Type of Observation
Select
Good Spot
Hazard Spot
Near Miss
Non Conformance
Best Practice
Accident
Good Spot Hazard Spot Near Miss Non Conformance Best Practice Accident
Category of issue
Select
Behavioural (H1)
Awareness/error/unnecessary actions (H2)
Lack of training, knowledge or experience (H3)
Instructions not followed (H4)
Process or procedure deficiencies (O1)
Assurance/ supervision issues (O2)
Communication of expectations (O3)
Wrong Work Instructions given (O4)
Technical Issues (P1)
Site Constraints (P2)
Tools or equipment not working (P3)
Unknown hazards (OCC 1)
Unknown physical hazards (OCC 2)
Behavioural (H1) Awareness/error/unnecessary actions (H2) Lack of training, knowledge or experience (H3) Instructions not followed (H4) Process or procedure deficiencies (O1) Assurance/ supervision issues (O2) Communication of expectations (O3) Wrong Work Instructions given (O4) Technical Issues (P1) Site Constraints (P2) Tools or equipment not working (P3) Unknown hazards (OCC 1) Unknown physical hazards (OCC 2)
Reasoning
Select
Contact with stationary object
Poor Housekeeping
Trialling hoses/ cables
Electrical hazard
Welfare
Slips, Trips or Falls
Contact with stationary object Poor Housekeeping Trialling hoses/ cables Electrical hazard Welfare Slips, Trips or Falls
Reasoning
Select
COSH-Uncontrolled Chemical/ Substances
Obstructed escape route/ emergency exit
Vehicles/ pedestrian interference
Poor lightning
Visibility
Spills/ leaks/ vapours
COSH-Uncontrolled Chemical/ Substances Obstructed escape route/ emergency exit Vehicles/ pedestrian interference Poor lightning Visibility Spills/ leaks/ vapours
Reasoning
Incorrect Lifting
Need extra training
Reasoning
Select
Work at height
Unauthorised access
Inadequate EP guarding/ fencing
Particles/ dust/ fumes
Manual handling
Inadequate signage
Inadequate/ lack of PPE
Sharp edges/ nails etc
Incorrect storage/ stacking practice
Work at height Unauthorised access Inadequate EP guarding/ fencing Particles/ dust/ fumes Manual handling Inadequate signage Inadequate/ lack of PPE Sharp edges/ nails etc Incorrect storage/ stacking practice
Reasoning
Process Issue
Procedural Issue
Reasoning
Select
Material Issue
Supplier Issue
Transport of goods/ articles/ substances
Waste disposal
Unsafe plant operation
Material Issue Supplier Issue Transport of goods/ articles/ substances Waste disposal Unsafe plant operation
Reasoning
MOP Interface
Complaint
Wrong work instructions
Reasoning
Fabrication issue
Design Issue
Unstable structure/ platform
Reasoning
Process Issue
Procedural Issue
Reasoning
Unsuitable access
Lifting operations nearby
Overhead/ underground services
Reasoning
Select
Faulty/ damaged or untested tools/ kit
Damage to plant/ equipment
Subcontractor equipment
Faulty/ damaged or untested tools/ kit Damage to plant/ equipment Subcontractor equipment
Reasoning
Select
Subcontractor uncontrolled activity or process
Adverse weather
Subcontractor uncontrolled activity or process Adverse weather
Reasoning
Action Taken
Select
Review Process or Procedure
Clean up area/site (Housekeeping)
Renew training/ toolbox talks
Communicate with site again
Replace/ Remove tools or equipment
Escalate to Management
Good Practice
Review Process or Procedure Clean up area/site (Housekeeping) Renew training/ toolbox talks Communicate with site again Replace/ Remove tools or equipment Escalate to Management Good Practice
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Sharon O’Connor
H&S 0015 QESH Safety Observations
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