Greenway Site Audit

• Building Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

1.0 Access on Site

• Is site safety signage displayed at entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes in good condition and clearly signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are holes protected with clearly marked and fixed covers to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will permanent structures remain stable during any refurbishment or demolition work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary structures stable, adequately braced and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site tidy and materials safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate, especially when work is being carried on after dark outside or inside buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edges which people could fall from provided with double guardrails or other suitable edge protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Emergency Procedures

• Are fire extinguishers labelled and in date? (Check all floors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct fire extinguishers provided where labels are displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around fire extinguishers and fire doors clear and are fire extinguishers and hoses easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Contractors

• Is there a competent person in charge of the site? (Foreman)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all contractors staff and subcontractors staff been inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have work permits been signed in and out by contractors conducting hazardous work within the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors wearing the correct PPE whilst working on site? (hat, high-viz vest & steel toe boots)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors wearing the correct PPE whilst engaged in hazardous work on site? (Ear defenders, goggles, mask Etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Work Environment

• Is there an Asbestos register in place & is it easily accessible to all contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floors maintained to be free of slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floors and walls free of sharp protruding objects, or made safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation throughout work areas comfortable? (Ensure there isn't a build up of odours in all buildings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that the smoking and vaping rules are been adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Manual handling

• Have people been instructed and trained how to lift safely (manual handling trained)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there copies of all manual handling certs in the safety folders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate mechanical lifting aids (wheelbarrow, Hoist, Trolley, Dolly etc) on site and are they been used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Site office and administration

• Is the office tidy and organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the site folders available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff and contractors signed in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RAMS in place for the work being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff and contractors signed the relevant RAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Scaffolding

• Are scaffolding erected, altered and dismantled by competent personal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffolding tagged & handover cert available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all uprights provided with base plates (and where necessary , timber sole plates)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all uprights, ledgers, braces and struts in position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffolding secured to the building or structure in enough places to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there double guardrails and toe boards, or other suitable protection, at every edge to prevent falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the working platforms fully boarded and are the boards arranged to avoid tipping or tripping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there effective barriers or warning notices in place to stop people using an incomplete scaffold, e.g. where working platforms are not fully boarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and are these evenly distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each ladder landing equipped with a suitable gate to stop operatives falls down the void?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each loading bay equipped with a "up and over gate" to protect operatives from falling during the loading process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds being properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a competent person inspect the scaffold regularly, e.g. at least once a week; and always after it has been altered or damaged and following extreme weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the results of inspections recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have tower scaffolds been erected and are they being used in accordance with suppliers' instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the wheels of the tower scaffolds been locked when in use and the platforms empty when they are moved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees and contractors working safely off each scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Powered access equipment

• Has the MEWP got a valid test certification within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators trained and competent to use the MEWP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the weekly equipment inspection completed by a competent person at least every 7 days and the GA3 completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been installed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators wearing a safety harness with lanyard? Is it anchored off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the safe working load clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment inspected by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the working platform of the powered access equipment have adequate guardrails & toe boards or other barriers to prevent people or materials falling off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have precautions been taken to prevent people being struck by; the moving platform, projections from the building or falling materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 Roof work

• During roofing, have nets or other system been provided to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where nets are used, have they been hung safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there edge protection to stop people or materials falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people kept away from the area below the roof work? if this is not possible, have additional precautions been taken to stop debris falling onto them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Amenities

• Is the exterior and interior of the building clean and free of rubbish and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets clearly marked, and do they have operational lockable doors, adequate lighting and ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are amenities clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washbasins, hot & cold (or warm) running water, soap & towels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the washbasins large enough to wash up to the elbow & are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there somewhere to change, dry and store clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks & prepare food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drinking water & cups provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can everyone who needs to use them get to the welfare facilities easily and safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 Cranes

• Is the crane suitable for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the lift been properly planned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane on a firm level base, are the riggers properly set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the crane driver and signaller trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the load secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the signaller/slinger been rained to give signals and to attach loads correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chains/slings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made to make sure the driver can see the load or has a signaller been provided to help?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people stopped from walking or working beneath a raised load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane have a current report of weekly examination GA2 compleated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane and chains have a current report of through examination and record of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 Electrical

