MCC Health and Safety Audit

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Project manager name

• Site manager name

• Auditor

• Number of people on site at time of audit

• Location
  Address

• Is there an SMSTS qualified Site Manager present on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the certificate within the site file / available electronically?

  Yes

  No

• Does the Site Manager hold a gold or black CSCS card?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a trained first aider (3 day FAAW) on site at all times?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the certificate within the site file/available electronically?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a trained fire warden on site at all times?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the certificate within the site file/available electronically?

  Yes

  No

• Does the Site Manager hold a valid Temporary Works Supervisor certificate?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the certificate within the site file/available electronically?

  Yes

  No

• Does the Site Manager hold a valid Asbestos Awareness certificate?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the certificate within the site file/available electronically?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any Client specific training requirements - if so have they been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all access and egress points controlled, are hand sanitisation points placed at all entrance and exit points?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is there adequate segregation and social distancing on site? This includes between operatives within the work area and between operatives, store colleagues and the general public?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are face covers worn by all operatives where required? (note exclusions for specified health conditions)

  Yes

  No

• Detail those who are not wearing face covers - name and company

• Note: ensure current requirements are communicated to all operatives - including contractors

• Is clear signage displayed regarding hand washing, social distancing at site entrance/exit points and at strategic places across the site?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a cleaning regime/rota in place?

  Yes

  No

• Does it include welfare facilities, toilets, handles etc?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is plant and equipment included in the regime (this can be managed by the subcontractor but must be available and cleaning recorded)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a break time rota been shared with site operatives including a cleaning rota?

  Yes

  No

• Have all operatives been made aware of social distancing and hand washing requirements using the WhatsApp tool box talk?

  Yes

  No

• Have all operatives signed the relevant contractors COVID-19 risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

• Have all operatives completed a COVID-19 health questionnaire?

  Yes

  No

• Has anyone left site due to self isolating requirements due to COVID-19?

  Yes

  No

• Has this been reported to the contractor's senior management team within 3 hours?

  Yes

  No

• Is a suitable traffic management plan on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is a suitable fire plan on site and displayed?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Pre Construction information available on site.

  Yes

  No

• Is a current program of works available?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Construction Phase Plan / Small works plan or CPP addendum contained within the site file?

  Yes

  No

• Have all operatives been inducted - carry out random check (this includes visitors)

  Yes

  No

• List operatives that have not been inducted

• Are all induction forms completed correctly and training certificates recorded?

  Yes

  No

• Is a current valid insurance policy displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is a Health & Safety at Work poster displayed in a prominent position with the contact details completed?

  Yes

  No

• Are the site rules displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

• Are the daily hazards on display?

  Yes

  No

• Is the project notifiable?

  Yes

  No

• Is the F10 displayed in a prominent position (site entrance and notice board)?

  Yes

  No

• Is there temporary lighting on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is it adequate for the size of the site and the type of work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trailing cables managed on site?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any temporary electrical supplies?

  Yes

  No

• Are certificates available?

  Yes

  No

• Is the site clean and organised - is housekeeping of a good standard?

  Yes

  No

Environmental

• Are there COSHH items on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a spill kit suitable for the amount of COSHH items present?

  Yes

  No

• Are all COSHH items stored as per the manufacturers instructions and in a suitable size bund?

  Yes

  No

• Are COSHH risk assessments available for all COSHH items on site?

  Yes

  No

• Was the building erected prior to 2000?

  Yes

  No

• Has a suitable and sufficient refurbishment and demolition survey been completed?

  Yes

  No

• Have any asbestos removal works taken place?

  Yes

  No

• Has reassurance monitoring been carried out and rehabitation certificate issued (copies must be available)?

  Yes

  No

• What year was the building constructed?

• Is there an Asbestos Grab bag on site.

  Yes

  No

• Is there Heras fencing to the site perimeter?

  Yes

  No

• Is the site perimeter/fencing free from damage, with no sharp edges? Are Heras fencing panels the correct way around?

  Yes

  No

• Is entry controlled via gates or doors?

  Yes

  No

• Are they secure - are locks (digilocks included) in use?

  Yes

  No

• Are Heras fence bases / chapter 8 legs suitable for pedestrianised areas (Hi-Viz/stubby feet)?

  Yes

  No

• Are there two clips per panel?

  Yes

  No

• Does the Heras fence have signage or Monoflex attached?

  Yes

  No

• Are calculations available and present on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is the site secure from unauthorised access - including rear and additional access/egress points?

  Yes

  No

• Is there fixed hoarding on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is the entrance controlled by secured gates / doors?

  Yes

  No

• Is the site secure from unauthorised access - including rear and additional access/egress points?

  Yes

  No

• Are calculations available for the hoarding?

  Yes

  No

• Does the site present a positive image of MCC and the contractor

  Yes

  No

• Detail the issues identified / areas for improvement

• Are there adequate toilets on site? Chemical toilets, one for every seven operatives working a 40hour week. Or one urinal and one cubicle for 1-15 persons

  Yes

  No

• Is there hot water, liquid soap and means of drying hands available?

  Yes

  No

• Is there adequate toilet paper available?

  Yes

  No

• Are welfare facilities clean and tidy? (this includes toilets and rest areas)

  Yes

  No

• Is the site canteen/rest area large enough for the number of operatives on site (is there a sufficient number of tables and chairs)?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a break rota for smaller welfare units that facilitates the number of contractors reasonably?

