Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Audit Information

  • Transmission Services Gas

    UK MDG Transmission Services Gas

    Project Health and Safety Inspection Checklist

  • To be completed by Project Supervisor or Nominated person weekly from the start of construction work on site. Completed forms are to be kept readily available (preferably on site) for the duration of construction works, after which time shall form part of the CDM Health & Safety file.

  • Contract No:

  • Project Title:

  • Week No.

  • Date

Impulse Pipeworks and Fittings

  • Any H&S actions identified shall be entered onto Audit/Inspection Action Log and brought to the urgent attention of the appropriate personnel as soon as possible. Contractor/Project Manager to be notified of actions required/taken.

  • S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, O = Observation, NA = Not Applicable

  • Has a Risk Assessment been carried out?

  • Has a Method Statement been issued for construction?

  • What reference documents are used (IGE/TD/1, P10, S21)?

  • Have roles and responsibilities been defined?

  • What PPE must personnel wear who are involved in work / testing?

  • Has a Quality Plan / I&T Plan been issued for construction (check against scope of work)?

  • Do plans identify the processes, documents and resources required?

  • Do plans identify the required, pressure testing verification, monitoring, auditing, interfaces, etc.?

  • Are plans circulated to relevant personnel?

  • What design codes have been applied for instrumentation?

  • What standards are specified and available (BS60079, BS6739, S21)?

  • Have any calculations been done covering material suitability and compatibility?

  • How do you ensure that tubing / pipework system installed is capable of withstanding required operating conditions (inc. vibration) and safety margins?

  • Has the design been appraised prior to construction?

  • Has a hazardous area drawing been issued for the site to IGE/SR/25?

  • Have MTOs, P&IDs, drawings and data sheets been issued?

  • How are all documents registered, controlled and issued?

  • Have all Permitry requirements been identified and complied with?

  • Is gas testing required during testing / pre-commissioning?

  • Are materials suitable for the hazardous area zone classification / ATEX (gas group and T rating)?

  • Does equipment meet relevant EU Directives and have CE marking?

  • Are equipment vents required and in accordance with the design and IGE/SR/25?

  • Has the DSEAR Regs been complied with in the design?

  • Have hazardous area warning signs been installed?

  • Are training and competence requirements for personnel defined? e.g.<br>a) Project Supervisor<br>b) Instrumentation Supervisors<br>c) Test Personnel<br>d) Instrument Fitters<br>

  • What training have personnel received to satisfy the above?

  • Are records of training in date and valid do personnel need retraining?

  • What hazardous area equipment training have personnel received (CompEx)?

  • How is the effectiveness of training measured?

  • Has a register of test equipment been compiled and updated?

Impulse Pipeworks and Fittings Continued

  • S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, O = Observation, NA = Not Applicable

  • Is test equipment suitable, calibrated and supported by valid certificates?

  • Is all portable equipment PAT tested and compliant with PUWER Regs?

  • Are materials suitable for the environment (i.e. IP54 or better)?

  • Has equipment been selected and installed in accordance with relevant standards and procedures?

  • Are fittings and impulse tubing the correct type, rating and compatible (refer to drawings and associated data sheets)?

  • Are compression fittings single or twin ferrules?

  • Are all fittings from a single source to prevent interchangeability issues?

  • Are materials procured from approved sources?

  • What certification is available to verify compliance?

  • How are non-compliances with specification dealt with - NSBP159G?

  • What instructions are supplied, e.g. marking / specification?

  • How do you ensure the supplier has met all technical and detail requirements of the order / specification?

  • Are copies of material orders and completed, data sheets / drawings available?

  • Where are materials stored prior to installation?

  • What precautions are taken when storing stainless pipe?

  • Are there any signs of damage to and materials or fittings used and if so have they been recorded with action taken?

  • Has suitable labelling / tagging been made to appropriate items where required.

  • How is pipe bending and cutting controlled?

  • Are expansion loops installed to prevent tension stresses and allow for temperature expansion?

  • Can all compression fittings near pipe bends be fully withdrawn?

  • Have fall lines, vents, drains and tapping points been provided?

  • Are vents and drains installed at the highest and lowest points respectively?

  • Has all impulse piping been installed such that it is self draining?

  • What method is used for clamping impulse tubing and manifolds?

  • Have tubing runs been installed in such a way that they cannot be used as foot rests or bus rails?

  • Are valves or other devices that require torque to be exerted in their operation mounted so that twisting is not applied to the tubing?

  • Is tubing ganged vertically rather than horizontally to avoid collection of dirt etc.

  • Do pipes that are installed but not connected have the ends closed in an approved fashion?

  • Have the number of joints in pipework been kept to a minimum?

  • Has any PTFE tape been used downstream of filter regulators?

  • Are components mounted correctly and with suitable accessibility?

  • Is instrument piping and tubing correctly routed?

  • How is pipework / tubing supported and mechanically protected above and below ground and have they been tested to ensure they are firm etc (what standards are used)?

  • What inspection checks are done on compression fittings (gap inspection gauge)?

  • What checks are done to verify the cleanliness of pipe and fittings?

  • What instrument pre-installation calibration is carried out?

  • What pressure testing is to be carried out and what safety measures will be used (T/PM/PT1)?

  • Have the risks and control measures been fully defined and implemented?

Impulse Pipeworks and Fittings Continued

  • S = Satisfactory, U = Unsatisfactory, O = Observation, NA = Not Applicable

  • Has a test area and exclusion zone been established?

  • Is test equipment located in a safe area remote from the exclusion zone?

  • Have test pressures and durations been defined and agreed?

  • Are requirements for pressurising and de-pressurising test sections fully defined?

  • Can test operations be carried out without entering the exclusion zone during test?

  • Are all test connectors and hoses correctly rated and certified?

  • Is all pipework under test restrained to prevent movement / whip?

  • What precautions have been taken to ensure over pressure cannot occur during testing?

  • Is there any evidence of instrument piping and tubing vibrating and if so what action is being taken to rectify the problem?

  • What coating / painting has been specified for pipework / tubing?

  • Have insulating spacers been installed to avoid contact between different conducting materials?

  • Has equipotential bonding of metal surfaces been carried out to T/SP/EL13?

  • How are associated civils controlled and verified?

  • What concrete testing and certification has been specified?

  • Who is monitoring test progress and how is this recorded (updated Quality Plan)?

  • Are the acceptance criteria for testing defined?

  • Who is approving / witnessing test results?

  • Are test sections recorded on test sheets?

  • What records / data are included in an acceptance pack?

  • Who is responsible for red lining as-builts records?

  • Has a pressure flow diagram and protective devices data been provided to Asset Integrity to enable update of the WSoE?

  • In what format will records and drawings be completed (T/PM/RE/13)?

  • What procedure is used for the control of records?

  • Do records meet the requirements of MDG-TSG-LP-007 and T/PM/RE18)?

  • Have snagging lists been issued and actions completed?

  • Have calibration / test requirements been considered in the design?

  • Have maintenance requirements been considered in the design?

  • Have spares been provided as part of the contract?

  • Are special tools and equipment required for maintenance activities?

  • Have O&M manuals been provided for equipment (where appropriate)?

  • Has instrument activities been audited and what were the findings?

  • Have process improvements or lessons learnt been identified, recorded and implemented?

Signature

  • Auditor's Signature

  • Project Manager's Signature

  • Date

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