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
Management Controls
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Check that a signed copy of Form 10 has been sent to the local HSE office and that a copy is displayed on site.
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Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.
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Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.
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Has a project news letter been developed and issued to surrounding properties
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Ensure a new style Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel
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Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.
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Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.
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Ensure all contractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.
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Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.
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Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid CSCS/SKILL card.<br>
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Ensure operatives CSCS/SKILL cards/registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken
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Management controls compliant?
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
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Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?
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Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?
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Are access routes adequatelly lit?
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Access and Egress compliant?
Access - External
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Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.
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Ensure all signage is in accordance with Chapter 8 of the New Roads & Street works Manual.
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Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.
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Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.
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Ensure any floodlights do not dazzle drivers on the site or on adjacent public/private roads.
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Ensure any lighting does not cause a nuisance to local residents.
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Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.
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Have access routes been agreed with the fire and other emergency services prior to the start of works.
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Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.
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Has any parking of contractors vehicles on the approach roads been agreed with the Highways Authority?
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Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?
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If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?
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Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.
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Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.
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Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.
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Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath ensure that protective fans or other measures are provided to safeguard members of the public.
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Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.
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Are the following carried out At the end of each day/shift ;<br><br>secure tools, plant and equipment; remove or board ladders to restrict access; cover and fence excavations; store and secure hazardous materials/substances; ensure materials are properly stacked and choked.
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Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.
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Ensure adequate signage is provided to direct members of the public.
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External Access Compliant?
Site Set up
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Are the following items displayed?
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Latest H&S Policy?
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Insurance Policy?
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Fire Plan?
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Emergency plan and contacts?
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Signs for doors and cabins?
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First aid location signs?
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Assembly point signs?
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Accident reporting process?
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Site registration under the Hazardous Waste Regulations?
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No Smoking signs?
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Health & Safety Law poster ( what you should know)?
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Is the site set up in accordance with CDM and Company requirements?
Welfare Facilities
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Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.
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Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.
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Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.
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Ensure access to the welfare facilities are accessible to all persons on the site.
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Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.
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Ensure that all drinking water supplies are appropriately signed.
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Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.
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Note - A connection with mains drainage is always preferable to that of a chemical toilet.
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Are toilets connected to the main sewer?
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Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>
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Ensure that the washbasins are large enough to wash up to the elbow and are kept clean.<br>
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Where the nature of the work demands it, showers shall be provided.
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Are showers provided?
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Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?
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Are welfare facilities compliant?
Other
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Actions Required
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:
