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Principal Contractor Site Inspection
Peter Brewster

Principal Contractor Site Inspection

Construction Site Inspection

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Information

  • Site Inspection Title:

  • Report Serial Number:

  • Client:

  • Conducted On:

  • Report Prepared By:

  • Site Address:

SUB-CONTRACTORS ON SITE

  • SUB-CONTRACTORS ON SITE

    • Contractor

  • Contractor Name

WORK IN PROGRESS

  • The following works are currently in progress:

PREVIOUS SITE INSPECTION

  • Has the site received a previous site inspection?

  • Have all none compliances been rectified?

  • Has the Site Manager / Supervisor carried out a weekly site safety survey and completed a report?

TRAINING

  • Does the Site Manager / Supervisor hold SMSTS / SSSTS or other site management qualification?

  • Are tool box talks carried out, and if so what was the last to be delivered and by who?

  • Are operatives CSCS cards checked (CCS)?

  • Does the Site Manager / Supervisor hold Asbestos Awareness?

  • Does the Site Manager / Supervisor hold Fire Warden Training?

CARE ABOUT APPEARANCE (CCS)

  • Are first impressions of the site of it being neat and tidy and free from trip / slip hazards?

  • Is the site entrance appropriate?

  • Are there any problems with obstructions, mud, debris or litter?

  • Is the site parking area clean and tidy?

  • Is smoking managed for site?

  • Are there designated labourers to keeping the site tidy?

  • Has the labour risk assessment been completed?

RESPECT OF THE COMMUNITY (CCS)

  • Have details of the works been communicated to the Building Management Team and / or the Estates Team?

  • Have works been communicated to immediate local neighbours?

  • Are site complaints recorded and dealt with?

  • Is the CCS scheme banner and posters used and is it covered at induction?

  • Have neighbours been told about the sites registration to CCS and the advantages for them if this?

  • Is operative conduct and behaviour covered at induction?

  • Are the Site Managers contact details on display are a 24hour response number?

  • Does the Company have a corporate social responsibility plan with nominated charities?

  • Are previous CCS reports circulated to other company sites?

  • Is the general public segregated from the working area by suitable and robust hoardings, barriers or fencing?

  • Is traffic management suitable and sufficient?

SECURITY

  • Is the site secure from access from unauthorised persons?

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

  • Does the site have a signing in book for operatives and visitors and is it enforced?

PERFORMANCE BEYOND COMPLIANCE

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

  • Does the site have incentives or rewards for good safety practice (CCS)?

INDUCTION

  • Are inductions carried out?

  • Inductions serial numbers checked:

  • Does induction cater for non English speakers where applicable?

  • Does it cover adequate topics and are records retained?

  • Have visitors, including Client staff / Project Team received an induction?

  • Are copies of competency tickets available or a record of serial numbers retained?

FIRE PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • 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 means of raising the alarm and is it audible in all parts of the site?

  • Is the Fire Warden and muster point identified?

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

  • Are flammable substances stored appropriately (incl LPG) and flammable waste removed in a timely fashion?

  • Are naked flames and smoking prohibited in these areas?

  • Are appropriate and sufficient site fire extinguishers in available?

  • Have fire extinguishers been inspected within last 12 months?

  • Has a site fire risk assessment been carried out?

  • Do contractors have fire extinguishers to hand where hot works are being carried out?

  • Has a practice fire drill been conducted (CCS)?

SITE DISPLAY NOTICES

  • Are signs clean and legible (CCS)?

  • Is signage suitable and sufficient?

  • Does company signage display head office contact information (CCS)?

  • Are site rules displayed?

  • Is there a version of the Construction Phase Plan in place on site?

  • Is the F10 displayed and on site (where project is 'notifiable')?

  • Is there a current completed Health and Safety Law Poster ('what you should know') on display?

  • Is there an emergency first aid notice displayed identifying site first aiders and contact numbers (CCS)?

  • Are the local hospital details on display (CCS)?

  • Are insurance certificates on display Employers / Public liability?

  • Is there a current Traffic Management / Logistics Plan in place?

  • Does the site promote a healthy lifestyle and worker fatigue with posters (CCS)?

  • Is there a copy of the Company Health and Safety Policy on display, signed and dated?

  • Does the site display activity safety posters (CCS)?

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

  • Is an asbestos survey report / register / clearance certificate available?

  • Is a management procedure in place?

  • Is this covered in the site induction?

RISK ASSESSMENTS

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

  • Risk Assessments Checked:

  • Are they signed by a competent person?

METHOD STATEMENTS

  • 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?

  • Method Statements Checked:

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

COSHH

  • Have all harmful substances been identified on site?

  • Are hazardous substances properly stored and controls for safe use been put in place?

  • Are Material Safety Data Sheets and COSHH Assessments on site to accompany substances being used?<br>(It is not acceptable for a safety data sheet to be provided on its own to highlight COSHH risks, it must be supported by a COSHH assessment.

  • CoSHH Assessments checked:

NOISE AND VIBRATION

  • Have noisy operations with a risk of exposure above 80dB been identified.

  • Have exclusion zones been identified?

  • Have operations involving hazardous levels of vibration been identified?

  • Are appropriate control measures implemented?

  • Is hearing protection provided an used?

  • Are noisy operations given consideration for neighbours? (CCS)

  • Are radios and personal music equipment not allowed on site? (CCS)

PERMITS TO WORK

  • Have activities requiring PTW been identified?

  • Are they retained on site?

  • Does a nominated person control hot works permits and are controls adequate?

  • Does a nominated person control electrical work permits and are controls adequate?

SITE WELFARE FACILITIES

  • Is there a suitable canteen / rest area?

  • Are welfare facilities screened?

  • Is the canteen clean and tidy?

  • Are there adequate seating arrangements provided?

  • Are facilities provided for the heating of food?

  • Is there the means to heat water?

  • Is there an adequate drying / changing room?

  • Are local food facilities provided (CCS)?

  • Are there sufficient and suitable toilet facilities for the amount of operatives on site?

FIRST AID PROVISION

  • Has a qualified first aider been identified?

  • Are there adequate first aid provision and is it well stocked and clean?

  • Is there an accident book or accident report sheets on site?

  • Are all accidents, near misses and incidents recorded?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • Has suitable PPE been provided for activities being carried out?

  • Is the PPE being worn fit for purpose?

  • Do site operatives wear minimum site PPE and logo clothing (CCS)?

  • Is PPE in good condition?

  • Are all site personnel compliant with the site required PPE?

SAFE PLACE OF WORK

  • Are work activities being managed safely?

  • Can the working area be reached safely?

  • Are temporary structures designed and certified by a competent person?

  • Are suitable dust control measures in place (CCS)?

  • Is the site compound and storage area in good order with waste and materials stored safely (CCS)?

  • Is the temperature and weather suitable?

  • Are random drugs and alcohol tests carried out (CCS)?

LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT

  • Are operators / banksmen / slingers competent?

  • Is there an up to date LOLER register held on site?

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

  • Does the lifting equipment have current inspection / test certificates?

MANUAL HANDLING

  • Have manual handling assessments been carried out and being adhered to?

  • Are alternative mechanical means utilised?

LADDERS

  • Are ladders the right equipment for the job?

  • Are they in good condition?

  • Are the correct size ladders being used?

  • Are ladders inspected weekly and are results recorded by the sub-contractors using them?

SCAFFOLD ACCESS / ACCESS TOWER

  • Is scaffolding used on site?

  • Are safety harnesses used during erection / dismantling?

  • Is there safe access?

  • Are standards upright and on a firm foundation?

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

  • Are appropriate guard rails and toe boards in place?

  • If required, are brick guards / debris netting / debris fans installed and suitable?

  • Are platforms fully boarded?

  • Are materials evenly distributed?

  • Are platforms clean and free from debris?

  • Are loading bays designed and marked with loading limits?

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

  • Are mobile towers / podiums in use and are they fit for purpose?

  • Are towers erected and inspected by PASMA trained personnel?

ROOFWORK

  • Is all roof work controlled by a permit to work?

  • Is there suitable protection to prevent falls of persons / objects?

  • Are materials stored securely and safely?

  • Are roof ladders / crawling boards being used (in addition with safe working platforms)?

  • Is work on fragile roofs secure to prevent falls?

  • Have 'safe zones' been created been created below fragile roofs?

  • Have adverse weather conditions been taken into consideration?

  • Are harnesses / lanyards utilised?

  • Are safety nets / crash bags or other fall protection systems used?

EXCAVATIONS / CONFINED SPACES

  • Are there adequate controls for any confined space working?

  • Are excavations adequately shored / battered back / ventilated and dewatered?

  • Is access into excavation safe?

  • Are there at least two means of access?

  • Are adjacent structures unaffected by the excavation!

  • Is the probability of excavation collapse unaffected by adjacent structures / spoil etc?

  • Are excavations inspected and are records retained?

POWERED ACCESS EQUIPMENT (MEWPS)

  • Is the equipment stable?

  • Are equipment operators trained and competent?

  • Is equipment being used in a safe manner?

  • Does the access equipment have a current inspection / test certificate?

HOISTS

  • Is the hoist operator trained and competent?

  • Is the hoist inspected weekly and records retained?

  • Does the hoist have a current inspection / test certificate?

PORTABLE PLANT AND MACHINERY

  • Is a PUWER register held on site?

  • Do completed contractor PUWER registers account for equipment on site?

  • Is plant and equipment being used safely?

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

  • EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIED AS FAULTY

    • Equipment

  • Equipment owned / managed by?

  • Equipment identified as faulty:

  • Directions given to contractor:

  • Photo of faulty equipment:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES

  • Are there separate vehicle / pedestrian routes which are suitable and sufficient?

  • Are there adequate precautions during the use of vehicles (e.g. reversing warnings)?

  • Are drivers competent and adequately trained?

  • Are there adequate wheel washing facilities / street cleaning?

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Is live work / inspection prohibited?

  • 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 systems inspected and tested by a competent person?

  • Are portable electrical appliances inspected and tested in accordance with the main contractors health and safety policy?

  • Have overhead power lines been considered?

  • Have underground cables been located, marked and precautions taken to dig safely?

  • Is there adequate storage facilities for materials?

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Is there a copy of the Company Environmental Policy on display, signed and dated (CCS)?

  • Does the site have a Waste Carrier Licence in place?

  • Are waste transfer and / or consignment notes recorded on site?

  • Are the above correctly completed?

  • Are spill kits in place (CCS)?

  • If applicable, are there controls to reduce run off to surface water?

  • Is local ecology being preserved (CCS)?

  • Is waste appropriately segregated on site?

  • Are the travel distances of site operatives recorded (CCS)?

  • Where site cabins are used, are they energy efficient (CCS)?

  • Have there been any problems with vibration, noise, light, or contaminated air pollution (CCS)?

  • Are water and electricity meters monitored (CCS)?

Report Summary

Report Summary

  • Site Inspector

  • Site Inspectors Comments

COMPLETION ON NON-COMPLIANCES

  • The Site Manager is confirm that the non-compliances raised have been appropriately dealt within the time frame specified by: 1. Signing and writing the date next to the non-compliance item. THE COMPLETED AUDIT IS TO BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND ARCHIVE WITH PROJECT FILES

Principal Contractor Site Inspection
Peter Brewster

Principal Contractor Site Inspection

Construction Site Inspection

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