Freyssinet Middle East QSE Site Audit - duplicate

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audit Report

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all previous issues been cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health & Safety Management Plan

• Ensure the project QSE plan is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the plan been communicated to all parties, including sub-contractors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are responsibilities defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all FME Document present and meet Group requirements.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Site Set up

• Are the following items displayed?

• Fire Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency plan and contacts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid location signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assembly point signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident reporting process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Smoking signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Induction

• Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all site induction records in safety file and up to date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff who have been inducted display an induction sticker on their safety helmet or wear a photo identification badge.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site safety inductions being adequately carried out both for staff and visitors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Consultation

• Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site suggestion box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any actions being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management Controls

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all FME policies, memos and alerts on display in site office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents and accidents logged and reported in site safety file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities in high risk areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?

  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

• Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.

  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. Are they clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The First Aid box should be;

• Marked with a white cross on a green background.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be placed where it can be seen and used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure access to the welfare facilities are accessible to all persons on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all drinking water supplies are appropriately signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pre-hydration sachets available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Have all practical measures been implemented to increase the energy efficiency of the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carbon footprint measurement process in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Environmental Emergency Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Environmental Management

• Are environmental guidance notes available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Aspects & Impacts register in place - risk prevention measures identified etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Located in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and operatives aware of their location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Risks and Management

• Is there a fire risk assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one way or turning points been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seat belts being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 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.

• Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing the Freyssinet Group minimum PPE Requirement (safety shoes, helmet, hi-viz vest, glasses, gloves).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot Protection

• Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that footwear is manufactured to CE standards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

• Are all gloves free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are the correct size.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection

• Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.

• Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Helmets

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all helmets found free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure helmets are worn correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When working at height are three point chin strap helmets being used?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When required sun block should be supplied to employees in contact with direct sunlight

Housekeeping

• Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the FME work area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are All hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bundled area/tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the plan is signed by all including the client/client representative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste carries and transfer stations records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the process communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste management requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes adequatelly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access - External

• Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have access routes been agreed with the main contractor prior to the commencement of work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If necessary has the use of traffic flag men to control traffic around site entrances been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.

  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/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all temporary supplies are effectively bonded to Earth.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allow for sufficient spare capacity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lone Working / Out of hours working

• Is the work defined as low risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment for lone working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the work been approved by the Construction Manager and reviewed by QSE Manager.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lone Working compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff have received manual training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks

• Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check vibration tools are properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

• - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 1m, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preventative maintenance can also help to reduce the noise caused by wear and tear on plant and machinery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools

• Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that guards are secure and in good repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Plant Used Correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that 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 supplied the correct width as per Freyssinet requirements (800-1000mm)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags being utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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  Date

Working at Height

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  Red

  Amber

  Green

Corrective Actions

Sign off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.

• Site in charge

  Sign

• Person conducting this Audit.

  Sign

• Audit concluded at:

  Date

Closure

• All actions on this report have been completed on:

  Date