Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Site

  • Client.

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

Introduction

  • This inspection/audit has been undertaken by Media Safety Limited (MSL) 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 and 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' or 'Improvement' notice 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.

Project Particulars

  • Site Address

  • Site management team

  • General Description

Have Corrective actions from previous visit been completed?

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

Management Documentation

  • Does the project exceed 30 working days or 500 person days?

  • Is the project notifiable under the CDM 2015 regulations?

  • Is the F10 notification on display, signed by the client or representative?

  • Is the Construction Phase Health and Safety plan on site available for review?

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

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

  • Are the insurance and public liability certificates displayed and in date?

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

Site Specific Documentation.

  • Are Risk Assessments available for all hazards with a potential and significant risk?

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

  • Have internal management checks been carried out on sub contractors submitted documentation?

  • Sub contractor RAMS review check-sheet.

  • Have operatives signed the/their conformation sheet to show communication of RAMS?

  • Young persons (under 18) adequately supervised with parental / guardian permission letter in place?

  • Do operatives working practices follow sequence and method of work within approved RAMS?

  • Do the RAMS adequately control the risks?

  • Are COSHH substances being used on site?

  • Are Safety Data Sheets and COSHH assessments available for substances on site?

Site Management Training

  • Does the site manager hold a relevant CITB site management qualification eg. SMSTS?

Operative/Contractor Training (General)

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

  • Check sub contractor competency
    (IPAF, PASMA, NPORS, CISRS)

  • Are recorded on-site tool box talks occurring?

Asbestos

  • Has an asbestos survey been undertaken in accordance with HSG264?

  • Have ACMs been identified within the report?

  • Is the removal company licensed?

  • Have the ACMs been removed from the project?

  • Have suitable and sufficient procedures been implemented to ensure ACMs are not disturbed?

  • Are all relevant construction trades persons trained to awareness level?

  • Has the HSE been informed before any works has been undertaken (14 days notice)?

Fire and Emergency Precautions

  • Is the signing in register adjacent to the site entrance and clearly visible to all?

  • Has a fire risk assessment been completed for the project?

  • Has a fire/emergency plan been developed for the site?

  • Do the fire points display correct information?

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

  • Is evacuation signage displayed in prominent locations with correct pictorial information showing nearest escapes?

  • Are suitable and sufficient fire extinguishers distributed on site in prominent and visible locations?

  • Are the correct type of extinguishers on site including CO2 within office and welfare locations?

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

  • Are temporary covering compliant with LPS1207?

  • Correx, scaffold sheeting / netting , temporary partitioning etc

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

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

Working at Height (fixed scaffold)

  • Are fixed scaffolds in use on site?

  • Have handover certificates been received?

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

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

  • Are all working platforms fully boarded?

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

  • Are toe boards provided on working platforms?

  • Are brick guards in place on working platforms?

  • Are all access ladders in good condition, fixed and tied in with self closing gates in place?

  • Is the debris netting/monoflex in good condition?

  • Do scaffolds have alarms fitted where required?

  • Is scaffold incomplete signage present where required?

Working at Height (Tower Scaffolds / Podium Steps)

  • Are tower scaffolds / Podium steps in use on site?

  • Are tower scaffolds erected/signed off by a competent person? <br>e.g: PASMA qualified

  • Are double handrails provided on all working platforms?

  • Are outriggers utilised correctly where required?

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

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

  • Are MEWPs / Scissor Lifts etc in use?

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

  • Do operatives hold relevant licences to operate plant?<br>eg: IPAF.

  • Are harnesses being worn by operators with in date valid certification?

  • Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

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

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

  • Is the equipment of the correct grade?

  • Class 1 industrial use or EN 131 heavy duty
    Fibre Glass

  • Does the equipment appear in good condition?

  • Are Hop Ups platforms 600x600mm or larger where practible?

  • Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

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

Working at Height (work on or near fragile surfaces)

  • Is there any work on or near fragile surfaces?

  • Has suitable protection been provided to prevent persons falling?

  • Has a specific risk assessment been developed to manage the risk?

  • Is a method statement available covering the works?

  • Are the works being controlled under a permit to work procedure?

Confined Space Working

  • Confined spaces include manholes, shafts, pits, tanks. silos etc

  • Is confined spaces working being undertaken?

  • Is the works controlled under a permit to work/enter system?

  • Has an emergency plan been formulated specific to the works?

  • Have operatives been adequately trained to work in confined spaces?

  • Is there a possibility of a lack of oxygen within the space?

  • Has a breathing apparatus been provided and are operatives trained in its use?

Heavy Plant/Machinery

  • Is heavy plant/machinery in use on site?

  • Do the operatives have the relevant licences to operate the plant?

  • Is the plant being used in a safe manner?

  • Are daily and weekly inspections being undertaken?

  • Maintenance records kept?

  • Are warning devices fitted and in good order?

  • Are safety pins fitted on semi automatic hitches?

  • Seatbelt installed and in use on plant where roll over protection is been installed?

  • Are the relevant refuelling and fuel storage safe working practices being adhered to?

  • Are keys removed when the plant is not in use?

  • Pin keypad device utilised?

Excavations

  • Are excavation works currently taking place on the project?

  • Has a permit to dig/enter been issued for all specific areas?

  • Have surveys been carried out to determine the location of buried services?

  • Have the excavations been inspected by a competent person within the last 7 days?

  • Do management inspect the excavations before the start of each shift with records kept?

  • Does the shoring appear to be adequate?

  • Has edge protection been provided to prevent person or plant from falling into the excavations?

  • Is safe access into the excavation in place?

  • Sufficiently long ladder tied or secured!

  • Does the excavation appear to be in a safe condition?

