- have to shout to be heard at a distance of 1m, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.
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Ensure that workers have had training so they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.
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Check whether the noise can be reduced by using different working methods or selecting quieter plant e.g.: by fitting breakers and other plant or machinery with silencers.
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Preventative maintenance can also help to reduce the noise caused by wear and tear on plant and machinery.
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Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.
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Occupation health, HAV'S, Noise and associated risks compliant?
Permits to Work
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Hot Works - Hot Works include welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, use of angle grinders/skill saws etc.
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Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.
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Ensure suitable and sufficient fire prevention measures are in place, including the removal of all combustible materials, the use of fire blankets and fire extinguishers.
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Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.
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Dig - digging includes, excavations, knocking in pins, breaking ground etc.
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Ensure permits to dig have been prepared and issued where the excavations are complex, hazardous or impact on the work or operations of another.
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All permits to dig should be checked and reviewed prior to issue to ensure the appropriate controls have been included.
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits to dig.
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Ensure the permit is valid.
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Check old permits have been cancelled and closed.
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Permits compliant?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.
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Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.
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Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.
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Eye Protection
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Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Foot Protection
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Ensure that footwear is manufactured to CE standards.
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Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.
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Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.
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Are all gloves free from damage?
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Ensure gloves are the correct size.
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Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.
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Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.
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Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.
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Hearing Protection
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Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.
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Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.
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Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.
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Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.
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Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.
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Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.
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Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.
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Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.
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Safety Helmets
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.
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Were all helmets found free from damage?
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Ensure helmets are worn correctly.
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Were helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.
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PPE requirements compliant?
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.
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Hand tools
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?
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Power Tools
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Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.
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Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.
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Check that guards are secure and in good repair.
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Ensure that the tools are in a good state of repair and carries appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.
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Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.
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Check that tools are 110 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.
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Ensure that the plug is of the correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to the cable.
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Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?
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Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.
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Plant
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Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.
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Do all plant fitted with a semi-automatic hitch have safety pins fitted?
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Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?
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Is Plant Used Correctly.
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Plant and Equipment compliant?
Registers and Records
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Check the site Inspection Registers for items such as scaffolding, excavations, coffer dams, plant and other equipment have been completed in a timely fashion.
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Registers and Records compliant?
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.
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Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?
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Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?
Road Works
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Road Works
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Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?
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Is a copy of the Code of Practice: safety at street works and road work, available on site?
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Are supervisors qualified under the new road and street works Act?
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Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?
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Has the local Authority been consulted?
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Are workers wearing hi-viz to BS EN 471?
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Are all signs approve in accordance with British Standards?
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Are signs properly secured?
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Are provisions in place to check signs etc at regular intervals?
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Are signs reflective or lit after dark?
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Are cones and lamps in place as required?
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Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?
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Are advisory speed limits in place where required?
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Are temporary traffic controls in place where required?
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Are misleading permanent sign covered?
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Road work - Completion
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Have all signs, cones and lamps been removed?
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Have all permanent signs been restored?
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Have the appropriate authorities been informed that the works are complete?
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Has all debris and mud been removed from surrounding areas?
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Road works compliant?
Traffic Management
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Has a traffic management plan been prepared?
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Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?
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Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?
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Does the site layout match the plan?
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Are storage areas identified?
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Are loading areas identified?
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Have one way or turning points been identified?
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Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?
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Are seat belts being used?
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Are traffic management arrangement sutable?
Training and Skill Cards
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Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?
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Are Skill Cards available for inspection?
Waste Management
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what waste materials are produced on-site?
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Is a waste carriers license in place?
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Waste management requirements compliant?
Welfare Facilities
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Have local welfare facilities been identified?
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Are welfare facilities compliant?
Working at Height
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Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.
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Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.
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Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.
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Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).
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Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.
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Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.
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Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.
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Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.
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Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).
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Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.
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Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?
Working on or near Water
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Check all access passages and working platforms are clear and free from obstructions.
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Are Pontoons correctly loaded and securely moored.
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Are embark and landing points provided.
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Check appropriate use of safety nets and that they are securely fastened.
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Ensure that buoyancy/life saving equipment is available and accessible.
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Ensure workers know how to raise the alarm and that they are aware of the procedures are in place if an incident in water occurs.
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Where appropriate ensure a manned rescue boat is provided.
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Are working on or near water compliant?
Other
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Summary
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Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.
Corrective Actions
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Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Project Manager
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on: