Information

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by John Lawrie

  • Location
  • Personnel

Principal Contractor

  • Principal contractor?

  • Domestic or non domestic contract

Previous inspection signed off

  • Has the previous inspection points raised been signed off<br>

  • Actions outstanding are now

General site conditions

  • Any incidents to report from last visit

  • Any HSE visits from last report

  • Are work areas secure and have barriers to secure the work area from unauthorised access

  • Are the works areas clear of slip trip falls, debris, protruding nails.<br>

  • Is re bar safe from people falling. Is there plastic caps on.

  • Is house keeping good, clean and tidy.

Excavations.

  • Excavations were compliant with CDM 2015 Reg 22<br>Barriers used, shored or battered back.

  • Excavations have been inspected and signed off as per regs.

  • Temporary works co-ordinator been appointed and signed off.

Plant and equipment

  • Excavators had beacons, reversing cameras or mirrors, quick hitch pins in place.

  • All driven plant was used correctly. Keys removed if not in use. Seat belts were worn. Parked or driven in a safe manner, in accordance with the traffic management plan.

  • MEWPS AND SCISSOR LIFTS USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS AND WAH REGS.

  • If harness used has rescue plan been prepared, effective.<br>Worn correctly and in date.

  • Equipment being used is in sound condition and fit for purpose.

  • Water bottle on site for use with Stihl saw

  • Electrical equipment, in good condition safe for use. PAT Tested where required.

  • Wood working equipment such cross cuts with guards and extraction systems etc.

Emergency arrangements

  • There were First aiders on site relative to the risk. First notice displayed and up to date.

  • There was fire fighting equipment on site. Fire assembly point was displayed. Smoke detectors in canteen, fire blanket in the canteen.

  • Fire risk assessment was in place.

Management procedures.

  • Safety signs and poster including F10 where applicable

  • Site supervisor has either SMSTS OR SSSTS TRAINING.

  • Training certificates were on site for operatives using plant and equipment.

  • Site inductions and tool box talks have been completed for operatives on site.

  • RAMS have been briefed and or signed onto by operatives.

  • RAMS were being followed on site.

  • Site registers, is up to date and completed according to the CDM REGS 2015. Reg 24.

  • Permits required for current works on site.

  • Copies of services are on site and marked up.

  • Certificates for plant were on site, including chains etc.

  • Management procedures are in place to reduce the risk of HAVS.<br>PRE Selection of equipment below 10 ms, details recorded on HAV record sheet .

Environmental

  • Environmental procedures in place.

  • Spill kits and drip trays on site .

Personal Protective Equipment

  • All operatives on site were wearing Head Protection, in good order, the correct way round.

  • Operatives were observed wearing hearing protection correctly. They understood the requirement to wear them and dangers if not worn whilst working in noisy environment.

  • Operatives were observed wearing RPE. Correct type for the works, FFP3 for silica. Face fit tested and clean shaven.

  • Safety googles or glasses were being worn for the correct operation.

  • Gloves fit for the task were worn. <br>Where mandatory requirement of the principal contractor.

Traffic Management

  • Traffic management plan is in place, displayed and being followed

  • Pedestrian separation and barriers were suitable and sufficient.

Laying kerbs, mono block or slabs

  • Material moved close to the works by mechanical means.

  • Grabber, vacuum lifter, or mechanical means to lay material .

  • Dust suppression used if cutting.

Welfare on site

  • Is the welfare compliant with CDM 2015 ACOP L153 schedule 2<br>Hot and cold running water, means for heating food, seats with backs, drinking water,

  • Is there sufficient toilets for the number of operatives on site, with means for washing, soap, barrier creams and drying hands.

  • Is the drying room clean and tidy, heaters obstructed or covered, pegs for hanging wet clothes.

  • Are operatives wearing COVID compliant face masks

  • Is the site COVID 19 COMPLIANT

  • Are there sufficient hand sanitisers available.

Work at height

  • Is work platforms compliant with Work At Height Regulations 2005

  • Has work platform been signed off by a designer if applicable.

  • Has work platforms been signed off inspected once in seven days

  • Is there good access and egress from work platforms, including for emergencies ?

  • Are ladders secured, tied off, in good condition, at correct angle ?

Additional comments.

  • Sub contractors on site were inspected and included in the audit above and found to be?

  • Comments not covered in audit.

Signatures.

  • Site score

  • Signed by site supervisor

  • Signed by John Lawrie, Safety Advisor

  • Remedial action to be completed by

KML Safety : Lily Brae, Rendall, Orkney KW172 PB: E Mail: kmlsafety247@gmail.com

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