Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
A - Actions from previous Inspections
The following questions apply to DNV GL inspections
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A1- Have all actions from over 2 months ago been actioned?
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A2- Have all actions from 2 months ago been actioned?
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A3 - Have all actions from 1 month ago been actioned?
1 - Safe Steps
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1a - Are access ways free from slip, trip, fall hazards?
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1b - Are access ways clearly marked?
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1c - Are floor openings suitably covered, secured and with clear signage or fenced off?
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1d - Are sufficient rubbish bins provided and being used?
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1e - Is site tidiness condition acceptable?
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1f - Is material stacking and storage acceptable?
2 - Fire Prevention
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2a - Are sufficient fire extinguishers / hoses provided and in working order?
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2b - Are muster points clearly marked and sufficient in size?
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2c - Are evacuation routes clearly marked?
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2d - Are the means of raising fire alarm clearly posted and working effectively?
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2e - Is emergency lighting sufficient and working effectively?
3 - Confined Space
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3a - Is a permit to enter in place?
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3b - Have possible sources of hazardous material or gas been isolated to prevent their entry into the confined space?
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3c - Has a suitable atmospheric check been conducted?
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3d - Is ventilation adequate?
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3e - Is there an adequate communication procedure between those inside and outside the confined space?
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3f - Is an adequate evacuation procedure in place?
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3g - Is rescue equipment available and ready to use?
4 - Work at Height
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4a - Are openings through which a person could fall adequately guarded?
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4b - Is the open side of stair case provided with substantial hand rail?
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4c - Are fall prevention measures as detailed in safety plan/method statement and (if applicable) permit to work at height?
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4d - Is a fall arrest system used to prevent falls fit for purpose?
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4e - Are anchor points for clipping lanyard clearly marked and tested?
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4f - Is it clear that ladders may only be used for access and not for working on?
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4g - Are ladders of suitable material, adequate strength and secured to prevent undue movement?
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4h - Is scaffold constructed in accordance to the design?
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4i - Is scaffold form 5 indicating condition in order and signed by CP & in date?
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4j - Are arrangements in place to prevent material falling from height?
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4k - Does the Scaffold conform to CSSR – schedule III?
5 - Lifting Operations
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5a - Is there a lifting plan?
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5b - Is lifting gear suitably colour coded?
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5c - Are staff involved in lifting operations competent and authorised?
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5d - Can it be demonstrated that the rigger checks for visible defects (such as deformation, cracks and broken strands) in lifting gear before each use?
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5e - Are tag lines used?
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5f - Are persons not involved in the lift kept at a safe distance?
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5g - Has the path and final resting place of load been checked to ensure safety?
6 - Electricity
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6a - Are electrical boxes locked to prevent access?
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6b - Are electrical cables secured in such a way as to prevent damage?
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6c - Is the general condition of electrical equipment good?
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6d - Is the electrical distribution system safe and conforming to MTR standards?
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6e - Is the person responsible for electrical distribution clearly identified and contact number?
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6f - Are there sufficient 110V socket outlets available?
7 - Plant & Machinery
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7a - Is plant adequately fenced off to prevent unauthorized access?
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7b - Are emergency stop switches provided to electrical motors?
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7c - Do signs adequately warn pedestrians not to enter plant operating areas?
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7d - Is the plant operator competent?
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7e - Is plant registered with a distinct number?
8 - Excavation
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8a - Is a “permit to dig” system in place?
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8b - Are under-ground utilities adequately identified?
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8c - Do drawings indicate the location of underground utility services?
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8d - Is the CP in attendance at ALL times during hand excavation – until discovery?
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8e - Is adequate support provided to excavations deeper than 1.2m?
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8f - Is adequate access / egress provided to excavations?
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8g - Are barriers in place to prevent falls of people and plant?
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8h - Are suitable and sufficient warning signs displayed?
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8i - Has a form 4 been signed by a CP and is it in date?
9 - Falsework
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9a - Is an approved method statement available at site?
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9b - Is falsework compliant with method statement requirements?
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9c - Has timber used in falsework been stress graded?
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9d - Do adjustable struts or props comply with BS4074?
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9e - Is the foundation protected against flooding or wash out by heavy rain?
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9f - Is an effective permit-to-load & permit-to-unload system operating?
10 - Behaviour / Supervision
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10a - Is adequate supervision available at site?
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10b - Have workers been provided with a relevant pre-start safety briefing?
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10c - Are workers wearing the PPE provided for their work and working environment?
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10d - Are supervisors aware of the requirements of the relevant method statement?
11 - Lock Out / Tag Out Systems - LOTO
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11a - If a LOTO system is required, are affected workers aware of the LOTO system?
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11b - Can workers identify all hazardous energy sources on the equipment concerned?
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11c - Is the lock suitable and sufficient and is the controller’s name identified?
12 - Working with Electrical Tools
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12a - Are electrical hand tools limited to 110V?
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12b - Are portable lights limited to 110V?