  • Battering back of soil angle of repost etc

Cranes

  • Are cranes in use on site?

  • Has the crane been subject to thorough examination?

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

  • Appointed person and slingers

  • Has a safe system of work been implemented?

  • Is an appointed person coordinating all lifting operations?

Lifting Operations / Equipment.

  • Is any lifting equipment being used on site?

  • Has the equipment been subject to a thorough examination?

  • Accessories for lifting 6 monthly

Hoists - Goods/Passenger.

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

  • Are in date testing certificates held for equipment?

  • Have staff been adequately trained for the use of equipment?

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

  • Have daily and weekly pre use inspection checks taken place with records held?

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

Demolition works

  • Demolition works present on site?

  • Have full working RAMS been received and approved?

  • Is the temporary works register in place and maintained?

  • Are trained competent persons in place?

  • Are checks organised for critical stage?

  • Has permission been given (permit to load) prior to loading?

  • Has a process been implemented to deter unauthorised alteration or removal?

  • Signage, cross bracing screwed into position.

  • Have all services been disconnected?

Work Equipment.

  • Does equipment appear to be in good order?

  • Does equipment have guards fitted and dust collection bags or extractions fitted?

  • Do inspections of work equipment regularly occur with records kept?

  • Are existing services identified with effective steps in place to prevent dangers from them?

  • Is there evidence of electrical appliance testing?

  • Are RCD's fitted and used for additional protection?

Manual Handling

  • Have manual handling risks been identified and adequately controlled?

  • Are suitable and sufficient mechanical means available to avoid excessive manual handling?

Environmental Management.

  • Is there evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adequate?

  • Is there any evidence of invasive plants, are precautions adequate?

  • Does the site have a tree preservation order in place, if so are precautions adequate?

Environmental - Noise.

  • Is the project within the RBKC, if so does the project comply with the noisy work code of construction practice?

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

  • Have noise measurements been taken?

  • 80Db is the first line of action!

  • Have noise control zones been defined?

  • Are operatives wearing suitable hearing protection?

Environmental - Vibration.

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

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

  • Have individual HAVS assessments being carried out for operatives carrying out works with sufficient vibration white finger risk?

Environmental - Dust.

  • Are effective measures in place to control dust nuisance impacting others?

Environmental - Drains and spill management.

  • Are drains marked and protected?

  • Are spill kits / drip trays / bunded tanks on site and located in the correct position?

Environmental - Waste Management.

  • Are waste carriers licensed by the Environmental Agency, with the licence in date and available for review?

  • Are waste transfer slips been kept for review including sub contractor waste?

  • Is hazardous / special waste being segregated and disposed of correctly?

  • Is food waste disposed of in a timely manner to prevent rodent infestation?

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

  • Is waste removal being carried out in a safe manner?

  • Correct use of staff and segregation to manage risks associated with public intera.
    Warning signage displayed where required.

Environmental - COSHH.

  • Are materials stored correctly to prevent environmental damage?

  • Storage near/adjacent to drains or soil/earth?

  • Are COSHH items stored and labelled correctly?<br>(CLP Regulations)

Road Works

  • Are road works present on the project?

  • Are plant operators trained and hold valid in date CPCS cards for correct categories being operated?

  • Has the local Authority been informed?

  • Are all signs visible (after dark lighting) and in good condition?

  • Are roads and footpaths clear of debris and mud?

Welfare Facilities.

  • Are suitable rest facilities provided?

  • Is an adequate number of hard back chairs available?

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

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

  • Are suitable hand washing facilities provided?

  • Is there a supply of fresh drinking water?

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

First Aid and Accident / incident reporting

  • Is there a trained first aider on site?

  • Are suitably stocked first aid kits provided?

  • Are regular checks undertaken on first aid kits?

  • Are eye wash stations provided?

  • Are eye washes in date?

  • Has an accident or incident occurred since the last visit?

  • Has the accident or incident been investigated?

  • is the accident/incident reportable under RIDDOR?

  • Has this been correctly reported?

  • Is a statutory accident book on site?

Storage of tools and materials

  • Are tools stored secured when not in use?

  • Secure Chests

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

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

  • Are housekeeping standards adequate for the works being undertaken?

Compressed Gases

  • Are compressed gasses used on the project?

  • Are gas bottles and pressurised containers stored in a safe manner purpose made cage or removed from site daily?

  • Do all lines have anti- flashback arresters fitted (except LPG fired blow heater)?

  • Do all line connections use appoved fittings and clips?

  • Jubille clips not allowed.

Site Appearance and Conditions.

  • Is the site appearance in line with company standards?

  • Branding on hoardings, graffiti removal, debris netting and signage in good condition

  • Is there safe access and egress to all working areas on site?

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

  • Are walkways adequately lit and free from obstruction?

  • Is suitable task lighting provided and being used?

  • Is suitable and sufficient signage displayed on site?

  • Scaffold incomplete, Mandatory PPE on hoarding or site entrance, Fire assembly point, First Aid Points

  • Are operatives wearing the correct PPE for tasks?

  • Are slips and trip hazards adequately managed?

  • Sky hooks, cable covers, stair nosing etc

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

  • Have exclusion zones been erected around high risk activities?

  • Is the site secured against unauthorised access?

Deliveries and Public Protection.

  • Are deliveries including the protection of pedestrians and public well managed?

  • Are deliveries managed satisfactorily?

  • Is public and pedestrian protection managed satisfactorily?

Other.

  • Any item/s not raised within main report which require reporting?

  • Any secondary item/s not raised within the main report which require reporting?

Corrective Actions.

  • HIGH risk.

  • MEDIUM risk.

  • LOW risk

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  • Auditor.

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