Title Page
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Site conducted
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Project Name
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Site Name
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Client Name
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JRP Job Number
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Principal Contractor
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Site Manager
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Sub Contractors
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Works in progress
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Have issues raised in previous inspection been actioned and recorded / Has the PC responded?
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Number of operatives on site
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Inspection Status
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Inspection Date
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Inspected by
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Inspection Ref
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Location
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"This Site Inspection is carried out by John Rowan & Partners for the Client as a snapshot in time and is not to be substituted with the Principal Contractors own H&S Audit. This is a Site Inspection and must not be interpreted as an Audit."
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1. SITE SECURITY & DEMARCATIONS / SITE ESTABLISHMENT
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1 Are the boundaries of the site or working area(s) suitably secured from access by unauthorised persons?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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- Major
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2 Are there suitable and appropriate entry / security / signing in / out arrangements in place?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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3 Are there adequate traffic management procedures commensurate with the works taking place? (Site / Public interface)
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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4 Clear and safe access / egress to all working areas of the site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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5 Are there suitable arrangements for the segregation of vehicles / plant and pedestrians on site?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
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6 Walkways free from obstruction and stored materials, tools and waste?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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7 All access & egress routes / working areas adequately lit?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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- Major
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8 Statutory items displayed [F10 / Insurance / Site rules / H&S Law poster]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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9 Important information [key contacts, fire plan, accident policy, H&S policy] provided?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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10 Welfare facilities established / Schedule 2 compliant?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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11 Where appropriate have alternative welfare arrangements been considered / detailed in writing with consent from facilities owner / operator?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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12 Are welfare facilities clean and tidy with arrangements in place to maintain them as such?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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2. DEMOLITION & SITE CLEARANCE
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13 Are all specified noise dust and vibration mitigation measures in place / good order?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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14 Where applicable is Monarflex (or similar) fixed correctly and fire retardant?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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15 Are there records of weekly (and other required) inspections of scaffold and other temporary works?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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16 Are waste materials being safely removed from the structure (for example, no 'bombing' of materials)?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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17 Are 'muck-away' wagons and skips being covered for transit from site?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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3. CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS
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18 Are any caissons and/or cofferdams suitably designed (with peer review) and do they appear to be built as per design?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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- Major
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19 Are trenches and any other earthworks liable to collapse suitably graded or supported with trench-box, piles or similar?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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- Major
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20 Are stockpiles / spoil-heaps maintained a suitable distance from any leading edges?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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21 Are there stop-blocks in place to prevent vehicles inadvertently entering excavations / overshooting tipping area?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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22 Are all potential impalement points (road-pins etc.) covered to prevent injury?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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23 Are deep excavations suitably protected and sign-posted?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
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4. SITE MANAGEMENT
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24 Site under control i.e. Clear evidence of a safety management culture?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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25 Competent supervision present on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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26 Temporary Works Coordinator appointed in writing in accordance with BS 5975:2019 - TC Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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- Major
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27 Records of Supervisory training available for reference and inspection?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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28 Supervisory details provided / Displayed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
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29 Formal handover procedure available / in use where applicable?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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5. COMPETENCE
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30 Employee records available for inspection?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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31 Records correspond to operatives working on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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- Major
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32 Employees hold relevant competence [Qualification, Training, Experience e.g. CSCS cards etc.] in relation to observed tasks?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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6. ASBESTOS GENERAL
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33 Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos survey present on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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34 Asbestos awareness training undertaken? Are records available to be reviewed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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35 Asbestos remediation undertaken at the time of inspection? (any asbestos reviews / inspections are to be undertaken by a suitable specialist – by others)
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
7. WORK AT HEIGHT - GENERAL
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36 Has the hierarchy been considered?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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37 Planning, competence and supervision?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
7.1 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: SCAFFOLD - ERECTED / ALTERED / STRUCK
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38 Competence / Competent supervision [CISRS / Scaffolder / Advanced Scaffolder]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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39 SG4: compliance observed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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40 Harness use - Evidence of harness inspection?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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41 Appropriate warning signage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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42 Demarcation / Public protection evidenced?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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7.2 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: SCAFFOLDING IN USE
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43 Correct and in good order [safe working platform]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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44 Monitoring - Evidence of formal 7-day inspection / Regular inspection?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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45 TG20 compliance / Handover documentation [provided / correct]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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46 NASC Reg' number indicated on handover form?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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7.3 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: SCAFFOLDING INCOMPLETE [NOT IN USE]
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47 Appropriate warning signage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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48 Restricted access / Is the structure safe?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
7.4 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: LIFTING EQUIPMENT [GIN WHEEL, HOIST]
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49 Evidence of regular inspection and maintenance?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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50 Observed in good order?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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51 Demarcation / Public protection, Including safety signage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
7.5 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: MOBILE SCAFFOLD TOWER
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52 Erected by competent persons (PASMA or equivalent)?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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53 Correct and in good order [including access, edge protection, outrigger, wheel lock-off etc.]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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54 Correct / Safe use observed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
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55 Monitoring - Inspection records and pre-user checks?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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56 Demarcation / Public protection, Including safety signage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
7.6 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: LADDERS / STEPLADDERS / PODIUM STEPS
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57 Suitable equipment for the task?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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58 Safe use observed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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59 Correct type [EN131/Class 1]/ BS8620 (podium steps)?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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60 In good order?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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61 Monitoring - Inspection records / user checks?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
7.7 ACCESS EQUIPMENT: ROPE ACCESS
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62 Planning, competence [IRATA Level 1 or 2] and supervision [IRATA L3 Rope Access Technician]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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63 Rope / harness and equipment inspection / test?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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64 Demarcation / Public protection below / around?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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8. MANUAL HANDLING
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65 Manual handling risk assessments?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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66 Method statement / safe system of work?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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67 Are adequate mechanical means available on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
9. FIRE
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68 Fire risk assessment / Fire Plan? Has the building fire strategy been considered?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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69 Has an adequate means of raising an alarm been provided / considered and regularly tested?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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70 Is there a hot works procedure / evidence of use?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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71 Is there a suitable means of fire prevention provided - extinguishers, correctly located / inspected / pins / tell-tales present?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
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72 Are HFL's etc. kept to a minimum / correct and safe storage?
