Information

  • Location / address

  • Conducted on

  • Point of Contact for the Site

  • Conducted By

  • Description of site / other information

Housekeeping / Environmental

  • Is the area left in a tidy state and free from unnecessary materials / waste?

  • Are extension cords and leads off the floor and tidied away when not in use preventing a tripping hazard?

Fire Prevention

  • Are fire extinguishers readily available in the event of an emergency?

  • Is there means of an evacuation to a safe area in the event of an emergency?

  • No smoking policy enforced around flammable materials?

Electrical

  • Extension wires and other electrical cables in good condition and not damaged?

  • Is portable electrical equipment Portable Appliance Tested (PAT)

Powertools

  • Are power tools being used?

  • Are guards and other protection devices in place and being used on power tools where applicable?

  • Is the correct tool being used safely for job at hand?

Working At Height / Scaffolding / Ladders

  • Is there a risk of a fall from height?

  • Is suitable fall protection being used?

  • Safety harnesses worn and clipped in when required?

  • Employees below protected from falling objects?

  • Does the scaffolding have any openings which the employees could fall through?

  • Is scaffolding erected on sound rigid footing?

  • Is the scaffolding tied to the structure as required?

  • Does the scaffolding have guardrails, intermediate rails, toe boards and screens / netting in place?

  • Is suitable access to the scaffolding provided?

  • Is the ladder suitably secured to the scaffolding?

  • Are all ladders in good working order and free from damage?

  • Is the 4:1 ratio for ladders being adhered to?

  • Are stepladders being used in a fully open position?

Manual Handling / Material Handling

  • Are materials properly stored or stacked and do not pose a risk of falling?

  • Are employees using correct lifting techniques?

Concrete / Cement Mixing

  • Is concrete / cement being mixed on site?

  • Are employees protected from cement dust? This can be through extraction or PPE.

  • Is exposed skin covered?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Are hard hats being worn?

  • Are safety glasses being worn?

  • Is the correct Respiratory Protective Equipment being used when required?

  • Is hearing protection being worn when required?

  • Is high visibility clothing being worn?

  • ADDITIONAL ISSUES / CONCERNS
  • Has there been any other safety concerns or issues witnessed whilst being on site that has not already been identified in this audit?

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