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12c - Are electrical tools identifiable by a number?
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12d - Are electrical tools registered?
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12e - Do records show issue & inspection dates?
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12f - Are guards on fans in good condition and adequate to prevent finger injury?
13 - Work over Water
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13a - Is a boat and boatman nearby if there is a risk of falling into the sea?
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13b - Are sufficient life buoys and recovery lines in place?
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13c - Has a rescue plan been developed and tested?
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13d - Do workers at risk of falling into water wear life vests?
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13e - Are other water hazards covered by netting to protect against drowning?
14 - Tunnels
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14a - Are fire extinguishers, hose reals and first aid boxes spaced at every 100m?
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14b - Are emergency phones spaced at every 60m?
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14c - Is there suitable segregation of pedestrians from vehicles and plant?
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14d - Is sufficient drinking water provided with cups?
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14e - Are sufficient rescue respirators provided and readily accessible?
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14f - Are walkways provided for pedestrians to within 100m of work face?
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14g - Is there strict control of smoking and fire hazards to prevent fire in tunnel?
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14h - Are vehicles and plant in the tunnel maintained to MTR standard?
15 - Operational Railways
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15a - Have MTR requirements for working near railways been implemented?
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15b - Is the person in charge suitably trained and qualified to MTR requirements?
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15c - Are barriers and signs in place to warn of the danger of works near railways?
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15d - Is the “Contractor’s CP (Track)”on site at all times?
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15e - Is the “Contractor’s CP (non-track)” on site at all times?
16 - Public areas - Foot Paths
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16a - Are members of the public suitably warned of dangers at site entrances?
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16b - Are members of the public protected from falling material? Netting – fans etc.
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16c - Are members of the public protected from vehicles entering and leaving site?
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16d - Are members of the public adequately protected by hoarding, lights, paths etc.?
17 - Highways
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17a - Are workers adequately protected from being struck by vehicles?
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17b - Are sufficient banksmen used to ensure safe crossing of roads?
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17c - Is entry / exit of vehicles adequately controlled?
18 - Work in Compressed Air
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18a - Are CPs for Supervision and PIC of air supply on site during Compressed Air work?
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Note : Refer to Cap 59M Regulation 5 and 6 (3) (b)
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18b - Are there sufficient “Man lock attendants” on site?
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Note : according to Regulation 10, minimum 3 lock attendants are required
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18c - Do workers receive medical examinations as required?
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18d - Do workers who have been working in compressed air wear their “Labels”?
19 - High Risk Operations – with Fire Risk
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19a - Are hot-work permit conditions complied with?
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19b - If required, is a “stand-by” person in attendance as specified?
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19c - Are adequate precautions in place, such as welding screens, fire extinguishers?
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19d - Are barriers and/or warning signs erected to prevent persons coming in contact with hot surfaces?
20 - High Risk Operations – Plant Erection / Dismantling, Mobilisation and Removal
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20a - Are arrangements (e.g. warning signs, barriers, look-out man) in place to ensure high risk erection / dismantling is controlled?
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20b - Are erection / dismantling procedures displayed at point of use?
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20c - Is it clear that erection / dismantling must be under control of authorised person?
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20d - Is transportation, loading and unloading suitably controlled and supervised?
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20e - Is there a suitable method statement and risk assessment for this work and is it complied with?
21 - High Risk Operations – Demolition, Asbestos Removal, Diving etc.
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21a - Are hazards, risks and precautions identified and documentation available at site?
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21b - Have those persons at risk been adequately briefed as to risks and precautions?
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21c - Is specialist PPE and equipment available and used as required?
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21d - Are other required precautions in place and complied with?
22 - Special Hazards
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22a - Guarding of machinery – Are hazards identified and is guarding checked?
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22b - Permit-to-move / Permit-to-operate – are hazards known and controlled?
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22c - Speed limits – established and enforced?
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22d - Does the ASLI work correctly? Is it checked weekly?
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22e - Are lifting hooks fitted with a safety latch?
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22f - Are safety “anti-collision” devices fitted when 2 or more tower cranes are close together?
23 - Hot Weather
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23a - Has a “Hot weather” assessment been conducted?
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23b - Have the recommended controls been implemented?
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23c - Are workers informed of MTR hot weather requirements?
24 - Manual Handling
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24a - Have Manual Handling hazards been identified?
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24b - Are the weights of all items over 15kg displayed?
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24c - Are Manual Handling “aids” provided and used effectively?
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24d - Are items requiring “team lift” or “Do NOT lift by hand” clearly identified?
25 - Method statements
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a - Is a suitable method statement available for each task with significant risk?
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b - Is a copy of an approved method statement, readily available for supervisors and engineers responsible for the works?
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c - Is there evidence that the method statement has been briefed to supervisors, engineers and workers assigned to the works?
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d - Are the works being conducted in accordance with the method statement stipulated controls?
Closing - End of Inspection
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on:
Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Project Manager
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Corrective Actions
Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.