Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Installation Type (OH/UG/Hybrid)

  • Standard Installation?

  • Explain why this install is not a standard installation

  • Date

  • Time

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Team Leader Name

  • Crew Lead Name

  • Crew Members Names

  • Van Registration

Inspection Questions

  • 1.1 - Were you prompted on arrival, to sign onto the teams Daily POWRA and have all operatives and supervisors been briefed and signed onto the POWRA? Is this POWRA adequate for works being carried out?

  • 1.2 - Are weather conditions suitable?

  • 1.3 - Have all Operatives & Supervisors received a formal Induction and do they have a photo ID card?

  • 1.4 - Is the Vehicle Pack available & complete, including suitable & relevant RAMS & a copy of the NRSWA Red Book? Is all LOLER, PUWER and Overhead Glove box Guide available? Is there a job pack with clear work instructions?

  • 6.1 - Are all utility drawings available (Legible, Full Area, In Colour & In Date)?

  • 2.1 - Do all Supervisors & Operatives hold an in date Smart Award NOPS Card and are all mandatory accreditations to carry out tasks uploaded onto card? This is to include CAT and Genny training (LA001).

  • 3.1 - Are all Supervisors & Operatives meeting minimum PPE/RPE requirements (flame retardant where applicable). Is there task related PPE/RPE available and appropriate for the task available if required (Safety Glasses, Goggles, Ear Defenders, FFP3 masks, Gloves IR etc?). Is all PPE in good working condition?

  • 4.1 - Is the safety QR Code displayed to report any incidents or good catches and are all operatives aware of how to report H&S issues?

  • 4.2 - Are there suitable welfare facilities available (This includes knowledge of nearby public toilets and permission from local businesses/shops or customers)? Is there hand wipes, blue roll, sanitiser available?

  • 4.3 - Is there a fully stocked & in date First Aid Kit, eye wash pods? Are operatives aware of their nearest first aider or have they been first aid trained themselves? Do engineers know nearest hospital and how to get there?

  • 4.4 - Is there an in date fire extinguisher available (gauge needle in the green) & have the operatives been trained to use it?

  • 5.1 - Are hand tools insulated where required and in good condition? (No white showing through protective coating)

  • 6.2 - Are both CAT & Genny within calibration dates?

  • 6.3 - Has the area been thoroughly scanned using both CAT & Genny and been clearly marked where applicable with correct paint?

  • 6.4 - Have sufficient trial holes been dug, to expose all known services? Is digging to the correct depth for cable placement?

  • 6.5 - Are NJUG-10 guidelines being adhered to (Excavations of any kind must not be undertaken within 1m of a trunk)?

  • 6.6 - Is spoil being stored appropriately, in a safe & convenient location?

  • 7.1 - Are engineers aware of company policy of removing any sharps? Are they aware of policy on removing wasp nests if found?

  • 7.2 - Are all Operatives aware of HAVS/WBVS risks & the control measures required to reduce these risks?

  • 7.4 - Are all Operatives aware of Asbestos risks and the correct procedures to follow if suspected or found?

  • 7.5 - Are all Operatives following safe manual handling practices?

  • 7.6 - Do all Operatives have Weil's disease cards?

  • 8.1 - Are any environmental issues with works being controlled? (Noise levels, dust suppression etc) Is there a spill kit issued to each van and do employees know what to do in an environmental incident?

  • 9.1 - Are all relevant COSHH assessments/data sheets available on site? Is COSHH stored and labelled correctly?

  • 10.1 - Is there suitable supervision on site?

  • 10.2 - Are lighting conditions suitable?

  • 10.3 - Do all vehicles have correct Chapter 8? (chevrons/beacons) Do they display a flammable liquid sticker (if needed) and no smoking signage?

  • 10.4 - Are all vehicles/plant parked both safely & correctly? Is equipment stored safely when vehicle is not in use? Is the Internal condition of the vehicle acceptable for its intended use and is it loaded safely and evenly and not exceeding maximum gross weight?

  • 10.5 - Can Operatives explain how and when they can use a mobile phone safely when in the vehicle?

  • 10.6 - Does the site look tidy, managed & safe (check for slips, trips & falls)?

