Title Page

  • TClarke Region/Office

  • Date of Audit

  • Prepared by

  • Audit Attendees

  • Name of Project(s) Visited

  • Region Director(s)

  • Business Undertakings

  • Number of Current Projects

  • Number of Directly Employed Staff / Operatives

  • Number of Subcontractor / Agency Personnel working for TClarke

Introduction & Executive Summary

  • Introduction

  • Executive Summary

Office Audit

  • Is there a Sign in/out procedure to monitor who has entered and left the building? (Including visitors)

  • Are all Access Routes and Exit Routes suitably identifiable and free from obstruction? (Suitable for the number of personnel)

  • Does the office have suitable & sufficient lighting?

  • Are the following Documents ‘up to date’ and displayed within the office? - TClarke SHE Policy signed by the current TClarke CEO? - Employers Liability Insurance Certificate - HSE – H&S at Work Poster

  • Have all office staff been inducted into the Office, with refresher inductions provided where required?

  • Are copies of identification taken when new starters are inducted? (Driving License, Passport etc.)

  • Is the TClarke Employee Handbook issued and are copies readily available?

  • Are personnel who work (within the office) outside ordinary office tasks/hours, afforded a Safe System of Work and is it archived? E.g. Lone working

  • Does the office have Adequate Ventilation, Heating and means of maintaining suitable temperatures?

  • Has the Boiler and/or Air Conditioning System been inspected within an annual period?

  • Has the Emergency Lighting been tested at Monthly (Short Functional) and Annual (3 Hour Test) intervals?

  • Has the Mains Electrics System been subject to Periodic Inspection and Testing within a 5 Year Period?

  • Are all electrical Distribution Boards lockable and suitably labelled with Circuit Charts?

  • Have all Portable Electronic Appliances been adequately PAT tested? (Within 5 Years, However Kettles should be tested 1-2 Years)

  • Has suitable Working space been provided for office staff?

  • Are facilities provided for workers to eat meals?

  • Have provisions been made for heating water and food?

  • Has drinking water and drinking vessels been provided?

  • Do Safety Signs conform to the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996?

  • Have all risks from falling items been suitably controlled? (E.g. High-Level Storage, Cabinets suitably secured)

  • Has Access to High Level areas/stored items been suitably managed? (E.g. Suitable Access Equipment)

  • Where Tools/Equipment are used (Workshop/Warehouse) are they suitable, sufficient and free from defects?

RISK ASSESSMENTS

  • Is the Office Risk Assessment in-date, has it been reviewed (at least annually) and has it been signed off by all Office personnel?

  • Is there a suitable Office Fire Risk Assessment in place?

  • Have DSE Assessments been undertaken?

  • Are individual assessments afforded to individuals that have a medical condition, or new or expectant mothers? (Personal Risk Assessments)

  • Have COSHH Assessments been provided for those who use COSHH susbtances, including those who undertake Cleaning operations? Have the Assessments been read, understood and signed?

  • Has a First Aid Risk Assessment been undertaken?

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • Is there a suitable & sufficient Emergency Plan for evacuating the Building?

  • Has a suitable number of Fire Marshals been appointed for all areas of the Office? Have they received training?

  • Has the Emergency Plan and Muster Point been communicated to all Staff Members and are visitors notified?

  • Is there a Register/Roll Call method in place to check all employees are out of the building?

  • Are an adequate number of Fire Extinguishers provided at suitable locations throughout the Building?

  • Are Fire Call Points in suitable locations and in good working order?

  • Have the Fire Extinguishers been inspected and tested within the last year?

  • Has the Fire Alarm System been tested at minimum every 6 months?

  • Are Fire Drills undertaken within suitable intervals, and are they recorded?

  • Have any identified issues with Fire Drills been addressed?

  • Are there a suitable amount of First Aid Kits located within the Offices?

  • Are the First Aid Kits Inspected at regular Intervals?

  • Is a fully functional Automatic External Defibrillator accessible within the Office?

  • Have a suitable number of Office Staff members been trained as First Aiders, and are they identifiable?

  • Has Mental Health First Aid training been provided and are advisors communicated to the employees?

