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  • Site conducted

  • Job Ref/Permit No/PIANOI/DNO License No:

  • Select Gigaclear Region

  • Gigaclear Community I.D

  • Location
  • Works Description/GC Plant Reference Location

  • Plant/Structure Inspected

  • Date & Time

  • Underground/Overhead Installation

  • In-progress/Retrospective

  • Supervisor Name

  • Name(s) of Personnel on site (If Applicable)

  • Do works have a Live Street Works Permit

  • State permit number

  • Contractor / Sub Contractor

  • Has the Asbestos Register been requested and available for the building?

  • Inspected by

  • Inspection I.D

Response Definitions

  • Definitions (For Reference when Scoring an Audit Question)

  • N/A - Not Applicable - Item is not applicable or relevant to the works/project.

  • N/R - Not Reviewed - Item has not been reviewed. The item may exist but during the inspection was not assessed.

  • N/C - Non-Compliant - Item has not been provided, utilised or utilised correctly or does not meet the requirements or standards as determined by the Contractor, Gigaclear, Contract/Order, Asset Owner or Legislative requirements. Breach may have the potential to cause harm or injury or risk of notices or prosecution from Local Authorities, the HSE or OR. Item must be rectified and Inspector informed when complete.

  • I/R - Improvement Required - Item does not meet the required standards as determined by the Contractor, Gigaclear, Contract/Order, Asset Owner or Legislative requirements.

  • C - Compliant - Item meets or exceeds the required standards as determined by the Contractor, Gigaclear, Contract/Order, Asset Owner or Legislative requirements.

  • O - Observation - Where an item may still be in build/not yet complete but is noted as requiring action. Observation may also be positive for good/excellent work practices

NBS Specification for Installations

NBS Specification for Installations

  • Specification for Installations NBS Core Document NBS-NEST-COR-INST-000

  • Specification for Installations Specification for ‘Traditional’ Underground Installations NBS Satellite Document

  • Specification for Installations Specification for PtP Installations NBS Satellite Document

  • Specification for Installations Specification for PON Ducted Underground Installations NBS Satellite Document

  • Specification for Installations Specification for PON Overhead Installations NBS Satellite Document

  • Specification for Installations Specification for PON Overhead to Underground and Underground to Overhead Installations

  • Specification for Installations Guidelines for Drop Cable Installations Over Low Voltage (LV) Power Lines NBS Satellite Document

  • Specification for Installations Specification for an in-Home Installation NBS Satellite Document

  • Physical Infrastructure Guide Multiple Dwelling Units and Complex Installations

  • Gigaclear Network Build Specifications: https://gigaclear.sharepoint.com/sites/ChiefEngineersOffice/Network%20Build%20Specification/Forms/AllItems.aspx

HSEQ Single/Multi Dwelling Install Inspection

  • Select Sections to Complete

HSEQ Safety

  • H2 - Site induction completed

  • H3 - Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) available/communicated

  • H4 - Welfare facilities/arrangements

  • H5 - A&E location map

  • H6 - Training / Accreditation / NOPS cards

  • H7 - CoSHH/control of haz substances

  • H8 - First Aid Kit

  • H9 - Fire Extinguisher

  • H10 - Spill Kit

  • H11 - PPE

  • H12 - Lone Worker controls

  • H13 - Noise/Dust controls

  • H14 - Plant/Equipment/Hand tools - condition

  • H15 - GDU/valid calibration

  • H16 - Manual Handling (ie cable drums, pit lifters)

  • H18 - CAT and Genny/valid calibration

  • H19 - Evidence of utility surveys completed

  • H20 - Safe digging practices identified

  • H21 - Did the installer check with a cable/pipe detector before drilling any holes

  • H22 - Has temporary fire stop been used for breaches of fire breaks left unattended overnight?