  Yes

  No

• Does the site canteen/rest area have?:

  Select Seats with backs Heating Adequate drinking water supply Microwave Drying room

  • Seats with backs
  • Heating
  • Adequate drinking water supply
  • Microwave
  • Drying room

• Are the First Aid supplies adequate for the work taking place? (Where hot works are taking place, a Burns kit must be present on site)

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are there an adequate number of fire points on site? (for the size of the project and number of floors)

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is there evidence of weekly checks taking place of fire alarm systems (recorded on the back of the fire risk assessment) - note fire alarm systems must be linked

  Yes

  No

• Are all fire extinguishers in date and in a usable condition, pressure & serviceability?

  Yes

  No

• Is correct PPE being worn inline with MCC and the contractors requirements?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is task specific PPE being worn as specified in RAMS?

  Yes

  No

• Is all PPE in good condition, presentable and sufficient for the tasks being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a designated area for waste management?

  Yes

  No

• Is the area adequately segregated?

  Yes

  No

• Is waste appropriately seperated?

  Yes

  No

• Are wait and load services being used?

  Yes

  No

• Is waste managed effectively, with no build up of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

• Are RAMS available for all contractors on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is there evidence that RAMS have been evaluated?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Have all operatives read, understood and signed their RAMS

  Yes

  No

• Are all subcontractors (including directs) working in accordance with site rules?

  Yes

  No

• Detail non-conformances/issues reported by Site Manager

  Yes

  No

• Number of contractors on site at time of visit?

• Have all operatives signed in and out each day?

  Yes

  No

• Is any work at height being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Which work at height activities are taking place?

  Select Stepladders Podiums Hop-ups PASMA towers MEWPS/Scissor lifts Scaffolding

  • Stepladders
  • Podiums
  • Hop-ups
  • PASMA towers
  • MEWPS/Scissor lifts
  • Scaffolding

• Has a low level access permit been issued to the relevant contractor carrying out the works, with daily checks carried out by the site manager (recorded on the back of the permit)?

  Yes

  No

• Is all work carried out from stepladders low intensity and short duration?

  Yes

  No

• Are all operatives using work at height equipment working safely?

  Yes

  No

• Are training certificates available for those working at height (IPAF/PASMA etc)

  Yes

  No

• Does all work at height equipment have the necessary documentation?

  Yes

  No

• Mewps require thorough examination certificate (sticker is not adequate) and daily pre-use checks(need to be recorded). PASMA towers must have user manual provided. Stepladders should be inspected. Traditional ladders /domestic ladders are not permitted on site

• Is there a scaffold erected on site?

  Yes

  No

• Has it been erected in accordance with a design or TG20 compliance document (is a copy of the document available)?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Has a handover certificate been issued - does the description detail the scaffold erected on site?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are seven day inspections carried out by a competent person (advanced scaffolder/CISRS inspector)?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the inspection available on site? (Note: this document must be provided by the inspector)

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Have tie pull tests been carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Are records available and tested ties marked/tagged?

  Yes

  No

• Is a pavement license required?

  Yes

  No

• Is a copy of the permit on site and all conditions complied with?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Visually check the scaffold - are all toe boards in place and secured? For pavement lifts - there must be protective feet, foam coatings, lighting, signage and advanced warning to vehicular traffic (if close to road) - pavement lifts must be double boarded with a layer of protective material to prevent dust. Debris netting must be included with the design or TG20 compliance document.

• Are any dust generating activities taking place on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is the dust being managed adequately?

  Yes

  No

• Are FFP3 (FFP2 if none available due to COVID-19) masks available?

  Yes

  No

• Is there evidence on site of face fit tests for mask users (check mask brand - it must be the same as on the face fit test)?

  Yes

  No

• Is on tool dust extraction being used (Class M minimum) on all cutting equipment

  Yes

  No

• Are any additional dust management measures required?

  Yes

  No

• Are hot works being carried out at the time of the audit?

  Yes

  No

• Has a hot work permit been issued for the task?

  Yes

  No

• Do all operatives carrying out hot works have the correct PPE?

  Yes

  No

• Have all combustible materials been removed from the working area?

  Yes

  No

• Are suitable fire extinguishers available in the immediate area (these must not be taken from the fire points)?

  Yes

  No

• Is any live electrical work taking place on site?

  Yes

  No

• Has a permit been issued to the relevant contractor?

  Yes

  No

• Are lock off procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is access to electrical cabinets/boards controlled? Is warning signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is there any first fix (non-live) work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Has portable appliance tested been carried out? All items including chargers - 110v every 3 months, 240v -12 months

  Yes

  No

• Are excavations taking place?

  Yes

  No

• Have permits been issued?

  Yes

  No

• Has a C.A.T. (Cable Avoidance Tool) and Genny scan / GPR (Ground penetrating radar) survey been carried out of all areas where works are taking place?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are thorough examination and calibration certificates available for the CAT and Genny?

  Yes

  No

• Are training certificates available for operatives using the CAT and Genny?

  Yes

  No

• Have records been kept of the scan or survey and are they available on site?

  Yes

  No

• Have buried services been marked on the ground with marker paint?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are service drawings available?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are insulated tools being used for digging within 600mm of services?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• If plant or equipment is being used, do operatives hold the correct competences and are all thorough examination and pre-use checks available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all excavations suitably protected?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are there any temporary works activities taking place on site?

  Yes

  No

• Has the temporary works co-ordinator and supervisor been identified and detailed on site?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Is all temporary works documentation completed and up to date? (including the temp works register?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Are lifting operations taking place?

  Yes

  No

• Are lifting plans in place?

  Yes

  No

• Are control measures in place to protect site personnel and the general public? Detail control measures/take photo?

  Yes

  No

  In part

• Detail any concerns raised during the audit - add positive comments, feedback, suggestions for improvement etc.

• I confirm as the Site Manager of this project that the non-conformances detailed within this report have been explained to me by the auditor, and a plan for corrective actions has been discussed. I have been given the opportunity to discuss the issues identified with the auditor

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