Health & Safety Report

Document Reference Number

  • (Format:- City name - PN Number) E.g Aberdeen S12345 Always insert City name and Job Pack / PN number if known

  • Swish Fibre 13 Salisbury Place London W1H 1FJ

  • Date and Time

Location

  • Complete location on tracker

Contractor

  • Who is contractor carrying out the works

Reference materials (Streetworks Code of Practice etc.)

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Safety Check - If you answer 'No' to any of the following 3 questions, end the audit and take appropriate action.

  • Please answer the following 3 questions based on your dynamic risk assessment on arrival at the site. If you answer 'No' to any of the following questions please explain this in the free text field which appears with a 'No' answer, take the appropriate action and, when safe to do so, continue the audit.

  • Is it safe for you to conduct this audit?

  • Please explain why and what action you have taken as a result.

  • Is it safe for the construction workers to continue work?

  • Please explain why and what action you have taken as a result.

  • Is it safe for members of the public, in the areas surrounding the site, that they are able to access?

  • Please explain why and what action you have taken as a result.

H&S Audit

Site Walkthrough

Signing Lighting & Guarding

  • Are Peoples Fibre/Swish Fibre approved Permit/Courtesy Boards displayed and contain correct information?

  • please provide supporting evidence such as annotated photo’s and notes

  • Are Advanced warnings signs in correct sequence, distance and suitably fixed to prevent being blown down or out of position?

  • Are all signs, cones, barriers (SLG) in good condition (no damage)?

  • Please add pictures of damaged elements.

  • Is the lighting adequate for the works being carried out?

  • Is there temporary lighting (As in DRA)

Documentation

  • Has site risk assessment been conducted and suitable for the current operations?

  • Have all operatives signed the Risk Assessment or evidence of briefing?

  • Are method statements in use and applicable?

  • Are COSHH Assessment and Safety Data Sheets available for all hazardous substances held on site?

  • Are utility drawings onsite, available, legible and in date? (ordinarily 28 days from date of issue)

  • Is the F10 displayed/available on site? (Physical / Digital)

  • Site Comments (Documentation)

Noticing and Competence

  • Are NRSWA Noticing / TTRO's in place and displayed?

  • Is the noticing valid for the current operations?

  • Have Streetworks personnel got the relevant NRSWA Cards and plant certificates in date, appropriate and available for inspection? (Original / Print / Digital)

  • List Names of operatives sampled

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  • Names of Operative

  • Qualification Expiry Date

  • Site Comments (Noticing)

Barriers and Work Area

  • Are Traffic / Pedestrian Segregation Barriers fitted?

  • Are all Barriers set up correctly as per the Code of Practice (Red Book), including all gate entrances?

  • Are Barriers supported by suitable bases?

  • Are all barriers linked together with no gaps and suitably fixed to prevent being blown down or out of position? (including all gate entrances)

  • Photo evidence required

  • Is all the working equipment contained within the barriered work area?

  • Is the site fully enclosed in compliance with the ‘Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks’ Code of Practice (The Red Book) or otherwise controlled following a robust written risk assessment?

  • Is work area of a suitable size to operate safely?

Footways

  • Are alternative pedestrian arrangements required? (i.e. Pedestrian re-routing, narrowing of walkway, road crossing)

  • Are footway Covers / Ramps fitted, fixed and a correct loading for the task? (i.e. vehicle or pedestrian)

  • Are footway closed signs in use?

  • Are pedestrian diversion signs in place and correctly fitted? (is it immediately obvious what is happening and what is expected of me - pedestrians & traffic)

  • Is the pedestrian walkway the correct width? (At least 1.2m)

  • Is there a safe method for pedestrians to avoid the road / carriageway whilst passing works?

  • Please provide photographs of the walkway & signage.

  • (Footways / Paths) - Site Comments

Environmental

  • Is spoil stored and contained in appropriate, barriered off, area(s)? (Environmental considerations i.e. away from water courses, tree canopies & drainage, not covering a fire hydrant.)

  • Are drain/gully covers in situ preventing contamination and blockage of drains if trenching past or working in the vicinity of aforementioned?

  • Have suitable measures been put in place to protect & prevent staining of the carriageway and footway? (Visqueen sheets/spoil boards/road sweeper/jet washer etc..)

