General Workplace Inspection

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire And Emergency

• 2.1 - Site specific emergency plan in place and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Fire risk assessment on site and reviewed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Is there a fire alarm/bell/claxon on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Are extinguishers available and all tested within the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 - Are Escape routes clearly marked and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Is there a signed designated fire assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Is there as Specific fire station/information board on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Has a fire risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.12 Is there an active / current permit for any hot works taking place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.13. Is site fire safety part of the induction ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0. Personal Protective Equipment

• 4.1. Are hard hats being worn correctly by all on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2. Are hi viz vests / jackets being worn by all on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3. Are steel toe boots being worn by all on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4. If gloves are being worn, are they appropriate to the handling hazards ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5. If googles / visors are being worn, are they're good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6. If masks are being worn, are they appropriate to the hazard ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7. If hearing protection is being worn, is it appropriate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8. Is there an ample stock of freely available replacement PPE ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8. Does the PC carry spare PPE for visitors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0. Tools and Equipment ?

• 5.1. Are all electrical tools / appliances 110v, battery powered or run through an RCD if 240v ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2. Is all mains electrical equipment suitably controlled and made safe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3. Are all power tools in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4. Is all plant in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5. From a sample check, are hand tools in good order ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6. Are spades, shovels, sledge hammers etc. in good order ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0. Working at height

• 6.1. Are all step ladders class 1 (industrial) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2. Are all step ladders in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3. Are step ladders being used correctly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4. Are podium steps available and being used properly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5. Are all Extending (straight) ladders in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6. Are all aluminium extending (straight) ladders to BS 2037, EN 131 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7. Are all erected extending (straight) ladders at the correct angle ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8. Are ladders used for access to height suitably tied off/footed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9. Are any and all fixed scaffolds suitably erected ? ( including side protection, toe boards, minimal overhangs, protection from trespass and with safe access)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10. Have all fixed scaffolds been correctly inspected ? (Including upon erection, after significant change or storms and at least within the past 7 days)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.11. Are members of the public/operatives suitably protected from injury caused by impact with scaffold or from items dropped from work processes on scaffold ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.12. Are any and all tower scaffolds and work platforms suitably erected regardless of size or height ? ( including side protection, toe boards, and with safe access)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.13. Have tower scaffolds in place been inspected ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.14. Are all MEWP users using correct fall prevention harnesses ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.15. Do MEWPs have a clear, safe ground area for manoeuvring ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.16. For roof work, have all edges been suitably protected ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.17. Is there safe access to all roof areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.18. Are all fragile roof areas suitably protected ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.19. Are all fall arrest harnesses and lanyards in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.20. Are the above fixed to suitable anchor points ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.21. Is the length of lanyard appropriate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare

• 7.1. Is there a gents toilet available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2. Is there a ladies / unisex toilets available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3. Is there hot water available at the toilets ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4. Is there cold water available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5. Is there drinking water available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6. Is there soap and water available at hand wash sinks in each toilet ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7. Is means of drying hands available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8. Are any drying / changing facilities available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.9. Are tables and chairs with backs available in the mess room / area ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.10. Is a working kettle available in the mess room/ area ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.11. Is there means of heating food in the mess room /area ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.12. Is the overall cleanliness of all the above satisfactory ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.13. Has a first aid kit, accident book been made available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Competencies

• 8.1. Is a SMSTS certificate held by at least the site manager / Forman ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2. Are any CITB site safety supervisor certificates held ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3. Are CSCS cards held by all operatives on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4. Are the first aides certificates current ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5. If a MEWP is being used, does the user hold the appropriate card ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6. If any diggers or other plant are in use, is the user qualified ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7. Are the gas installers gas safe registered for the work being undertaken ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8. Are the electricians NIC EIC registered for commercial ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Paperwork

• 9.1. Is a current HSE poster on display ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2. Is the F10 notification available and displayed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3. Are the PC's current insurance certificates displayed and current ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4. Are appropriate emergency contacts details displayed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5. Are the site rules displayed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6. Is a clearly marked fire plan on display ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7. Is the signing in book available and clearly in use ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8. Is the construction phase plan available and in use ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9. Are suitable and sufficient risk assessments available for all works being undertaken ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10. Are suitable and sufficient method statements available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.11. Have the Rams been signed of by the site manager as suitable and sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.12. Are induction records being maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13. Are details of trained first adders available / on display ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.14. Is a documented permit to work system in place for key areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.15. Are COSHH assessments available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.16. Is a copy of the latest asbestos survey available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.17. Are Electrical tool and equipment test records available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.18. Are plant and machinery test records available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.19. Are harnesses and safety bolts and fixings ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.20. Are Scaffolding records in place ( 7 days)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.21 are scaffold towers tagged/registered ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site exterior

• 10.1. Is The route of entry for visitors clearly marked ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2. Is the route to the above clear and free from obstacles ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3. Is the site office / signing in point clearly marked ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4. Was an induction given on induction ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5. Are waste skips positioned securely within the compound ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6. Are materials suitably stored within The compound ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7. Is the scaffolding or mobile towers on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. 8. Is theirs any MEWPS on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9. Are any ladders or steps on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10. Is there any Heavy plant on site e.g. Diggers, dumpers ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site perimeter

• 11.1. Is the boundary fully fenced or boarded ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2. Is the perimeter secure ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3. Is access to the site fully controlled ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4. Are lockable gates in place / in use ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5. Is the correct signage in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• On site representative

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• Auditor's signature

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