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- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
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73 Has a muster point been identified via a site-specific fire plan and is this adequately signed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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10. SITE ELECTRICS / GAS & ELECTRIC
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74 Have existing services been identified, and effective steps taken to prevent danger [dead test, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), etc.]
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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75 Are those undertaking the work competent, or under competent supervision?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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76 Evidence of competence [GAS SAFE Reg', JIB PMES etc.]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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77 Testing equipment - Calibration evidenced?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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78 Tools and equipment - Good order, insulated?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
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79 Are there adequate temporary electrical supplies (110v) on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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80 Are leads and cables suspended off the floor to prevent trip hazards?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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81 Are all temporary light fittings adequately supported (i.e. not hanging from the supply lead)
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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82 Are all 110v leads, transformers, etc. in good condition?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
11. FIRST AID & GENERAL EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS
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83 Is there clear evidence of emergency arrangements applicable to observed site activity? (e.g. Crane, Scaffold, Rope Access, Hoist, MEWP's, etc.)
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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84 Appropriate number of trained / qualified first aiders on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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85 Names, photograph and contact details provided?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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86 First aid kits provided / correct location / point of works / contents present and correct?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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87 Emergency information provided?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
12. PPE [GENERAL]
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88 Requirement indicated on site signage / in site rules?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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89 Appropriate PPE / RPE in use?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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90 Available on site [+ visitors], and observed in use?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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91 Suitable for the work being undertaken / well maintained?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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13. HOUSEKEEPING / WASTE MANAGEMENT
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92 Site tidy - Effective management of slip and trip hazards, cable management etc.?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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93 Safe storage of tools and materials?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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94 Debris and waste managed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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95 Site skip / waste streaming / waste transfer?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
14. PLANT, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
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96 Safe / correct storage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
14.1. HANDTOOLS
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97 Right tool for the task?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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98 Well maintained / good condition?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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99 Safe use observed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
14.2. POWER TOOLS
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100 Right equipment for the task?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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101 Operatives trained [where applicable for higher risk cutting equipment, breakers etc.]
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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102 All dangerous parts of equipment guarded?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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103 Evidence of maintenance / Electrical testing [PAT or equivalent]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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104 Tools well maintained / observed in good order?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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105 Evidence of pre-use checks?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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106 230V equipment / RCD in use?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
14.3 PLANT
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107 Evidence of regular inspection / maintenance?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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108 Evidence of pre-use checks / weekly checks?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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109 Competence - trained operator [CPCS, IPAF/PAL, etc.]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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110 Demarcation / public protection / safe storage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
15. SIGNAGE
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111 Suitable and sufficient general signage provided [clear and unambiguous]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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112 Specific point of work signage (A-frame) provided where appropriate?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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113 Compliance with SS&S Regs?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
16. NOISE / HAVS
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114 Evidence of consideration [RA/MS]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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115 Exposure reduced by selection of suitable work methods / equipment?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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116 Reduced vibration tools available?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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117 Maintenance schedule for tools / equipment?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
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118 Adequate on-site signage?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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119 PPE?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
17. Lifting / Hoist / Mast Climber Operations
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120 Are there Certificates of Thorough Inspection and weekly (or more frequent) user inspection records available for Tower and or mobile cranes / Hoists / Mast Climbers / Telehandlers / Forklifts / Excavators used of lifting / Lifting accessories?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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121 Is there evidence of trained banksmen / slinger signallers and a ‘Lifting Supervisor’ controlling the lifting operations witnessed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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122 Has an ‘Appointed Person’ been nominated by the contractor undertaking lifting operations in accordance with BS7121?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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123 Has a Suitable lifting plan(s) been written that adequately covers the lifting operations witnessed?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
18. IDENTIFICATION
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124 All site personnel observed wearing company logo and photographic identification?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
19. COSHH
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125 RA / MSDS available for all hazardous products used and or stored on site?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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126 Hazardous substances stored and secured correctly?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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127 PPE suitable, available and in good condition?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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128 Suitable waste containment and disposal in place?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
20. DOCUMENTATION
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129 Approved Construction Phase Plan reviewed appropriately?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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130 Can the contractor evidence H&S monitoring?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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131 Suitable & sufficient Risk and Methods? Sample RAMS checked - reviewed, signed, dated, and indicate necessary control measures and required level of protection?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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132 Records of site-specific inductions available for viewing?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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133 Where applicable, is there evidence of the provision of information, instruction and training?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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134 Provision for non-English speakers [translated documentation, applicable safety signage]?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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135 Provision for lone-working, or work in scattered and remote locations?
- Exemplary
- Assessed Compliant
- Compliant
- Minor
- Major
- N/A
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