Haskell HSE Audit

• Audit Title

• Select date

  Date

• Client / Site

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audit Report

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all previous issues been cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management Controls

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that Accident Prevention Program is provided on site and is available to all personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities undertaken by apprentices and/or those which are high risk activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all sub-contractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site PPE requirements are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, lunch room, site office etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and have adequate resources and are competent for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have walkways been provided for pedestrians which protect them from moving vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes adequatelly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access - External

• Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all signage is in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws..

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure any floodlights do not dazzle drivers on the site or on adjacent public/private roads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure any lighting does not cause a nuisance to local residents.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have access routes been agreed with the fire and other emergency services prior to the start of works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any parking of contractors vehicles on the approach roads been agreed with the Highways Authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath ensure that protective fans or other measures are provided to safeguard members of the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following carried out At the end of each day/shift ;<br><br>secure tools, plant and equipment; remove or board ladders to restrict access; cover and fence excavations; store and secure hazardous materials/substances; ensure materials are properly stacked and choked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate signage is provided to direct members of the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos Management

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a detailed risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the results of the risk assessment communicated to relevant parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have enclosures been tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have positive pressure units been tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air testing results in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the removal company licenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are medical certificates of the persons doing the work in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work being carried out in a controlled and safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the asbestos been disposed off in accordance with the special waste regulations ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures in place for inadvertent exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the presence of asbestos included in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Break/Lunch Facilities

• Facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure access to the facilities are accessible to all persons on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a supply of clean drinking water and cups are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all drinking water supplies are appropriately signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the washbasins are large enough to wash up to the elbow and are kept clean.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the nature of the work demands it, showers shall be provided.

• Are showers provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are break facilities cleaned on a daily basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)

• Are they kept away from flammable liquids?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are they properly stored?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are gasses segregated by type?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the cylinder valves fully closed when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all lines have anti-flashback arresters fitted (except for LPG fired blow heaters/torpedo heaters?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all line connections only have approved fittings?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.

• All work in confined spaces should be subject to a specific risk assessment and be carried out in accordance with Permit to Work/Enter and a safe system of work.

• Only appropriately trained and qualified persons who have undergone an accredited confined spaces entry course shall be permitted to enter a confined space, and only then if the correct checks have been made and the correct safety equipment (breathing apparatus, gas detection equipment, emergency escape equipment etc) are used.

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined space work?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Controls should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a hole watch outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the work.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Cord & Hose Management

• Cords and hoses are organized in a manner that eliminates trip and fall hazards.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Cords and hoses are protected from vehicle, equipment and other crushing and severing hazards.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Cords and hoses are not routed so that they can be pinched or crushed in doorways.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Cord and hose management has been well thought out.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Employee Relations

• Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety joint committee / forum ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are minutes and actions from meeting available and published on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any actions being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure appropriate JSA are completed and are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly safety meetings held and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an attendance roster maintained and signed by all persons present at each Safety Meeting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication

• Have assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets available immediately to employees. Electronic is acceptable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition Operations

• Has a competent person been appointed to oversee the demolition operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the structural stability been checked and are temporary supports in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any temporary works designed required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where required has the scaffolding been netted or boarded off?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all affected services been disconnected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the area barricaded off and are suitable signs in place.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate dust suppression where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are sutable noise controls in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there suitable lighting?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is material being removed from site on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all demolition employees adiquitly trained, supervised and instructed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Check that all necessary utility services are provided on site before work begins.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that existing services have been identified and effective steps have been taken to prevent danger from them.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that only 110v hand tool etc are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and leads are not posing trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all temporary electrical sources are effectively grounded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable employees to safely carry out their work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Site wide issues

• Is there any evidence of wasps, hornets, stinging bees or other insect hazards? if so are protection measures adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Emergency

• Is an Emergency Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it communicated during orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tried and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Environmental Management

• Are environmental guidance notes available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all potential pathways been identified and addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any concrete washout facilities suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any consents required?, if so are they being monitored and complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a local drainage plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly environmental checks taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Local Community

• Is there a complaints procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there effective measures in place to prevent light pollution?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any evidence of liaison with local schools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill Response

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Located in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Everyone is aware of their location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their location communicated at orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents regulary checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working on or near water

• Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spoil piles located away from water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools

• Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools

• Ensure operators have been trained on the tools/equipment they are using.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that guards are secure and in good repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the tools are in a good state of repair and carries appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools are 110 volt and that a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is used for additional protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the plug is of the correct type, undamaged and securely connected to the cable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all equipment is inspected on a daily basis by a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all equipment operators trained and hold a valid operators card for the equipment models being operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment used correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations/Earthworks

• Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement s and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that materials, spoil and equipment is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Risks and Management

• Is there a fire risk assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the emergency services have been informed of the location of the works, the key hazards and the emergency procedures.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Is working at height the only way the work can be undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ROOF WORK

• Edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that during industrial roofing, nets are provided to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safety nets have been hung correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LADDERS - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 3ft or 4 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 25ft or more.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are at height work operations in accordance with DOSH/ State, Federal Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

• An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.

