Audit
Is there a safe access for all on site to reach their place of work ie good roads, gangways, passageways, hoists, staircases, ladders and scaffolds?
Is artificial lighting required on site?
Are there proper arrangements for the disposal of waste?
Other hazards
Is adequate types of access in place? Ie crawl boards/ladders etc?
Edge protection for materials/people?
Are there roof lights?
Are people working below requiring protection from falling objects?
Is scaffolding required?
Does the scaffolding require permits?
Is MEWP necessary?
Is there an electric underground cable near the work being carried out, has it been located and marked and precautions take to avoid contact?
Are there overhead lines within confine of site?
Has location been identified for the storage of onsite plant and equipment?
Would the equipment noise output have a significant impact on the surrounding environment?
Is general noise going to be a problem during site access/egress and on site?
Have harmful materials been identified?
Safety equipment required PPE?
Are protective measures required within the work areas?
Is confined space works required?
Is dust screening required?
HA vibrations?
Does the work create risks to members of the public? Eg materials falling, site plant, access and egress
Is the site perimeter fencing adequate to keep out the public?
Is the site secure during non working hours and periods?
Are there toilets?
Are there wash basins, hot water, soap and towels?
Is there a room or area where clothes can be dried?
Is there a room where workers can shelter and have meals with facilities to boil water?
Is there a supply of drinking water provided?
Are hot works going to be carried out?
Fire extinguishers required?
Additional escape routes?
Are cylinders to be stored on site?
Does the work require traffic management?
Is there suitable parking for onsite vehicles?
Is a water course on site?
Is there flora or fauna protection of planted areas?
Is it a Cultural Heritage area?
Are there endangered or protected species?
Is the building listed or protected?
Are there existing structures close to the worksite that may be damaged by the works?
Is there existing cabling and equipment close to the worksite that may be damaged by the works?
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