Information
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Prepared by
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Location
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Conducted on
Project Details
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Principal Contractor
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Architect / Designer
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Principal Designer
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Client
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Number of personnel on site at time of visit
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Number of Sub - Contractors on site at time of visit
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Overview of works
Previous Audit
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Has the previous site safety audit been closed out?
Health & Safety Documentation Management
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Statutory notices displayed?
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Although some statutory notices were on display, noted some items missing, including;
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No statutory notices on display at time of visit. Ensure all statutory notices are displayed immediately including, policies, insurances, H&S law poster and emergency procedures etc.
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Is there an up to date induction file available?
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Review of induction folder completed and noted induction folder not being maintained as required. Ensure all persons on site receive an induction prior to commencing work on site.
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Copies of operatives plant cards, CSR/CSCS or other training related certs?
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Review of CSCS / CSR details and noted details are not being recorded as required. Ensure all operatives on site submit details of their CSCS / CSR training prior to commencing works on site.
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Is there an accident book or incident/accident report form in site office?
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No availability of an accident book on site at time of my visit. Ensure a data protection compliant accident book is available from within site office.
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Is there a Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan available on site?
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No record of a current Construction Phase Plan on site at time of visit. As per CDM regulations, ensure a Construction Phase Plan is always available for reference at all times.
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Permit to Work system in place and all documentation complete and up to date?
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Suitable and sufficient risk assessments available on site?
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Evidence of RAMS communication to work force?
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COSHH assessments available?
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Unable to view records of COSHH assessments at time of visit. Ensure COSHH assessments are available from site files at all times.
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Evidence of regular toolbox talks?
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Site secured from risk of unauthorised access?
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Up to date traffic management plan available?
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Further comments
1. Working at Heights- roof work etc
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Are holes and openings securely guard railed, provided with an equivalent standard of protection or provided with fixed, clearly marked covers to prevent falls?
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Is edge protection suitable & sufficient?
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Are harnesses/fall arrest systems required/available/ in use?
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Suitable access to work areas provided for?
2. Mobile Plant/Machinery/Equipment
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Records of regular inspection of site plant?
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Plant/machinery/equipment in good order?
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Plant/machinery/equipment suitable for tasks?
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Operators trained and competent in the use of such equipment?
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If required, evidence of Thorough Examination certification?
3. Scaffolds
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Records of regular inspection of scaffolding?
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Scaffold tags attached to scaffold and signed off weekly?
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Is scaffolding erected by trained and competent personnel?
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General condition of scaffolding observed?
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Are loading bays provided on scaffolding?
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If required, netting fitted to scaffolding perimeter?
4. Lifting Equipment- cranes & hoists etc
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Is there suitable lift plan in place?
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Was the Lift Plan developed by a competent person?
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Is there a trained Lift Supervisor on site?
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Loads lifted over close proximity to obstacles incl. overhead power lines?
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Is the Lift area deemed safe i.e. restricted access? Slew area safe?
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LOLER certification available for all items of lifting equipment?
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Are regular, recorded LOLER equipment checks in place?
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Are all lift operators trained and compentent?
5. Ladders/step ladders/podiums/mobile scaffold/scissor lifts WAH equipment
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Is the ladder/step ladder/podium/mobile scaffold/scissor lifts the correct height for the job?
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Any evidence of unusual damage, wear or corrosion?
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If required, are hand rails fitted at edges?
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If required, does equipment undergo regular inspection?
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If required does the equipment have evidence of certification?
6. Hazardous Manual Tasks
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Are mechanical aids used to minimise the need for manual handling?
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Have operatives who regularly undertake manual handling duties received manual handling training?
7. Fire & Emergency Procedures
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Is fire fighting equipment readily available and is the fire fighting equipment subject to regular inspection?
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Methods in place for raising an alarm
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Are there clear instructions on site identifying who the trained first aiders are?
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Is the location if the first aid box clearly identified?
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Emergency Procedures clearly displayed?
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Fire Muster Point identified?
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Are combustible materials and fuels stored accordingly?
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Has an Emergency Evacuation been carried out?
8. Traffic Management
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Are there clear measures for the separation of site traffic and pedestrians?
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Does the site have use of allocated car parking for site users and is this clearly signposted?
9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Are all operatives on site wearing appropriate PPE?
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Is all PPE used on site suitable and sufficient as per task risk assessments? Is stock available?
10. Site Welfare
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Suitable welfare facilities provided on site?
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Canteen in good condition – provision to heat and refrigerate food?
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Dry rooms provided and in good condition?
11. Electrical Hazards
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Does all electrical equipment used on site undergo PAT testing?
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Noted a number of power tools used on site were found not to hold a current record of PAT testing. Ensure all items of power tools are regularly PAT tested with records available for inspection.
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Items of power tools on site found to be battery operated.
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Is electrical powered equipment 110V?
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Is electrical equipment on site of a good condition?
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Electrical hazards identified and control measures in place to reduce risk of contact?
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LOTO or Isolation required and in place?
12. Environmental Hazards
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Environmental Management plan (EMP) in place?
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Adequate dust management system in place? Water Suppression, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) etc.
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Suitable RPE / PPE worn by work force?
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Is there an up to date Asbestos Survey available?
13. Housekeeping
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Are all walkways including escape routes kept free from obstruction?
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Are all work areas adequately lit?
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Are work areas free from trip hazards?
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Is there a separate storage area for flammable materials?
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Suitable and safe access to work areas?
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Pedestrian areas / public access areas kept secure & clear from materials/equipment?
14. Excavations
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Have all underground services been located and identified?
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Is there adequate working space available for plant and spoil heaps?
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Are barriers in place to protect edges?
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Excavation edges adequately supported? Shoring, Battering, Trench Box Support etc.
15. Temporary Works
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Has a Temporary Works Co-Ordinator been appointed? If 'Yes', please record their name
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Is there a Temporary Works Register in place / up to date?
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Are the Temporary Works design certificates in place as required?
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Are associated design risk assessments in place?
Sign Off
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On site representative
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Auditor's signature