  • Have all excavation works taken place as advised by the NJUG tree protection zone? SROH - NG1.10.1 <br>- Prohibited (no excavation) - within 1m of the tree trunk<br>- Precautionary (no mechanical excavation) - within 4x the circumference of the tree trunk<br>- Permitted (works as normal) - Outside of the precautionary zone

  • Is there a site appropriate spill kit available for any environmental issues, fuel leaks etc

  • Are materials for backfill stored correctly and segregated?

Traffic Management

  • Is Traffic Management required?

  • Is Traffic Management suitable for location?

  • Is Traffic Management set up in accordance with plan and assessment?

  • Is there a relevant TTRO (Temporary Traffic Restriction Order) in place?

  • Photograph required

  • Is traffic management equipment in good working condition? (ie traffic lights working)

  • Site Comments (Traffic Management)

House Keeping

  • Please complete the following questions regarding housekeeping (tap ok to continue).

  • Are duct, and other materials stored safely and correctly?

  • Is the site regularly swept clean and after completion?

  • Is all fuelled plant and equipment stored in a manner that prevents any chemical spillage to watercourses or the environment? (for example Stihl saw stored on plant nappy or other containment method)?

  • Are materials (reinstatement/excavated) stored within the confines of the site/compound?

  • Are tools stored safely? (Slip, trip & fall)

  • Are all excavated materials removed from the side of the excavation?

  • Are drains/gullies kept clear of excavated spoil?

  • House Keeping Comments

  • House Keeping Media

Plant & Equipment

  • Cat, Genny, GDU, Excavator, other plant, tools and equipment

  • Are CAT & Genny required on site?

  • Is the model appropriate? (Add accepted models)

  • Calibration / Service due date

  • Please add photographic evidence.

  • Is other plant and equipment required on site at time of audit?

  • Are Plant / Equipment etc in good operational order, with beacons where required? (To include F91's)

  • Equipment Name / Type

  • Calibration / Service due date

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  • Equipment Name / Type

  • Calibration / Service due date

  • Photographic Evidence

  • Site Comments (Plant & equipment)

Documentation / Welfare / PPE

Fire

  • Are Fire Extinguishers held in vehicle or on site?

  • Is there an expiry date on the fire extinguisher? (Annual service record)

  • What is the expiry date of Fire Extinguishers?

  • Please provide photographic evidence

Welfare - For guidance see CDM Code of Practice Schedule 2

  • Are drinking water and vessels made available to the operatives?

  • Are washing facilities (including warm water, sink, soap & hand towels) available within a 10 minute walk or journey using a readily available mode of transport?

  • Are toilet facilities within a ten minutes walking distance?

  • Are site First Aiders Qualified?

  • What is the expiry date of first aid certificate?

  • Is First Aid Kit stocked suitably for the work being carried out and content in date?

  • What is the expiry date of First Aid Stocks in First Aid Box

  • Please provide photographic evidence

  • Site Comment (Welfare)

PPE

  • Please answer 'yes' for PPE items that are;
    - Being used correctly and appropriately OR
    - Readily available

  • Full Hi-Vis (Long Sleeved & Trousers)

  • Safety Boots

  • Eye Protection

  • Gloves

  • Hard Hat

  • Dust Mask

  • Ear Defenders

  • Is there suitable storage for PPE in the vehicles or welfare facility provided?

  • Site comment (PPE)

Defects

  • Are there any Streetworks Defects / Issues that have not been rectified at the completion of Site Visit?

  • Follow standard defect process.

All personnel conducting site audits and inspections must ensure that all findings are recognised by the Contractor lead person on site (They do not have to agree the findings but must acknowledge your audit)

  • Contractor Signature of recognition of findings

  • Ensure all actions have been assigned and the senior contractor has provided signature recognising findings

Sign Off

  • Would you like to highlight any good practice?

  • Who would you like to highlight?

  • If answer is other, please specify.

  • Please name the group / individual you would like to highlight

  • Which category best describes the good practice? Categories TBC

  • Please describe the category of the work being recognised.

  • Please give a description of the practice you have observed and would like recognised.

  • Please provide the name of the Supervisor or Sub-Contractor.

  • Please provide the name of the Gang Leader.

  • Auditor Signature

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