Title Page
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Site conducted
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Location
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Conducted on
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Site Summary
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Prepared by
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Principal Contractor
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Site Manager / Supervisor
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Site manager email address
LC QHSE Site Audit
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Any H&S actions identified shall be entered onto the Hazard tracker. Any urgent, high risk H&S Observations are to be brought to the attention of the QHSE team immediately. Contractor / Project Manager to be notified of actions required / taken.
Inductions, Training and Site information
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Visitor Management - Identify the process of managing visitors, is this suitable and efficient? All visitors sign in and out of the visitor book. Induction completed if visitors are going to visit the operational areas in the yard
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Site Rules - Site rules issued to all visitors, contractors and staff.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Site Safety Plans - available for all staff and visitors. Details of emergency procedures, emercency contact details, escape routes, people and plant segregation, and isolation points.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Training and Competence Policy - Training and Competence policy available and signed.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Organisation Chart - Displayed on site board or included as part of induction
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Site Safety
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Site Identification Board - Displayed at site entrance with contact details
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Site security - Does the site have suitable security measures? CCTV, adequate fencing, security lighting etc.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Site Safety Signage - Speed limits, no entry, PPE requirements, contact numbers.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Shared Access / Responsibility - Evidence of liaison of parties safely sharing access and responsibility of working areas.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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People and Plant segregation - Is there adequate segregation between pedestrians and vehicles/mobile plant? Are there safe walkways away from traffic routes? Are there safe crossing points away from hazards such as blind corners? (Not mandatory under NED Legislation, Belectric policy for segregation in compound area)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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PPE being worn on site and sufficient for works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Fire Extinguisher & First Aid - Are the appropriate fire, first aid and spill kit provisions within suitable walking distance
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Protection from High Voltage Overhead lines - i.e Warning signage, Earthing chains if required
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Protection from High Voltage Overhead lines - Has the grid operator been contacted to confirm what controls are required and have operatives been briefed on the safety measures?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Housekeeping/Trip hazards/Litter - Are walking routes around compound and working areas clear of any trip hazards and litter? Are bins available and being used?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Excavations & Digging
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Are there excavation & digging works on site? (Including any existing open trenches)
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Are all trenches and excavations suitably barriered/fenced
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Underground services marked and documented
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Trenches & Excavations battered/stepped where necessary and allow for safe access/egress
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Thumbs up method being used across site (Safe method of passing moving machinery is in place)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Cable Locator - Operator trained and competent, utility services scanned prior to breaking ground
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Trained Banksman for excavators on site
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Seatbelts worn & beacons operating on plant
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Trench/Excavation inspection conducted prior to works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Occupational Health
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Manual handling - Practise observed on site & training provided
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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HAVS - Are operatives aware of the risks and are the risks controlled?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Dust & RPE - Dust Control - Is dust supression available on site if necessary? Is RPE provided and are operatives face fit tested?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Noise Monitoring - Are there receptors that could be adversely affected by noise levels? Have measures been considered for controlling noise levels?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Mental Health - Is a mental health first aider appointed?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Environmental Compliance
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Vegetation Control - Grass cutting and tree surveys undertaken as required.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Surface water management - Is surface free draining?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Oil Storage - If oils are stored on site, are they kept in suitable containers, on a drip tray, in a bunded container with 110% capacity, and protected from elements?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Spill Kits - Are adequate spill kits available on site and stored correctly?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Arrangements for removal of waste - Consider waste oils and waste electrical equipment. Are waste containers clearly signed and being used appropriately?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Road Conditions - Roads within site in good, useable condition. Public highways leading to/from site not impacted by mud deposits or damage from site vehicles.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Welfare
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Communal Areas (Drying Room) - Clean and tidy, no slip and trip hazards.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Toilet Facilities - Clean with adequate soap / hand drying facilities etc. Clean and tidy, no slip and trip hazards.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Staff room/Food Prep area - Surfaces clean and free of clutter. Adequate cleaning equipment available, adequate seating space
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Water supplies - Cold running water available
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Smoking/Mobile phone area - (Mobile phone area is contractual, not regulation)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Adequate parking - Enough parking for all contractors and visitors. Are all vehicles reverse parked?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Office space - Available on site visually clean with low levels of dust / mud present.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Material Storage
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Materials must be stacked to minimise the risk of collapse - I.e Stepping back, banding with metal banding (not plastic), must not be stacked vertically at a height that risks collapse
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Materials are stacked at an appropriate height, stepped back and banded appropriately
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Materials are stored on level ground, free from debris
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Suitable timber packing or 'dunnage' between loads allows access by the telehandler forks
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Materials are protected from adverse weather, particularly in high winds - sandbags / straps used where required.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Materials are not stored underneath or in proximity of any O/H Lines
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Facilities management, Fire & First Aid
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Fire extinguishers - Are available, tested and well signed
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Defibrillator on site and routinely checked (If available on site)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Fire Air Horns located on site & Operatives briefed on procedure? (Fire horns are required to be positioned in an easily accessible place and within a short walking distance)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Fire exits/Escape routes - Is there suitable access / egress from site for emergency vehicles if required?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Muster point / Assembly point present on site
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
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- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Electrical safety checks - PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) - Required every 12 months with a sticker
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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110v or battery tools (NED Legislation only requires 110v or battery tools within confined spaces)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Fixed / Hard wired electrical inspections - Every 12 months with a sticker (Electrical fuse boxes within units/offices).
