ISS Restoration Health and Safety Audit

1.1 Is there a copy of the Health and Safety policy statement displayed or held in the site file?

1.2 Is there a copy of the Environment and Energy policy statement displayed or held in the site file?

1.3 Is there a copy of the Quality policy statement displayed or held in the site file?

1.4 Is there a copy of the Employees Liability Insurance certificate displayed or held in the site file?

1.5 Have all employees been issued with the latest ISS Health & Safety handbook and tear out page been completed? (Clarification may need to be sought by the Regional Admin)

1.6 Are all documents current and controlled copies?

2.1 Has a site specific risk assessment (QREC13) been completed, does it identify significant risks and are suitable and sufficient control measures in to place?

2.2 Has the contents of the risk assessment been communicated to all employees and are they available for everyone to view?

2.3 Are method statements available for the tasks to be carried out?

2.4 Can you ensure that employees training certification for the equipment being used is valid? (Clarification may need to be sought by the Regional Admin)

2.5 Have daily inspections been carried out for all MEWP's if applicable and recorded on QREC 94?

2.6 Have scaffold tower inspection sheets or 'scaff tags' been completed if applicable and recorded on QREC 54?

2.7 If the project requires a permit to work is one in place? This could include, hot work, roof work, confined spaces, rope access etc.

3.1 Have ALL employees been inducted to site and has this been recorded on QREC 45?

3.2 If toolbox talks have been carried out, have these been recorded on QREC 90?

4.1 Have you communicated to your team the accident / incident reporting procedure?

4.2 Has an accident occurred on site?

4.3 Have there been any Near Hits / Hazards on site?

5.1 Is there access to a suitably stocked First aid box?

5.2 Are you or one of your team first aid trained?

5.3 Is there suitable first aid reference readily available on site? (St John Ambulance booklet or similar)

5.4 Are the local emergency service details available in the event of an accident or incident occurring?

6.1 Is there a suitable storage facility for ISS Restoration's equipment? i.e. flight box, an agreed cupboard, store, container or as a last resort a van

6.2 Is there a general tidiness on site? e.g cables routed safely, spillages dealt with immediately after they occur, good access routes, safe systems of work

6.3 Is there sufficient lighting to carry out the tasks?

6.4 Has debris / scrap / consumables been disposed of in a safe manner, separated and unlikely to cause anyone injury including non employees?

7.1 Are chemical being used on site?

8.1 Has a variety of PPE available for specific tasks or for agency workers been provided and does it offer adequate protection for the tasks being undertaken?

8.2 Have all occasional employees / full timers been issued with a PPE bag and has this been been signed for. (Clarification may be required via the Workshop Supervisor)

8.3 Are all items of PPE available within the bag that have been signed?

8.4 Is there evidence that PPE is being worn?

8.5 Is the PPE in good condition and properly stored?

8.5.1 Is PPE "CE" marked & within validity dates? (Hard hats 5 years since commissioning & Respirator filters as specified by the manufacturer)

8.6 Are all employees suitably dressed for the task in ISS Restoration
provided work wear?

Are harnesses required?

9.1 Is there evidence that test equipment being used is calibrated? (Clarification may be required via Workshop Supervisor or other)

9.2 Are Residual Current Devices (RCD's) being used on equipment especially where being used in wet, humid and flooded environments?

9.3 Does the equipment clearly show a current portable appliance test & has it been carried out at intervals as per ISS Restoration's policy?

9.4 Has any equipment identified as being faulty been suitably dealt with by the Site Supervisor?

9.5 Is ALL equipment being used safely and as it was designed for? e.g hand held tools, access, etc.

9.5.1 Is all equipment free from defects and if applicable quarantined?

9.6 Is there evidence that equipment is being cleaned and stored
appropriately after use?

9.7 Are employees trained in the use of the equipment being used?
(Clarification may be required via National training matrix)

9.8 Is the lowest possible voltage being used where ever possible?

9.9 Has a suitable assessment been made of the electrical supply and
the consumption of electrical equipment being utilised for the project?

10.1 Are all emergency exits clear of obstruction?

10.2 Are all employees aware of the nearest egress point in the event of
emergency?

10.3 Are all employees aware of the sound emitted indicating fire and are
familiar with the fire evacuation procedure?

10.4 Can ALL employees of ISS Restoration be accounted for whilst on site
either by signing in book, up to date timesheets or other means?

11.1 Is there an agreed suitable W/C on site for ISS Restoration employees?

11.2 Is the W/C being maintained / cleaned appropriately?

11.3 Is there a fresh water supply on site and facility to heat water?

11.4 Is there a clean area away from the workplace available for the
consumption of food and drink?

11.5 Is there an area that employees can "warm up" in cold conditions?

12.1 Is the clients designated smoking policy / allocated area being adhered to?

12.2 Is H&S signage being used on site to advise on safety issues

12.3 Are areas of ISS Restoration's responsibility clearly separated from the
client's employees / members of the public where ever possible?

12.4 Are ISS Restoration's vehicles parked in agreed designated area?

12.5 Are vehicles secure and in a generally clean and well maintained
condition?