Title Page

  • Document No.

  • H&S Inspection

  • Conducted on

  • Report prepared by

  • Project

  • Principal Contractor

  • JCGC Manager / Supervisor

  • Overall R A G Rating

Audit Information

Audit Information

  • The assessor believes the information contained within this report to be accurate at the time of issue. The assessor does not accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the information therein. This report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the assessor during the audit, and should not be relied on as an exhaustive record of all possible risks or hazards that may exist or potential improvements that can be made.
    Inspections are carried out unannounced. The Site Manager or a nominated representative should accompany the assessor during the audit. Auditing is a two way process, and the Site Manager will be given the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and fully discuss the auditors findings before the final reports is produced.

    Scoring System Guidance

    Excellent = Awarded where excellence is observed and the auditor is satisfied that there is little scope for improvement in a category to satisfy industry best practice or Client requirements

    Compliant = Awarded when the site is fully compliant in a category but where the potential exists for some minor improvement with regard to industry best practice or Client requirements

    Observation = Awarded where a condition is observed in a category which is unlikely to result in potential injury, harm or damage, and which may not necessarily require corrective action, but which could be enhanced to more effectively satisfy industry best practice or Client requirements

    Improvement Item = Awarded where a relatively minor single item is observed in a category which requires corrective action, but which is unlikely to result in injury, harm or damage, or which falls below industry best practice or Client requirements.

    Minor Non-Conformance = Awarded where more than one relatively minor item, or where a single more serious item is observed in a category which requires corrective action, which could result in injury, harm or damage, or which falls below industry best practice or Client requirements.

    Non-Conformance = Awarded where more than one non-conformance item is observed in any category, or where a significant breach of industry best practice or Client requirements is observed which could result in injury, harm or damage

    Not-Applicable = The category is awarded full compliance marks

    Overall Audit R A G Rating
    Green = Few action/improvement items
    Amber = Multiple action/improvement items, or a single Non-Conformance in any category
    Red = Multiple action/improvement items; more than 3 minor non-conformance items, or more than one Non-Conformance category

    Confidentiality Statement
    In order to maintain the integrity and credibility of the monitoring & auditing process and to protect the involved parties, it is understood that the assessor or any other party will not divulge to any unauthorised persons, any information obtained during the audit or contained within this document unless legally obligated to do so.

Safe Systems of Work

Safe Systems of Work

  • Are Method Statements & Risk Assessments etc. site specific & relevant to current works?

  • Are Method Statements & Risk Assessments etc. signed & dated by JCGC workforce? Have operatives been inducted in RAMS and are they familiar with the content.

  • Rating

Training & Competence

Training & Competence

  • Are current and valid training records available for JCGC personnel on site/ (CSCS/CPCS, Face Fit, PASMA, IPAF, Abrasive Wheels etc.)

  • Rating

Communication & Information

Communication & Information

  • Is JCGC notice board information displayed. Is the daily "sign in/out" register accurately completed? Are daily briefing and tool box talk records up to date?

  • Rating

Working Practices

Working Practices

  • Are satisfactory working practices/methods being carried out by JCGC personnel?

  • Rating

Work Area

Work Area

  • Are the JCGC work areas suitably segregated from other trades/persons to prevent unauthorised entry into the work area? for works being carried out - suitable access/egress, clear work area, separation from other trades, satisfactory lighting levels, surface conditions, weather protection

  • Are the JCGC work areas suitable for works being carried out - suitable access/egress, clear work area, separation from other trades, satisfactory lighting levels, surface conditions, weather protection

  • Rating

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

  • Is JCGC housekeeping, cable management & material storage in good order to prevent slip/trip/strike hazards, build up of waste etc. Are JCGC waste materials being regularly removed to skip?

  • Rating

PPE/RPE

PPE/RPE

  • Are JCGC operatives wearing suitable PPE/RPE for task(s) being carried out?

  • Please indicate any areas of PPE/RPE Non-Compliance

  • Mandatory 5 Point PPE - Please indicate any 5 Point PPE non-compliance

  • Task Specific PPE - Please indicate any Task Specific PPE non-compliance

  • RPE - Please indicate any RPE non-compliance

  • Rating

Noise

Noise

  • Are noise hazards applicable to this audit?

  • Have noise hazards been identified & where required, are suitable noise risk assessment controls in place for noise hazards?

  • Where required, has a noise exclusion zone been established (c/w physical barriers and warning signage)

  • Where required are persons carrying out noisy works and/or within the hearing protection zone wearing suitable hearing protection?

Vibration

Vibration

  • Are vibration hazards applicable to this audit?

  • Have vibration hazards been identified & where required, are suitable risk assessment controls in place for vibration hazards?

  • Are any hand held vibrating tools/equipment visually in good order. Are bits/discs/accessories (drill bits, abrasive wheeled discs etc.) visually sharp/in good order?

  • Are all persons using vibrating tools/equipment aware of the maximum permitted "trigger time" for the item(s) being used, and are they aware of any other associated control measures to be implemented (i.e. job rotation, anti-vibration gloves etc.)

  • Are records of each person using vibrating equipment's individual vibration exposure being completed and maintained?

  • Rating

Respiratory Hazards/Dusts

    Respiratory Hazards/Dusts
  • Are respiratory/dust hazards applicable to this audit?

  • Have respiratory hazards been identified & where required, are suitable risk assessment controls in place for respiratory hazards?

  • Where required, has an exclusion zone been established (c/w physical barriers and warning signage) to prevent unauthorised access into hazardous areas?

  • Are air filtration and/or extraction units (i.e. air scrubbers/cubes etc.) being used in hazardous area?

  • Are power cutting/drilling tools fitted with on tool LEV / Water fed dust suppression equipment?

  • Rating

Hot Works

Hot Works

  • Are hot works applicable to this audit?

  • Has a hot work permit been issued for the current works?

  • Is the work area suitable for hot works (good housekeeping, no flammable items, arrangements to control spread of sparks/heat transfer etc?)

  • Is suitable fire fighting equipment present. Is the equipment inspection date current, and is it visibly in good condition?

  • Rating

COSHH

COSHH

  • Are COSHH assessments in place for relevant JCGC materials/substances being used on site and operatives inducted in assessments.

  • Are COSHH materials/substances being used & stored in compliance with assessment.

  • Rating

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

  • Have manual handling activities been identified and are suitable manual handling task risk assessment controls in place?

  • Do JCGC operatives have suitable training/guidance/information to carry out manual handling tasks?

  • Are manual handling aids/equipment available on site? (forklift, pallet lifter, trolley etc.).

  • Rating

Plant, Tools & Equipment

Plant, Tools & Equipment

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Does the user/operator have the relevant training qualifications (where required) for the plant/equipment?

  • Is the correct plant/equipment/tools being used for the task?

  • Is the plant/equipment visually in good order, no visible defects, have current test/inspection/calibration certification etc.

  • Are necessary operator/user checks completed and recorded?

  • Rating

Work at Height

Work at Height

  • Is Work at height applicable to this audit?

  • Has the work at height platform been erected, altered, amended or operated by authorised & competent contractors only (i.e. System scaffolding = CISRS scaffolders; Mobile Tower scaffolds = PASMA; MEWP = IPAF operator etc.) Are platform inspections up to date where required (i.e. scaf tags etc.).

  • Is the work at height platform suitable for purpose and in good condition. (i.e. correct height, fully enclosed from fall hazards, no excessive gaps, stable & secure etc.)

  • Where required, are suitable fall protection arrangements in place to prevent falls from same level? (i.e. handrails, barriers etc.)

  • Are suitable arrangements in place to prevent falls of materials, tools, debris etc? (i.e. brick guards, toe boards, debris nets etc.)

  • Rating

Excavations Planning & Commencement

    Excavations - Planning & Commencement
  • Is this item applicable to this audit?

  • Are current Utility/Service provider drawings/information etc. available for reference? Has a ground survey in compliance with HSG HSG47 (incl. CAT/Genny scan etc.) been carried out to locate any underground services?

  • Are operatives CAT & Genny training records and CAT & Genny calibration records (from within the previous 12 months available for reference?

  • Have located services been clearly marked? Have located services been exposed by hand digging? Are exposed services adequately supported (where required) Are Excavators working within 0.5 metres of “live” or potentially “live” services?

  • Has a permit to dig/break ground been completed for the current works?

  • Rating

Excavations - Security & Access

Excavations - Security & Access

  • Is this item applicable to the audit

  • Are robust barriers in place to prevent falls of persons or materials into the excavation?

  • Is there suitable means of access/egress to/from the excavation? (steps, ramps, secure ladders etc)? Are access ladders set on a firm base, firmly secured to prevent slipping and do they extend at least 1 metre above the landing area?

  • Rating

Excavations - Formwork & Support

Excavations - Formwork & Support

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Do trenches 1.5 meters deep or greater (unless made entirely of stable rock) have a protective system fitted (Temporary frameworks/supports, protective cage, trench box(es) etc.) to protect workers? Do trench boxes/supports stand a min. 1 metre proud of the excavation? Are trench boxes being forward as work progresses?

  • Are safe methods of installation/removal of support work in place?

  • Is support work being regularly checked/maintained for stability/security, signs of overstress, damage, defects etc.?

