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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Principal Contractor

Policies, Insurances & Documentation

  • Is a current health and safety policy in place?

  • Does the organisation hold all relevant insurances which are displayed appropriately?

  • Is there a current F10 available and has it been displayed?

  • Are any permits required for the works being completed?

  • Have all required permits been opened and have they been signed onto by all relevant persons?

Inductions / Sign-in procedure

  • Is there a company / site induction in place and have all persons been inducted with signatures recorded as evidence of receipt and understanding?

  • Does the organisation re-induct personnel after a period of time?

  • Does the company induction cover details on how to report accident, incidents & near misses as well as all other relevant emergency procedures (e.g. fire)

  • Has a sign-in procedure been established and implemented which appears to be working effectively capturing all persons on site?

RAMS, Training & Equipment

  • Have risk assessments been undertaken, documented and communicated with signatures recorded as evidence of receipt and understanding for both direct employees and contractors?

  • Have the risk assessments been reviewed inline with their review date?

  • Have the risk assessments been reviewed inline with their review date?

  • Have safe working procedures been established and communicated with signatures recorded as evidence of receipt and understanding for both direct employees and contractors?

  • Have the safe working procedures been reviewed inline with their review date?

  • Have the safe working procedures been reviewed inline with their review date?

  • Spot check working practices - is the work being undertaken in line with company risk assessments at method statements?

  • Is the operative trained and competent in the task that they are undertaking?

  • Are both direct employee and contractor training records readily available for inspection?

  • Is the correct equipment available for the task and is it being used correctly?

Supervision

  • Has adequate competent supervision been made available for both direct employees and contractors?

Site Inspections

  • Is the PC undertaking recorded site inspections which highlight shortfalls and suggested corrective actions?

  • Are sub-contractors undertaking recorded site inspections which highlight shortfalls and suggested corrective actions?

Toolbox Talks

  • Does the PC deliver toolbox talks and if so are they delivered regularly?

Traffic Management

  • Has a traffic management plan been established and communicated to all relevant persons upon arrival?

  • Are banksmen required?

  • Are competent banksmen being used where necessary?

Mobile Plant & Test Certification

  • At the time of inspection is any mobile plant being used by the client?

  • Is there a pre-start checklist available and has it been completed?

  • Does the mobile plant hold a current record of thorough examination and is evidence available?

  • Have all keys been removed from mobile plant if the operator is not present?

  • Are seatbelts fitted, if so was it seen to be in use?

Lifting Plan & Equipment

  • Are lifting operations carried out as part of the works being undertaken?

  • Is there a lifting plan in place which covers this activity?

  • Is the lifting equipment suitable for the works being undertaken and is there a record of thorough examination available?

Welfare Facilities & First Aid

  • Have suitable and sufficient welfare facilities been made available for all persons on site?

  • Have the welfare facilities which have been provided been kept in good clean condition ready for use?

  • Have the welfare facilities which have been provided been kept in good clean condition ready for use?

  • Has a smoking area been established and is there suitable signage in place?

  • Is there suitable and sufficient first-aid provisions available on site?

  • Is there a method in place for identifying first-aiders on site?

PPE / RPE

  • Have PPE requirements been identified and have they been enforced?

  • Was PPE worn seen to be in good condition?

  • Is RPE required as part of the works being undertaken?

  • Is correct RPE being worn correctly and is it well maintained?

  • Is face fit testing required for the RPE in use?

  • Has face fit testing been carried out to ensure that the RPE in use is suitable for the user & can the PC evidence that this has been checked?

Hand held & Power tools

  • Are hand held tools being used?

  • Do all hand tools appear to be in good condition with no apparent defects?

  • Are power tool being used?

  • Do all power tools appear to be in good condition with no apparent defects?

  • Are all attachments without significant wear and effective? (e.g. drill bits, blades, discs).

  • Is extraction required to mitigate the risk of dust exposure (e.g. Circular saw)

  • Had suitable and sufficient extraction been installed as required?

Working at Height

  • Are working at height activities being undertaken?

  • Is the correct access equipment being used and is there evidence of current inspection?

  • Is fall arrest / restraint equipment required for the works being undertaken?

  • Was the operative(s) seen to be wearing required fall arrest / restraint equipment and was they able to evidence a current record of thorough examination?

  • Was the work at height being undertaken from a fixed work platform?

  • Had the work platform been fitted with suitable and sufficient edge protection to protect against falls?

  • Is there good means of access / egress to the work area / platform?

Signage

  • Has suitable and sufficient signage been displayed across site?

Excavations

  • Are excavations being carried out as part of the ongoing works?

  • Has a CAT and Genny been used to identify buried services which have then been marked out prior to breaking ground?

  • Have identified buried services been isolated prior to excavations commencing?

  • Is excavating taking place within 500mm of identified buried services?

  • Is this works being undertaken by hand using insulated hand tools with round edges?

CoSHH

  • Has all COSHH been bunded / stored as required when not in use?

  • Have CoSHH Assessments been completed and communicated to the relevant persons?

Environmental

  • Is the site free from odour emitting from site?

  • Is the site free from any noise emitting from site?

  • Is any litter controlled on and off site?

  • Are the internal and external roads clear from mud & debris caused as a result of the companies acts and / or emissions?

  • Are spill kits available and in a suitable location?

  • Is there sufficient pest control on site?

Site Infrastructure

  • Are roadways in good condition, fit for purpose with no apparent defects?

  • Have walkways been established and in good condition with suitable segregation in place mitigate the risk of pedestrian to vehicle interactions?

  • Is suitable perimeter fencing in place to prevent unauthorised access to site?

  • Have all walkways, roadways & work areas been adequately lit?

  • Are drains clear and running freely where applicable?

  • Does the overall structure of buildings and units on site appear to be in good condition and unlikely to cause harm?

Electrical Safety

  • Are all extension leads & powered hand tools in good conditon with no apparent defects?

  • Has PAT testing been undertaken with a current record dispalyed (where applicable)?

Housekeeping, Racking & Waste Management

  • Has housekeeping on site been kept to an acceptable standard without any avoidable slip or trip hazards?

  • Is it likely that the operatives are required to clear general dust and / or wood dust?

  • Is a suitable vacuum available for the clearing of dust?

  • How was waste managed on site?

Site Security

  • Has suitable and sufficient means of site security been established?

Fire Safety

  • Had means of raising the alarm in the event of a fire been established?

  • Had suitable and sufficient means of fire extinguishing media been provided and had it been serviced accordingly?

  • Has a muster point been identified and are the operatives aware of the location?

Overall Performance

  • Following this inspection please provide a brief summary of the overall safety management performance on site including contractor controls.

Additional Notes

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