Project Weekly HSQE Inspection Report

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Are all walkways, access & egress routes clear of obstructions?<br>(Must be free from obstructions and trip hazards, pot holes etc.)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gullies, openings, drains etc suitably guarded and clearly signed?<br>(Openings must be covered with suitable thickness boarding marked hole below or suitable secure guard rails placed around them)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable pedestrian / vehicle segregation in place?<br>(Demarcated / protected pedestrian routes must be in place. Pedestrians MUST never have to share routes with plant & vehicles)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian walkway surfaces in good condition and free from potholes / rocks etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian routes & crossing points clearly signed?<br>(Clear signage must be on display highlighting authorised pedestrian routes and crossing points)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all areas have adequate lighting in place?<br>(All pedestrian routes and places of work MUST have suitable lighting in place at all times. No one should be expected to work in poor light or darkness)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage displayed at site entry points warning of applicable hazards and PPE Requirements?<br>(Safety signage must be clearly displayed at entrance points to the site and at regular intervals throughout the work areas)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site Plant and pedestrian plan up to date and displayed in the site welfares cabins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WELFARE FACILITIES

• Are all welfare facilities in a clean and tidy condition?<br>(You should undertake regular inspections as to the cleanliness of all welfare facilities. Ensure bins are emptied, fridge & microwave are maintained in a clean and hygienic order)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tables and chairs in good order and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable waste bins available (with lids)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke alarms and fire extinguishers available and in working order?<br>(Press test buttons on alarms and ensure in working order. Check dates & gauges on extinguishers)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all white goods / Fridge, toasters etc P.A Tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary electrical certification available for all cabins?<br>(This must be available and be viewed at time of inspection)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welfare facilities adequately stocked with soaps, hand towels / dryers, toilet rolls etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ratio of tables, chairs, lockers, toilets, hand wash bowls etc adequate for the number of project personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a supply of wholesome drinking water freely available?<br>(Ensure that the tap water is potable and ensure a sign is displayed stating drinking water or not for drinking)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a supply of warm water for the washing of hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Are Safety information notice boards in good order and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Statutory notices clearly displayed – H&S Law poster, Employer Liability Insurance, F10 Notification and Safety Policy Statement?<br>(View the board and ensure the safety policy statement, F10, Employers Liability Insurance, H&S Law poster, 1st Aider poster and A & E hospital directions are displayed and in date where applicable)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable, clear safety information and warning signs applicable to the hazards clearly displayed throughout the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aider information posters clearly displayed and up to date?<br>(Ensure it is up to date and changed in the event of team member changes)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the next fire evacuation drill date clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SCAFFOLD / STEPLADDERS ACCESS

• If step ladders are in use has permission been obtained from the Construction Director or HSQE Director? (Ladders / Stepladders should only be used as a last resort when there are no possible safer alternatives available. These should be the type with outriggers and a guarded working platform with gate / chain in place)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used are they of industrial grade and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold access ladders suitably secured to prevent slippage?<br>(Must be secured with correct clips of well tied)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inward sprung opening scaffold gates fitted at each access / egress point?<br>(Scaffold gates must be in place at all access / egress points on scaffold platforms)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffolding structure had its statutory inspection within the last seven days and has the scaffold register been updated?<br>(Scaffolds must not be used if passed inspection date)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable guard rails and toe boards in place at all leading edges?<br>(Under no circumstances must any leading edge be unprotected however small. Guard rails and scaffold components must only be changed/modified by a CISRS Registered scaffolder. It is an offence for anyone else to interfere with a scaffold structure)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all scaffold boards appear in good order and free from splits / cracks etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there gaps in the boards large enough for tools to fall through or cause a possible ankle injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scaffold walkways free from obstruction?<br>(Scaffold walkways must be free from slip, trip and fall hazards ie tools etc)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffold standards stood on suitable, stable baseplates?<br>(All upright standards must be stood on suitable base plates) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If scaffold loading bays are in place is the maximum load weight clearly displayed?<br>(Information regarding safe working loads must be displayed on the scaff tag. If you are unsure, contact the scaffold company responsible for advice).<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold loading bay gate prevent access to leading edges when opened?<br>(The scaffold gate should prevent any access to the leading edge when opened. If not, a safety harness and fixed lanyard system connected to a secure anchor point must be used by anyone opening the gate)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all PASMA towers appear in good order and display a valid scaffold inspection tag?<br>(Double guard rails and toe boards should be in place on all platforms and the access hatch must be closed on the working platform when in use)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PASMA towers wheels locked and outriggers in place if required?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HEIGHT ACCESS EQUIPMENT (MEWPS)

