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Location / address
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Conducted on
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Point of Contact for the Site
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Conducted By
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Description of site / other information
Housekeeping / Environmental
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Is the area left in a tidy state and free from unnecessary materials / waste?
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Are extension cords and leads off the floor and tidied away when not in use preventing a tripping hazard?
Fire Prevention
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Are fire extinguishers readily available in the event of an emergency?
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Is there means of an evacuation to a safe area in the event of an emergency?
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No smoking policy enforced around flammable materials?
Electrical
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Extension wires and other electrical cables in good condition and not damaged?
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Is portable electrical equipment Portable Appliance Tested (PAT)
Powertools
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Are power tools being used?
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Are guards and other protection devices in place and being used on power tools where applicable?
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Is the correct tool being used safely for job at hand?
Working At Height / Scaffolding / Ladders
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Is there a risk of a fall from height?
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Is suitable fall protection being used?
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Safety harnesses worn and clipped in when required?
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Employees below protected from falling objects?
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Does the scaffolding have any openings which the employees could fall through?
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Is scaffolding erected on sound rigid footing?
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Is the scaffolding tied to the structure as required?
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Does the scaffolding have guardrails, intermediate rails, toe boards and screens / netting in place?
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Is suitable access to the scaffolding provided?
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Is the ladder suitably secured to the scaffolding?
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Are all ladders in good working order and free from damage?
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Is the 4:1 ratio for ladders being adhered to?
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Are stepladders being used in a fully open position?
Manual Handling / Material Handling
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Are materials properly stored or stacked and do not pose a risk of falling?
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Are employees using correct lifting techniques?
Concrete / Cement Mixing
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Is concrete / cement being mixed on site?
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Are employees protected from cement dust? This can be through extraction or PPE.
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Is exposed skin covered?
Personal Protective Equipment
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Are hard hats being worn?
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Are safety glasses being worn?
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Is the correct Respiratory Protective Equipment being used when required?
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Is hearing protection being worn when required?
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Is high visibility clothing being worn?
ADDITIONAL ISSUES / CONCERNS
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Has there been any other safety concerns or issues witnessed whilst being on site that has not already been identified in this audit?
Sign Off
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Audit Completed By