H&S Consultant Audit/Inspection

Are all operatives signed onto site?

Are operatives aware of the local Fire safety arrangements?

Do you know where the nearest fire exit is?

Do you know where the fire assembly point is?

Are the operatives aware of the local First Aid Arrangements?

Other?

Has a C&C Safe Start been completed?

Have RAMS been produced?

Have the RAMS been signed by all operatives?

Are the RAMS suitable & sufficient?

Is the PM risk assessment completed?

Is the PM risk assessment suitable & sufficient?

Is the Site Supervisor competent?

Do all staff on site hold CSCS (or equivalent) cards?

Other?

Are there dedicated workstations/areas to work in?

Is the work equipment in good condition?

Are portable appliances PAT tested?

Has the equipment been inspected (pre-use)?

Has the equipment got an in-date inspection certificate/program (PUWER)?

Is the equipment guarded?

Is the appropriate PPE being donned to use the equipment?

Is the equipment producing dust/fumes fitted with extraction at source?

Are work stations segregated and signage used?

Other?

Is there any lifting equipment on site?

Does the lifting equipment have a thorough examination certificate?

Is there any Manual Handling taking place?

Is the Manual Handling being carried out safely?

Other?

Has a hot works permit been issued?

Has the area been cleared of combustible materials?

Are the control measures being used effectively to reduce risk?

Is there a fire extinguisher to hand, is it correct for type of fire?

Are there any 3rd parties nearby, and are they protected from risk?

Other?

Do operatives hold suitable qualifications for welding?

Is the Welding/Gas/LPG equipment in good condition?

Are the storage areas for Gas/LPG suitable and safe?

Other?

Are steps being used Class 1 or EN131?

Are steps being inspected?

Are steps being used safely?

Are scaffolds or podiums in use and being used safely?

Are scaffolds, platforms & podiums built in accordance to manufacturers instructions or training?

Are scaffolds, platforms & podiums subject to a recorded inspection every 7 days?

Is there safe access/egress onto scaffolds?

Other?

Have all hazardous substances been Coshh assessed?

Are existing control measures suitable & sufficient?

Is the correct PPE being worn when handling hazardous substances?

Are any 3rd parties exposed to the hazardous being controlled?

Are any ACM's on site known and have signage?

Other?

Are all operatives following the site specific rules on PPE?

Is task specific PPE being donned?

Is the PPE CE marked, in good condition and in-date?

Are there any respirators being used? Are the filters in-date?

Other?

Are work areas tidy?

Are materials stacked safely and securely?

Are trailing cables/leads being managed?

Are there any slips, trips, falling hazards? Are they being managed safely?

Is waste being managed safely and effectively?

Other?

Is dust being controlled effectively?

Is vibration being monitored & controlled?

Is noise being controlled effectively?

Other?

Are toilets nearby?

Are wash basins and hot water nearby?

Are there places to eat/drink away from the workplace?