Lateral Concepts (Sub) - Health, Safety and Environmental Report

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• Client / Site

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Introduction

• This inspection/audit has been undertaken by Lateral Concepts Limited as part of the ongoing management of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations . The purpose of the inspection/audit is to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and any relevant subordinate legislation, including but not restricted to, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Working at Heights Regulations 2005. The report aims to identify areas where the Principal / Main Contractor, Lateral Concepts and other sub contractors needs to improve to meet the requirements of all relevant health and safety regulations and industry best practice procedures. The 'corrective actions' section details the remedial actions graded as priority 'High', 'Medium' and 'Low'. 'High' rated actions should be completed as soon as is reasonably practicable, as these could potentially lead to serious injury and would likely lead to an enforcement officer issuing a prohibition, improvement or notice of contravention against the site. 'Medium' rated actions should be completed with a reasonable timeframe (normally before the next inspection/audit) 'Low' rated actions are not compulsory but the contractor would benefit from addressing these points for continual improvement of health and safety standards.

Section 1. Project Particulars

• Name of Principal Contractor

  Enter Details

Section 2. Site management team.

• Name Of Lateral Concept Manager / Supervisor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Description

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Section 3. Have Corrective actions from previous visit been completed?

• Have all High and Medium risk corrective actions been completed since the last visit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Which item and justification.

Section 4. Principal Contractor Management

• Is the Health and Safety Law poster on display with personnel details correctly completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Health and Safety policy and Environmental policy on display and signed within previous 12 month period?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are out of hours contact details displayed in a prominent location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate numbers of first aid trained personnel on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 5. Site Specific Documentation.

• Are risk assessments available for all hazards with a potential risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Method Statements/Safe systems of Work been prepared for works with a potential risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do RAMS adequately control the risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have manual handling assessments been completed where required using TILE form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have weekly Tool Box Talks (TBT) been under taken with copies given to the project team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have weekly Plant and Equipment registers been completed with copies given to the project team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH Substances being used site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets and assessments available for all substances on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permits to work utilised by the project team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permits used when required, ensuring close out procedures are followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6. Site Management Training

• Does the site manager hold a relevant CITB site management qualification eg. SSSTS or higher?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contract require supervisors to hold any specific courses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 7. Operative/Contractor Training (General)

• Have all operatives/contractors been safety inducted with record held including copies of relevant skills cards (CSCS etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives been briefed on RAMS including COSHH assessments. Are signatures from operatives confirming communication held?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 8. Fire and Emergency Precautions

• Is a method in place to ensure an accurate tally of site personnel in the event of an evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire points display correct information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a suitable systems in place for raising an alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable and sufficient fire extinguishers distributed on site in prominent and visible locations not obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evacuation signage prominently displayed with directions leading to the nearest escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have extinguishers been inspected by a competent person within the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a muster point been established and operatives made aware of the location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable storage for gas and flammable substances available and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 9. Work Equipment and Working Practices

• Is there evidence of electrical appliance testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools and equipment in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment 110v or cordless where practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards, extraction systems etc fitted on equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has lifting equipment been tested in the previous 6 months if used for suspended lifting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material and tools loaded out in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any training required for specific equipment or tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 10. Working at Height (fixed scaffold)

• Are fixed scaffolds in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Scaff-tag or similar displayed close to the entry point of the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold been inspected by a competent person within the last 7days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all working platforms fully boarded? Gaps exceeding 50mm prevented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double handrails provided to all working platforms at correct heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards provided on working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are brick guards in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all access ladders in good condition, fixed or tied in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Loading bays utilised with SWL signage and guard rails / Edge protection erected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 11. Working at Height (Mobile Tower Scaffolds)

• Are mobile tower scaffolds used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds erected/signed off by a competent person e.g. PASMA qualified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double handrails provided on all working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are towers correctly erected?, ladder hatched in line with ladders accesses etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers utilised correctly where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 12. Working at Height (MEWP/Scissor Lifts/Cherry Pickers etc)

• Are MEWPs / Scissor Lifts etc in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the last 6 monthly competent persons inspection certificate available for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives hold relevant licences to operate plant eg IPAF?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses being worn by operators with in date valid certification for MEWPS Less vertical access equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are keys removed to prevent unauthorised use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 13. Working at Height (ladders, steps and hop ups etc)

• Are ladders, steps, hop up or similar in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment of the correct grade?<br>600mm by 600mm for Hop Ups Only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have permits been obtained if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Class 1 industrial use or EN 131 heavy duty

• Does the equipment appear in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of towers etc should be preferred. Check RAMS.

Section 14. Cranes

• Are tasks involving cranes being carried out by Lateral Concepts operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the crane been subject to thorough examination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitably qualified people to supervise the lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appointed person and slingers

• Has a safe system of work been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 15. Lifting Equipment.

• Is any lifting equipment being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been subject to a thorough examination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessories for lifting 6 monthly

Section 16. Hoists Goods/Passenger.

• Are goods and passenger hoists currently in use on the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Walk routes and Access to the Hoist fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been adequately trained or use of equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is SWL signage present? Is the maximum load stated correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the equipment appear to be in good working order and being used for it stated use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 17. Noise

• Are there any operations being undertaken which exposes workers to potentially high levels of noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have noise measurements been taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 80Db first line of action

• Have noise control zones been defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing suitable hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 18. Vibration.

• Are any tools/equipment In use which may expose workers to high levels of vibration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have vibration levels and safe works limits been assessed or estimated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 19. Welfare Facilities.

• Are suitable rest facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means of making warm drinks and heating food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a supply of fresh drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an adequate number of hard back chairs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is canteen in a clean and tidy state?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable toilet facilities provided and kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable hand washing facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 20. First Aid and Accident / incident reporting

• Is a statutory accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a trained first aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitably stocked first aid kits provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any accidents or incidents occurred since the last visit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the accident or incident been investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the accident/incident reportable under RIDDOR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has this been correctly reported?

Section 21. Storage of tools and materials

• Are tools stored securely when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure Chests

• Are materials stored and segregated to prevent obstruction and overloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have flammable materials been segregated to prevent combustion risks where practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 22. Waste Management / Environmental Protection

• Are sites tasks producing construction dusts being controlled adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste being segregated and disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste being removed from working areas to prevent build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills kits or bunded tanks utilsed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are diesels / petrol's adequately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 23. Site Conditions.

• Are walkways adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access and egress routes to working areas maintained, kept clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable task lighting being provide and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have exclusion zones been erected around high risk activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing the correct PPE for tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are housekeeping standards on site adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slips and trip hazards adequately managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sky hooks, cable covers, stair nosing etc

• Are edge protection barriers in place and securely fixed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable and sufficient signage displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site secured against unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other.

• Any items not raised within main report which require reporting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add media

  Media

Corrective Actions.

• HIGH risk.

• MEDIUM risk.

• LOW risk

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