Rope Access Site Audit

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Site Documentation

• Complete site file with Work Method Statement and Risk Assessment at hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives familiar with the SWMS and signed onto the document with certificates and experience filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pre-start meeting and Rope Access checklist filled in correctly and all operatives signed onto documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Rope Access logbooks on site and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives have a copy of all there appropriate certs on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SWMS on site pertinent to the works being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any variations to the SWMS been notified on a toolbox talk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the ARAA Code of Practice on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any permits or pre-work checks been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of Company Working at Height Policy on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Do all operatives have correct and sufficient PPE for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the regular inspection logs up to date and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Tools

• Sufficient for job in accordance with manufactures instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in good order and checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical extension leads tagged, free from damage and when used at height supported properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hand tools being used at height attached to a lanyard and connected to operative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all electrical hand tools that require certs have them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any damaged equipment been tagged 'do not use' and quarintined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a secure store for all hand tools when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the store being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all hired equipment have a certificate of conformity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives trained in their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Large Power Tools

• Are separate anchors used for suspension identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they separately suspended if over 8kg?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate is the dead mans handle fitted and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives trained in their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site

• Is the site generally tidy and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs which are required posted and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the parapet higher then 900mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the parapet is under 900mm is there a fall arrest system in place either temporary or permanent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a potential danger to other users or the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a danger from falling debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable is safety netting in place and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a drop zone been established and meets council and company standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are council permits and A-Frame signage visible to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a first aid kit on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it have adequate supplies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate numbers of trained first aiders on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives aware of whom the trained first aiders are on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the supervisor aware of the whereabouts of the nearest medical facility and have its contact details?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Team & ARAA/IRATA Requirements

• Are all operatives trained to ARAA/IRATA standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operatives working to ARAA/IRATA guidelines and procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ropes and Rope Access Equipment

• Are knots in the ends of all ropes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ropes protected against abrasion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ropes being used and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the personal and team equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it regularly inspected and the records available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditor to randomly select a number of pieces of equipment, record the id's and cross check to gear logs.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

General

• Do any operatives appear fatigued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any operatives appear under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there effective communication between operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current weather conditions suitable for working in?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any RF issues?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any environmental issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the company vehicles lean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OHS Requirments

• Are the OHS Regulations being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the relevant MSDS sheets for the chemicals on site on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are full containers kept in a locked site container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rigging Zones

• Is the rigging zones protected from third parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all warning signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are primary and back up anchors being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all anchors been tested and within 12 months date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a certificate of currency in the site file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Are there appropriate mess facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there toilet facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities being maintained in a clean and tidy condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments

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