Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Previous Audit Report

  • Has the previous audit report been closed out?

COVID 19 Secure

  • Is there a COVID 19 risk assessment for the site?

  • Are the staff able to maintain social distancing rules?

  • Are there sufficient washing facilities or handwash for the staff?

Access and Egress

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

Asbestos Management

  • Has an asbestos survey been carried out in accordance with HSG264?

  • Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement been carried out?

Cartridge Operated Tools

  • Are the manufactures instructions being followed?

  • Has the operator/s been properly trained?

  • Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?

  • Is the gun cleaned regularly?

  • Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?

  • Is there a system in pleace for accounting for cartridges?

Consultation

  • Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.

  • Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.

  • Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.

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.

  • Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.

  • Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

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

Electrical Equipment

  • Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.

  • Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.

  • Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)

  • Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  • Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.

Fire Risks and Management

  • Ensure all staff know what these procedures are

  • Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm

  • Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.

  • Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.

  • Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.

First Aid

  • An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.

  • Are suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.

  • Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.

Housekeeping

  • Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work

  • Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.

  • Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.

Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums

  • Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?

  • Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?

Manual Handling

  • Ensure manual handling is listed as a hazard on the risk assessment and controls in place to reduce the risk

  • Ensure all staff have received manual training.

Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks

  • Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.

  • Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.

  • Check vibration tools are properly maintained.

  • Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.

  • Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  • Check that it is kept in good condition.

  • Eye Protection

  • Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.

  • Check that it is kept in good condition.

  • Foot Protection

  • Ensure that footwear is manufactured to CE standards.

  • Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.

  • Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.

  • Are all gloves free from damage?

  • Ensure gloves are the correct size.

  • Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  • Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.

  • Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.

  • Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.

  • Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE.

  • Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.

Plant & Equipment

  • Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.

  • Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.

  • Hand tools

  • Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  • Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?

  • Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

  • Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.

  • Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

  • Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?

  • Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.

Summary

Corrective Actions

Sign off

  • Person conducting this Audit.

  • Audit concluded at:

Closure

  • All actions on this report have been completed on:

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