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SITE INSPECTION.

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SAFE PLACE OF WORK.

  • 1. Can everyone reach his or her place of work safely.

  • 2. Are all working areas and walkways level, free from obstructions, such<br>as stored material, and waste.

  • 3. Is the lighting adequate.

  • 4. Is the site tidy, and materials stored safely.

  • 5. Are there proper arrangements for collecting and disposing of waste<br>materials.

  • 6. Are holes and openings securely guard railed, or provided with fixed,<br>clearly marked covers to prevent falls.

SCAFFOLDING.

  • 7. Is there a current in date scaffolding Tag.

  • 8. Are scaffolds erected, altered, and dismantled by competent persons.

  • 9.Is there safe access to the scaffold platform.

  • 10. Are there double guardrails and toe boards, or other suitable<br>protection, at every edge, to prevent people falling.

  • 11. Are the toe boards at least 150 mm in height and the max gap 470mm.

  • 12. Is the upper guardrail at least 950 mm above the working area.

  • 13. Are stored materials distributed evenly.

  • 14. Are brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffolds.

POWERED ACCESS EQUIPMENT.

  • 15. Does the platform have guardrails and toe boards to prevent falling.

  • 16. Are harnesses worn by personnel in ‘baskets’.

  • 17. Have precautions been taken to prevent people being struck by the<br>moving platform, projections from the buildings or falling materials i.e.<br>exclusion zone.

  • 18. Are the operators trained and competent.

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LADDERS.

  • 19. Are ladders used as a means of access in good condition.

  • 20. Are they secured to prevent them slipping sideways or outwards.

  • 21. Do ladders rise about a meter above their landing places.

EXCAVATIONS.

  • 22. Is there adequate support for the excavation.

  • 23. Are there guardrails or equivalent protection to stop people falling in.

  • 24. Could the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures.

  • 25. Are stacked materials, spoil, or plant stored near the edge of the<br>excavation likely to cause a collapse of the side.

MANUAL HANDLING.

  • 26. Can the handling of heavy objects be avoided.

  • 27. Are hoists, telehandlers, wheelbarrows and other plant or equipment<br>used so that manual handling is kept to a minimum.

HOISTS.

  • 28. Is the hoist protected by a substantial enclosure to prevent someone<br>from being struck by any moving part of the hoist or falling down the hoist<br>way.

  • 29. Are gates provided at all landings.

  • 30. Are the controls arranged so that the hoist can be operated from one<br>position only.

ROOF WORK.

  • 31. Are there barriers or other edge protection to stop people or materials<br>falling.

  • 32. Are people excluded from the area below the roof work.

  • 33. If this is not possible, have additional precautions been taken to stop<br>falling debris.

CRANES AND LIFTING APPLIANCES.

  • 34. Is the crane on a firm level base and the outriggers extended.

  • 35. Are slinger / signallers controlling lifting operations.

  • 36. Are people prevented from working or walking under a raised load.

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES.

  • 37. Have separate pedestrian and vehicle access points and routes been<br>provided.

  • 38. Have one-way systems or turning points been provided to minimise the<br>need for reversing.

  • 39. Where vehicles have to reverse, are they controlled properly by<br>banksmen.

FIRE & EMERGENCIES.

  • 40. Have emergency procedures been developed.

  • 41. Is there a way of raising the alarm.

  • 42. Are the escape routes adequately lit and signed.

  • 43. Are there proper storage areas for flammable liquids and gases i.e.<br>LPG and solvents.

  • 44. Are adequate bins or skips provided for storing waste.

NOISE.

  • 45. Is ear protection provided and used in ‘Hearing Protection Zones.

WELFARE.

  • 46. Have suitable toilets been provided and are they kept clean.

  • 47. Are there clean washbasins, warm water, soap, and towels.

  • 48. Are there facilities for changing, drying, and storing clothing.

  • 49. Is drinking water provided.

  • 50. Is there a site hut or other accommodation where workers can sit,<br>make tea, and prepare food.

PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC.

  • 51. Are the public protected from the works.

  • 52. Is the perimeter fencing secure and undamaged.

  • 53. Are the gates secured at the end of the working shift.

Summary

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Conclusion

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  • Signature

  • Date and Time

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