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KP Safety Solutions Ltd
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Please provide a brief overview of project safety on the day:
- Best Practice
- Safe/Compliant
- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
- Urgent Risk
- Not Applicable
Section 1 Welfare Facilities and Site Set Up
1.1 Accident and Incident Reporting
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Has there been any AINM? Have they been recorded on Citation & closed out and all actions communicated to all on staff
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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1.2 Housekeeping
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Site is Tidy, Waste is managed, Walkways are clearly marked and free of Slip, Trip hazards. Emergency escape routes are free of obstructions. Suitable storage areas
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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1.3 Lighting
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Suitable light levels across the site
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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1.4 Fire Safety
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A Project Fire Risk Assessment or emergency plan is in place and communicated. Fire safety controls are in place such as: means to raise the alarm, portable fire extinguishers, escape route signage, fire resisting wall and floor protection materials and smoke control e.g., Fire doors in place.
- Best Practice
- Safe/Compliant
- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
- Urgent Risk
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1.5 Security and Access
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The site is suitably controlled to ensure there is no unauthorized access and site activities cannot harm members of the public. Delivery routes are separated where appropriate.
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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1.6 First Aid
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Adequate arrangements for dealing with injuries are in place including trained First Aiders, well stocked first aid boxes and information on what to do in the event of an accident.
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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1.7 Signs and Notices
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Health and safety notices and information is displayed on site notice boards or other appropriate locations on site.
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1.8 Welfare
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1.8.1 Adequate toilet, changing and washing facilities have been provided and are clean
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- Opportunity to Improve
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1.8.2 An area for eating and drinking has been provided away from work activities (well ventilated and separated by temporary or permanent walls and doors on large projects) with suitable chairs and tables. Drinking water and means to heat water / food has been provided. Rest areas are clean, tidy and facilities are in good condition.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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1.8.3 A site office has been set up in a safe location away from work activities.
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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Section 2 – Health, Safety and Environmental Management
2.1 Safety Plan and Risk Assessment
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A Construction Phase Plan has been shared with contractors. Sub-Contractors have produced a suitable and sufficient Methodology and assessment of the perceived risks for their works? Harmony project team have assessed the RAMS for suitability.
- Best Practice
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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2.2 Daily Briefings
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Daily meetings involving all parties working on site include details of hazardous work taking place and relevant control measures
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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2.3 Permit to Work (PTW)
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All high-risk works are controlled with use of a PTW, including hot works, electrical isolations, mechanical access, work at height, etc.
- Best Practice
- Safe/Compliant
- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
- Urgent Risk
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2.4 Inductions
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All persons on site have received a safety induction
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2.5 Environment
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2.5.1 Controls against pollution of air, ground or water systems are in place including drain protection and spill kits where required.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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2.5.2 Arrangements are in place to reuse or recycle waste wherever possible. A licensed waste contractor has been appointed and reports are available.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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2.5.3 Controls are in place to reduce or mitigate generation of construction dust or paint fumes on and off site.
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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Section 3 – Tasks and Equipment
3.1 Work at Height
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3.1.1 Access equipment on site is suitable for the task and duration of work. Ladders are only used with agreement from the Project team
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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3.1.2 Access equipment is in good condition (visual assessment) and evidence is available that it is regularly inspected.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.1.3 Individuals have been briefed on a risk assessment and have received any specific training required.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.1.4 Suitable edge protection has been provided for work platforms and controls are in place for potential fall of materials from height.
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3.2 Work with Electrical Systems or Electrical Equipment
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3.2.1 Electrical systems are isolated and checked for dead prior to work commencing using a Permit to Work.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.2.2 Harmony direct operatives' & sub-contractors' electrical equipment is in good condition (visual) and evidence is available demonstrating regular test and inspection (PAT Test register).
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3.2.3 Low voltage electrical equipment is used if possible (e.g., 110v in the UK).
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.3 Lifting Equipment and Mechanical Handling
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Plant and equipment for lifting and moving heavy loads is in good working order (visual) and there is evidence of test and inspection where appropriate.
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
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3.4 Asbestos
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Information regarding the presence of Asbestos or Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) is available on site and suitable controls are in place for management of ACMs.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.5 Tools and Equipment
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3.5.1 Guards / safety devices are in place to prevent injury from moving parts of drills, saws, abrasive wheels, and cartridge tools. Emergency stop buttons available and functional for any hazardous equipment.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.5.2 Hand Knives – the risk of cuts has been eliminated or reduced by risk assessment considering retractable blades and cut / puncture resisting gloves and clothing.
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- Opportunity to Improve
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3.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Requirements in place and adhered to for minimum 3-point PPE - High-Vis vests, protective gloves, and safety footwear, (hard hats to be worn if a risk exists when working above head height). Other PPE required for specific tasks / hazards has been provided according to a risk assessment including any Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
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3.7 Hand / Arm Vibration
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Use of any vibrating equipment has been risk assessed to prevent harm from prolonged exposure. A HAVS register is required to record "Trigger time"
- Best Practice
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- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
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3.8 Manual Handling
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All loads have been risk assessed to reduce harm from lifting, pulling, pushing or movement of equipment or materials including use of suitable trolleys or team lifts where necessary.
- Best Practice
- Safe/Compliant
- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
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3.9 Noise
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Any tasks which expose individuals to loud or protracted noise have been risk assessed to prevent hearing damage including consideration of noise protection zones and / or hearing protection.
- Best Practice
- Safe/Compliant
- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
- Urgent Risk
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3.10 Hazardous Substances
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Hazardous substances used or stored on site have been risk assessed to ensure they are of the lowest risk necessary to achieve their purpose. Hazardous substances are used, stored, transported, and disposed of in the safest way possible.
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- Safe/Compliant
- Opportunity to Improve
- Observation
- Minor Risk
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