Health and Safety Day 1 Site Set Up

• Client

• Audit Title

• Site Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Site manager

• Project manager Responsible.

Site office

• Has the Site Manager been fully briefed on the project by the Project Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Site Manager received the Site Manager pack from the PM or PC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the noticeboard complete and all documentation in date?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the project notifiable and, if so, the F10 displayed (answer n/a if the project is not notifiable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the programme displayed?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitably developed fire plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Health & Safety Law poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the client's procedures on site?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fully stocked first aid kit and eye wash station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a kettle & microwave?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient cleaning materials for floors & surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site office/canteen have hot and cold running water?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have paper towels & soap been supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site office/canteen clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the welfare unit have both electric and water supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Temporary Installation Electrical Certificate been issued for the site welfare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has drinking water been supplied in the event that mains water is not connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health & Safety files & site paperwork

• If pre-2000 build is there an R&D Asbestos report on site?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, have the contractors been instructed where the asbestos is located and has it been clearly identified?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors & visitors to site signing in and out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has everyone been inducted (including the site manager)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the induction sheets completed correctly including CSCS card numbers.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractor insurance certificates in date?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the individual RAMS sign-off sheets been signed by all parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the RAMS in the site file for the contractors who are currently working on site and have they been signed by all operatives?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Day 1 Checklist been completed by the site manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all hazardous substances and materials eg solvents/paints etc been identified and stored correctly by the contractor with safety data sheets supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements in place for communicating with non-English speaking personnel? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the site files and their contents been explained to the Site Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all relevant permits in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Site Manager confirmed with the teams that the electrical & build drawings are correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the datum point clearly marked on the GA and have all contractors been made aware of its position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site-specific hazards

• Are there any planned lifting works and, if so, is there a lifting plan in place (please mark n/a if there are no lifting works) ?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any roof/high level works which require site specific working at height risk assessments?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilets

• Is there hot & cold running water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have paper towels, soap, toilet paper & barrier cream been supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the toilets clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working site area

• Is the heras fencing double clipped and does it encompass the working area with no gaps?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians & site traffic segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable and sufficient access/egress to the site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a padlock in place for pedestrian & vehicle gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking banned on site except in a designated smoking area?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct signage in place? eg muster point, no entry, client specific signage & RI Site Entrance sign

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at height

• Has the scaffold / tower scaffold been erected by a PASMA trained operative?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there valid inspection documentation available for the scaffold?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the access equipment/MEWP/cherry picker suitable for the task?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If harnesses are being used are they the correct type and being used correctly?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the operators have the correct ticket for the equipment they are using?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the MEWPs/Cherrypickers isolated when not in use (key in site hut and not left in machine)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the MEWPs/Cherrypickers in serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all stepladders Class 1 and issued with permit & tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Unit

• Are there a suitable number of fire points located within the the work area and are they compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency routes clear & free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient fire exit signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site clean and tidy and clear of rubbish?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slips, trips & falls - any concerns?

  No

  Yes

• Are all contractors wearing required PPE?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors wearing RI branded hi-vis vest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main electrical incomer safely segregated and temporary supply in place for works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a temporary supply is in place in the unit, has the Electrical Installation Certificate been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise, vibration & hot works

• Is exposure to noise and vibration being kept to minimum?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable PPE being worn? eg ear defenders, eye protection, gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot works - is the area segregated and fire extinguisher in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pressurised gases being used correctly within the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where used, are heaters safe and set up in a clear area? (good ventilation, segregation from combustible materials)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous items

• Are excavations being carried out under Permit to Work system, barriered off and covered?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are good manual handling practices being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate lifting equipment provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable appliances fit for purpose and PAT tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments on the build/site?

• Recommendations/action points for the Site Manager

• Additional photos

  Media