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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First aid kit on site, with eyewash and burns kit
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Monthly first aid and fire checks completed- Including eye wash stations, Burns kit, fire extinguishers
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Plant, Vehicles and Work Equipment
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Is plant / machinery used on site serviced, regularly inspected and safe for use?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Calibration of Equipment - Valid certificates held for all appropriate equipment. Cable locator in date for calibration
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Working at Height
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Is working at height permitted on site?
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Are Scaffold/Ladders/Steps inspected prior to use and tagged?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Are staff suitably trained for WAH
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Are WAH permits issued for works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Housekeeping Incl Tools, Equipment Storage/Use - Tools and equipment used/stored properly. Lifting slings stored tidy, no tears, in good condition.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Statutory Inspections - Is Lifting equipment inspected to ensure safe prior to use? e.g. LOLER/PUWER Ensure a schedule is kept. Site must maintain a process to demonstrate that records are kept up to date for all statutory inspections such as PUWER / LOLER / Pressure systems this may be in the form of a register or similar.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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LOTO System in place and procedure followed? Guarding and Interlock systems in place - Are all guards and interlocks in place? Are the guards secured and can't be removed without using tools? Lock Off/Tag Off/Try Out system in place, procedure followed. Staff trained in Lock Off/Tag Off/Try Out procedure and related documents. Lock Off/Tag Off/Try Out documents and training records completed correctly and available. Interlock systems in working order. Equipment locked off correctly. Key sign off book filled in correctly.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Documentation and policies
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Principal Contractor HSE Policy - Displayed on notice board, in date and signed
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Low Carbon SPV Policy - Displayed on notice board, in date and signed
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Environment Policy - Displayed on notice board, in date and signed
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Insurance Certificates - Displayed on notice board, in date and signed
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Labour Notification - Has the labour notification been submitted and is in date?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Notice of First Aid / Fire Warden Reps - First aiders and fire wardens identified on site noticeboard
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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HSE Poster - Current version with details section completed
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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HSE Information Posters - Any health and safety information posters or safety campaign details.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Construction Phase Plan - Available on sharepoint on site
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Site Diary - Log of daily activities maintained on site.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Permits to work - Hot works & Permit to dig completed and suitable for works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Are utility drawings on site, in date, available, legible and understood?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Are emergency and environmental incident response processes available on site?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Lone worker assessments - Do employees on site undertake lone working at any time? All staff should have a lone worker risk assessment undertaken annually. Have the risk assessment and control measures been communicated in writing to the relevant employees? Is there a suitable system in place for contacting lone workers (eg: phone call every 30 minutes), Guardian 24? Is there a system in place for checking the suitability of lone workers? (Eg: existing health problems).
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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COSHH Management - COSHH MSDS and COSHH assessments held on site as appropriate (PGS 15 Guidance when applicable)
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Traffic Management plan - If required for works, clearly displayed and provided to contractors
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Workplace Transport Assessment - Workplace transport assessment completed to identify people/plant interface and hazardous routes. Blind spots at junctions, poor road conditions etc.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Document & Record Control - Check correct versions of forms used by checking related procedure. Records kept tidy and organised well. Good filing system.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Contractor Management
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All contractors inducted prior to works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Contactors RAMS on site, in date and sufficient for works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Contractors RAMS reviewed and signed off by contractor and PC prior to works commencing
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Contractor RAMS signed by all operatives undertaking the work
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Review RAMS - RAMS in date. All staff trained on MS related to their work. Are there any site specific RAMS? Choose two random tasks ask for Risk Assessments and MS to verify if it is valid, suitable and sufficient? Are control measures listed in place?
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Contractor Insurance documents checked prior to works
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Competency certificates checked for any high risk works - Plant operations have appropriate licenses or training
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Toolbox Talks - Held and documented
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Audits & safety inspections carried out on contractors works & recorded
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Lifting Plans - Lifting plan reviewed before activity. Considers all risks including ground conditions and overhead services.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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Provisions for International speakers
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
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PPE Issue and Storage - Employees trained in its correct use and observed using it correctly. Appropriate storage area provided for PPE when not in use. PPE in suitable condition.
- Compliant
- Requires review / Improvement
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
- Not Checked During Audit
- Compliant during last Audit
Internal and External Audits
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Previous QHSE Audit - Have all non-conformances raised, been closed out with suitable actions in place to prevent re-occurrence? Have they been completed effectively?
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Internal Prinicpal Contractor audits - Regularly completed by the main contractor and records held?
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Report all Third Party Visits - Including Labour Inspector, HSE, EA, Planners, Quality audits, water board etc
Good Practise & Positive Observations
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Good practise and/or positive observations
Sign Off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me and any actions have been highlighted for completion.
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Site Manager
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Person conducting the audit
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Audit concluded at
Closed Actions
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All actions highlighted have been closed by
Disclaimer & Confidentiality
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Disclaimer
The assessors believe the information contained within this report to be correct at the time of printing. The assessors do not accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the information herein. The report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the assessors during the assessment and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive record of all possible risks that may exist or potential improvements that can be made.
Confidentiality Statement
In order to maintain the integrity and credibility of the assessment processes and to protect the parties involved, it is understood that the assessors or recipients of this document will not divulge to unauthorized persons or any information obtained unless legally obligated to do so