  • Do trench boxes/supports stand a min. 1 metre above the excavation?

  • Are trench boxes being moved forward in sequence as work progresses?

  • Rating

Excavations - General Works

Excavations - General Works

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Does excavation benching comply with the maximum allowable slopes, and allowable dimensions/ configurations for the soil type/s being excavated?

  • Are soil/material storage bunds in good order? Are excavation spoil heaps a minimum of 1 metre away from the excavation?

  • Are excavators/dumpers/rollers etc. being operated in a responsible manner?

  • Are excavators working a minimum of 0.5 metres away from “live” or potentially “live” services?

  • Are plant operations/movements & vehicle reversing manoeuvres being controlled by a banksman (where appropriate)?

  • Are anchored stop blocks in place where there is a potential for vehicles/tippers/dumpers etc. to drive or reverse into the excavation or trench

  • Rating

Excavations - Inspections

Excavations - Inspections

  • Is this item applicable to the audit

  • Where the potential exists for unhealthy atmospheres or natural gases to be present (asphyxiation and/or explosive hazards) has atmospheric testing been carried out before work commences and is atmospheric monitoring being carried out as work progresses.

  • Is Atmospheric monitoring equipment in operational condition and are calibration records (from within the previous 12 months) available for reference?.

  • Are excavation inspections being completed prior to each shift, after any event likely to affect the strength and stability of the excavation or any part of it? (i.e. after piling, inclement weather, exceptionally dry conditions or frost, and where there has been a collapse or alteration?

  • Are inspection records in site file and up to date?

  • Rating

Concrete Works

Concrete Works

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Has a suitably secure prefabrication area been set up?

  • Does the formwork and/or mesh installation present any trip/fall hazards?

  • Is the concrete pump located on a firm level base and at a secure position, as close to the work area as practically achievable?

  • Is the concrete pump hose suitably positioned to prevent it being a trip hazard and is it adequately positioned/secured to prevent "whipping"?

  • Are the operatives wearing suitable protective clothing & PPE to prevent skin/eye contact with wet concrete?

  • Are satisfactory concrete spreading, vibrating & levelling working practices being followed?

  • Rating

Paving/Kerbing Works

Paving / Kerbing Works

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Are suitable paving/kerbing material supply, loading & storage arrangements in place

  • Are mechanical aids available for lifting/positioning slabs/kerbs?

  • Are satisfactory paving/kerbing work practices being followed?

  • Rating

Brick/Block Works

Brick/Block Works

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Has a suitably secure mortar mixing area been set up?

  • Are suitable brick/block/mortar material supply, loading & storage arrangements in place?

  • Are satisfactory trowel trade work practices being followed?

  • Rating

Joinery Works

Joinery Works

  • Is this item applicable to the audit?

  • Has a suitably secure fabrication/cutting area area been set up?

  • Are suitable joinery material supply, loading & storage arrangements in place?

  • Are satisfactory joinery work practices being followed?

  • Rating

Principal Contractor

Principal Contractor

  • Covid -19 - are suitable Covid-19 controls in place on site? (social distancing, hygiene & cleaning, travel routes etc?)

  • Welfare - Are site welfare arrangements satisfactory. Suitable numbers chairs/tables. Drinking water on site. Means of preparing & heating food/drinks. Suitable number of toilets & hand washing facilities. Warm water for hand washing. Provision of consumables (toilet roll, hand towels, soaps etc.). Facilities clean & tidy. Rubbish bins. Smoking area

  • First Aid - Is there suitable numbers of first aid trained persons on site. Is the first aid box accessible.

  • Fire Safety - Are suitable fire safety arrangements in place?

  • Asbestos - For pre-2000AD buildings has an R&D asbestos survey been carried out, and has all identified ACM in our work area been removed or securely encapsulated c/w asbestos warning notices?

  • Site Conditions - Are site access/egress routes, lighting levels, general housekeeping etc. in JCGC work area in satisfactory condition?

  • Fall Protection - Where required, are suitable fall protection arrangements in place by the PC to prevent falls from height and/or same level? (i.e. handrails, barriers etc.)

  • Work at Height Platforms - Has any work at height platform provided by the PC for JCGC use been erected, altered, amended or operated by authorised & competent contractors only (i.e. Mobile Tower scaffolds = PASMA; MEWP = IPAF operator etc.) Are platform inspections up to date where required?

  • Plant/Work Equipment - Does any plant/work equipment provided by the PC for JCGC use have current LOLER/PUWER inspection records available? Is the equipment suitable for purpose & visibly in good condition?

Audit Summary and Rating

Audit Summary

  • Auditor Comments/Observations/Summary

  • Audit RAG Rating

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