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PBS - PC CDM H&S Inspection
Cheyenne Nguyen−Xuan

PBS - PC CDM H&S Inspection

PC - Construction Site Audit - PB Safety Consultancy Ltd

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Information

  • Site Inspection Title:

  • Report Serial Number:

  • Client:

  • Principal Contractor:

  • Principal Designer:

  • Conducted On:

  • Report Prepared By:

  • Site Address:

SCOPE OF WORKS

  • The following works are currently in progress:

    • Demolition
    • Soft Strip Out
    • Excavation / Groundworks
    • Piling & Foundations
    • Utilities and Infrastructure
    • Civil Works
    • Landscaping
    • Structural (Concrete)
    • Structural (Steelwork)
    • Structural (Timber)
    • Cladding
    • Masonry
    • Roofing
    • Glazing
    • Waterproofing
    • Interior / Finishing / Fit Out
    • Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
    • Commissioning and Testing
    • Temporary Works (Scaffolding, formwork, propping, shoring)
    • Tower Crane Erection / Dismantle
    • Lifting Operations
    • Logistics & Deliveries
    • Asbestos Removal
    • Demobilisation
    • Other

PREVIOUS SITE INSPECTION

  • Has the site received a previous site inspection?

  • Have all none compliances been rectified?

INCIDENTS

  • Have any incidents or near misses occured since the last site audit?

  • Are all incidents & near misses recorded by the PC?

  • Has the PC notified the HSE of RIDDOR (if applicable) ?

  • Has the PC completed an incident investigation report?

  • Has the PC shared root & underlying causes, alongside corrective actions with the Client?

PC Project H&S Documents

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is a Construction Phase Plan in place, and is it relevant to the current scope of works?

  • Is a Project Risk Assessment in place, and is it relevant to the current scope of works?

  • Is a Project Fire Management Plan in place and is it relevent to the current scope of works?

  • Is a Project Traffic Management Plan in place, and is it relevant to the current scope of works?

  • Is a Project Lift Plan in place, and is it relevant to the current scope of works?

  • F10 is in place, with correct details and displayed on site?

  • H&S Law Poster is displayed on site?

  • PC Company Insurance is in date and displayed on site?

GENERAL MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION OF WORKS

COMMUNICATION

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is there evidence that the PC is communicating and coordinating works between subcontractors? Is this being recorded? i.e DABS

  • Is there a platform for the workforce to raise health & safety concerns with the PC?

  • Are tool box talks carried out by the PC and respective subcontractors?

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Are work activities being managed safely?

  • Does the PC's Site Manager & Supervisors hold a Black / Gold CSCS card alongside SMSTS / SSSTS or other site management qualification?

  • Has the PC carried out and documented site safety inspections, as set out in their CPP / H&S Policy?

LOGISTICS, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT & SECURITY

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Is this relevant to the audit?<br>

  • Are there designated storage areas for plant, materials, waste and flammable substances?

  • Are walkways and primary escape routes clear of stored and waste materials?

  • Have materials been stored securely to prevent objects from falling?

  • Are working areas left reasonably clean & tidy?

  • Is there good management of trailing cables? i.e hung at height, secured with sky hooks

WASTE

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Has the PC provided a sufficient number of bins and skips to temporarily store waste materials on site?

  • Are waste collections frequent enough to prevent a build up of waste materials?

  • Do subcontractors comply with their responsibility to clear and remove waste from their work areas?

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Entrances and exits - has the PC provided separate entry and exit gateways for pedestrians and vehicles?

  • Crossings - has the PC provided a clearly signed and lit crossing point where drivers and pedestrians can see each other clearly where walkways cross vehicle routes?

  • Is sufficient lighting installed on all pedestrian and vehicle routes?

  • Barriers - has the PC provided sufficient controls to segregate pedestrian and vehicles?

  • Deliveries - are deliveries controlled by the PC with allocated delivery times, and has a suitable lay by area been allocated for vehicles waiting to enter site.

  • Reversing Vehicles - has the PC eliminated the need for reversing vehicles where possible, are sufficient controls in place where this is not possible?

  • Banksmen - has the PC and subcontractors provided a sufficient number of trained banksmen to control vehicle manoeuvres across site?