  • HO18 - MEWP LOLER inspection (6 month validity)

  • HO18A - MEWP outrigger placement/stability boards

  • LA19 - Ladder inspections ( 6 month validity)

  • HA20 - Harness and Lanyard inspections ( 6 month validity)

  • H23 - Are the correct fall restraint systems in place for flat roof working?

Install Quality Inspection Item

  • H22 - Gigaclear specifications met (i.e. duct/cable cover/tape)

  • Q23 - Router location explained to customer and suitably located

  • Q24 - Correct building entry method selected

  • Q25 - Correct entry & exit product installed correctly

  • Q26 - CDC wall hole drilled and sealed correctly

  • Q27 - External & internal cables secured correctly

  • Q28 - Was protective ducting offered to the customer

  • Q29 - Has the cable/duct been installed to the correct depth

  • Q30 - Has the excavation been reinstated appropriately

  • Q31 - Have fibre connectors been correctly cleaned at the GC customer service point & at the router

  • Q32 - Has the drop fibre been correctly looped and dressed in the GC customer service point

  • Q33 - Have all work areas been left clean & tidy

  • Q34 - Optical receive & transmit levels are left in spec and recorded by installer

COVID-19 Assessment Item

  • CV39 - Was the customer reassured that the installs/repair team are not suffering from any Covid symptoms

  • CV40 - Was the customer asked if there are any persons that shall be in the property at the time of the install that may be self-isolating or suffering from symptoms of COVID-19

  • CV41 - Were face coverings worn within the property (if customer requests only)

  • CV42 - Is hand sanitiser carried by workers at all times and been used regularly

  • CV43 - Has the 2 metre social distancing rule been adhered to wherever possible

Customer Inspection Item

  • CU33 - Customer left with a fully working service

  • CU34 - Was the customer notified of the appointed slot and advised of the ETA

  • CU35 - Did the install team arrive within the appointed time slot

  • CU36 - Did the installer show their I.D badge, introduce themselves by name & address the customer by name

  • CU37 - Is/was the appearance of the installer(s) clean, tidy and business like

  • CU38 - Did the installer satisfactorily explain, discuss & agree the work to be carried out

  • CU39 - Did the installer take care in the customers house, wear overshoes and tidy up/remove all wastage

  • CU40 - Was a tool blanket used in the property & all tools/equipment kept within a controlled area

  • CU41 - Is the customer happy with the work carried out in their property, both inside and out.

  • CU42 - Did the installer leave user guides for the CPE

  • CU43 - Did the installer answer all of the customers questions

  • CU44 - Did the installer carry out the service activation & ensure the customer could connect

  • CU45 - Did the installer carry out a speed test and demonstrate this to the customer

PIA Underground Lead-in Compliance

  • O22 - NOI (Order/Notice of Intent is valid and acknowledged)

  • O23 - Is there a blockage and has it been correctly cleared

  • O24 - Duct entry in specified location and finished correctly (correct proximity and cut flush)

  • O25 - Duct entry in a safe location

  • O26 - Duct entry by approved method (core drilled and reinstated)

  • O27 - Gifted chamber constructed as per spec (Critical items)

  • O28 - Gifted chamber constructed as per spec (Non-critical items)

  • O29 - Jointbox frame and cover compliant with specification

  • 030 - New jointbox correctly sited in relation to poles and trafficked areas

  • 031 - Cables and equipment adequately protected

  • 032 - Are there any cables/equipment damaged and attributed to our works

  • 033 - Correct support and restraint of cables/joints

  • 034 - Correct tool used for interception of occupied ducts

  • 035 - All materials and reinforcement compliant with specification

  • O36 - All excessive PIA cabling/tubing removed within underground structure

  • O37 - Is the Internal duct to building sealed correctly to prevent ingress of water and gas following cabling

  • O38 - High security equipment/covers/locks replaced following cable/jointing work

  • O39 - Cable ties cut flush with no sharp edges

  • O40 - PIA cable/joint labelled with GC

  • 041 - PIA cable/joint correctly labelled

  • 042 - PIA cables safely routed through underground structure and; will not obstruct access to existing line plant

