FME QSE SITE AUDIT

• Document No.

• Project Name and Number

• Freyssinet Office

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Health and Safety Management

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the project QSE Plan available in the site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it up to date and signed by all relevant parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the QSE Plan been briefed to all employees under Freyssinet supervision and are the records available in safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the method statement available in site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a current and site specific risk assessment available in site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have both Method Statement and Risk Assessment been briefed to all employees under Freyssinet supervision and records kept in site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Environmental Aspects and Impacts register available in site safety file and has it been briefed to all employees under Freyssinet supervision?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all employees under Freyssinet supervision are given a site specific safety induction before the commencement of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all visitors, including client representatives, are given site induction before entering Freyssinet work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all safety induction records in the site safety file and up to date?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all accident and incident reports available in the site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all QSE logs sheets complete and up to date (daily, weekly, monthly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tool box talks being done on a weekly basis and are records available in site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consultation

• Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site suggestion box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Health and Safety Management requirements being met?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Quality Management

• Are ITP available on site and is it complete with the Material Installation Records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material requisition documents available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are delivery notes available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stock transfer records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Office Set Up

• Is Freyssinet QSE policy on display in site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency contact numbers and details, including main contractor, on display in site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the details of the nearest hospital or accident and emergency station available and displayed in office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aid details displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety memos displayed and have they been briefed to staff in the form of a tool box talk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the office have a clear line of communication (Internet, phone, fax)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site office requirements being met?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency Response Plan

• Is there an emergency response procedure in place for evacuating the site in case of fire, flood, explosion etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees under Freyssinet supervision aware of these procedures and are they part of the site specific induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate means of raising the alarm and are they regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency escape routes clear and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes and assembly points clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency response requirements being met?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a Freyssinet First Aider available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of these available and displayed in site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All First Aiders should be clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no, is there adequate cover provided by the main contractor and are names and numbers on display in the site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The first aid box should be clearly marked with a white cross on a green background and place where it can be seen.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the first aid contents being regularly checked and stock replenished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The first aid box should only contain first aid materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid requirements being met?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welfare

• Are Freyssinet welfare facilities adequate for the number of employees on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they available to all Freyssinet employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that a supply of wholesome drinking water is available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the hotter months ensure that pre-hydration sachets are available to all employees under Freyssinet supervision.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable toilets available, are they kept clean and properly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate washing facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Site Installations

• Is there safe access and egress from all areas of site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all access routes adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage to warn both vehicle drivers and pedestrians of traffic routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading and unloading areas clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent any fall from vehicle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site installations compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding and working platform

• Check that any scaffolding erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a trained and competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that scaffolding is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is double guard rails, toe boards and other suitable protection at every edge.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all working platforms are fully boarded and that the boards are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping, I.e. no overlapping boards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the working platforms provided the correct width as per Freyssinet requirements (between 800-1200mm)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the scaffolding/work platform is strong enough to carry the weight of any materials, persons or anything else that will be stored or used on it.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that scaffolding is regularly checked by competent person and always after alteration.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do scaffolding and working platforms meet Freyssinet requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Work at height

• Check whether the work can be carried out without working at height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that safe access and egress has been provided to the work area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all employees working at height are supplied with safety harness and that they have been trained in there use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the area directly below the work area is adequately barricaded and that warning signage has been erected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are to be used for access and egress only and not for work platform, is this the case?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all ladders being used are in good condition, not split, warped or have damaged rungs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders suitable for the purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the ladders are resting against a solid level surface and not an insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height procedures and regulations being met?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Ensure all PPE is issued on a personal basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all Freyssinet employees, visitors and those under our supervision meet minimum standards required (helmet, shoes, vest, glasses & gloves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all PPE being used is the correct size and fit for purpose of the job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety helmets in good condition and the latest supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When working at height, ensure that the helmet being used has a three point chin strap.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all safety shoes being worn have steel toe cap.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all shoes in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do site staff feel that the shoes are comfortable and happy with supplied shoe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses being supplied and worn by the staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is additional PPE available on the project and if so what.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sun block available on site for Freyssinet employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PPE requirements adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Ensure that all debris is regularly cleared in the Freyssinet work area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all Freyssinet employees adapt the philosophy of "a tidy site is a safe site"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all Freyssinet materials are stored in an appropriate and safe manner.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste disposal bins available and are they clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the MC have a waste disposal plan and if so, are we following it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are housekeeping requirements adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Environmental

• Is there an environmental emergency plan in place by MC or Freyssinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, is it communicated via site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental guidance notes available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any noise or dust issues present on site and are they being controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits located in the correct area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff and operatives aware of there location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a carbon footprint measurement or monitoring procedure for site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental controls adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Have COSHH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available to assist with COSHH Assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous and hazardous materials and substances are clearly marked and identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate control measures and correct PPE been provided and are these being followed and used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH requirements adequate.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment, Plant, Portable Power Tools and Hand Tools.

• Check that low voltage tools and equipment are used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all supply cables are free from cuts, splits or any other damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all connections are properly made and that suitable plugs are used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools

• Check that all power tools have the safety guards fitted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the tools are in a good state of repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that operatives are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Tools

• Ensure the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hand tools found to be in good condition and no defects.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant

• Are stressing jacks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stressing jacks certified and calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are grouting machines in good condition and clean.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety guards in place on grouting machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant check lists completed and available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General

• Are all noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Freyssinet employees have has training so they are aware of the risks from on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that Freyssinet employees have had information and training so that they know what the risks of HAV (Hand Arm Vibration) are.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that tools and equipment are stored correctly to avoid damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Plant and Tool requirements adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lifting Operations

• Is there a valid lifting plan for all operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a competent and appointed person co-ordinates all lifting operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all lifting equipment has been installed and tested by a competent person and all valid certification to show this is available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all operators are trained and competent and have the valid license where applicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment have sufficient space to operate and flag men are used where necessary.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines or excavations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lifting equipment should have a full examination every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting operations adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, trollies or any other plant or machinery so that the handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all employees have been given adequate training in the risks of manual handling and the correct procedure to follow when doing so.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

Conclusion

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  High Risk

  Med Risk

  Low Risk

Sign Off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me and the actions to be taken.

• Site In Charge

  Sign

• Person conducting the Audit

  Sign

• Audit concluded at

  Date

Closure

• All actions in this report have been completed on:

  Date

• Audit Report Closed:

  Sign