QSF : Site Health & Safety Inspection

• Client / Site

• Client Site

• Client Representative / Project Manager

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Document No.

Site Personnel & Competence

• Is there a SMSTS Trained Site Forman on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name

• Is there a SSSTS Trained foreman on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name

• Is there a qualified First Aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name

• Is there a qualified Fire Warden on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name

Work Activity

• Give a brief description of the work activity on site

SubContractors

• List of trades on site during inspection.

CONTRACTOR

• Contractor name

• Number of operatives on site

Programme

• What week in the programme was the inspection carried out

Images

• General images of site

  Media

1.0 - Previous Inspections & Subsequent Actions

• 1.1 - Has there been a previous Site Safety inspection carried out by QSF or others?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there any outstanding actions from previous reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Documentation

• 2.1 - Is F10 displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Is the Construction Phase Health and Safety plan on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Is a suitable asbestos survey available on site & all significant information communicated to all trades?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Are QSF RAMS on site and signed by individual operatives carrying out tasks on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Are "Point of Works" Risk Assessments completed for on-site tasks and signed by the individual operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 - Are Sub Contractor RAMS on site for all trades?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Are all Sub-Contractor RAMS signed by their operatives prior to commencement of works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Are COSHH Assessments on site and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Have inductions been completed and records upto date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Are Hot Works Permit's in place for any hot works & kept up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Is Permit To Work in place and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.12 - Have Toolbox Talks been completed and signed by participants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.13 - Are daily and weekly site safety checks and inspections up to date and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.14 - Is accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - H&S Station

• 3.1 - Is first aid kit on the H&S station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Is it well stocked with all first aid equipment relevant and in-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Is correct PPE signage displayed and being enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Is the Signing in Folder located in an appropriate location and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 - Is the QSF Employers Liability Insurance document displayed (Min £5m)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 - Is the current H&S Law poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 - Is QSF's signed Health and Safety Policy Statement clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - General Site Conditions

• 4.1 - Are the site entrances, exits, and walkways free from obstruction and kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Is the site free from slips, trips and falls hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Is site housekeeping sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Are edge protection control measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Are railings in good condition and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 - Are materials stored safely with clearly marked storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Is adequate temporary lighting on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of temp lighting used?

  Select Festoon lights fluorescent ceiling hung fluorescent floor standing

  • Festoon lights
  • fluorescent ceiling hung
  • fluorescent floor standing

• 4.8 - Have hidden services been identified and locations marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Is waste being stored on site in safe area between regular waste removal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 - Is site security adequate to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 - Is there appropriate segregation of the general public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.12 - Are there adequate welfare facilities on site? (Toilet, Sink, Hot Water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.13 - Are there adequate canteen facilities on site? (Table, Chairs, Microwave, Kettle)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Plant & Machinery

• 5.1 - Are all power tools 110v?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Are all plant PAT tested within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Are thorough visual examinations of tools being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - Are guards on tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Is dust extraction being used on tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - Are all waste materials being removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Electrical Safety

• 6.1 - Is there a Temp Electrical Supply Certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Is the electrical Distribution board and supply locked off and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Is 110v site temp power installed, if so is it safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Is 240v power on site, if so is it safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 - Are all leads for power and lighting secure and not trailing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 - Are all cables free from damage and fray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 - Are all portable power tools in a good safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Working at height

• 7.1 - Are step ladders being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1a - Are all steps class 1 and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1b - Are all step ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1c - Are all steps being used correctly and safe use observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Are ladders being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2a - Are all ladders Class 1 or 2 and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2b - Are ladders securely fastened and extend to a minimum of 1m above surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2c - Are ladders at 1:4 ratio and on flat and stable surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Are scaffold towers being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3a - Are Scaf tags fitted and signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3b - Is equipment erected correctly? (Toe boards, guard rails)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3c - Is there a Pasma trained operative on site erecting / checking the construction of the tower?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - Are MEWPs being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4a - Is the equipment being inspected regularly and signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4b - Is there an exclusion zone marked out below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4c - Is the PASMA trained operative using MEWP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - Is suitable edge protection in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Personal Protection Equipment

• 8.1 - Are PPE rules being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Is additional PPE available for specific tasks (Googles, Ear defenders, masks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Occupational Health

• 9.1 - Is control of noise being considered and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Is control of vibration being considered and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 - Is control of dust being considered and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Fire Procedures

• 10.1 - Is a suitable and sufficient evacuation plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1a - Is the plan included in the site induction process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Is fire plan displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - Is fire exit signage displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - Are fire points on site and in relevant positions? (at least one on each floor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4a - Are extinguishers adequate, in date, and with correct signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4b - Is there a fire alarm sounder available and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 - Sign Off

• On site representative (Foreman/Supervisor)

  Sign

• Auditor's signature

  Sign

• Yes

  No

  N/A