Information

  • Site conducted

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  • Location (Building Name, Elevation, Main Roof Ect)

  • Main Contractor

Report

Housekeeping/General Access

  • Are green zones/pedestrian walkways in place and safe from working areas?

  • Are there edges that can be accessed which are not properly barriered off?

  • Are there any places where people are working which do not have safe access?

  • Can you see any overloading to scaffolds, edges of excavations, slabs etc?

  • Are there any gangways, staircases or work areas with insufficient lighting or emergency lighting?

  • Are there any openings left uncovered or unguarded?

  • Are there any materials stacked/stored unsafely?

  • Are any walkways, access routes, or work areas obstructed with rubbish, leads, equipment or material?

Access & Egress To Heights

  • Is there access to the working area at height?

  • Are mobile towers in place and tagged?

  • Are MEWPs in place for access and inspections carried out?

  • Do operatives have the correct certification to use MEWPs or Mobile Towers?

Scaffolds, Edge Protection, Nets and Stairs

  • Is access and egress available and secured. (Ladders, Gates, Trap Hatches, Stairs)?

  • Is the Scaffold Tag present and in date? Handover docs available if applicable?

  • Are any boards poorly supported or restrained ie forming 'traps', over sailing or over spanning?

  • Are there any gaps between the scaffold and structure through which persons or objects can fall?

  • Are there any gaps in the working platform through which bolts, tools etc could fall?

  • Are barriers or warning signs missing from incomplete scaffolds?

  • Are nets present? If so have inspections been carried out by a competent person and documents available?

  • Haki type stairs present?

  • Is the Access and Egress clear to these?

  • Is there an inspection tag on show and in date? Has this been inspected by a competent person and documents available?

Public Interfaces

  • Are the public in any immediate risk from operations on site? E.g. falling materials

  • Is segregation of the public inadequate or badly maintained? E.G. poor barriers, signage, lighting

  • Could the condition of roads or pavement pose a trip hazard to members of the public?

  • Does the site have adequate security or hoarding to prevent public entering the site?

Plant and Equipment

  • Are there designated refuelling areas available with spill kits and drip trays?

  • yes|no - Are there any moving parts of plant not suitably guarded or protected?

  • Have plant checks (Daily/Weekly) been carried out?

  • Are traffic marshals/banksman available?

  • Is any plant (including hoists and small plant) being operated unsafely?

  • Is there suitable parking areas for plant when not in use?

PPE

  • Are any persons not wearing appropriate clothing or equipment e.g. overalls, high viz, harnesses?

  • Are any persons on site not wearing hard hats or safety footwear with toe and midsole protection?

  • Are any persons on site not wearing eye protection or gloves?

  • Are any persons in noisy areas not wearing ear protection?

  • Are any persons in dusty conditions without masks?

  • Are glasses cleaning stations and hearing protection stations available?

Fire and Electrical

  • Can you see damaged electrical connections/fittings or vulnerable electric cables? Is there a lack of identification or protection to overhead or underground services? (Must conform to GS6)

  • Is there any portable electrical equipment that you can see has not been PAT tested or is not tagged?

  • Are fire points in place and conform to the site fire management plan?

  • Do any combustible materials pose a significant fire risk? E.G. LPG, paints, timber etc

  • Are any hot works activities being carried out ?

  • Are relevant permits in place for the works?

  • Are smoking areas available on site?

  • Is there a clear fire management plan for all to see?

Storage

  • Are there suitable storage areas available?

  • Are COSHH containers available for hazardous materials/goods?

  • Are materials stored correctly and safely?

  • Is there enough storage for any upcoming deliveries?

Summary

  • Observations:

  • Any immediate actions required?

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