  • Where is the BI 510 Accident Book Stored? (Are copies kept under ‘lock and key?)

  • Is there an adequate procedure for Accident/Incident Investigations, including reporting to the Enforcing Authorities under the RIDDOR Regulations?

TClarke Health & Safety Procedures

  • Has a Competent Individual been appointed to provide the Region adequate H&S Assistance?

  • Is the latest copy of the TClarke H&S Procedure available and are the the current H&S forms being used?

  • Are the company's training requirements managed and maintained?

  • Has Procedures Manual Training been undertaken for Management?

  • Are H&S plans developed before commencing work on site? (Construction Phase Plans where necessary)

  • Are regular SHE Committee Meetings undertaken?

  • Have a wide range of personnel attended these meetings?

  • Is the TClarke ‘Have Your Say Card’ issued before the H&S meetings to obtain feedback from the projects?

  • Are Site H&S Inspections undertaken on a suitable frequency and do they encompass all the various elements of the work?

  • Are Directors/Project Management undertaking H&S Tours?

  • Are Behavioural Observation Reports issued?

  • Is a suitable system in place for managing and maintaining employees ECS/CSCS Cards?

  • Do Managers/Supervisors have the relevant Health & Safety Training Qualification (SMSTS/SSSTS) for the task they are performing?

  • Has the Group Driving Policy been implemented and is it being adhered to?

  • Are road vehicles licensed, insured with the appropriate certificates and licenses held in record?

  • Are road vehicles inspected on a regular basis with records held?

  • Are personnel aware of the Apps available for TClarke?

YOU SEE, YOU SAY REPORTING

  • Is the ‘You See, You Say!’ (YSYS) Near Miss Reporting System being used, and how many reports have been issued this year?

  • Are the ‘YSYS’ reports suitably addressed and closed out?

  • What YSYS trends have been identified?

  • What has been done to address these trends?

ACCIDENT REPORTING

  • Are on-site Accidents and Incidents reported within a suitable time frame?

  • Are Accidents and Incidents Investigated?

  • Are Action Plans generated following each accident?

  • Have action plans been addressed and closed out?

  • Are Bulletins/Alerts issued following Accidents/Incidents to share ‘learning outcomes’?

  • What accident trends have been identified?

APPRENTICE MANAGEMENT

  • Are apprentices given a specific Apprentice induction?

  • Has additional training been provided or planned for task specific training? i.e., tool familiarisation, manual handling etc

  • Have all apprentices undertaken a young person/inexperienced persons Risk Assessment?

  • Is there a process for managing Apprentice Progress?

SAFETY CULTURE & APPS

  • Is the Safety Culture Platform being used?

  • Are Accidents reported via Safety Culture?

  • Are Good to Go’s completed using Safety Culture?

  • Are Plant & Inspections undertaken and uploaded onto Safety Culture?

  • Have efforts been made to transition to ‘Paperless’ systems?

  • Is Power Apps being utilised where required?

SUB-CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

  • Please detail the names of 3 Sub-contractors currently being used:

  • Have these Sub-contractors been reviewed and approved using the COINS Supply Chain Manager?

  • Have the Sub-contractors been reviewed at Intervals not exceeding 5 Years?

  • Do Sub-Contractors attend specific H&S Meetings?

  • Do Sub-Contractors engage with the YSYS system?

MENTAL HEALTH ARRANGEMENTS

  • Who are the designated Mental Health First Aiders within this region?

  • What Initiatives / Campaigns have been undertaken to raise awareness of Mental Health within this region?

  • How are Mental Health conditions / disorders identified?

  • Are reasonable adjustments made for individuals with a confirmed Mental Health Disability?

Site Audit

  • Are TClarke the Principal Contractor on this Project?

  • Has the F10 Notification been submitted to the HSE?

  • Is the Construction Phase Plan's in place and up to date? i.e. CPP, Traffic Management, Major Incident, Fire & Emergency & Fire Safety plans.

  • Is the site secure with adequate signage and hoarding provided around the project perimeter?

  • Have adequate welfare facilities been provided and are they well maintained?

  • Has an AED been provided on-site?

