MSL (Health, Safety and Environmental Audit )

• 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

  Enter Address

• Site management team

  Enter Address

• General Description

  Site Details

Have Corrective actions from previous visit been completed?

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management Documentation

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the project notifiable under the CDM 2015 regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Specific Documentation.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sub contractor RAMS review check-sheet.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the RAMS adequately control the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH substances being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Management Training

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operative/Contractor Training (General)

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Are recorded on-site tool box talks occurring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ACMs been identified within the report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the removal company licensed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the ACMs been removed from the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency Precautions

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the fire points display correct information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary covering compliant with LPS1207?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correx, scaffold sheeting / netting , temporary partitioning etc

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height (fixed scaffold)

• Are fixed scaffolds in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have handover certificates been received?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all working platforms fully boarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards provided on working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are brick guards in place on working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the debris netting/monoflex in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do scaffolds have alarms fitted where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold incomplete signage present where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height (Tower Scaffolds / Podium Steps)

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double handrails provided on all working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers utilised correctly where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Are MEWPs / Scissor Lifts etc in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment of the correct grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Does the equipment appear in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable protection been provided to prevent persons falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a method statement available covering the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space Working

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

• Is confined spaces working being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heavy Plant/Machinery

• Is heavy plant/machinery in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily and weekly inspections being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance records kept?

• Are warning devices fitted and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety pins fitted on semi automatic hitches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pin keypad device utilised?

Excavations

• Are excavation works currently taking place on the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the shoring appear to be adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safe access into the excavation in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficiently long ladder tied or secured!

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battering back of soil angle of repost etc

Cranes

• Are cranes in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the crane been subject to thorough examination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appointed person and slingers

• Has a safe system of work been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an appointed person coordinating all lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations / Equipment.

• Is any lifting equipment being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been subject to a thorough examination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessories for lifting 6 monthly

Hoists - Goods/Passenger.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are in date testing certificates held for equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition works

• Demolition works present on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have full working RAMS been received and approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temporary works register in place and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trained competent persons in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are checks organised for critical stage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage, cross bracing screwed into position.

• Have all services been disconnected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Equipment.

• Does equipment appear to be in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of electrical appliance testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Have manual handling risks been identified and adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Management.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental - Noise.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have noise measurements been taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 80Db is the first line of action!

• Have noise control zones been defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing suitable hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental - Vibration.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental - Dust.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental - Drains and spill management.

• Are drains marked and protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental - Waste Management.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Road Works

• Are road works present on the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the local Authority been informed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roads and footpaths clear of debris and mud?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities.

• Are suitable rest facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an adequate number of hard back chairs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable hand washing facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a supply of fresh drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid and Accident / incident reporting

• Is there a trained first aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitably stocked first aid kits provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular checks undertaken on first aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the accident or incident been investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the accident/incident reportable under RIDDOR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has this been correctly reported?

• Is a statutory accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage of tools and materials

• Are tools stored secured when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure Chests

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are housekeeping standards adequate for the works being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gases

• Are compressed gasses used on the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all line connections use appoved fittings and clips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Jubille clips not allowed.

Site Appearance and Conditions.

• Is the site appearance in line with company standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately lit and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable task lighting provided and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable and sufficient signage displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Are operatives wearing the correct PPE for tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slips and trip hazards adequately managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sky hooks, cable covers, stair nosing etc

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have exclusion zones been erected around high risk activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site secured against unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Deliveries and Public Protection.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deliveries managed satisfactorily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is public and pedestrian protection managed satisfactorily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other.

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Corrective Actions.

• HIGH risk.

• MEDIUM risk.

• LOW risk

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