Information
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Document No.
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Asbestos
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Time spent with the supervisor and the team
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Audit Title
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Client / contracts manager .
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Conducted on
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Audit reason , Routine / job start / job start / handover follow up visit / other
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job / task being audited - load class.
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Prepared by
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Supervisor, operatives on site.
1. Documentation, planning and communication
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1.1. Is the method statement and risk assessment right for the task that they are carrying out?
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1.2. Has the content of the RAMS been communicated to all gang members and do they understand it? Also have they all signed onto the rams ?
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1.3. Is there a copy of the relevant drawing needed to erect the scaffold available on site, is it the correct version?
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1.4. Is any specialist training required for the tasks? Are employees competent and are relevant training records included? (E.g. Haki, MEWP). Also are all the training certificates in the file ?
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1.5. Is the rescue plan adequate for the task, have roles and responsibilities been given to the team members, are contact numbers included? Does everyone understand it?
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2. Vehicles and segregation
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2.1. Is the the vehicle parked in an appropriate place? Have the RAMS instructions regarding parking been followed? Are the guardrails installed on the wagon ?
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2.2. Have measures been taken to protect the general public or site workers from our activities? Is appropriate signage in place? Are the measure as to your method statement ?.
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2.3. Are they following a safe system of work unloading and loading materials? Have manual handling considerations been added into the RAMS?
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3. General scaffolding standards - compliance with TG:20.
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3.1. Has load class and purpose of scaffold required been identified prior to work commencing? With the information given from the design drawing ?.
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3.2. Have the right size pads being used for the ground conditions ? Are the standards spaced appropriately for purpose, plumb and staggered? (No 21ft tube used for topping out).
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3.3. Is the overall standard of the work being completed to TG-20-08 following industry best practice ?
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3.4. Is the gang working efficiently and productively - are daily targets going to be achieved (check against method statement\front sheet)
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4. SG4-10 compliance
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4.1. Do the scaffolders have their scaffold steps with them ? Also are they in good order ?and do they have the correct numbered step?
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4.2 . What method are they using to create a "safe zone" if use of a scaff step is not practical?
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5. PPE / RPE / Harness
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5.1. Are all operatives wearing the basic PPE as required by the Company - Steel toe capped boots, hard hat, gloves and high vis? Is it in good condition?
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5.2. Are all scaffolders wearing a fall arrest harness and lanyard. Is it fit for use? Have they carried out their daily checks? Is it being worn right ?
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5.3. Has additional PPE been identified in the RAMS, is it available and being used? (E.g. Glasses overalls or goggles)
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6. Ladders
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6.1. Are the ladders fit for use - free from damage, feet in place etc..
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6.2. Are the ladders positioned correctly and appropriately secured? E.g. Does the ladder protrude at least one meter past the working platform, or does it have sufficient hand holds?
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6.3. Has the ladder access point been considered and adequately controlled? (Use of gates / trapdoors).
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7. Manual Handling - planning and control
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7.1. Have manual handling risks been identified and control measures determined? Are instructions identified in RAMS being followed? Is guidance of SG6 being worked to?
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7.2 Have adequate controls been considered and implemented (examples: job rotation, lighter loads, trolleys, lifting equipment, etc)
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8. Emergency response and rescue planning
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8.1. Is there a first aid kit on site / in the vehicle? Are the contents correct? Do all men know where it is?
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8.2. Is there sufficient first aid cover available relative to the tasks involved?
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8.3. Are all members of the gang aware of the site and task emergency procedures?
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9.0 Asbestos job specific
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9.1. Has the pre-start check sheet been filled in before leaving the yard?
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9.2. If RPE is specified are the men clean shaven?
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9.3. Are their mask boxes in good condition? Have mask check sheets been completed before starting work?
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9.4. Has the transit route been identified and added on the sketch plan? Has it been identified what colour overalls are to be worked in and what colour to transit in - is this being followed?
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9.5. Is there a Decon on site? Is the certificate in date and is it fully working with hot running water?
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9.6. Are all operatives following their PPE / RPE requirements?
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9.7. Has the RPE usage documentation been filled out adequately?
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10. Work Environment / welfare facilities
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10.1 Are sufficient amenities available and identified in the RAMS? (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms, etc)
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10.2. Is there sufficient lighting for the work? (Natural / artificial)
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10.3. Are housekeeping standards adequate? (Our employees and site in general). Are any materials left standing up? Is storage of materials adequately controlled?
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10.4. Are there any occupational health issues potentially linked to the work and are there adequate controls in place e.g Are noise levels controlled? Is there any risk of vibration - if so is it adequately controlled?
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11. Environmental Considerations
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11.1. Is waste adequately controlled - are employees aware of and understand site waste managements plans and requirements?
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11.2. Has potential pollution and contamination been considered?
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12. Administration and Planning
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12.1. Is the site file complete? Have all sections been checked and signed off (including the managers sign off)? Did the gang have all necessary information to understand the job requirements?
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12.2. Are all required licence / permits in place (with copies available if necessary). (e.g. Council, EPA, WHS, also Hot Works, Confined Space etc).
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12.3. What is the level / quality of supervision? Is everyone clear on their roles and responsibilities?
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13. Customer feed back.
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13.1. Is the customer happy with the service they have received from our employees (attitude, behaviour, etc)?
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13.2. Are they happy with the delivery and standard of scaffolding?
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13.3. Has the scaffold been erected / dismantled with in their times scale?
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13.4. Overall how satisfied is the customer with the service they have received from High Peak Scaffolding Ltd - <br><br>Very satisfied Satisfied Disappointed Very disappointed. (Please circle as appropriate and add additional comments to explain answer if possible)
Corrective Actions
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Enter any corrective actions that will be undertaken.
Sign Off
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