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
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
COVID 19 Secure
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Is there a COVID 19 risk assessment for the site?
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Are the staff able to maintain social distancing rules?
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Are there sufficient washing facilities or handwash for the staff?
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
Asbestos Management
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Has an asbestos survey been carried out in accordance with HSG264?
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Has a detailed risk assessment and method statement been carried out?
Cartridge Operated Tools
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Are the manufactures instructions being followed?
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Has the operator/s been properly trained?
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Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?
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Is the gun cleaned regularly?
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Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?
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Is there a system in pleace for accounting for cartridges?
Consultation
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Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.
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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.
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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)
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Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.
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Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.
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Have the appropriate PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.
Electrical Equipment
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Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.
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Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.
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Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)
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Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.
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Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.
Fire Risks and Management
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Ensure all staff know what these procedures are
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Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.
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Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.
First Aid
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An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.
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Are suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.
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Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.
Housekeeping
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Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work
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Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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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
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Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?
Manual Handling
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Ensure manual handling is listed as a hazard on the risk assessment and controls in place to reduce the risk
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Ensure all staff have received manual training.
Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks
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Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.
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Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.
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Check vibration tools are properly maintained.
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Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.
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Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Eye Protection
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Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Foot Protection
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Ensure that footwear is manufactured to CE standards.
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Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.
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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.
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Are all gloves free from damage?
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Ensure gloves are the correct size.
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Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.
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Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.
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Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.
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Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.
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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.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.
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Hand tools
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?
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Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.
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Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?
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Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.
Summary
Corrective Actions
Sign off
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on: