Project Compliance Checklist

• Project:

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• Contract #:

• Location/ What3Words:

• Project Manager:

• Inspected by:

• Current Site Activity:

• Proposed # TBG operatives for site:

• Proposed # Contractor operatives on site:

Competence

• Have measures been put in place for accurately assessing the competency of everyone who will come on to the site – contractor vetting procedure completed – training records on file.
  In particular, attention to competence should be applied to:

• Carrying out risk assessments and extracting the significant findings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Writing method statements and disseminating the content

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Raising, monitoring compliance with and cancelling permits to work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carrying out any type of training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designing, erecting, altering or dismantling scaffolds (including alloy tower scaffolds)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carrying out scaffold inspections – records on file

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Raising scaffold hand-over certificates and removal certificates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planning, supervising and working at height, using any means of access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designing and installing excavation support systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carrying out the inspection of excavations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The identification and isolation (as necessary) of buried services

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operating all types of construction plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carrying out inspections and examinations of construction plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planning and supervising lifting operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspecting and examining lifting equipment and accessories

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planning, supervising and carrying out work in confined spaces – permit to work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carrying out rescues from confined spaces – trained operatives in confined space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The use of any power tool or hand tool that has the potential to be harmful if not properly maintained, inspected and/or used – register and safety checks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assessing exposure to noise and/or vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The use of any flammable or hazardous substance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any work on the public highway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designing temporary works for site establishment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The space below are to enable competences not included above to be added

Consultation & Communication

• Have measures been put in place to ensure effective two-way consultation and communication on matters of health and safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular H&S meetings with the contractors – minutes recorded and distributed to contracting companies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Co-operation

• Have measures been put in place to ensure effective co-operation between everyone who will be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular H&S meetings with the contractors – minutes recorded and distributed to contracting companies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has contact been made with the relevant emergency services to ensure that they have sufficient information to deal with any foreseeable emergency that might arise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a plan where power and gas can be isolated for the building and nearest water supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Out of hours should also be considered – Emergency Contact information posted on the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Existing Buildings, Features & Ground Conditions

• Have checks been made of the previous use of existing structures and the land?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have checks been carried out for land that may be contaminated, for example, by leakage of fuels or oils?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate authorities been asked for details of water levels and/or underground water sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of previous storage in buildings, cellars or tanks of dangerous goods or hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all information, relating to any underground services, been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate measures been taken to prevent an electrical hazard from overhead cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the existing electrical distribution system been made safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• With regard to buildings on the site, is the strength/condition of roofs, floors, stairs, guard-rails, walls and structural members known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of previous storage in buildings, cellars or tanks of dangerous goods or hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have checks been made to establish whether or not asbestos is present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have checks been made to establish the presence of other hazardous agents, such as chemicals, gases, viruses or organisms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will any demolition required be carried out by competent contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the delivery and installation of site-lighting been arranged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Health and Safety File for any existing structure(s) been consulted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security

• Has the delivery and erection of materials to form a secure site boundary been arranged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have those people who will be on site as it is set up been informed of the security arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have out-of-hours contact details been displayed at the site entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have separate security measures been put in place to prevent theft and to prevent access into identified hazardous areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a plan in place that outlines the actions that should be taken to deal with unauthorised visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management of vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic

• Have traffic routes been designed to segregate vehicles from pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have site entrances and exits been positioned so as not to cause a traffic hazard on the public road?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the local Highways Department been contacted to discuss any temporary traffic management such as speed limits or diversions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have traffic management measures such as one-way systems, speed limits and turning areas been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear priorities, for example using traffic lights, where site transport and private vehicles use the same routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a safe area been designated for delivery vehicles waiting to unload?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a car-park for private vehicles, with a safe entrance and exits (separate exit for pedestrians), been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have measures been taken to prevent mud and debris from accumulating on public roads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a secure construction plant compound been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have haulage roads been designed to prevent blind spots and prevent build up at pedestrian crossings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials Storage & Lay-down Areas

• Have these areas been planned so that traffic and pedestrian routes will not be obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have these areas been positioned to avoiding the 'double handling' of heavy items that may have to be moved by hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have proper storage areas been created for flammable substances, such as bottled gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are palletised materials stored safely, with stacks of materials stable and limited in height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas located away from site boundaries, particularly in areas where the general public have access to the other side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Utility Services

• Have arrangements been made for the installation and commissioning of a suitable electrical supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a supply of fresh drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the installation and commissioning of drainage systems for surface and foul water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the supply of other types of heating fuel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the installation of the required internet access or other forms of telecommunication links?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate measures been taken for the supply of stand-by power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the design and installation of a 110 volt distribution system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working At Height

• Have arrangements been made for scaffolds to be erected, altered and dismantled by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the statutory weekly inspection of scaffolds to be carried out by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will all work at height be planned, supervised and carried out by competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In all cases, will work at height be carried out using the most appropriate means of access to height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made to ensure that competent operators will be available for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given to whether the ground conditions are suitable for the use of MEWPs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will a survey be carried out to investigate the existence of cellars, drains and other underground voids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given to the possible existence of overhead power lines or other high-level hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the use of ladders be restricted to tasks where it is not reasonably practicable to use an alternative, safer means of access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable equipment been obtained to form an adequate barrier (for example guard- rails) around each excavation into which a fall could cause a person to be injured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where installed, will the system of supporting the sides of all excavations be designed and installed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will a safe method of installing the supports, that does not involve anyone going into an unsupported trench, be employed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will a safe means of access/egress be provided (where necessary) for each excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where vehicles have to approach an excavation:

  Select Will they be under the control of a trained signaler Will anchored stop-blocks (or a similar device) be installed to prevent the vehicle over-running

  • Will they be under the control of a trained signaler
  • Will anchored stop-blocks (or a similar device) be installed to prevent the vehicle over-running

• Have arrangements been made for the statutory inspections of excavations to be carried out by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the sides of the excavation are sloped or battered, is the angle of batter sufficient to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given to the possibility of any excavation affecting the stability of neighbouring structures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will materials spoil or plant be stored away from the edges of the excavation, to reduce the likelihood of collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Office

• Have arrangements been made for the delivery and siting of adequate office accommodation, including carrying out any enabling work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site office located so that it can be accessed without the need to wear PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site office have a safe form of heating, with the fuel stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the electrical circuits in the office protected by an RCD and regularly tested and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable, fully stocked first-aid kit in the office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have alternative provisions been made for first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an accident book that conforms to the requirements of the Data Protection Act available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the current version of the official Health and Safety Law poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a copy of the official Health and Safety Law leaflet been handed to everyone on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the Company Health and Safety Policy displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have registers been set up for recording statutory inspections?<br> Records of Reports of Inspections<br> LOLER Inspection<br> PUWER Inspection<br> Plant & Equipment<br> PPE & RPE<br> Ladders & Stepladders<br> Fixed Scaffold, Mobile Aluminum Towers Podiums Inspection<br> PAT Testing<br> Site Visitors<br> Fire Safety Equipment (Manual Extinguishers, Alarms, Blankets, Hoses, Stands & Trolleys, etc.)<br> First Aid Box’s & Contents<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have other registers, as may be necessary, been set up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the F10 (rev) displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the Certificate of Employers' Liability Insurance displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency plans and routes to the nearest hospital displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Toilets which are adequately ventilated and lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washing facilities (including showers if necessary), which are equipped with hot and cold (or warm) water, soap and towels or a means of drying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rest areas (including facilities for a female person who is pregnant, or a nursing mother, to lie down)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drying and/or changing rooms with secure lockers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where necessary, separate facilities for men and women?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The cleaning and keeping in good order of welfare facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A supply of fresh drinking water complete with suitable cups, unless from a ’'water fountain' or similar?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A means of preparing hot food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arrangements to enable food to be eaten in reasonable comfort (including an adequate number of tables and chairs with backs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A means of boiling water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Have sufficient and suitable first-aid kits been obtained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an assessment been made as to whether more extensive first-aid facilities are required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have 'travelling first-aid' kits been obtained for site vehicles and anyone who works in a remote location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient qualified first aiders available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient 'appointed persons' available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has initial or refresher first-aid training been arranged as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a scheme whereby first aiders can be quickly located and identified been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an adequate number of first-aid signs been obtained and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an accident book, which complies with the Data Protection Act 1998, been obtained and made available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Have an adequate number of serviceable fire extinguishers of the appropriate type(s) been obtained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an appropriate number of site-staff been trained in the selection and use of hand-held fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers located at well-signed and easy to find fire-points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an effective fire alarm system been devised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will everyone on site be made aware of what the fire alarm sounds like?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a means of preventing the accumulation of flammable waste material been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable and sufficient fire safety signs been obtained and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have proper storage areas for flammable substances like LPG been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will smoking be allowed in well-defined safe areas of the site and/or welfare facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have signs been erected to clearly define the boundaries of the areas in which smoking is allowed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consultation been undertaken with the local Fire Officer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a fire risk assessment of the construction site been completed– living document to be revised as the building alters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable and sufficient fire plan been produced and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• Has an emergency evacuation plan been drawn up and communicated to all on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will a nominated person monitor the evacuation plan and ensure that it is always up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an adequate number of 'evacuation wardens' been appointed and informed of their duties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one or more assembly points, which are a safe distance from the potential hazard, been selected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have 'assembly point' signs been obtained and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has everyone on site been informed of:<br><br>The location of the assembly point to which they are to report to<br><br>• What to do in the event of an evacuation?<br>• What the evacuation signal sounds like?<br>• What to do when they get to the assembly point?<br>• The days / times when the evacuation signal will be tested?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Has an assessment of the needs for personal protective equipment (PPE) been made, engaging the assistance and advice of a reputable supplier if necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has everyone on site been issued with all of the PPE that they need to carry out the jobs allotted to them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does everyone on site know how and where to obtain any extra PPE that they might need in the future?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does everyone on site know how to obtain replacement PPE for that which is lost or defective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a PPE issue log been started?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signs & Notices

• Has a 'combination' safety sign been erected at each site entrance to inform everyone who needs access of the minimum standards of safety on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an adequate selection of warning, prohibition, mandatory and safe condition signs been obtained and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an adequate stock of other signs, such as traffic management signs, been obtained and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a person been nominated to ensure that additional signs are erected and existing signs are moved or removed to reflect changing conditions as the job progresses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Disposal

• Have arrangements been made for the delivery of sufficient skips or other suitable containers to enable different types of waste materials to be stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site been registered with the Environment Agency as a producer of Hazardous Waste (England and Wales only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the collection and transportation of non- hazardous and hazardous waste by a licensed waste disposal contractor to take the waste to a licensed disposal facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the arrangements for the segregation and disposal of waste been communicated to everyone on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an area of the site that is readily accessible by large vehicles been set aside for the siting of skips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Aspects & Impacts

• Have arrangements been made for the delivery of sufficient skips or other suitable containers to enable different types of waste materials to be stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site been registered with the Environment Agency as a producer of Hazardous Waste (England and Wales only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been made for the collection and transportation of non- hazardous and hazardous waste by a licensed waste disposal contractor to take the waste to a licensed disposal facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the arrangements for the segregation and disposal of waste been communicated to everyone on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an area of the site that is readily accessible by large vehicles been set aside for the siting of skips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 60: can specify the plant to be used, the hours during which the works should be carried out and the level of noise which may be emitted. Section 61: Consent to undertaken noisy works in defense of section 60.

• Are Sections 60 and 61 notices in place to impose limits on the timing and level of noise generated by site activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have measures been put in place to avoid or reduce the more obvious environmental problems, such as: <br>Spillage of environmentally damaging fluids?<br>• Any spillage that does occur is not able to seep into the ground,<br>• Drainage systems or watercourses?<br>• The management, storage and disposal of waste materials?<br>• Noise and dust pollution, arising out of construction activities?<br>• The number and quantity of substances used that give off<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the existence of protected species of mammals, insects, plants etc. been investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If protected species are known to be on site, have appropriate measures been taken to ensure that they remain undisturbed or undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have arrangements been defined to adequately deal with environmental emergencies such as the accidental release of oil and fuels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A