Mattelco site inspection checklist

NRSWA Competent person onsite?

Stop work until competent operative is on site. Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until full SWQR accredited operative can attend the worksite.

Is the NRSWA set up compliant with the red book?

Stop work until work site is set according with NRSWA Guidelines (Redbook), if it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required permit form the Local Authority, Traffic Management or other required equipment is in place to guarantee compliance.

Operatives have relevant BT Openreach competencies?

Operatives shall hold adequate accreditations as per PIA Openreach CPs Accreditations Guidelines (applicable S5-S7), if new operatives, at least one member of the team shall hold the required accreditations and the new operative shall hold as a minimum the relevant Safety Accreditation (SA002). Otherwise, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until full accredited operatives can attend the worksite.

Gas detection units available, working and calibrated?

Stop work. Suitable GDU must be in use when working in PIA UG. If not available, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until suitable GDU is available in the worksite.

Roll bars available for lifting chamber lids?

Use of roll bars is required to prevent MSDs. Please report to contractor Project Manager/H&S responsible person and follow up until the right equipment is provided

Risk assessments available onsite?

Stop works until the RAMS is briefed and Site Risk Assessment for the activity has been carried. If not available, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until suitable RAMS and Site Risk Assessment is available in the worksite.

Are the operatives using the mandatory PPE?

Stop work until mandatory PPE is in use. Otherwise, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until full equipped operatives can attend the worksite.

Job Pack available onsite?

Contractor Project Manager has received Job Pack for the project at the beginning of the construction phase plan and it should be communicate to the contractors employees. Communicate to F&W Project Manager to ensure operatives receive the mandatory job pack.

First Aid Kit available on site?

Minimum 1 First aid kit per team. Communicate to the Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person and follow up to ensure compliance with recommended fist aid at work means are in place.

First Aider appointed person trained available on site?

Minimum 1 first aider appointed person per team. Communicate to the Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person and follow up to ensure compliance with recommended fist aid at work means are in place.

Fire Extinguisher available/in date?

Minimum 1 fire extinguisher ABC person team. Communicate to the Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person and follow up to ensure compliance with recommended fire safety at work means are in place.

Has the fire extinguisher been serviced in the last year? Please provide picture of the service tag.

Communicate to Contractor Project Manager

SWQR Competent person has additional units for excavation and reinstatement?

Stop work until accredited operatives are present at the worksite. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Civils Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required SWQR full accredited operatives can attend the worksite.

Operatives have relevant BT Openreach competencies?

Operatives shall hold adequate accreditations as per PIA Openreach CPs Accreditations Guidelines (applicable SA006 + K8 + BD1 + CD1 or GO1/G02), if new operatives, at least one member of the team shall hold the required accreditations and the new operative shall hold as a minimum the relevant Safety Accreditation (SA006). Otherwise, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until full accredited operatives can attend the worksite.

Is an A55 in place?

Stop work until civils team provide required documentation. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Civils Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required documentation can be provided.

Is permit required with the Local Authority? (Carriage incursion, partial carriage incursion, pathway closing...)

What permit is required? The right permit number shall be placed in the information board

Does the contractor hold the right permit from the Local authority?

Stop work until civils team provide required documentation. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Civils Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required documentation can be provided.

Are utility plans available on site?

Stop work until Utility plans are provided. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Civils Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required documentation can be provided.

Is a Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator (CAT and Genny) on site and calibrated?

Stop work until calibrated CAT & Genny are in site. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Civils Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required equipment can be provided.

Do operatives have the appropriate BT Openreach competencies?

Operatives shall hold adequate accreditations as per PIA Openreach CPs Accreditations Guidelines (applicable S8/S9), if new operatives, at least one member of the team shall hold the required accreditations and the new operative shall hold as a minimum the relevant Safety Accreditation (SA001). Otherwise, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until full accredited operatives can attend the worksite.

Is the work being carried out using ladders?

Are ladders class 1 industrial or BS EN 131 compliant

Is there evidence of formal inspection? (Every 3 months)

Ladders shall be adequate inspected every 3 months as per LA455-Safe-Use-of-Ladders-and-Stepladders-A-brief-guide, Communicate the situation to Contractor Project manager/ H&S responsible person an carry the required follow ups.

Stop work until inspected leaning ladder BS EN 131 compliant is in site. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager , Project Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required equipment can be provided.

Is the work being carried out using MEWPS?

Is operator competent (IPAF 1b)?

Stop work until accredited operatives are present at the worksite. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manger, Project Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required IPAF 1b accredited operatives can attend the worksite.

Do the MEWP LOLER certified? Please request documentation.

Stop work until LOLER certified MEWP is in site. If it is not possible, Communicate the situation to Area Delivery Manager, Project Manager and Contractor Project Manager/ H&S responsible person in order to reschedule the activity until required equipment and documentation can be provided. Works cannot restart until copy of LOLER certification has been provided.