Independent Site Safety Performance Audit

• Audit Title

• Region

  North Wales

  Cheadle

  Darlington

  Cornwall

• Document No.

• Occupant Name

• Client Name

• Works Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Submission Date/time

  Date

• Audited by

• Manager

  Select Andy Dodds Mark Roberts Paul Halt Terry Gregory Colin Jones Roy Gordon

  • Andy Dodds
  • Mark Roberts
  • Paul Halt
  • Terry Gregory
  • Colin Jones
  • Roy Gordon

• Operatives

• Type Type of Works Being Conducted - Select

  Select Cavity Wall Insulation Heating Installation Cladding Solar Paneling Loft Insulation Construction

  • Cavity Wall Insulation
  • Heating Installation
  • Cladding
  • Solar Paneling
  • Loft Insulation
  • Construction

• Description of Works

Customer Relations

• Customer appointments should be provided for all measures.
  Client communication is key to great customer service and helps manage customer expectations. This forms part of the Tempo Way.

• Was a customer appointment confirmed with client prior to arrival

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a customer safety brief given

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the customer signed the briefing sheet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Property Protection

• Caring for the client property is extremely important. Appropriate protection from works is imperative. This may include dust sheets, window and cill protection for external wall insulation.

• Have all appropriate measures been put in place to protect client property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Risk Assessment

• Prior to any works being conducted a Risk Assessment must be conducted. This is the first thing to be conducted upon arrival on site.
  Ensure any peculiarities are considered such as Confined Space, Old Persons\Disabilities, Dangerous Animals, Children, Drugs/Needles etc.

• Has a Point of Works Risk Assessment been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all foreseeable, site specific risks been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Site Safety Manual in place and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How would you rate the risk assessments from 1 - 10. 1 being V Poor & 10 being excellent?

• Is the site compliant regarding Risk Assessment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Asbestos

• Has an Asbestos Survey been conducted by the assessor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any Asbestos Risk been taken into consideration on the Point of Works RA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the client been asked as to whether they are aware of any asbestos in the property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate controls been put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal Access and Egress (within the confines of the property and gardens).

• A safe means of access and egress must be maintained at all times for clients, operatives and other members of the public where appropriate.
  Walkways, Stairs, Footpaths etc. are to be kept clear of obstacles, work tools, materials and vehicles where appropriate.

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all appropriate signage been deployed inside and outside the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and Egress compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Access - External

• Is all signage in accordance with Chapter 8 of the New Roads & Street works Manual.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the vehicles safely parked without causing problems for other road users,emergency services or members of the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate signage is provided to direct members of the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External Access Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined Spaces include manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces.

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives trained in confined space entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate controls in place to include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permit to work system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Spaces compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• All electrical equipment must be RCD Protected for all trades. Plumbers/Heating Engineers must have a Volt Stick and Socket & See system in place.
  PAT Testing must be carried out at least every 6 months with appropriate labels displayed to indicate this.
  There should also be a register of electrical equipment on the van which indicates the serial number of equipment and last PAT Test date.

• Is a voltage stick in place and working appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Socket & See set in place? (heating teams only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Portable Electrical Appliances PAT Tested within the last 3 months and in good condition (both 110v and 240v)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all 110v & 240v electrical appliances plugged in individually via RCD's in the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and leads in good condition and free from damage? (20% Check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Testing and Calibration

• Due to the potential high risk nature of the works conducted it is essential that equipment is calibrated and tested where appropriate, with documented records of such inspections for each item of equipment.

• Have all electrical testers been calibrated within the last 3 months?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Flu Gas Analyser (gas telegans) been calibrated within 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• All teams should have in place an appropriate, well stocked First Aid Kit which is immediately available and appropriately stored.

• Is anyone on site First Aid Trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid Box clearly marked and easily accessable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid box well stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Eye Wash available and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are materials stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or create slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general housekeeping on the site good?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Safe Use of Ladders

• All ladders must be inspected every 3 months and labeled with the appropriate sticker. Any damaged equipment must be returned to the depot and replaced or repaired.
  Things to be inspected include Feet, Rungs, Treads etc.

• Are operatives trained in the use ladders and SSOW i.e. TETRA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives using the TETRA equipment appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What level of TETRA is in use?

  Select Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ladders been inspected within the last 3 months with appropriate labels indicating this?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder access compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Harness Use & Inspection

• Where roof works are being conducted and/or leaning ladders are being utilised appropriate harness systems must be used.

• Have harnesses been inspected within the last 12 months and is this appropriately labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all harnesses within the working life limit of 5 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives received harness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives using the harnesses where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness Safety compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile Scaffold Towers

• Have Mobile Tower Scaffolds been erected by a competent person and are they being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the wheels of any tower scaffold been locked when in use and is the platform empty when being moved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they tagged safe for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile Towers compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• All scaffold must be inspected every 7 days and following any bad weather conditions which may effect the structure.
  Latest inspections must be indicated on a Scaff-Tag or confirming inspection by contacting office in charge of scaffold structure.

• Has the scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling been carried out by a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold been inspected in the last 7 days by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What was the date of the last scaffold inspection

  Date

• Are double guard rails, toe boards and other suitable edge protection measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working platforms fully boarded and are the boards arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to all working platforms appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all ladder access points have self closing gates fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold fit for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire & Hot Works

• Fire - All appropriate fire prevention measures must be in place
  Hot Works - Hot Works include soldering, grinding, or anything else which creates heat, flame, sparks etc.
  Every van must carry a fire extinguisher which has been inspected within the last 12 months.
  Where hot works is being conducted the operative must have a fire extinguisher at arms length.

• Are all fire extinguisher appropriately deployed in the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Fire Extinguisher deployed close to the generator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire extinguisher been inspected in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extinguisher appropriate for the type of fire hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are other suitable and sufficient fire prevention measures are in place, including the removal of all combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• All appropriate PPE must be worn for protection including, but not limited to: Hard Hat, Ear Defenders, Safety Glasses/Goggles, Gloves, Knee Pads, High Vis Clothing etc.

• Is appropriate PPE being worn by by all operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE being appropriately stored/protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Face Fit Testing been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Vehicle Checks

• It is the responsibility of the Operatives to check their vehicles prior to deployment and report any issues/faults such as tyres, windscreen damage, wipers, washers, MOT, Tax, Servicing etc.
  They are also responsible for the general cleanliness of the vehicle.

• Is the vehicle generally in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tyres in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs of impact damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the vehicle generally clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tax disk in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle Complient?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Security

• Is the vehicle and equipment appropriately secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site secure when left over night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Skill Cards

• Are operatives carrying a Tempo ID card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Skill Cards available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste/Spill Management

• Are drip trays placed under generators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spill soil available where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste/Spill Management requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets connected to the main sewer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the washbasins are large enough to wash up to the elbow and are kept clean.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Being the Best and creating "Raving Fans" Feedback

• One of the key objectives of the company is to create "Raving Fans" and be the best at what we do. To achieve this we have to feel that we are the best. If we don't feel that we are the best it's important to understand why.
  Feedback from operatives on the ground is critical in understanding where we are in achieving this philosophy and standing.

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• The audit risk level is determined according to the overall risk of injury and/or risk to the company/Contract.
  The higher the risk, the less points are awarded i.e. High Risk is 0 points, Medium Risk is 50 points and Low Risk attracts 100 points

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  Select Low Medium High

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

Sign off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.

• Lead Operative Signature

  Sign

• Second Operative Signature

  Sign

• Project Manager

  Sign

• Person conducting this Audit.

  Sign

• Audit concluded at:

  Date

Closure

• All actions on this report have been completed on:

  Date