  • Have all scope of works been appropriately planned? i.e. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Excavations, Scaffolding etc.

  • Is there a temporary work co-ordinator appointed? and is the Temporary works register up to date and current?

  • Has a Principal Contractors Induction been given to all operatives?

  • Has the project been adequately segregated from the public and has security been afforded?

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Is there a procedure in place for registering operatives attendance?

  • Are the relevant H&S Documents displayed including: - SHE Policy Statement signed by the CEO - Employers Liability Insurance Certificate - HSE – H&S at Work Poster

  • Is the You See, You Say System being used, and have a suitable number of reports been issued this month?

  • Are SHE Inspections undertaken at regular intervals? (H&S Advisor)

  • Does the Site Management Team undertake regular H&S Tours/Audits?

  • Have all TClarke personnel been inducted by both the Principal Contractor and by the TClarke Management Team?

  • Are the TClarke Induction Forms Completed with copies of ECS/CSCS Cards and Training competencies taken?

  • Are all operative’s ECS/CSCS Card ‘category’ applicable to the works they have been employed to undertake?

  • Have operatives been provided with asbestos awareness training?

  • Is there a General Access/Visitors Risk Assessment in place for those expected to access a site project but who are not required to ‘work’?

  • Are ‘Good to Go’ Pre-Task Briefings undertaken?

  • Are Vibration Assessments undertaken for the use of vibration emitting tools?

  • Are Tool Box Talks delivered at least on a weekly basis, and are they applicable to the works being undertaken. Do operatives sign them off?

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • Are on-site accidents recorded and reported to the relevant parties?

  • Is there a nominated incident controller, with suitable arrangements for emergencies including, Roll Call, Fire Marshalls, Muster Point etc.?

  • Is there a suitable number of First Aiders and are they easily identifiable?

  • Is a First Aid Kit available, clean, fully stocked and regularly inspected?

PPE

  • Is there a suitable supply of PPE on-site?

  • Have TClarke operatives been provided with the appropriate PPE, including protective Safety Footwear that meets one of the following standards; SB-P, SP-1, S3, S5?

  • Have all operatives who require prescription glasses been provided with proprietary prescription safety glasses or over-glasses’?

  • Is additional PPE worn, assessed & where required, including Anti-Impact Gloves, Protective Sleeves, Goggles, Hearing Protection and Respiratory Protection?

  • Have operatives been Face Fit Tested where required?

WORKING AT HEIGHT

  • Is the TClarke Hierarchy of Access Equipment being adhered to?

  • Have exclusion zones been established when Working At Height?

  • Are Tool Tethers used where required?

  • Are all Riser Work undertaken in a safe manner?

  • Are MEWP's being used on this project?

  • Can you provide evidence of regular MEWP inspections?

  • Have operatives been trained to use MEWP's? (IPAF 3A/3B)

  • Were personnel observed using MEWP's in a safe and suitable manner?

  • Are PAV's being used on this project?

  • Can you provide evidence of regular PAV inspections?

  • Have operatives been trained to use PAV's? (IPAF PAV or 3A/3A+/1A & Familiarisation)

  • Were personnel observed using PAV's in a safe and suitable manner?

  • Are Mobile Towers being used on this project?

  • Can you provide evidence of regular Mobile Tower inspections?

  • Have operatives been trained to erect / modify the relevant category of Mobile Tower? (PASMA for Users / PASMA for Stairs etc)

  • Were personnel observed using Mobile Towers in a safe and suitable manner?

  • Are Podium Steps being used on this project?

  • Can you provide evidence of regular Podium Step Inspections?

  • Have operatives received adequate training/instruction to use Podium Steps?

  • Were personnel observed using Podium Steps in a safe and suitable manner?

  • Are Delta Decks being used on this project?

  • Can you provide evidence of regular Delta Deck Inspections?

  • Have operatives received adequate training/instruction to use Delta Decks?

  • Were personnel observed using Delta Decks in a safe and suitable manner?

  • Are Stepladders being used on this project?

  • Can you provide evidence of regular Stepladder Inspections?

  • Have personnel received adequate training/instruction to use Stepladders?

  • Are permits issued for the use of Stepladders?