  • 043 - Work site left tidy, all waste removed including fibre waste

  • O44 - Any observed defects not reported via A1024

Overhead Compliance

  • OH1 - NOI (Order/Notice of Intent is valid and acknowledged)

  • OH2 - DNO Licence is valid and acknowledged

  • OH3 - Apparatus fitted within correct envelope of space

  • OH4 - Pole mounted apparatus securely fixed to the pole

  • OH5 - GC Apparatus legibly labelled as per spec

  • OH6 - Gigaclear branded "caution overhead fibre" warning labels been attached to the pole (for JUP only)

  • OH7 - Any cut cable ties (straps cable fixing) cut flush with no sharp edges

  • OH8 - Hazardous fibre waste (Sharps/Shards) cleared from site

  • OH9 - Upper Bass Step correctly repositioned and is compliant with step shift specification

  • OH10 - Are the plugs creosote inserted into the existing holes created by the removal of the coach screws

  • OH11 - Cables securely fixed at specified intervals and routed away from climbing steps, any coils managed by approved methods only.

  • OH12 - Cable(s) attached to pole top using spiral/wedge clamp

  • OH13 - Use of approved aerial cable

  • OH14 - Newly provided OH cables compliant with minimum height requirements

  • OH15 - Any existing wires/cables below 5.2m reported

  • OH16 - Newly provided OH cables, correct power separation distances maintained

  • OH17 - Pole capping replaced/provided where GC cables shares existing duct

  • OH18 - Overhead cable loadings not exceeded (DILOR)

  • OH19 - Cables routed through underground structure/on pole in a manner which will obstruct access to existing apparatus

  • O23 - Blockage correctly cleared

  • OH20 - Any observed safety defects not reported (A1024)

Signing, Lighting and Guarding

  • SW1 - Permit Conditions

  • SW2 - Permit Information Board

  • SW3 - Footway boards/Road Plates

  • SW4 - Pedestrian Provisions (Kerb Ramp etc.)

  • SW5 - Barriers

  • SW6 - Signs

  • SW7 - Cones

  • SW8 - Safety Zone

  • SW9 - Distances/widths

  • SW10 - Diversion

  • SW11 - Existing Provisions (bus stops, pedestrian crossings etc)

  • SW12 - Signals

  • SW13 - Condition of SLG Equipment

Multi Dwelling Units (MDU) Generic

  • MDU01 - Is the main fibre feed (basement/riser cupboard) correctly gas sealed?

  • MDU02 - Is the DP wall box securely attached to the wall using steel fixings?

  • MDU03 -Is the DP wall box in good condition and free of any damage?

  • MDU04 -Has the DP wall box been installed in a suitable location (e.g. in a riser cupboard or at height on wall)?

  • MDU05 - Are cables safely secured above risk from vandalism/damage?

  • MDU06 - Have all firestop risks been captured in the pre-site survey and job pack?

  • MDU07 - Has the approved firestopping materials been used where required?

  • MDU08 - Have the approved firestopping materials been labelled and recorded?

  • MDU09 - Has all cable-trunking and capping been correctly secured?

  • MDU11 -Are cables secured at the correct intervals of 300mm horizontal and 400mm vertical and 50mm before and after a corner?

  • MDU12 -Have the correct cable fixings been used and aesthetically good?

  • MDU14 - Have cables been safely routed and not looped with existing 3rd party cables?

  • MDU15 - Are all cables/DP wall boxes correctly labelled?

  • MDU16 - Is there a DP card available in all DP wall boxes?

  • MDU17 - Has no more than 2m external cable been used internally?

  • MDU18 - Has the correct copex been installed, sealed, and labelled. Mezzanine/computer flooring?

  • MDU19 - Is every property serviced with an NTE?

  • MDU20 - Has cable been fixed and labelled correctly if using internal riser’s/tray work/existing cable containment systems?

  • MDU21 - Have the correct approved cable and fixings been used throughout?