• Are all MEWP operating areas suitably signed and segregated by suitable sturdy barriers?<br>(All areas below working at height must have suitable barriers and warning signs in place. Under no circumstances should anyone be able to stray into the area below works at height)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators of Cherry pickers wearing a fixed restraint lanyard clipped to the correct anchor point in the basket?<br>(Fixed restraint lanyards must be used inside baskets. Not ones fitted with shock absorbers)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scissor lifts operated on level ground with stop blocks at any drops / ledges to prevent overturn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the working decks of MEWPS free from clutter / rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MEWP operating areas away from overhead powerlines / services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable rescue plans in place in the event of operators being suspended at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANT & EQUIPMENT

• Are items of plant parked in a safe location without obstructing emergency access routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the re-fuelling area way from open drainage / water courses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS)in place and good order on open cab equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flashing beacons working and used?<br>(Must be in operation at all times when plant is operational)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily inspections carried out and recorded with defects reported?<br>(Daily pre-use plant inspections must be carried out by the operator every day before use. Check if they have completed one today)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any moving parts not suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the certificates of thorough examination available for all items of plant?<br>(Must be available for all items of plant on site. Check in site plant folder and ensure still valid)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lap belts worn where fitted?<br>(If fitted they must be worn) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are keys removed from parked up items of plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are awkward plant manoeuvres carried out under the supervision of a banks man?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available in case of fuel and hydraulic oil leaks?<br>(Check they are suitably stocked)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training certification available for all plant operators?<br>(Randomly check an operators training cards)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are the risks associated with vibrating equipment detailed in RAMS and are suitable controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vibration usage times being recorded / operatives rotated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are two-way radios in use between plant operators and allied trades?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct slinging methods used for telehandler operations? (A certified fork mounted attachment with swivel hook must be used for slinging items upon forks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)

• Is eye protection worn suitable for the task? eg – High impact goggles for grinding activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the site PPE requirements being complied with by ALL persons on site?<br>(PPE Rules must be complied with by all TSL and sub-contractor operatives at all times)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection available and worn where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does head protection throughout the site appear in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) being worn where required, and is the correct RPE type being worn as detailed within their risk assessment? (Valid face fit test certificates must be held on file. The wearer must be clean shaven unless using an Air-Fed or Powered Respirator)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is high visibility clothing worn by all on site and is it in good clean order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the protective footwear worn by site personnel appear in good order?<br>(If in poor condition request them to replace with new)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE SERVICES

• Is all power 110 rated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all transformers, cables, plugs and extension leads appear free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical tools / appliances Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) with identification labels visible / records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site utility service scan drawings available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any external overhead services and if so are goal posts & warning signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE

• Has a fire risk assessment been carried out and is it up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly fire equipment inspections completed and recorded?<br>(Must be undertaken on a weekly basis by a member of the project team)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any combustible materials pose a significant fire risk? e.g. LPG, paints, timber, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable fire points available and are they clearly signed, in working order and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot work permits in use and are they being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a designated smoking area with sand buckets for the disposal of cigarettes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency escape routes free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire escape routes clearly signed with adequate lighting in place?<br>(Fire escape signs must be visible throughout the building and relocated should areas change)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• Are COSHH assessments in place for all hazardous substances / materials in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for reference?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous substances stored securely when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around gas cylinder storage cages clear of combustible material / debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders secured on suitable cylinder trolleys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to control exposure to silica dust during applicable works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to control exposure to silica dust during applicable works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

KEY ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

• Are waste skips suitably maintained and is waste correctly segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste skips correctly signed with acceptable contents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of contaminating waterways or drains with silt or other pollutants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there drip trays / spill kits located in refuelling areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do we have a copy of the waste carriers’ license?<br>(Must be displayed on the Safety notice board)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXCAVATIONS & GROUNDWORKS

• Are daily pre-entry inspections undertaken and recorded in the temporary works folder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable trench sheets / boxes in use to prevent possible collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress into the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the sides battered back to a safe angle if a shallow excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spoil stored well away from the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stop boards / blocks / suitable barriers in place to prevent vehicles / plant driving close to the edge causing possible collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there water ingress in the excavation and is a suitable pump available to remove and prevent the risk of flooding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of noxious gases entering the excavation and is there means of monitoring the air quality available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Forward tipping dumper truck are in use the maximum gradients to prevent possible overturn are: 1:5 for access and 1:4 for egress; Are these limits adhered too?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ROPS in place on all dumper trucks and are operators wearing the lapbelts fitted? (If no, this is a RED card offence)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe working procedures detailed in RAMS for the use of dumpers ie: safe working gradients, access & egress routes, stop blocks etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exposed rebar ends and steel pins suitably protected with plastic mushroom caps or timber?

  Yes

  No

  N/A