• Check the number of first aiders required, this is dependent on the type of work or operations, the number of workers on site and any special or unusual hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of all first aiders posted for all to see?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All first aiders should be clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs directing persons to the site of the first aid book should also be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The First Aid box should be;

• Be placed where it can be seen and used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are All hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bundled area/tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lasers

• Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of lasers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas where lasers are used defined and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lasers Class 1 or 2?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct eye protection being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the beams aimed away from other workers, public areas and roads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Has a competent person been appointed who co-ordinates all lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all critical lifting operations got a valid lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allow for sufficient spare capacity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Orientation

• Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety orientation before starting work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the safety orientation is regularly reviewed and updated to take account of changes in site conditions etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors including the client representatives being oriented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lone Working / Out of hours working

• Is the work defined as low risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment for lone working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to first aid, break facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the work been approved by a director?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lone Working compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 40lbs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff have received manual training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Occupational Noise and Physical Health Risks

• Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from noise and other physical risks such as vibration, extreme temperatures, etc..

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that exposure to noise and physical health risks has been reduced according to the hierarchy of controls as much as possible by selecting suitable equipment and work methods.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check vibration tools are properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Limit the exposure of persons to Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) by ensuring that no person uses vibrating tools for longer than the manufactures guidelines.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise - As a general rule, if you: - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 6ft, the noise level is approx 85dB and you should consider wearing hearing protection.

• - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 3ft, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.

• Ensure that workers have had training so they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether the noise can be reduced by using different working methods or selecting quieter equipment e.g.: by fitting equipment or machinery with silencers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permits to Work

• HOT WORK - Hot Work includes welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, use of angle grinders/skill saws etc.

• Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure suitable and sufficient fire prevention measures are in place, including the removal of all combustible materials, the use of fire blankets and fire extinguishers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DIG - digging includes, excavations, knocking in pins, breaking ground etc.

• Ensure permits to dig have been prepared and issued where the excavations are complex, hazardous or impact on the work or operations of another.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All permits to dig should be checked and reviewed prior to issue to ensure the appropriate controls have been included.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits to dig.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the permit is valid.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE does not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.

• Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'ANSI' mark to help identify type of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that PPE is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that PPE is appropriately replaced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EYE PROTECTION

• Ensure that eye protection is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that eye protection is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FACE PROTECTION

• Ensure that workers exposed to flying debris are wearing ANSI rated face shields.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• FOOT PROTECTION

• Ensure that footwear is manufactured to ANSI standards.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toes and steel sole plates.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• HAND PROTECTION - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.

• Are all gloves free from damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are the correct size.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• HEARING PROTECTION

• Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.

• Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the respiratory protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HEAD PROTECTION

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing hard hats.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all hard hats are free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure hard hats are worn correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were hard hats within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 5 years.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Powder Actuated Tools

• Are the manufactures instructions being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator/s been properly trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gun cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system in pleace for accounting for cartridges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Recordkeeping

• Check that there are reports of incidents, injuries, and disciplinary action for breaking safety rules.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that training records are maintained for random workers on the project.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the site inspection records for items such as scaffolding, excavations, and equipment have been completed in a timely fashion.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

JSA / AHA

• Ensure all risk assessments have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments adequate and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the risk assessments offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the risk assessments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Road Works

• Road Works

• Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the Code of Practice: safety at street works and road work, available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are supervisors qualified under the new road and street works Act?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the local Authority been consulted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing hi-viz in compliance with ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 and DOT regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs in accordance with local, State and Federal Standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are provisions in place to check signs etc at regular intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs reflective or lit after dark?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cones and lights in place as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are advisory speed limits in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary traffic controls in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are misleading permanent signs covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road work - Completion

• Have all signs, cones and lamps been removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all permanent signs been restored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate authorities been informed that the works are complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all debris and mud been removed from surrounding areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road works compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all standards are provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all braces and struts are in position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that double guard rails mid rails and toe boards or other suitable protection is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that working platforms are fully planked and that the planks are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping planks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are tags in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags being utilized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds and working platforms stable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Security

• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is out of hours security is place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gated secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Safety Plan

• Ensure the site safety plan is up to date and signed by all affected parties.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are responsibilities defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Set up

• Are the following items displayed?

• Latest Accident Prevention Program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insurance Policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency plan and contacts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs for doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid location signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assembly point signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident reporting process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Smoking signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health & Safety Law poster ( what you should know)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage of Substances, Chemicals and Oils.

• Are Substances, Chemicals and Oils stored in the correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oil storage tanks at least 100 feet from any water body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drums stored off bear ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is static equipment fitted with drip trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery and equipment in good order and free from leaks etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangements suitable and sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site layout match the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one way or turning points been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seat belts being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangements sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Training and Skill Cards

• Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Skill Cards available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the process communicated via orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working on or near Water

• Check all access passages and working platforms are clear and free from obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Pontoons correctly loaded and securely moored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are embark and landing points provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check appropriate use of safety nets and that they are securely fastened.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that buoyancy/life saving equipment is available and accessible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure workers know how to raise the alarm and that they are aware of the procedures are in place if an incident in water occurs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate ensure a manned rescue boat is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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