Title Page
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Site address
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Add media
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Job reference
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Operative name/job role/team
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Date of audit
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Prepared by
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Weather conditions
DOCUMENTATION
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Are method statements/risk assessments available on site and do they detail a clear method of working which has been adequately communicated to site operatives?
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If procedures such as hot works permits are required are these working effectively?
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Are scaffold permits, hand over certs and inspection records available where relevant?
COMPETENCE
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Are operatives/site supervisors able to demonstrate competence for the activities being carried out?
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
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Is the level of site supervision considered adequate?
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Are works being completed in accordance with agreed/documented system of work?
WELFARE
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Are suitable welfare provisions including access to toilets / washing facilities with hot / cold running water within reasonable proximity (10mins) of the site?
ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS AND FIRST AID
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Are there clear procedures for reporting accidents/incidents including RIDDOR reports?
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Are the First Aid arrangements proportional to the nature/scale of the project?
SIGNAGE
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Is there suitable hazard warning signagein and around work areas, particularly those accessed by residents/members of the public?
SECURITY
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Is the compound/work area controlled/protected with barriers/heras type fencing, as required to exclude residents/members of public?
FIRE AND EMERGENCY
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Are reasonable fire precautions in place, including provision of portable fire extinguishers and clear procedures for other emergencies in place?
WORK EQUIPMENT (including hand tools)
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All work equipment inclduing electrical and hand tools should be in good condition, free from obvious defects and subject to regular maintenance (e.g. PAT)?
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Is all electrical equipment 110V or RCDs used?
CONTROL OF HEALTH HAZARDS
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Are COSHH assessments in place for all potentially hazardous substances?
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Are dust extraction systems,adequate ventilation, and dampening down techniques in place?
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Where neccessary is noise and vibration assessment in place?
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
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Is working area clear and free from trailing leads and trip hazards?
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Are all heavy materials laid down or on long edges?
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Are emergency routes clear of obstructions?
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Do arrangements for general waste appear to be adequate?
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Are consignment notes available for the disposal of controlled waste?
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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Are operatives wearing suitable footwear, hand protection, hi vis vest, head protection, eye and ear protection, and other equipment as required by documented safe system of work/risk assessment?
COMMUNICATION
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Has adequate communication e.g. Letters, newsletters, notices, phone calls been carried out where required?
WORK AT HEIGHT
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Is equipment used for work at height the most suitable for the task?
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Is equipment free from obvious defects?
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Is equipment subject to adequate PPM?
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Is equipment used by competent operatives?
ASBESTOS
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Where applicable is asbestos information readily available on site and clearly understood by all operatives?
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Are suitable procedures in place for asbestos emergencies and being followed?
DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION AND STRUCTURAL
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Is suitable level of information provided e.g structural report, ground condition survey?
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Are CAT scans completed and works being completed in accordance with agreed safe systems of work and risk assessments?