LOGISTICS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Walkways - has the PC provided firm, level, well-drained pedestrian walkways that take a direct route where possible?

  • Where access routes are not level, have provisions been made by the PC to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls? i.e ramps, stair access, signage, spray trip hazards red / yellow.

  • Do internal & external walkways have sufficient lighting?

SECURITY

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is there a project specific Security Risk Assessment in place?

  • Are sufficient controls in place to prevent unauthorised access for the surrounding risks? i.e security cameras, anti climb grating, security guards.

  • Is there hoarding / fencing / barriers in place and is it appropriate (CCS)?

  • Does the site have a controlled signing in process for operatives and visitors, and is there evidence that it is enforced?

  • Are there sufficient controls to prevent unauthorised access onto Tower Cranes?

  • Are there sufficient controls in place to prevent arson? i.e Locked COSHH cages & fuel bowsers.

FIRE MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Has a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment been carried out by a person competent for the risk level? It it regularly reviewed?

  • Have documented fire safety management procedures been produced?

  • Is there an Emergency Evacuation Plan in place and on display, are operatives aware of it, does it take account of existing systems?

  • Is there a suitable means of raising the alarm and is it audible in all parts of the site?

  • Are there a sufficient number of trained Fire Wardens and are they identified?

  • Has an appropriate muster point been designated, clearly signed and are workers aware of it's location?

  • Are there adequate fire escape routes? Are they signed and kept clear?

  • Is emergency lighting provided, with battery back up, where required?

  • Are appropriate and sufficient site fire extinguishers available?

  • Do contractors have a minimum of fire extinguishers to hand where hot works are being carried out and have they been trained to use them? Is ignition of nearby combustible surfaces prevented?

  • Are temporary covering materials fire resistant (and where the JCOP applies do they comply with the Loss Prevention Scheme)?

  • Are combustible materials kept to a minimum and separated from combustible materials?

  • Has a qualified first aider been identified?

  • Has the PC supplied sufficient first aid equipment & AED as per the site's risk profile?

SITE WELFARE FACILITIES

TOILETS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Are there sufficient and suitable toilet facilities for the amount of operatives on site? <br>(Refer to HSE document INDG293 for ratio guidance).

  • Do toilets flush, and is there running water?

  • Are toilets adequately ventilated, lit and maintained in a clean condition?

  • Have seperate toilets been provided for men and women? If not, is the toilet in a lockable room and partitioned from any urinals?

  • Have sanitary waste disposal bins been provided in toilets used by female worked?

  • Is there an adequate drying / changing room?

CANTEEN

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is there a suitable canteen / rest area that is segregated from the work area?

  • Is the canteen clean and tidy?

  • Is there hot & cold running water?

  • Has drinking water been provided, and is it clearly identified as safe to drink?

  • Are facilities provided for the heating of food and boiling water?

  • Are seating arrangements provided adequate for the size of the workforce? i.e<br>enough tables and seats (with backs) for the number of workers likely to use them at any one time.

  • Is the canteen sheltered from wind and rain, and is the temperate regulated during hot and cold seasons?

CHANGING ROOMS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Has the PC made arrangements to securely store personal clothing not worn on site and for protective clothing needed for site work?

  • Are there seperate changing rooms for male and female workers, and are they large enough to accomodate for the number of operatives on site?

  • Has the PC made provisions to dry wet clothing items?

WASHING FACILITIES

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Have washing facilities been provided within or next to toilet & changing facilities?

  • Is there a supply of clean hot and cold, or warm, water

  • Has soap or other suitable means of cleaning products been provided?

  • Are there towels or other suitable means of drying?

  • Are the sinks large enough to wash face, hands and forearms?

  • Have separate washing facilities been provided for particularly dirty and hazardous works i.e asbestos & lead ?

SITE INDUCTIONS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Are inductions carried out, and is there evidence of completed inductions being recorded?

  • Is the information, emergency procedures and risks delivered in the Induction specific to the project?

  • Are operatives certificates & CSCS cards checked by the PC to ensure they are competent for their role?

METHOD STATEMENTS & RISK ASSESSMENTS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Have Sub-Contractors provided an on-site method statement that is site specific, suitable and sufficient, and that is being complied with by the operatives it affects?

  • Have Sub-Contractors provided on-site risk assessments and are they current, suitable and sufficient?

  • Are RAMS communicated to operatives and countersigned as confirmation of being understood?

  • Are they approved and signed by the PC as per the PC's H&S Policy ?

PERMITS TO WORK

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Have all high risk activities requiring a PTW been identified within the CPP Risk Assessment?<br><br>Examples of permit systems as below:<br><br>- Hot Works<br>- Permit to Load<br>- Permit to Dig<br>- Confined Space Entry<br>- Riser Access<br>

  • Has a competent person been appointed to issue and close out a permit?

  • Are the controls stated in the permit sufficient to control the risk?

  • Have permits been obtained by operatives as per the procedure when carrying out the works?

  • Does the PC obtain copies of permits issued to the subcontractors, and are they closed out correctly?

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

COSHH

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Have all harmful substances been identified on site, and have sufficient COSHH Assessments been completed for all substances being used?<br>

  • Have the correct controls for safe use been adhered to by operatives as per their COSHH risk assessment?

  • Are hazardous substances stored as per their COSHH risk assessments?

  • Are Material Safety Data Sheets available on site?

MANUAL HANDLING

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Has the PC made suitable provisions to reduce manual handling on site? i.e Hoists, Telehandlers, Tower Cranes.

  • Have Subcontractors completed task specific manual handling assessments, and do they include the Task, Individual, Load and Environment?

  • Have subcontractors provided mechanical means where possible to eliminate and reduce manual handling? i.e Electric Pallet trucks, genie lifts, material trolleys

  • Have operatives at risk of manual handling injuries been provided with suitable training and information?

  • Are operatives adhering to the manual handling controls set out within their RAMS?

NOISE AND VIBRATION

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Have noisy operations with a risk of exposure above 80dB been identified in a noise risk assessment?

  • Has the correct levels of hearing protection been provided to those exposed to noisy activities, and is this captured within the RA?

  • Are sufficient controls in place to eliminate or reduce the output of noisy works?

  • Are operatives adhering to the controls set out in their RAMS?

HAVS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Have operations involving hazardous levels of vibration been identified within a risk assessment?

  • Are appropriate control measures implemented where operatives are likely to exceed their daily EAV & EAL exposure limits?

  • If required, are operatives recording their daily exposure times?

ACCESS & EGRESS

SCAFFOLDING

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is there safe access onto the working platforms?

  • Are standards upright and on a firm foundation?

  • Are standards / ledgers / braces / struts in correct position?

  • Are appropriate guard rails in place?

  • Are appropriate toe boards in place?

  • Are platforms fully boarded?

  • Are platforms clean and free from debris?

  • Are appropriate WAH controls in place to prevent objects falling from height? i.e brick guards / debris netting / monoflex, debris fans. Have they been calculated into the temporary works design wind loadings?

  • Is scaffold inspected / tagged every 7 days, with reports held on site?

POWERED ACCESS EQUIPMENT (MEWPS)

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is the equipment stable?

  • Are equipment operators trained and competent?

  • Is the MEWP being used in a safe manner?

  • Does the MEWP have a valid LOLER 6 month certificate?

  • Does the MEWP have a copy of the manufacturers manual available on the machine?

  • Are operators recording pre-use inspection checks?

  • Has a risk assessment been completed for MEWPS, and considerations made for anti crush controls where necessary?

  • Is there a rescue plan in place, and are the operatives aware of it?

  • Are the emergency release controls free from obstruction whilst in use?

LOW LEVEL ACCESS EQUIPMENT

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Are mobile towers / podiums / hop-ups & ladders in use, and are they the right equipment for the task?

  • Are mobile towers erected correctly and by PASMA trained personnel?

  • Are weekly inspections completed and recorded for low level access equipment?

PUWER

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Do PUWER registers account for all plant and equipment on site, and is there evidence of inspection records?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Observation

  • Is plant and equipment being used safely?

  • Is there the appropriate test certification for hired and fixed plant and equipment held on site?

  • Are operators recording pre-use inspection checks?

LOLER

TOWER CRANES

  • Is this relevant to the Audit?

  • Is there evidence of Maintenance Certificates?

  • Is there evidence of LOLER Certificates?

  • Is there a rescue plan in place, and have the appropriate persons been appointed and briefed?

  • Are rescue drills being completed and recorded as stated in the rescue plan?

