Grid Connections Health and Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Personnel in attendance

1.0 Documents and Administration Requirements

• 1.1 Have all corrective actions from previous inspections been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Is a Construction Phase plan available for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Are Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) available for activities being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Are processes in place for accidents and incident reporting and recording?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Does the site have displayed/available the following:

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• F10

• HASAW Notice

• Emergency Contact Details

• Employers Liability Insurance Certificate

• Sign In/Out Book

• 1.6 Have all employees and visitors signed In and Out of site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Housekeeping and Site Layout

• 2.1 Are all access areas clear and adequate width?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are all safety signs clear and appropriate for activities being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Is the site clean and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Are tools and equipments put away after use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Are construction materials adequately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Is the site secure to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 When in use are mobile generators adequately ventilated and fuelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 First Aid

• 3.1 Are approved First Aiders easily identified and correct ratio for site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Is an adequate first aid kit and eye wash for the activity being undertaken on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Is the First Aid box well stocked, in date and prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Welfare and Amenities

• 4.1 Have adequate toilets, washing and drying facilities been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Is a seating area with tables available for employees to take a meal break?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 If required are ladies toilets available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Can all toilets be flushed and are there arrangements in place for emptying/replacing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Is adequate heating and lighting provided for use in relation to seasons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Are the welfare facilities been kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 Is there a supply of drinking water ( hot & cold ) on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 Are there facilities for drying clothing and getting changed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Noise

• 5.1 Have noisy processes and tasks been identified in RAMS and daily Risk Assessments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Are there effective control measures in place to reduce exposure to noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Is PPE provided/available and is it being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Manual Handling

• 6.1 Are manual handling activities being carried out correctly by site personnel?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

7.0 Control of Substances Harmful to Health - COSHH

• 7.1 Are all substances labelled with product name, risks and safety phrase?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Is a COSHH register maintained and filled in correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Are COSHH Assessments being conducted and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Are substances being handled in accordance with the RA and exposure levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Are hazardous substances stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Fire Prevention and Protection

• 8.1 Is there appropriate and clearly marked fire fighting equipment on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Is the fire fighting equipment fit for task? Tested and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Is there a designated fire assembly point clearly marked on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Are designed smoking areas identified and aware to the workforce?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Is the fire alarm sufficient for the site conditions and can it be heard throughout the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Is the Fire & Emergency Action Plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 Are escape route clearly marked, safe and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 Underground Services

• 10.1 Is there evidence that underground services information is in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Is the CAT scanner and Genny approved for use and within calibration date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 Is the CAT and Genny user competent and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 Is there a signed and correctly used 'permit to dig' in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 Have all underground services been identified and marked up correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Excavations and Trenching

• 11.1 Where applicable are all underground services isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Has ground stability been checked and control measures implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Are barriers in place to prevent falling into excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Is the shoring appropriate to the activity being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Has adequate and suitable access and egress been provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6 If ladders are provided, are they erected and secured correctly and in date and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7 Has suitable edge protection been provided for excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 Concreting

• 12.1 Has formwork been constructed as per design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Are weather conditions appropriate for concrete activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 Is there suitable and appropriate access and egress for concrete delivery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 Has a suitable concrete washout area been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 Is the correct PPE issued and in use during concrete activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 Scaffolding, Working Platforms & Working at Heights

• 13.1 Are scaff-tags in place and in date with 7 day inspections completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Is there safe access & egress to platforms including handrails & toe boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Is the area cordoned off to prevent persons walking under the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Are all employees on platform using the correct PPE and are clipped on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 Is working at Height carried out in a safe manner and in compliance with the safe system of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 Are all openings and voids protected or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 Is all access equipment in a safe and efficient condition, being used correctly and for it's intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 Is there evidence of access equipment being inspected and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 Plant and Equipment

• 14.1 Is the plant in use suitably maintained and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Is the operator of the plant a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 Are warning alarms and lights fitted and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 Is a competent banks man used during reversing operations and blindsides?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 14.5 When not in use are ignition keys removed and vehicle secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 Are parking and movements in accordance with site traffic plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 Are fitted fire extinguishers in date and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 Are drip trays in use under static plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.9 Are generators correctly earthed or RCD protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.10 Are power/hand tools safe, appropriate, well maintained and used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 Portable Electric Equipment

• 15.1 Is there evidence of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 Is all portable electrical equipment operated at low voltage ( 110v )?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 Is all portable electrical equipment tagged to show date of next inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 Traffic Management

• 16.1 Is the traffic management plan in accordance with New Roads and Street act (NRSWA)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 Is all signage serviceable and suitable for the intended task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 Are protection arrangements in place suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 Are all employees adhering to the traffic management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 Climate

• 17.1 Have climate conditions been considered and control measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 As adequate PPE been issued and used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 Lifting Equipment & Lifting Accessories

• 18.1 Is all lifting equipment on site certified and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 Are all lifting accessories certified and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 Are all lifting accessories displaying correct tags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 Are all lifting activities been carried out on stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 Is there an appropriate Lifting Plan in place for all lifting activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.0 Training & Induction

• 19.1 Are all employees and visitors to site inducted and signed onto record sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 Are briefings and toolbox talks being carried out and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 Are all employees' competency records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0 Behaviour & Attitude

• 20.1 Was a positive H&S attitude observed during inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2 Are all the employees displaying positive working practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.3 Are all employees aware of the hazards involved and the emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 21.1 Are employees wearing the minimum expected PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 Is specific to task PPE ( as stated in RAMS) available and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 Is the condition of PPE satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23.0 Control of Impressed Voltage ( Sub Stations )

• 23.1 If management of IV is required has a Competent Person been appointed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 23.2 Has the risk of IV been fully briefed and understood by the workforce?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 23.3 Are control measures in place to prevent potential exposure to IV?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

24.0 Incident Reporting

• 24.1 Have all incidents, accidents and near misses reported and processed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.2 Is the site manager aware of the RIDDOR requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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