  • Were personnel observed using Stepladders in a safe and suitable manner?

PLANT & EQUIPMENT

  • Are copies of all plant/equipment inspections undertaken, held on record, until issued for archiving?

  • Is there an up-to-date Plant Register in place?

  • Are records of PAT Testing Available?

  • Where required, are all operatives trained to use Harnesses/Lanyards?

RAMS

  • Have Manager/ Supervisors signed to a suitable set of RAMS?

  • Have suitable RAMS been provided for each task, with the following considered? - Sequential Methodology of work process - List of Required Plant/Tools/Materials - Identifying all applicable hazards - Bespoke and specific control measures

  • Individual Risk Assessments Attached? Including COSHH, Manual Handling etc

  • Have RAMS been approved, signed-off and reviewed where required within suitable periods?

  • Are COSHH Assessments in place for all COSHH substances? (Including Silica Dust and dust in sufficient amounts)

HOT WORKS

  • Are Hot Works Being undertaken on this Project?

  • Has a Fire Extinguisher Register been implemented and maintained?

  • Are Hot Works permits in place?

  • Where Gas Torches are being used, have they been inspected on a regular basis?

  • How is the Fire Watch Procedure managed?

  • Are Gas Cylinders stored correctly?

LIFTING OPERATIONS / LIFTING EQUIPMENT

  • Are Lifting Operations being undertaken or forecasted?

  • Are task-specific Lifting Plans created by a trained Lifting AP, and are they being adhered to?

  • Are competencies of the Lifting Team relevant to the undertaking?

  • Are Thorough Examination Certificates available for all associated equipment in accordance with LOLER 1998 Regulations (Crane, Lifting Equipment, Accessories etc.)

  • Are Lifting Operations communicated and segregated?

  • Is the TClarke Pre-Lift Checklist being used?

  • Are pallet trucks inspected on a regular basis?

  • Are Forklifts being inspected regularly, used in a suitable manner and operated by only adequately trained operatives?

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISON

  • Have Managers / Supervisors received the relevant SMSTS/SSSTS Training?

  • Have all Managers / Supervisors received TClarke H&S Minimum Standards Training?

  • What is the ratio of supervisors to operatives currently on site?

  • Have all site supervisors issued at least 1no. YSYS report within the last Month?

PROCESS ALINGMENT

  • Name of Operative

  • Has this operative received a TClarke Specific Induction?

  • Has a PPE issue sheet been afforded?

  • Has the operative signed the relevant RAMS?

  • When did the operative last sign the relevant RAMS?

  • Has the operative signed the daily Good To Go (pre-start briefing)?

  • Does the operative hold the correct category of ECS/CSCS Card for their listed job?

  • Have Vibration Exposure Monitoring Forms been undertaken?

  • How many You See, You Say Reports has the operative issued?

HV/LV PROCEDURES

  • Is there a process for appointing Electrical & Mechanical Authorised/ Appointed Persons?

  • Are Switch Rooms, Plant Rooms and/or Risers suitably locked with the correct signage?

  • Has the TClarke Permit Procedure been implemented and being adhered to?

  • Are Isolations undertaken in the prescribed manner as per TClarke Procedures? (RAMS, Permits, Locks, Signage, Competent operatives etc.)

  • Are Live Services provided with adequate warning signage?

  • If TClarke Electrical/Mechanical systems are ‘Live’ or have the potential to become ‘Live’, have all other Contractors been informed?

ON-SITE INSPECTION FINDINGS

  • Standard of PPE Compliance by TClarke operatives?

  • Standard of TClarke Housekeeping compliance?

  • Standard of TClarke Working at Height compliance?

  • Are working platforms and cutting stations clean and tidy? (Free from debris and excessive off-cuts)

  • Are TClarke re-usable sacks being used with a 'Clear As You Go' Mentality adopted by TClarke personnel?

  • Are storage areas being well maintained with materials stacked/stored correctly?

  • Are combustible materials appropriately managed?

  • Have 110v Portable Tools been adequately PAT Tested within a 3-month interval?

  • Is on-tool dust extraction used?

  • Are work benches being utilized?

  • Are materials secured when cutting?

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