IMS reports

Alert 1. Site appearance and layout- gut feeling- does it look and feel right .

Alert 2 . Do we have adequate arrangements for evacuation of project in a emergency

Alert 3. Housekeeping is maintained to a high standard in all radiators.

Alert 4. Are there safe clearly marked pedestrian walkwys

Alert 5. Temporary cables,hoses & pipes are been managed to avoid creating trip hazards.

Alert 6. All storage areas (including materials and waste) defined ,clear,tidy and well managed

Alert 7. Suitable lighting has been installed & maintained to appropriate internal & external areas.

Alert 8. Suitable welfare facilities including canteen,toilets,drying rooms,showers are provided and maintained for male&female workers

Alert 9. Have daily inspections been undertaken of external boundary . Is hoarding in good condition,appropriate signage in place (e.g Ccs emergency contacts boards),and the impact of construction traffic well managed(I,e mud on roads/ subcontractor parking)

Alert 10. All inductions relevant to works carried out on site, environmental issues covered and is the project lead completing part of induction .

Alert 11. Do managers have the correct skill set to direct and guide contractors in production,health and safety environment and quality ? (Sample check required)

Alert 12. Are supervisors clearly fulfilling there role and controlling health and safety,environment and quality risk of workforce ( sample check required)

Alert 13. Do operatives have correct competency for task they are under taking and are working in a safe manner( sample check required )

Alert 14. Have operatives been briefed in the safe system of work and are working to it ( sample check required)

Alert 15. Have operatives received an effective start right brief prior to commencing work (sample check required )

Alert 16. Have project specific environmental targets ( e.g client requirements /BREEAM & code for sustainable homes) have been implemented and are clearly understood and recorded on site(e.g site energy/ water reduction.

Alert 17. Are measures in place to prevent an environmental incident occurring ( e.g during refuelling ,concrete washout,containment of invasive plant species .

Alert 18. Are measures in place to prevent unlawful discharge of pollutants into water course or drainage system.

Alert19. Is all waste segregated appropriately with Wates' colour coded signs displayed on containers.

Alert 20. Have noisy activities been identified and steps under taken to minimise/manage impact(including liaison with local neighbours / local authority EHO).

Alert 22. Have sufficient meaningful defect avoidance / RFT discussions (manufacturer's expertise / interface mtg /DTM / customer care consultation /pre-start inspections)taken place?.

Alert 23. Have materials & the standard of workmanship been approved ( technical submittal, benchmark sample,etc)and or mock-up completed to ensure customer requirements will be met?

Alert 24. Do operatives understand their quality risks and avoiding defects?

Alert 25. Are elements constructed and completed (inc. snagging by S/C) appropriately ,to standards (e.g. Fire, structural ) manufactures' recommendations and best practice prior to commencement of subsequent works?

Alert 26. Have works been inspected / tested in accordance with building regulations ,the specification and best practice and are records( photos,record drawings,etc adequate to prove compliance .

Alert 27. Has non conforming works been recorded with S/C and remedial actin approved by designer / client as required .is close out timely? Is the S/C taking action to prevent reoccurrence (e.g toolbox talk ,TQP update & re-brief )?

Alert 28 are customers handover requirements identified ,agreed and monitored ? How is work progressing to achieve the promised deliverables?

Alert 29. A competent traffic management co-ordinator has been appointed by the project leader and understands their responsibilities

Alert 30. Safe,clearly marked segregated pedestrian walkways are in place.

Alert 31. Banksmen and gatemen are aware of responsibilities and have been briefed .

Alert 32. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) scissor lifts cherry pickers are operated by competent person.

Alert 33. Are members of the public protected from works.

Alert 34. Are members of the public protected from vehicle movement / loading/unloading in public areas.

Alert 35. Where required secure access gates are fitted ,well maintained, can be secured in both open and closed positions.

Alert 36. Exclusion zones have been established for any works out side perimeter boundary .

Alert 37. Consideration has been given for vulnerable people impacted by the works,consider young ,elderly and disabled.

Alert 38. Protection in any public areas is checked on a daily basis & maintained.

Alert 39. Controls are in place to isolate works from public in occupied property's (e.g houses,live stores or office environments )consider adjacent foot paths and right of

IMS 07. Buried services. If Applicable ?

Alert 40. A buried service co-ordinator has been appointed by project leader who has arranged for appropriate surveys and provide relevant information regarding risks to contractors.

IMS 08. Excavations & Groundworks. If applicable?

Alert 41. Excavations & trenches have been suitably protected to prevent collapse ; falls of material & people and have a safe access in and around excavations.

IMS 09. Cranes,hoists,lifting equipment&accessories If Applicable ?