• Have all necessary services been provided on site before work begins and have you also identified existing services present on site (electric cables or gas mains) and taken effective steps, if necessary, to prevent danger from them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plugs, sockets, power boards and cords in working order and secured to avoid trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads fully uncoiled while being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are low voltage tools and equipment been used where applicable e.g. battery-operated or low voltage systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where main voltage has to be used, are trip devices, e.g. residual current devices (RCDs) provided for all equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are (RCDs) checked and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and leads protected from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all connections to the system properly made and are suitable plugs used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment checked by users and visually examined daily before work begins by each user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where there are overhead power lines, has the electricity supply been turned off, or have other precautions been taken, such as providing 'goal posts' or taped markers at least 6 meters away from the lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have hidden electricity cables and other services been located (e.g. with a locator and plans) and marked, and have you taken precautions for safe working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all contractors and subcontractors tools and equipment been PAT tested (check for evidence)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 Telleporter

• Is the Telleporter suitable for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Telleporter on a firm level base, are the riggers properly set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Telleporter driver and signaller trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the load secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When a block grab is being used is it in good condition and has there been a statutory inspection being carried out on it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people stopped from walking or working beneath a raised load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Telleporter have a current report of through examination and record of inspection(GA1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Telleporter been given a weekly inspection and checklist available for inspection (GA3)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 Fire and emergencies

• Are there emergency procedures e.g. for evacuating the site in case of fire, or for rescue from a confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do people on site know - what the procedures are?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means of raising the alarm, and does it work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a way to contact the emergency services from site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate escape routes and are these kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a trained first aider onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fully stocked first aid kit onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flammable materials, liquids and gases on the premises properly stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable containers used for flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable gas cylinders returned to a ventilated store at the end of the shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoking and other ignition sources banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders, associated hoses and equipment properly maintained and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flammable and combustible waste removed regularly and stored in suitable bins or skips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.0 Traffic, vehicles and Plant Equipment

• Are vehicles and pedestrians kept apart? if not are barriers or similar in use, are people informed of the dangers of moving vehicles & plant, are warning signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators and people keep clear of vehicles during loading & unloading of vehicles ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When not in use is plant & equipment parked up using best practice always?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a plant register in place and is it been kept up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles and plant properly maintained e.g. do the steering, lights, handbrake and footbrake work properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have drivers received proper training and are they competent for the vehicles or plant they are operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passengers only carried on vehicles designed to carry them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles and plant kept away from dangerous slopes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all plant equipment and machinery being throughly inspected by a competent contractor and GA1 available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all plant & machinery being inspected weekly and recorded on a GA2?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0 Excavations

• Is there adequate support for the excavation, or has it been sloped or battered back to a safe angle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe method used for putting in the support, without people working in an unsupported trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access into the excavation, e.g. a sufficiently long, secured ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there barriers or other protection to stop people and vehicles falling in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials, spoil and plant stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation regularly inspected and results recorded by a competent person on a AF3 form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0 Hazardous substances

• Have precautions been identified to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances; by doing the work a different way , to remove the risk entirely.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers had information and training so they know what the risks are from the hazardous substances used and produced on site, and what they need to do to avoid the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there procedures to prevent contact with wet cement (as this can cause both dermatitis and cement burns)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a register in place containing information on each identified chemical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety data sheet (SDS) on each chemical in the register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals been stored and disposed of correctly? away from flammable or ignition sources & near drains where spills could leak into.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations and ear plugs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22.0 Protecting the public

• Is the work fenced off from the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roadwork's barriered off and lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the public protected from falling material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23.0 Noise

• Have workers had information and training so they know what the risks are from noise on site, and what they need to do to avoid those rises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you identified and assessed workers' exposure to noise? (Check all areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people not involved in work kept away from the source of the noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable hearing protection provided and worn in noisy areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24.0 Use of cutting equipment

• Have individuals got abrasive wheel training in order to use grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a specific area for grinding and cutting been designated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate PPE in place for grinding and cutting (i.e) safety goggles and face shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hot works permit in place for all hot works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct fire extinguishers available whilst hot works are being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

25.0 Ladders

• Are all ladders clearly identifiable and individually marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders in good order and free from any visual defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all ladders got a weekly inspection tag attached to there frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an updated GA3 file for each ladder in the safety folder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees using suitable ladders for each task correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26.0 Toolbox talks

• Are toolbox talks been conducted regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the records of the toolbox talks kept in the safety folders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all issues raised at previous toolbox talks been addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees making themselves available for toolbox talks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Foreman comments:

• Safety Advisor

  Sign

• Foreman

  Sign

• Is there evidence of improvement on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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