  • Are RAMS and a lift plan in place to erect & dismantle the Tower Crane?

LOLER - PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Does the PC have a Schedule of common lifts in place and is it relevant to the current scope of works?

  • Does the PC have a qualified Lifting AP to write and review Lift Plans?

  • Does the PC have a qualified Lifting Supervisor to coordinate site lifting operations?

  • Is there an up to date PC LOLER register held on site and evidence of weekly inspections being recorded?

  • Does the PC's lifting equipment have current LOLER certificates?

  • Do completed contractor LOLER registers account for equipment on site, and are they completed weekly?

  • Are loads being slung / lifted as per their lift plan?

LOLER - SUBCONTRACTORS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Are Crane Operator & Slingers competent?

  • Are loads being slung / lifted as per their lift plan?

  • Do subcontractors have a lift plan in place, and is it relevant to the current scope of works?

  • Is there an up to date PC LOLER register held on site and evidence of weekly inspections being recorded?

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Is live work / inspection prohibited?

  • Are isolation certificates available where required?

  • Are contractors using lock & tag process when working on isolated services?

  • Is the supply a maximum of 110V?

  • Are trip devices / RCDs used where mains voltage is used?

  • Are cables and leads in good condition?

  • Are temporary electrical systems inspected and tested by a competent person (every 3 months) ?

  • Are portable electrical appliances inspected and tested in accordance with the PC's CPP?

  • Are the PC's controls to manage and prevent works in live risers effective?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Has the PC stated the site's PPE Policy within their Site Rules (i.e 5 point PPE), and is it sufficient for the projects risk assessment?

  • Are operatives compliant with the site's PPE policy?

  • Are operatives wearing task specific PPE as specified within their RAMS?

  • Is PPE in good condition and being worn correctly by the operatives?

TEMPORARY WORKS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Do the temporary works appear to be in a safe condition, public protected and unauthorised access prevented?

  • Has the PC appointed a competent Temporary Works Coordinator?

  • Does the PC have a Temporary Works Register, and does it account for all temporary works on the project?

  • Have Temporary Works Inspections been carried out and recorded? i.e scaffolding, hoarding, acrow props.

  • Do all temporary access and protective coverings have safe working loads? i.e Access ramps, AOV coverings, riser coverings, temporary loading platforms.

WORKING AT HEIGHT

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Has the PC provided sufficient edge protection for all leading edges as per the Working at Height Regulations?

  • Has the PC provided sufficient WAH controls to protect the public and neighbouring buildings from objects falling from height? i.e propriety fans, crash decks, monoflex

  • Are subcontractors adhering to the WAH Hierarchy of Controls when carrying out works?

EXCAVATIONS

  • Is this relevant to the audit?

  • Permit to dig is issued by the PC?

  • Utilities plans obtained and checked (issued within 90 days of permit)?

  • Is the location, type and status of services marked out on service plans?

  • Utility service providers have been contacted and made aware of the proposed works near any live services?

  • Live services made dead where possibl.?

  • Work area surveyed by a competent person, using CAT & genny and trail holes to confirm the exact location of underground services?

  • Location of services have been clearly identified using spray paint or markers?

  • Supervisor of the excavation is competent in the principles of safe digging and/or avoidance of underground services?

  • Excavation soil type, size, ground water table level and surrounding water features has been reviewed by an engineer to confirm Excavation Support temporary works design?

  • Sufficient edge protection and access into the excavation is in place before works commence?

  • Rescue and emergency procedures are in place? i.e Gas Monitors, rescue winch, breathing apparatus

  • Excavation inspections are carried out & recorded daily AND after extreme weather changes?

PERFORMANCE BEYOND COMPLIANCE

  • Are there any examples of best practice and good health and safety management?

Report Summary

Report Summary

  • Auditor Name

  • Auditor Additional Comments

  • Principle Contractor Representative

  • The Principal Contractor's representative is responsible for resolving non-compliances identified in this report. To close out raised actions, they must provide and upload evidence using the automated links sent to their email via the Safety Culture reporting software.

PBS - PC CDM H&S Inspection
Cheyenne Nguyen−Xuan

PBS - PC CDM H&S Inspection

PC - Construction Site Audit - PB Safety Consultancy Ltd

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