Alert 42. A competent lifting co-ordinator /appointed person has been selected by project leader who is controlling lifting operations via suitable risk assessment and plans of work - sample checks recorded weekly inspection ;in-date thRough examination certificates.

Alert 43. Passenger & goods hoists / mast climber installation designs has been checked by an engineer independent of the original designer( base &tie details).

IMS 10. Temporary works & false works. If applicable ?

Alert 44. A temporary works co-ordinator has been appointed in writing by the project leader and is conducting his duties fully.

Alert 45. Temporary works & false works have been designed by a competent person & checked by a independent / Wates structural engineer and inspected in line with Wates 3 stage permits system.

IMS 11. Demolition. If applicable?

Alert 46. Demolition activities are adequately supervised at all times.

Alert 47. Demolition method statement(s) have been approved by a health and safety and environmental advisor.

Alert 48. Demolition contractor's supervisor(s)and operatives hold a CCDO demolition supervisor (gold) cards and CCDO operative's card respectively.

Alert 49. The sequence of demolition for structural works have been checked by a temporary works engineer.

Alert 50. Environmental controls are in place i.e noise, dust suppression .

IMS 12. Electricity If applicable?

Alert 51. A competent person(duty holder) has been appointed to supervise access to switch rooms, etc ,to authorise person to work in switch rooms,etc and operate a permit to work system.

Alert 52. Access to switch. Rooms,electrical cabinets, electrical rises & distribution boards is restricted to authorise people under a permit to work - when unoccupied doors remain lock with warning signs in place.

Alert 53. Temporary electrical systems & all electrical tools have under gone a thorough examination within the last 3 months.

Alert 54. Live testing and commissioning risks have been identified .

IMS 13. Driver operated plant ( excavators,dumpers,etc.) if applicable ?

Alert 55. Plant operators can demonstrate understanding the safe operating procedures, unattended protocol, refuelling requirements, safety alerts etc.(sample check required)

Alert 56. Plant has undergone inspection in the last seven days inline with manufactures recommendations and has an in date thorough examination certificate.

Alert 57. Select a item of plant and conduct a spot check.

Alert 58. A flashing beacon / roll over protection / falling object protection is fitted to relevant plant in use.

Alert 59. Operators (where required) have been trained in quick hitch inspection ,maintenance & use.

Alert 60. Appropriate refuelling / maintenance areas are away from drains / watercourses and spill kits are available .

IMS 14. Working at heights & scaffolding. If applicable ?

Alert 61. A scaffolding co-ordinator has been appointed by project leader.

Alert 62. Edges,openings and holes are robustly protected and inspected to prevent materials and people falling.

Alert 63. Are suitable controls in place to manage and prevent dropped objects during erection,use and dismantling of scaffolds and working platforms.

Alert 64. High levels of housekeeping are maintained on scaffolding / working at height platforms - no loose materials

Alert 65. Safe access between levels is maintained by proprietary staircases such as hakki system in preference to ladders.

Alert 66. Persons required to use safety harnesses / fall arrest equipment have Been trained, records of inspection of safety equipment are in place and maintained - sample.

Alert 67. Fragile roofs, roof lights and fragile areas of roof are adequately protected and identified with pictorial warning signs

Alert 68. Ladder access openings are protected by gate or hatch.

Alert 69. Fragile roofs, fragile roof-lights and fragile roofs are identified with signs,protected and inspected.

IMS 15. Low level access. If applicable ?

Alert 70. Low level access equipment is in good order used by a competent person.

IMS 16. Mast climbing work platforms (MCWP's) & cradles. If applicable?

Alert 71. Confirmation from installer that mast climbing work platforms MCWP'S & cradles have been installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions are operated by competent person inspected weekly and been thoroughly at 6 monthly intervals .

Alert 72. Third party's are adequately protected during erection,use & dismantling with exclusion zones established.

Alert 73. Safe access to mast & cradle had been established and maintained.

IMS H 01 health management. Applicable ?

Alert 74. An asbestos co-ordinator has been appointed by project leader.

Alert 75. A suitable & sufficient survey to locate asbestos containing materials has been carried out and information briefed to those who need it.

Alert 76. Relevant site workers have undergone asbestos awareness training .

Alert 77. Have steps been taken to reduce manual handling.

Alert 78. Dust producing activities have been identified and control measures such as vacuum system/ suppression put in place.

Alert 79. Have steps been taken to reduce the affects of hand arm vibration (HAV's).

Alert 80. Uses of hazardous substances (COSHH) are aware of safe use and correct storage.

Alert 81. When observing noisy operations are you confident that the noise is been adequately managed.