Information
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Audit Title
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Client
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Site Manager
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Contracts Manager
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
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Have all previous issues been cleared?
Management Controls
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Check that a signed copy of F10 is displayed on site and in date.
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Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.
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Have all contractors signed in / out.
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Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.
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Ensure first aid kit and a new style Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel.
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Ensure all contractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking. (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
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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.
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Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. canteen, site office etc.
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Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid CSCS/CPCS/NPORS cards.<br>
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Names of those checked including copy of relevant cards
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Management controls compliant?
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
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Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?
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Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?
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Are access routes adequatelly lit?
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Access and Egress compliant?
Access - External
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Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.
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Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.
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Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?
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Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.
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Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.
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Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.
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Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.
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External Access Compliant?
Confined Spaces
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Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.
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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.
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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.
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Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?
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Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.
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Controls should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.
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Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.
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Confined Spaces compliant?
Consultation
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Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.
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Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.
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Consultation compliant?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.
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Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.
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Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.
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Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.
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COSHH Compliant?
Environmental Management
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Site wide issues
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Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adequate?
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Is there any evidence of invasive plants, if so are precautions adequate?
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Note - it is an offence to propagate or cause the spread of Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Ragwort and Himalayan Balsam.
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Is there any evidence of tree protection orders (TPO), if so are precautions adequate?
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Environmental Emergency
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Is an Emergency Plan in place?
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Is it communicated via induction?
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General Environmental Management
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Has the mixing area been set up correctly, kept tidy and all rubbish removed?
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Is concrete being washed out in designated area? Are mixers being washed out into tubs?
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Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?
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Spill Response
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Are spill kits available?
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Located in the correct areas?
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Staff and operatives aware of their location?
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Are the contents regulary checked?
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Working on or near water
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Are consents in place?
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Is any silty water being treated or disposed of to foul?
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Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?
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Are soil heaps located away from rivers/streams?
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Environmental Management compliant?
Excavations/Earthworks
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Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works. (As-built drawings)
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All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statements and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?
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Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.
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Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder, access gate etc).
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Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.
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Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services.
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Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.
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Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.
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Excavations/Earthwork compliant?
Fire Risks and Management
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Is there a fire risk assessment in place?
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Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.
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Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm.
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.
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Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.
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Fire Risk and Management compliant?
First Aid
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An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.
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Are Additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.
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Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.
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Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?
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First Aid requirements compliant?
Housekeeping
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Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.
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Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.
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Are damaged materials segregate to prevent them being used?
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Are All pipes and tubes etc securely wedged or choked to prevent accidental movement?
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Are All hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bundled area/tank?
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Housekeeping compliant?
Health & Safety Management Plan (Principal Contractor)
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Ensure the project management plan is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.
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Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?
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Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?
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Are responsibilities defined?
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Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?
Induction
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Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.
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Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?
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All staff completed RR company induction?
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Are site safety inductions being adequately carried out both for staff and visitors?
Lifting Operations/Equipment
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Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.
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Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?
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Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.
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Check that the operators are trained and competent.
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All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.
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Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.
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Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?
Manual Handling
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Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.
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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.
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Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG.
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Ensure all staff have received manual training.
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Manual Handling compliant?
Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks
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Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.
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Check vibration tools are properly maintained.
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Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.
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Limit the exposure of persons to HAV by ensuring that no person uses vibrating tools for longer than the manufactures guided times.
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Noise - As a general rule, if you: - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 2m, the noise level is approx 85dB and you should consider wearing hearing protection.
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- have to shout to be heard at a distance of 1m, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.
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Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.
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Appropriate PPE being worn?
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Occupation health, HAV'S, Noise and associated risks compliant?
Permits to Work
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Hot Works - Hot Works include welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, use of angle grinders/skill saws etc.
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Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.
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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.
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Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.
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Dig - digging includes, excavations, knocking in pins, breaking ground etc.
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Ensure permits to dig have been prepared and issued where the excavations are complex, hazardous or impact on the work or operations of another.
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All permits to dig should be checked and reviewed prior to issue to ensure the appropriate controls have been included.
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits to dig.
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Ensure the permit is valid.
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At least one trained CAT & Genny operative named on permit.
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Check old permits have been cancelled and closed.
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Permits compliant?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.
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Ensure that PPE is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.
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Eye Protection
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Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Foot Protection
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Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps.
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Hearing Protection
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Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.
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Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.
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Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.
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Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.
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Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.
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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 RPE.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.
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Safety Helmets
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.
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Where all helmets found free from damage?
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Ensure helmets are worn correctly.
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Where helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.
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PPE requirements compliant?
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.
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Hand tools
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?
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Plant
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Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a daily basis by a competent person and recorded in a Daily Inspection Book.
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Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?
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Is Plant Used Correctly.
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Are seat belts being used?
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Bucket changing areas set up correctly and in use.
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Plant and Equipment compliant?
Registers and Records
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Check the site Inspection Registers for items such as excavations, plant and other equipment have been completed in a timely fashion.
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Registers and Records compliant?
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.
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Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?
Road Works
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Road Works
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Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?
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Are supervisors qualified under the new road and street works Act?
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Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?
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Has the local Authority been consulted?
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Are signs properly secured?
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Are provisions in place to check signs etc at regular intervals?
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Are signs reflective or lit after dark?
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Are cones and lamps in place as required?
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Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?
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Are advisory speed limits in place where required?
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Are temporary traffic controls in place where required?
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Are misleading permanent sign covered?
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Road works compliant?
Security
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Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?
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Is out of hours security is place?
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Are site security arrangements adequate?
Site Set up (Principal Contractor Only)
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Are the following items displayed?
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Latest H&S Policy?
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Insurance Policy?
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Fire Plan?
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Emergency plan and contacts?
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Signs for doors and cabins?
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First aid location signs?
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Assembly point signs?
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Accident reporting process?
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Site registration under the Hazardous Waste Regulations?
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No Smoking signs?
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Health & Safety Law poster ( what you should know)?
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Is the site set up in accordance with CDM and Company requirements?
Storage of Substances, Chemicals and Oils.
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Are Substances, Chemicals and Oils stored in the correct manner?
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Is the refuelling area set up correctly?
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Are all bowsers locked when not in use?
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Is there double bundled storage with at least 110%?
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Are oil storage tanks at least 10m from any water course?
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Were any/all drums stored off bare ground?
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Are drip trays available?
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Is plant and equipment in good order and free from leaks etc?
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Storage of Substances, Chemicals And Oils compliant?
Temporary Works
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Is there a temporary works register and is it maintained?
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Is there a temporary works design in place where applicable?
Traffic Management
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Has a traffic management plan been prepared?
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Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?
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Does the site layout match the plan?
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Are storage areas identified?
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Have one way or turning points been identified?
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Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?
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Are traffic management arrangement sutable?
Waste Management
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Are bins clearly labelled?
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Are all waste carries and transfer stations records available?
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Are waste transfer notes available and correctly filled in?
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Waste management requirements compliant?
Welfare Facilities
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Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.
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Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.
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Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.
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Ensure access to the welfare facilities are accessible to all persons on the site.
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Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.
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Ensure that all drinking water supplies are appropriately signed.
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Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.
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Note - A connection with mains drainage is always preferable to that of a chemical toilet.
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Are toilets connected to the main sewer or septic tank?
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Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>
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Ensure that the washbasins are large enough to wash up to the elbow and are kept clean.<br>
Working on or near Water
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Ensure that buoyancy/life saving equipment is available and accessible.
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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.
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Are working on or near water compliant?
Summary
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Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.
Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Foreman:
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Person conducting this Audit:
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Audit concluded at:
