Roads, Civil Engineering and Construction Sites

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Site Manager

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audit Report

• Have all issues raised on the previous report been actioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management Controls

• Has a signed copy of Form NI10 been sent to HSENI and is a copy displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employers and public liability insurance certificates valid and on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire Assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a project news letter been developed and issued to surrounding properties or retailers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel familiar with the FP McCann electronic accident reporting and near miss reporting procedures?<br><br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate supervision provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all persons familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and are they are complied with on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all contractors been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site safety rules displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all subcontractors been assessed and are they adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management controls compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have walkways been provided to protect pedestrians from moving vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicles complying with the reverse parking policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes adequatelly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and Egress compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Access - External

• Are site access points clearly signposted on the approaches to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage in accordance with Chapter 8 of the New Roads & Street Works Manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate on-site signage provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate lighting provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floodlights arranged in such a way so as not to dazzle drivers on the site or on adjacent public/private roads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site lighting arranged in such a way so as not to cause a nuisance to local residents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have access routes been agreed with the fire and other emergency services prior to the start of works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the approaches to the site kept clear of site traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any parking of contractors vehicles on the approach roads been agreed with the Highways Authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approach roads kept clean and tidy and is any debris removed promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safe pedestrian access provided across all site entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath are protective fans or other measures provided to safeguard members of the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all public access routes kept clean and clear at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate signage provided to direct members of the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following carried out at the end of each day/shift? -<br><br>secure tools, plant and equipment; remove or board ladders to restrict access; cover and fence excavations; store and secure hazardous materials/substances; materials properly stacked and chocked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External Access Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Cartridge Operated Tools

• Are the manufactures instructions being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the operators been properly trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators wearing eye protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gun cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system in pleace for accounting for cartridges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the use of cartridge tools compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Compressed Gases (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)

• Are they kept away from flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they properly stored in a purpose made cage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gases segregated by type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the cylinder valves fully closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all lines have anti-flashback arresters fitted (except for LPG fired blow heaters/torpedo heaters)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all line connections have approved fittings and clips, with no Jubilee clips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gases compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces (includes manholes, shafts, pits/tanks, pipes/culverts, certain excavations, silo's and other confined/enclosed spaces)

• All work in confined spaces should be subject to a specific risk assessment and be carried out in accordance with Permit to Work/Enter and a safe system of work.

• Only appropriately trained and qualified persons who have undergone an accredited confined spaces entry course shall be permitted to enter a confined space, and only then if the correct checks have been made and the correct safety equipment (breathing apparatus, gas detection equipment, emergency escape equipment etc) are used.

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all confined space permits been checked? Are they valid and being strictly enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do controls include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permits being closed and cancelled upon completion of the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Spaces compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Consultation

• Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means for employees to put forward suggestions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety joint committee / forum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are minutes and actions from meetings available and published on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any actions being implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FP McCann policy states that every site employee must receive a minimum of one Tool Box Talk per week.
  When a Tool Box Talk is delivered by and/or includes one or more FP McCann employees the attendance sheet must be scanned and a copy sent to the SHE department.

• Are appropriate Tool Box Talks given to all employees and are the Tool Box Talks appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Tool Box Talk attendance sheets being maintained and are they signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scanned copies of the Tool Box Talk attendance sheets being forwarded to the FP McCann SHE department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consultation compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have site managers looked at the possibility of substitution using alternative safer substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all dangerous/hazardous materials/substances clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where concrete cutting is taking place, have the operatives been face fit tested and are they wearing the appropriate masks (FFP3) for which they have been fitted? Is water suppression being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Demolition Operations

• Has a competent person been appointed to oversee the demolition operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the structural stability been checked and are temporary supports in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designs available for any temporary works that require them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required has the scaffolding been netted, monaflexed or hoarded off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all services been disconnected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area barriered off and suitable signs put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate dust suppression where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sutable noise controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material being removed from site on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all demolition operatives adequately trained, supervised and instructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demolition Operations compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Have all necessary utility services been provided on site before work begins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have existing services e.g.: electricity cables, gas mains etc. been identified and effective steps been taken to prevent danger from them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are low voltage tools and equipment being used wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only 110v tools being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and leads protected from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all connections been properly made and are suitable plugs being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and trailing leads routed in such a way as to prevent trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable and sufficient task lighting provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Site wide issues

• Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of invasive plants, if so are precautions adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note - it is an offence to propagate or cause to spread Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Ragwort and Himalayan Balsam.

• If the site has trees that have a tree protection order (TPO) are they being managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Energy efficiency

• Have all practical measures been implemented to increase the energy efficiency of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a carbon footprint measurement process in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Emergency

• Is an Emergency Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of ongoing review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tried and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Environmental Management

• Are environmental guidance notes available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all potential pathways been identified and addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any concrete washout facilities suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any consents required?, if so are they being monitored and complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a local drainage plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly environmental checks taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Local Community

• Is there a complaints procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there effective measures in place to prevent light pollution?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of liaison with local schools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Registers

• Is the environmental register up to date and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site waste management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Aspects & Impacts register in place - risk prevention measures identified etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill Response

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Located in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and operatives aware of their location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their location communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents regulary checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working on or near water

• Are consents in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any silty water being treated or disposed of to foul?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soil heaps located away from rivers/streams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavations/Earthworks

• Are checks made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statements and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate support and propping for the excavation or has it been sloped or battered back to a safe angle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers or other protective measures in place to stop people/vehicles falling in to the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the excavation been assessed to ensure that it does not affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials, spoil and plant stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation regularly inspected by a competent person and a record of such inspections maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations/Earthwork compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Risks and Management

• Is there a fire risk assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff know what these procedures are and do they form part of the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate means of raising the alarm, and is it regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the emergency services been informed of the location of the works, the key hazards and the emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate escape routes and are they kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases kept to a minimum and are they adequately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoking and other ignition sources banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flammable and combustible waste stored in suitable bins and skips and removed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire extinguishers provided and maintained in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire extinguishers had an annual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all temporary coverings comply with LPS1207? (LPS 1207 is a material put through a host of tests to ensure it’s a high quality flame retardant product which doesn’t hold a flame)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Risk and Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

• An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.

• Are there an appropriate number of first aiders on site? (this is dependent on the type of work or operations, the number of workers on site and any special or unusual hazards).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aiders clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker or annotation on their Hi-Vis jacket/vest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the de-fibrillator charged, correctly positioned and are suitably qualified persons available to use it if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the first aid kit contain only first aid materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of the first aid box indicated on the site notice board and the door of the room in which it is contained. Are they clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid box;

• Marked with a white cross on a green background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Placed where it can be seen and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checked and replenished on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are new staff made aware of its location as part of their induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is all debris and waste removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are damaged materials segregated to prevent them being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pipes and tubes etc. securely wedged or chocked to prevent accidental movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bunded area/tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste receptacles appropriately signed for their intended contents? If there are migrant workers on site, are the waste receptacles signs translated into the relevant language/s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Health & Safety Management Plan

• Is the project management plan up to date and signed by all relevant parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are responsibilities defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Induction

• Do all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff who have been inducted display an induction sticker on their safety helmet or wear a photo identification badge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the safety induction process regularly reviewed and updated to take account of changes in site conditions etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety induction compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Does a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinate all lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lifting operations got a valid lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all lifting equipment been tested and installed by a competent person and is it regularly maintained and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rated capacity/safe working loads clearly marked where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting equipment capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allowing for sufficient spare capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cranes and other lifting equipment have sufficient space to operate safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all lifting equipment have a thorough examination every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting operations planned so as not to take place near overhead power lines and excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lone Working / Out of hours working

• Is the work defined as low risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment for lone working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the work been approved by a Director?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lone Working compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums

• Are podiums used before steps are allowed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained in the use of podiums?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are podiums maintained and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are podiums free from defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131? (for industrial use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low level access compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Has a manual handling risk assessment been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG being avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff have received manual training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile Scaffold Towers

• Have proprietary tower scaffolds been erected in accordance with the suppliers instructions and are they being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the wheels of tower scaffolds locked when in use and is the platform empty when it is being moved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the towers tagged safe for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile Towers compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks

• Have workers had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has exposure to HAV been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are reduced-vibration tools being used wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vibration tools being properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a health surveillance programme for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the exposure of persons to HAV being limited by ensuring that no person uses vibrating tools for longer than the manufactures guided times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The lower exposure action value for noise is a daily or weekly average exposure level of 80 dB, at which the employer has to provide information and training and make hearing protection available.

• The upper exposure action value is set at a daily or weekly average noise exposure of 85 dB. As a general rule, if you have to shout to be heard at a distance of 2m, the noise level is approx 85dB and you must wear hearing protection.

• Have the workers had training so that they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the noise been reduced by using different working methods or selecting quieter plant e.g.: by fitting breakers and other plant or machinery with silencers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is preventative maintenance taking place to reduce the noise caused by wear and tear on plant and machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people not involved in the work kept away from the source of the noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupation health, HAV'S, noise and associated risks compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Permits to Work

• Hot Works - Hot Works include welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, use of angle grinders/stlhl saws etc.

• Have all Hot Works Permits been checked and reviewed and are they valid for the work conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable and sufficient fire prevention measures in place, including the removal of all combustible materials, the use of fire blankets and fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have old permits have been cancelled and closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permit to Dig - digging includes, excavations, knocking in pins, breaking ground etc.

• Have permits to dig been prepared and issued where the excavations are complex, hazardous or impact on the work or operations of another?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have permits to dig been checked and reviewed prior to issue to ensure the appropriate controls have been included?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors working in accordance with permits to dig?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the permit valid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have old permits been cancelled and closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE does not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.

• Is PPE issued on an individual basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it suitable for the type of work being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify the type of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE kept in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE replaced appropriately if worn or damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff and visitors wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets, safety boots/shoes and hard hats as a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Is the eye protection of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it kept in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot Protection

• Is footwear manufactured to CE standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the footwear have steel toecaps and steel sole plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Protection - Ensure that where damage to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.

• Are all gloves free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gloves the correct size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gloves the correct type for their application and the activity being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hands being washed frequently after spells of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barrier creams and skin cleansers readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection

• Is the correct type of protection in use for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hearing protection being used as instructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection being kept clean and checked regularly for damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct signs being used in areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (RPE)

• Is the correct type of respiratory equipment being used for the works being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are persons trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have they had a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment cleaned and checked after use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Helmets

• Are all staff and visitors wearing safety helmets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all helmets free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are helmets being worn correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are helmets within their expiry date? - (helmets should be changed every 2-3 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

• Are tools and equipment stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dry, covered and secure storage areas provided for all tools and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools

• Are the right tools and equipment being used for the right job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hand tools in good condition with no defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools

• Have operatives been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all dangerous parts guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards secure and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the tools in a good state of repair and do they carry the appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety devices operating properly and are all cables double insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools 110 volt and is a residual current device (RCD) used for additional protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plug of the correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to the cable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the supply cable free from cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operators are trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant - It is the policy of FP McCann that all site plant (including jeeps etc.) are given a daily inspection by the operators which must be recorded on the FP McCann Plant Inspection Form. This form must be handed in weekly to the appropriate manager.

• Is all Plant inspected as described above?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all plant that is fitted with a semi-automatic hitch have safety pins fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant operators trained and do they hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Plant used correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Registers and Records

• Have the site Inspection Registers for items such as scaffolding, excavations, coffer dams, plant and other equipment been completed in a timely fashion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Registers and Records compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Have all Method Statements been prepared by a competent person and have they been checked, reviewed and signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the method statement offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractors working in accordance with the method statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Road Works

• Road Works

• Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the Code of Practice: 'Safety at Street Works and Road Works', available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are supervisors qualified under the New Road and Street Works Act?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the local Authority been consulted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing hi-viz to BS EN 471 standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs approved in accordance with British Standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are provisions in place to check signs etc. at regular intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs reflective or lit after dark?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cones and lamps in place as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are advisory speed limits in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary traffic controls in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are misleading permanent signs covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road work - Completion

• Have all signs, cones and lamps been removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all permanent signs been restored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate authorities been informed that the works are complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all debris and mud been removed from surrounding areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road works compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• Is any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling being carried out by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all standards provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all standards, ledgers, braces and struts in position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there double guard rails and toe boards or other suitable protection at every edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold where they are used as a working platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working platforms fully boarded and are the boards arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and are the stores evenly distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold being properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a competent person inspect the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags being utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspections are adequately recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds and working platforms suitable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Security

• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is out of hours security in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gates secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Sector Scheme 13 & 16 Specific

• Has a Spray Bar Certificate been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Depot Tray Tests been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Flakiness Index been checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Carpet Tile Tests been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Site Diary being kept up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Set up

• Are the following items displayed?

• Latest H&S Policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insurance Policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency plan and contacts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs for doors and cabins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid location signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assembly point signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident reporting process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site registration under the Hazardous Waste Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Smoking signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health & Safety Law poster ( what you should know)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site set up in accordance with CDM and Company requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Storage of Substances, Chemicals and Oils.

• Are Substances, Chemicals and Oils stored in the correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bowsers locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there double bunded storage with at least 110%?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oil storage tanks at least 30m from any water course?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any/all drums stored off bare ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is static plant fitted with drip trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment in good order and free from leaks etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage of Substances, Chemicals And Oils compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Temporary Works

• Is there a temporary works register and is it maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appointments - The following must in place and appointed in writing:

• Temporary Works Designer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary Works Co-ordinator.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary Works Supervisor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are competences available for all appointees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Design

• Is there a process in place for the site to communicate any changes etc. back to designers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works

• Have full working method statements and risk assessments been received and approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are checks organised for critical stages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress to the works and is it maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TW been inspected on completion and is there a record of the inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has permission been given (permit to load) prior to loading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any necessary guard rails in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has permission been given to dismantle the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary works being carried out in accordance with BS5976?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site layout match the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have one way or turning points been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seat belts being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement suitable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Training and Skill Cards

• Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Skill Cards available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is a waste management plan in place and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan signed by all including the client/client representative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hierarchy of waste control being applied on site - are operatives aware of the disposal process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste carriers and transfer stations records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes available and correctly filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the process communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste management requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Are facilities provided to change, dry and store clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the facilities include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are they provided with heating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the welfare facilities accessible to all persons on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a wholesome supply of drinking water and are cups provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all drinking water supplies appropriately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient toilets readily available and are they maintained, kept clean and properly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note - A connection with mains drainage is always preferable to that of a chemical toilet.

• Are toilets connected to the main sewer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the washbasins large enough to wash up to the elbow and are they kept clean?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the nature of the work demands it, are showers provided?

• Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working at Height

• If there are alternative methods to working at height are they being adopted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access equipment erected by competent persons and checked before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has safe access and egress been provided to areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Work

• Is edge protection provided to stop people or materials falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During industrial roofing, are nets provided to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the safety nets been hung correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have precautions been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roof ladders being used in accordance with best practice requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people being kept away from areas below the roof work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).

• Are ladders in good condition, without splits, warping or damaged rungs etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the ladders rest against a solid level surface and not a fragile or insecure material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ladders secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place? (approximately 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe landing platforms provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height operations in accordance with the W@H Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working on or near Water

• Are all access passages and working platforms clear and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pontoons correctly loaded and securely moored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are embarkation and landing points provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the use of safety nets appropriate and are they securely fastened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is buoyancy/life saving equipment available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers know how to raise the alarm and are they aware of the procedures that are in place if an incident in water occurs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate is a manned rescue boat provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working on or near water compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

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  Amber

  Green

Corrective Actions

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