  • MDU22 - Has any cable been fixed to internal-external cladding?

  • MDU23 - Has there been any damage to existing brickwork, blowouts?

MDU BUDI-2S/Mini RDT/OFS - Fibre Quality

  • MDU24 -Do all unused ports have dust caps fitted?

  • MDU25 -Has the spool lock screw been tightened and cover fitted to keep spool in place?

  • MDU26 -Has circuit information been recorded on label inside cover?

  • MDU27 - Have cable entries been deburred to leave smooth edges? (BUDI only)

  • MDU28 - Have the correct size inserts been used for the installed cable sizes? (BUDI only)

  • MDU29 -Has the aramid yarn been wrapped around the lips of the insert for secure anchoring? (BUDI only)

  • MDU30 - Have the correct size grommets been used at cable entry? (BUDI only)

  • MDU31 - Have fibres been routed through the box to the splice tray in the correct way? (BUDI only)

  • MDU32 - Are pigtails routed correctly from the inlines to the splice tray? (BUDI only)

  • MDU33 - Is there 2-3 wraps of fibre spare in the splice tray? (BUDI only)

  • MDU34 - Are the pigtails stripped at the correct location before entering the splice tray? (BUDI only)

  • MDU35 - Has the splice tray cover been fitted? (BUDI only)

  • MDU36 - Are all drop cables secured to the strain relief bracket with cable ties? (BUDI only)

  • MDU37 - Is fibre slack at entry/exit points, connectors and either side of splice protectors (no excessive tension on fibres)? (BUDI only)

GC Trenches - Hard/Soft Surfaces - Private Land (PL) Rough Track (RT) Agricultural Land (AL) Verge (V) Footway (FW)

  • INTR01 - Is the trench reinstated correctly after construction, and built adequately to protect the installed plant.

  • INTR02 - Has all disturbed surfaces been returned to their original state ensuring that the sub-surface is not disrupted.

  • INTR03 - Has the SROH been used as a guide for trench reinstatement in driveways, roads, or tracks on private land.

  • TR05 - Has sand backfill been used?

  • TR06 - Has marker tape been installed 50mm above sand in soft trenches (on top of sand when class 1A backfill material used)?

  • TR08 - Is the trench close to the perimeter of the field (to avoid ploughing interference) (AL only)

  • TR11 - Have 96.5mm ducts been installed at road crossings to protect cables/ducts?

  • TR12 - Has the a minimum bend radius of 50cm been adhered to (wider radius preferred)?

  • TR13 - Have the correct size ducts been installed for the intended design?

  • TR14 - Are microducts installed above main multiduct assemblies with 25mm of sand in between (in same trench)?

GC Dropwire Fixing

  • OHDW58 - Has the fixing been installed in a position agreed with the customer?

  • OHDW59 - Has an Eyebolt 1A type fixing only been used for exposed brick walls to get around corners?

  • OHDW60 - For rendered walls or where crossing a road is required has an Eyebolt 2A type fixing been used ?

  • OHDW61 - If there is an existing (structurally sound) BT dropwire mounting bracket has it been used?

  • OHDW62 - Has the Eyebolt 1A been installed in the correct position on the wall (4 bricks down and 2 bricks in)?

  • OHDW63 - Has the correct fixing been used for the type of material it is installed on?

Failed Customer Installation

  • Comments / Actions

  • Confirmation

Please Note

  • Unsafe activities or situations that pose a significant risk of harm to workers or members of the public are to be ceased, rectified or made safe immediately. Any good actions or behaviours that should be recognised please report them via the Gigaclear Incident Management System as a Good Observation. All reinstatement defects within the publicly maintained highway must be captured within Aurora against the relevant permit. Reinstatement sections within iAuditor must only be utilised for non permitted works such as, wayleave projects and reinstatements within private land that are not publicly maintained. Sites that are Permitted should be audited under Aurora where access to this system is available. Please contact Gigaclear HSEQ for advice or support.

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