  • 11.5 - Is any Traffic Management and Site Management appropriate & safe for the works and are all signs in accordance with Chapter 8? To include safe guarding of site preventing public access as well as relevant guarding and TM when using a MEWP or pole climbing. Are all barriers linked and weighted with sandbags? Is there provision for resident/public access, including suitable passing for pushchairs/wheelchairs?

  • 12.1 - Do all Operatives know how to identify, HP/HV Pipes/Cables/Poles & the procedures for working with or within their vicinity and are they aware of reporting procedures?

  • 12.2 - Are all Overhead lines (within the vicinity) identified with sufficient control measures, on the POWRA?

  • 13.1 - Is there an adult (over 18) in the property and has consent been given for digging route/OH cable route/entry to property?

  • 14.1 - Do the works involve Working at Height?

  • Have pre climb risk assessments been completed and any control measures put in place?

  • Have pole checks and span height checks been carried out (Locate 3m mark and measure depth, Age of the pole, Species, Depot, Is pole within periodic test date, hammer test, is there any visible damage to pole, are there any hazards within 1m that may restrict or impede climbing, have you fitted pre climb label correctly and removed any old labels)?

  • Have ladder checks been carried out (Serial number, evidence of inspection, distorted or warped stiles, safety catch operating, loose damaged hooks, condition of lashing rope, cracked dents or splits, loose or worn feet, loose, worn or damaged rungs, vertical line indicator, condition of cleat, loose screws or fittings, worn cords or ropes)?

  • Has the ladder been set up correctly in accordance with SA002 Overhead safety training? (Tethered to pole in two places, correct distance away from vertical surface, 4:1, use of a ladder stability device if required)?

  • Is the correct FPE on site & is it being used correctly?

  • Do all MEWP operators hold correct accreditations (IPAF)?

  • Is the MEWP being used correctly, parked safely and within LOLER inspection and have pre use checks been carried out?

  • Are all harnesses & lanyards in good condition and within inspection date? Is the correct harness being used for task? Have pre use harness checks been carried out?

  • Have all HV and Telecoms OH cables been located & included in POWRA? Are safe working distances being adhered to in regard to power cables?

  • 14.2 - Do the works involve Confined Spaces?

  • Do all relevant supervisors/operatives hold the required training for confined space working (NC2 City & Guilds Medium Risk)?

  • Is a Tripod available (One Per Person)?

  • Is a 2-Way radio available (One Per Person)?

  • Is a Harness & Escape Set available (One Per Person)

  • Are correct procedures being followed (Top Man, rescue kit etc)

  • Is GDU being used correctly?

  • 14.3 - Do the works involve Lid Lifting, Pits, Chambers, or Hand Rodding & Roping

  • Is there relevant lifting equipment on site for the lifting of chamber lids (Cantilever pit keys (No5), roller bars)? Is this all in good condition?

  • Are correct lifting procedures being used?

  • Are the correct cable pulling techniques being adhered to (Hand over hand technique) and Cobra being used? Are any cables being stored correctly so as not to pose a trip hazard for 3rd parties and engineers? (Coiled around two cones).

  • Are water test kits available?

  • Is there a process to report any damage caused/found to pits and chambers?

  • 14.4 - Do operatives need to enter loft space?

  • Is the ladder fit for purpose and does it have secure fixings ?

  • Are ceiling joists properly boarded?

  • Is there aqequate lighting?

  • Does GDU test show it is safe to enter?

  • 14.5 - Do the works involve Gas Detection Units?

  • Number of days left for calibration?

  • Are there sufficient GDUs available (One per person), are they switched on, in correct position and are charging facilities available?

  • 15.1 - Does any furniture need moving?

  • Have you checked to see whether you can carry out installation without moving customers furniture?

  • Have you sought written permission to move the customers furniture?

  • Have you taken photos of condition of furniture before moving?

  • Have you had Manual Handling training and been briefed on the latest Manual Handling Toolbox Talk?

  • 16.1 - Have walls been scanned to ensure safe drilling and location of equipment and is drilling being carried out from inside to outside?

  • 17.1 Have all fibre shards and any other waste materials been cleaned up after works and removed from site?

  • 18.1 Has the SHEQ Advisor completed a van check?

  • Is the van tidy & items stored safely?

  • Have you verified calibration & inspection dates within the Hilti app?

Observations

  • Please add any positive observations seen on site

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