Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
Site Documentation
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Ensure the Construction Phase Plan is on site and up to date.
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Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?
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Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?
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Are responsibilities defined?
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Is a signed copy of the Project Notification Form 10 been sent to the local HSE office and a copy displayed on site (only applicable for projects lasting 30 days or more, or consisting of 500 man days).
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Is there a current induction register on site and up to date?
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Have individual induction sheets been completed with the inductee signing as an understanding of site rules and requirements?
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Is there a site signing in register on site and is it up to date?
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Is there a PUWER register held on site?
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is there a access scaffold register on site and is it completed with 7 day inspections?
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Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.
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Is there evidence of portable appliance testing on site?
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Is there the appropriate test certification for hired equipment held on site?
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Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.
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Ensure a new style Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel
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Are operative training records up to date and held on site?
Site Set up
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Are the following items displayed?
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Latest H&S Policy?
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Employers and Public Liability Insurance Policy?
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Fire Plan?
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Emergency plan and contacts?
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Accident reporting process?
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Site registration under the Hazardous Waste Regulations?
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Health & Safety Law poster (what you should know)?
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Is the site set up in accordance with CDM and Company requirements?
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Has appropriate signage been display?
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Has external site boundary signage been out in place?
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Have fire escape routes been clearly identified?
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Has drinking water / non drinking water signage been displayed?
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Have fire assembly point signs been erected?
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Have first aid location signs been erected?
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Has asbestos presence signage been displayed?
Management Controls
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Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.
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Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, fire assembly, first aid point etc.
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Ensure that all persons are familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.
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Ensure all contractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.
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Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.
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Ensure operatives CSCS/SKILL cards/registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
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Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect from construction activities?
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Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?
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Are access routes adequatelly lit?
Asbestos Management
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Has an asbestos survey been carried out in accordance with HSG264?
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Have the results of the survey been communicated to relevant parties?
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Are certificates of re-occupancy in place?
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Are emergency procedures in place for inadvertent exposure?
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Is the presence of asbestos included in the site induction?
Cartridge Operated Tools
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Has the operator/s been properly trained?
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Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?
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Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?
Consultation
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Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.
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Is there a site suggestion box?
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Are minutes and actions from meeting available and published on site?
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Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.
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Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Have COSHH assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.
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Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.
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Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.
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Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.
Electrical Equipment
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Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.
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Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.
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Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)
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Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.
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Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.
Fire Risks and Management
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Is there a fire risk assessment in place?
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Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, explosion etc.
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Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.
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Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.
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Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.
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Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.
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Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.
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Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.
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Do all temporary coverings comply with LPS1207?
First Aid
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An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.
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Check the number of first aiders required, this is dependent on the type of work or operations, the number of workers on site and any special or unusual hazards.
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Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?
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All first aiders should be clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker.
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Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.
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The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the site notice board.
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Signs directing persons to the site of the first aid book should also be provided.
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The First Aid box should be;
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Marked with a white cross on a green background.
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Be placed where it can be seen and used.
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Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.
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Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?
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Has eye wash bottles been provided?
Housekeeping
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Ensure debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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Ensure staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'.
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Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner.
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Are damaged materials segregate to prevent them being used?
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Are materials appropriately stacked/stored to prevent accidental movement?
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Ensure all waste receptacles are are appropriately signed for their intended contents.
Lifting Operations/Equipment
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Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.
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Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?
Lone Working / Out of hours working
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Is the work defined as low risk?
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Is there a risk assessment for lone working?
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Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?
Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums
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Are podiums used before steps are allowed?
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Are operators trained in the use of podiums?
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Are podiums maintained and inspected regularly?
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Are podiums free from defects?
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Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?
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Is a permit system in place?
Manual Handling
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Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.
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Ensure operatives where applicable have received manual training.
Mobile Scaffold Towers
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Check that tower scaffolds have been erected and inspected by trained (PASMA) operatives and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions.
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Check that the wheels of any tower scaffold have been locked when in use and check that the platform is empty when being moved.
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Are they tagged safe for use?
Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks
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Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.
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Ensure that workers have had training so they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.
Permits to Work
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Hot Works - Hot Works include welding, use of angle grinders/metal saws etc.
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Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.
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Ensure suitable and sufficient fire prevention measures are in place, including the removal of all combustible materials, and access to a fire blanket or fire extinguishers are to hand.
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Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.
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Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.
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Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.
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Eye Protection
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Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. i.e. light protection or full goggle etc.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Foot Protection
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Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.
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Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.
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Are all gloves free from damage?
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Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.
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Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.
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Hearing Protection
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Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.
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Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.
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Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.
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Respiratory Protection (RPE)
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Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked before use.
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Safety Helmets
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Ensure all operatives and visitors have access to a safety helmet where appropriate.
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Were helmets found free from damage?
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Ensure helmets are worn correctly.
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Were helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Hand tools
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?
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Power Tools
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Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.
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Check that guards are secure and in good repair.
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Ensure that the tools are in a good state of repair and carries appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.
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Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.
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Check that tools are 110 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.
Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
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Ensure all RAMS have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.
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Are RAMS adequate and suitable for the task?
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Do the RAMS offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with their RAMS.
Scaffolding/Working platforms
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Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.
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Check that all standards are provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates.
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Check that all standards, ledgers, braces and struts are in position.
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Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.
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Check that double guard rails and toe boards or other suitable protection at every edge.
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Check that there are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold where they are used as a working platform.
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Check that working platforms are fully boarded and that the boards are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards.
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Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?
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Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.
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Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.
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Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.
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Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least every 7 days, and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.
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Are scaffold tags being utilised?
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Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded, with a writing report provided within 24 hours.
Security
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Are the general public segregated and protected from construction works?
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Is out of hours security is place?
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Are site security arrangements adequate?
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Is appropriate security signage displayed?
Storage of Substances and Chemicals.
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Are substances and chemicals stored in the correct manner?
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Is equipment in good order and free from leaks etc?
Training and Skill Cards
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Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?
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Are Skill Cards available for inspection?
Waste Management
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Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?
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Ensure the plan is signed by all including the client/client representative?
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Is the plan being maintained?
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Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?
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Is the hierarchy of waste control being applied on site - are operatives aware of the disposal process?
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Are bins clearly labelled?
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Are all waste carries and transfer stations records available?
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Are waste transfer notes available and correctly filled in?
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Is the process communicated via induction?
Site Welfare Facilities
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Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.
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Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.
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Ensure that all drinking water supplies are appropriately signed.
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Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available and maintained.
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Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>
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Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?
Working at Height
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Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.
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Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.
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Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.
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Roof Work
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Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.
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Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g. by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.
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Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.
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Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.
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Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.
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Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.
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Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.
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Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).
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Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.
Other
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The following additional observation has been recorded.
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The following additional observation has been recorded.
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The following additional observation has been recorded.
Summary
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Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.
Corrective Actions
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Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Site Manager / Site Foreman
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on:
