Title Page

  • Project Name

  • Date of Inspection

  • Inspection Completed By

  • Location
  • Others Involved

Executive Summary

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Documentation

  • Open Question Set?

Documentation

  • In date F10 notification on display for all to view?

  • IFPC HSE noticeboard available? Does this display valid insurances, A&E location map, What3Words reference, First aid details, Project KPI's

  • Is the Construction Phase H&S plan available in the site office?

  • When was the CPP last reviewed / updated and by who?

  • Is the Project Environmental Management Plan available?

  • When was the EMP last reviewed / updated and by who?

  • Has all sensitive information (induction records, D&A information, incident reports etc) securely kept in line with the IFPC GDPR policy ?

  • Are all activities observed on the day covered by a suitable and sufficient risk assessment and method statement?

  • Which activity was reviewed during this inspection?

  • Any Any other comments raised regarding documentation

Fire & Emergency (Documentation)

  • Is there a suitable fire risk assessment in place for the construction phase?

  • When was this produced/ last updated?

  • Has the project got a fire and emergency plan in place which clearly identifies roles and responsibilities, and emergency contacts?

  • When was this produced/ last reviewed?

  • Is there evidence of weekly inspections of fire and emergency equipment available and up to date?

  • When was the last emergency evacuation drill carried out on the project?

  • Is there evidence available to show weekly tests are being undertaken on the fire alarm system?

  • Is there adequate number of first aiders on site?

  • Who is the named first aider on site?

  • Is evidence of first aid training available on the project?

  • Are the details of the first aiders and first aid box location available in a prominent location for all to view?

  • Any other comments regarding fire & emergency documentation

Site Access & Security

  • Open Question Set?

Site Access & Security

  • Is the public appearance up to a good standard including no evidence of waste being blown off site?

  • Is there segregated vehicle and pedestrian access routes onto the project?

  • Are pedestrian routes in good condition, free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Has the project got facilities to ensure all contractors, staff and visitors are signed on and off of the project (biometrics, security guard, receptionist etc.)?

  • Is there adequate signage on the perimeter to warn the public of the dangers of construction sites?

  • Is there suitable directional signage to easily identify the project and entrances etc?

  • Is there emergency out of hours contact details clearly displayed for the public to see?

  • Any other comments raised regarding site access & security?

Office & Welfare

  • Open Question Set?

Office & Welfare

  • Is the office in a clean and tidy condition with no trip hazards evident (including entrance and exits)?

  • Is the standard of lighting and ventilation within the office / welfare adequate?

  • Has all portable electrical equipment undergone a portable appliance test (PAT) within the last 12 months?

  • When was the last portable appliance test carried out?

  • Has any temporary accommodation been electrically tested since delivery and installation? Provide evidence of the test certificate

  • Are ignition sources such as heaters free from the risk of combustible materials?

  • Have DSE assessments been carried out for display screen users?

  • Does the canteen have a kettle (or similar), fridge, microwave, hot and cold water suitable for drinking and cleaning?

  • Is the equipment and facilities suitable for the number of contractors on site?

  • Is the canteen and welfare facilities in good clean condition?

  • Any other comments raised regarding office & welfare?

Work Area Safety

  • Open Question Set?

Work Area Safety

  • Are the ground conditions under foot suitable and safe for works to continue?

  • Is the safety and emergency escape lighting levels adequate (inc. stairwells)?

  • Is adequate task lighting being used by contractors for the task activity?

  • Are pedestrian routes adequately segregated from plant and vehicle routes?

  • Is there adequate work area segregation to protect others not involved with the task?

  • Is the level of housekeeping to a good standard to eliminate slip & trip hazards?

  • Are materials and equipment stored safely to prevent damage or injury?

  • Are material storage areas clearly designated and identifiable to each contractor?

  • Any other comments raised regarding work area safety?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Open Question Set?

PPE

  • Compliance to IFPC mandatory 5 points of PPE

  • Is PPE in good condition?

  • Task specific PPE identified within risk assessments?

  • Has face fit testing been carried out where RPE is being used?

  • Are operatives using RPE clean shaven and wearing it correctly?

  • Is task specific PPE being worn as identified within the risk assessment

  • Any other comments raised regarding PPE?

Health Hazards & COSHH

  • Open Question Set?

Health Hazards & COSHH

  • Are activities that produce dust adequately controlled in line with the hierarchy of control?

  • Are activities that expose the user to vibration adequately controlled?

  • Are operatives that use the equipment aware of the exposure limits (time permitted on the tool)?

  • Are activities and tasks that produce noise identified in contractors risk assessments, with a suitable noise assessment completed?

  • Is there suitable controls in place to manage and inform others of noisy activities on site?

  • Have manual handling risk been identified by the contractors as part of their risk assessment process?

  • Are the controls in place as per the risk assessment being followed on site and do these follow the hierarchy of control?

  • Are there COSHH assessments available for all substances being used or stored on the project?

  • Are chemicals and substances stored in line with the manufacturers instructions and associated COSHH assessment?

  • Are the control measures identified within the COSHH assessment being followed (including suitable PPE)?

  • Is there suitable sized spill kits available and are these suitably stocked and positioned for quick access?

  • Are there suitable means available for the safe disposal of COSHH items including used spill kits etc?

  • Is this separate from other waste streams to prevent contamination?

  • Any other comments raised regarding health hazards and COSHH

Housekeeping

  • Open Question Set?

Housekeeping

  • Is the general housekeeping standards around the project in good order and to IFPC expectations?

  • Are storage areas clearly defined and segregated?

  • Are temporary power cables and extension leads routed to eliminate risk to others (at height, not across doorways, away from stairs etc.)?

  • Are hoses (water, concrete pump, sump pump etc.) routed, highlighted and protected to prevent risk to others?

  • Any other comments raised regarding housekeeping?

Breaking Ground

  • Open Question Set?

Breaking Ground

  • Does the project have up to date underground service drawings and a GPR survey carried out within 3 months of the project starting?

  • Is the provider of the GPR survey a member of The Survey Association?

  • Has the Permit to Break Ground part 1 been completed to help positively identify all known services in the area of excavation works (inc trial holes)?

  • Has the Permit to Break Ground part 2 been completed, briefed and signed by all parties involved in the task?

  • Is there an up to date service drawing available with the permit clearly showing the permitted area and limitations of the activity?

  • Is there a copy of the permit to break ground and drawing available with the operatives undertaking the task as well as displayed on the permit board within the office?

  • Is there a CAT & Genny available at the location of the excavation works?

  • Provide evidence of the calibration date of the CAT & Genny being used.

  • Are operatives wearing FR overalls and using insulated hand tools when digging around known live services?

  • Is there adequate benching or shoring of the excavation sides to prevent collapse as per the temporary works design?

  • Is the access arrangements into excavations adequate (stepped, ramped, proprietary platform & ladder)?

  • Is proprietary shoring equipment installed correctly with adequate edge protection, no gaps down the external sides of the frame, not riding the excavation (resting at the base of the excavation), no unsupported excavation edges at front and rear?

  • Any other comments raised regarding breaking ground activities?

Work at Height - Access Equipment

  • MEWPS

MEWPS

  • Do MEWPs on site have a valid, in date certificate of thorough examination?

  • Are MEWP operators trained in the use of the plant and able to provide a valid training certificate?

  • Is there a suitable MEWP rescue plan in place for the work at height activity?

  • Do mobile booms (Cherry Pickers) have secondary protection systems in place to prevent entrapment?

  • Tower Scaffolds

Tower Scaffolds

  • Are mobile tower scaffolds erected in accordance with the manufacturers instructions?

  • Are all components in good condition with no visible signs of damage?

  • Is there an in date mobile tower scaffold inspection tag on display and dated within the last 7 days?

  • Has the tower scaffold been erected by a trained and competent person?

  • Is the height to base ratio in line with the manufacturers guidelines and has suitable outriggers been installed where required?

  • Have suitable outriggers been installed where required and set to provide maximum stability?

  • Podium Steps

Podium Steps

  • Are podium steps compliant to PAS250 and of an anti-surf design?

  • Are the handrails set to the correct height for the platform level to ensure correct edge protection is available?

  • Have the podiums been inspected and display an in date inspection tag within the last 7 days?

  • Are wheels locked when the podium is in use?

  • Are stabilisers installed where required by the manufactures instructions?

  • Does the podium have a self closing gate installed?

  • Is the gate able to close effectively and freely?

  • Hop Up's

Hop Up's

  • Is there evidence of a recent inspection having been carried out on the Hop Up (Inspection Tag)?

  • Are hop ups being use in good condition?

  • Do hop ups have a minimum of 600mm X 600mm working platform?

  • Are the legs securely locked in the open position when the hop up is in use?

  • Push Around Vertical (PAV)

PAV

  • Has a daily inspection been completed for the PAV's checked during this audit?

  • Is there an in date Certificate of Thorough Examination available for the PAV's checked during the audit?

  • Has an adequate restriction zone been implemented around the PAV in use?

  • Are the wheels locked when in use to prevent movement?

Work at Height - Scaffold

  • Open Question Set?

Work @ Height - Scaffold

  • Is the scaffold erected to a TG20 compliant design?

  • Is there a site specific TG20 compliance sheet available on site?

  • Is there bespoke designs in place for scaffolds that fall outside of the scope of a standard TG20 design?

  • Have all scaffold designs been reviewed by the temporary works coordinator and included on the temporary works register?

  • Is there a completed handover certificate available for the scaffold structures in use?

  • Has a written 7 day inspection been completed by a competent person and provided to the client?

  • Is there a easily accessible and visible ScaffTag completed (within 7 days) for the structures?

  • Has a suitable restriction zone been created around scaffolds being erected/ altered/ dismantled to prevent others entering the hazardous area?

  • Are the Scaffolders using tool tethers whilst erecting/ altering /dismantling scaffolds?

  • Are the Scaffolders compliant to the requirements of SG4:15 and ensuring suitable fall protection is available at all times (fully boarded lift with single handrail)?

  • General condition of the scaffold structure in use (ladder security, scaffold components, board condition, brick guards)?

  • Do all loading bays have up and over gates that provide a secondary guardrail when open?

  • Do all loading bays display a clear to understand SWL sign in direct line of sight for the forklift/ loader?

  • Any other comments raised regarding scaffolds?

Fire and Emergency (Hot Works & First Aid)

  • Fire & Emergency

Fire & Emergency

  • Is there suitable fire fighting equipment available on the project?

  • Is the fire fighting equipment easily accessible?

  • Has the fire fighting equipment been inspected within the last 12 months?

  • When was the last inspection completed?

  • Are the fire call points easily identifiable and positioned on escape routes?

  • Any other comments raised regarding fire & emergency?

  • Hot Works Activities

Hot Work Activities

  • Has a HWP been fully completed and issued to the operative undertaking the hot work activity, is this available at the point of work?

  • Is there 2 suitable fire extinguishers at the point of work?

  • Is the hot work area suitably segregated from other work activities to protect others?

  • Is the area free from combustible materials, or protected with LPS1207 temporary coverings if materials can not be moved?

  • Are all call points, smoke and heat detection in good working order?

  • Any other comments raised regarding hot work activities?

  • First Aid

First Aid

  • Is there adequate first aid equipment available on site?

  • Is the first aid equipment in date?

  • Is there a first aid burns kit available on site?

  • Are adequate eye wash stations available on site?

  • Any other comments raised regarding first aid provisions?

Plant & Equipment

  • Open Question Set?

Plant & Equipment

  • Are certificates of thorough examination available for plant checked during this audit?

  • Is evidence available to show that daily inspections of plant are taking place at the start of a new shift?

  • Is there adequate segregation in place where plant and people are in close proximity?

  • Where 360 plant (including excavators) are operating, are people kept clear of the danger zones and blind spots?

  • Is all plant and equipment observed during this inspection in a good general state of repair?

  • Has all plant got an amber flashing warning light in good working order?

  • Has ROPS / FOPS been installed on plant where required, and is it in good / usable condition at the time of the inspection?

  • Does all plant inspected have seatbelts available and being used by the plant operatives?

  • Do all portable electrical items show evidence of a portable appliance test (PAT) having been carried out within the last 3 months?

  • Has all of the site temporary electrical equipment been tested within the last 3 months with certificates available?

  • Does all plant, tools and machinery have suitable guards fitted where required?

  • Any other comments regarding plant & equipment?

Lifting Operations & LOLER

  • Open Question Set?

Lifting Operations & LOLER

  • Has a specific lift plan been produced for the activity and all parties involved briefed on the content?

  • Have the ground conditions been deemed suitable for the loads imposed?

  • Has a lift permit been issued and signed by all parties involved?

  • Is there evidence of certificates of thorough examination in place for lifting equipment and accessories being used on the project?

  • Are all lifting operations suitably segregated to prevent access by others not involved?

  • Any other comments raised regarding lifting equipment & operations

Confined Space

  • Open Question Set?

Confined Space

  • Is there a specified risk present in line with the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L101)

  • Is there a specific risk assessment and SSoW for confined space works?

  • Do all operatives involved with the confined space works have suitable and recognised industry training?

  • Is there a calibrated air monitor available?

  • Is there suitable access/ egress in place?

  • Has any gas purging required been carried out?

  • Is there suitable supervision available for the works?

  • Has a suitable means of communication been established between all parties involved in the task?

  • Suitable emergency rescue plan in place?

  • Any other comments raised regarding confined space operations?

Waste Management

  • Open Question Set?

Waste Management

  • Is waste being allowed to accumulate around the project?

  • Is there suitable means for disposal of construction waste i.e segregated skips, bins, containers?

  • Are the skips labelled to clearly identify the different waste streams permitted?

  • Are the skips and other waste collection points kept 6m from buildings and boundary fence lines adjacent to public areas? Keeping these away from boundary fence lines can help reduce the risk of arson.

  • Is there evidence of correctly completed waste transfer notes available?

  • Are there separate, segregated bins/ suitable containers for hazardous waste?

  • Any other comments raised regarding waste management?

Environmental

  • Open Question Set?

Environmental

  • Have any protected species been identified on the project?

  • Are protective measures in place and in good condition for any protected species/ animals/ nesting birds etc?

  • Are protective measures installed around trees and hedgerows where required (TPO etc.)

  • Are drains and gullies adequately protected against contamination

  • Does the project have any sensitive waterways such as streams, rivers, brooks or boreholes?

  • Are suitable protective measures in place such as the storage of fuels and chemicals at distance, barriers and signage erected, no works taking place in the area without the correct permissions in place (8m)

  • Are there measures in place to prevent mud and debris from entering the public areas?

  • Has consideration been made for the monitoring and control of nuisance noise, dust and vibration caused by the construction activities affecting neighbours?

  • Is there suitable arrangements in place for concrete washout?

  • Any other comments raised regarding environmental concerns?

Asbestos

  • Open Question Set?

Asbestos

  • Is there a need for an Asbestos Management Survey for the project, and is it readily available?

  • If demolition or refurbishment activities are taking place, is there a suitable Refurbishment/ Demolition Survey for the project?

  • Has this been conducted by a competent surveyor (UKAS accredited) and within a suitable time to the project starting?

  • Are all persons working with asbestos suitably trained?

  • Is the asbestos removal contractor competent to undertake the works?

  • Is there a specific asbestos safe system of work in place for the removal of asbestos?

  • Are transit routes set up as per the plan and suitably demarked and signed?

  • Is a suitable decontamination unit set up with all requirements in place (clean/ dirty areas, hot water, shower, means for safe disposal of contaminated PPE, soaps etc.)

  • Are separate enclosed skips/ bins available for contaminated waste, and are these clearly labelled?

  • Is there evidence that fully completed hazardous waste consignment notes are provided for asbestos waste removed from the project?

  • Any other comments raised regarding the management of asbestos?

Demolition

  • Open Question Set?

Demolition Activities

  • Is there a suitably developed demolition plan in place?

  • Does the demolition plan take into account temporary works and structural stability during dismantle?

  • Are all involved adequately trained and can demonstrate CCDO competency cards?

  • Is the demolition area clearly segregated against unauthorised access and displaying signage to warn of dangers?

  • Does the demolition process take into account the risk of airborne dust and debris, and have adequate measures to reduce this been implemented?

  • Do the 360 excavators being used for demolition works have FOPS installed to protect the operator?

  • Is waste being correctly segregated?

  • Have all services been located and isolated with a certificate available to show disconnection prior to demolition works?

  • Any other comments raised regarding demolition activities?

Report Completion & Sign Off

  • Name

  • Report Completed?

  • Date & Time Report Completed

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