RSC - CDM Construction Site Safety Audit_rev 1

• Document No.

• Client

• Site

• Principal / Main Contractor

• Site Manager

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

  Andy Stones

  Allan Lee

  Dave McIntyre
• Location
  Address

Introduction

• This inspection/audit has been undertaken by Risk Safety Consultants Ltd as part of the agreement between RSC and the Client. The purpose of the inspection/audit is to ensure the Principal / Main Contractors compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and any relevant subordinate legislation, including but not restricted to, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the Working at Heights Regulations 2005.
  
  The report aims to identify areas where the Principal / Main Contractor needs to improve to meet the requirements of all relevant health and safety regulations and industry best practice procedures.
  
  The 'corrective actions' section details the remedial actions graded as priority 'High', 'Medium' and 'Low'.
  
  'High' rated actions should be completed as soon as is reasonably practicable, as these could potentially lead to serious injury and would likely lead to an enforcement officer issuing a 'Prohibition' or 'Improvement' notice against the site.
  
  'Medium' rated actions should be completed with a reasonable timeframe (normally before the next inspection/audit)
  
  'Low' rated actions are not compulsory but the contractor would benefit from addressing these points for continual improvement of health and safety standards.

Conclusion

1.0 - Management Documentation

• Does the project exceed 30 working days or 500 person days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the F10 on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter F10 run-out date.

  Date

• Is the Construction Phase H&S Plan on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan accurately reflect the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan kept up to date to reflect changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the company's Employers Liability insurance policy on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter run-out date of EL insurance.

  Date

• Is there a copy of the company's health and safety policy on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the policy been signed by the senior person within the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the policy been reviewed within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the policy accurately reflect the company operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Site Specific Documentation

• Are risk assessments available for all hazards with a potential significant risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Method Statements/Safe Systems of Work been prepared for works with a potential significant risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the risk assessments and Method Statements/Safe Systems of Work adequately control the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Principal/Main Contractor identified hazardous substances in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a register of the hazardous substances in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS sheets and/or COSHH assessments available for all hazardous substances on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Site Management Training

• Does the site manager hold a relevant Site Manager qualification? e.g. SMSTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appointed site supervisor(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do site supervisors hold a relevant supervisory qualification? e.g. SSSTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Operative/ContractorTraining (general)

• Have all operatives/contractors been safety inducted onto site, with a record held?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have site operatives/contractors been briefed on the findings of the risk assessments, COSHH assessments and Method Statements/Safe Systems of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular on-site toolbox talks being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter the date of the last toolbox talk.

  Date

5.0 - Asbestos

• Has the site manager attended asbestos awareness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all relevant construction trade persons trained to asbestos awareness level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has refresher training been given (annual)y)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a demolition/refurbishment survey been undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ACMs been identified within the survey report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the ACMs been removed from the project area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to ensure ACMs are not disturbed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs of ACMs which have not been previously identified or have been disturbed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Fire & Emergency Precautions

• Is a fire/emergency plan available for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable system in place for raising an alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient fire extinguishers provided, of the correct type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire extinguishes been inspected by a competent person within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone on site been appointed as a Fire Warden?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the Fire Wardens' hold a formal qualification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable storage for gas and flammable substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Working at Heights (fixed scaffolds)

• Are fixed scaffolds in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold been signed-off as fit for use by the scaffold contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Scaff-tag displayed close to the entry point to the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold been inspected by a competent person within the last 7 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all working platforms fully boarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double handrails provided on all working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kick boards provided on working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all access ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access ladders correctly secured and extended above the stepping off point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold adequately tied where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the scaffold appears to be fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Working at Heights ( Tower Scaffolds)

• Are tower scaffolds in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds erected/signed-off by a competent person e.g. PASMA qualified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double hand-rails provided on all working platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all towers appear to be erected correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Working at Heights (MEWPs & Scissor Lifts etc.)

• Are MEWPs or Scissor Lifts in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the last 6 monthly competent person inspection certificate available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators hold a relevant license to operate the plant e.g. IPAF cert?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Working at Heights (ladders, steps & hop-ups etc.)

• Are ladders, steps, hop-ups or similar in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment of the correct grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Class 1 'industrial use' or EN 131 'heavy duty'

• Does the equipment appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment being used in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 - Working at Heights (On or Near Fragile Surfaces)

• Is there any work on or near fragile surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable protection be provided to prevent persons falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a specific risk assessment been undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a detailed task specific Method Statement covering the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the works being controlled under a permit-to-work procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - Confined Spaces Working

• Is there any confined spaces working on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an emergency plan been formulated specific to the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work controlled under a permit-to-work system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have those undertaking the work received sufficient training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the possibility of a lack of oxygen within the space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has breathing apparatus been provided and are the operatives trained in its safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the possibility of a flammable atmosphere within the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are none sparking tools and equipment in use and have all potential sources of ignition been extinguished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - Excavations

• Are there any excavations on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the excavation been inspected by a competent person within the last 7 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The excavation must not be used until signed-off as safe by a competent person!

• Do site management undertake excavation inspections at the start of each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the shoring appear to be adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has edge protection been provided to prevent persons or plant falling into the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the excavation appear to be in a safe and secure condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - Cranes & Lifting Equipment

• Are cranes in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the crane been subject to thorough examination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitably qualified people to supervise the lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lift operations being correctly planned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a safe system of work been put into place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any lifting equipment being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the equipment been subject to a thorough examination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessory for lifting: 6 monthly
  Equipment for lifting people: 6 monthly
  All other lifting equipment: 12 monthly

• Are lifting operations being correctly planned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 - General Work Equipment

• Has all main work equipment been added to the site equipment register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of electrical appliance testing having been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do management undertake regular inspections of work equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all general work equipment appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any tool/equipment specific formal training required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the required training been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 - Noise

• Are there any operations being undertaken which expose workers to potentially high levels of noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the noise levels been assessed or estimated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have noise control areas been defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 - Vibration

• Are any tools/equipment in use which may expose workers to high levels of vibration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have vibration levels and safe work limits been assessed or estimated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it likely that safe working limits may be exceeded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop the work until suitable controls are identified & implemented.

18.0 - Welfare Facilities

• Are suitable rest facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable toilet facilities provided and kept in a clean and tidy state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable hand-washing facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a supply of fresh drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means of making warm drinks and heating food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.0 - First-aid and Accident/Incident Reporting

• Is there a statutory accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a trained first-aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in-date for formal refresher training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitably stocked first-aid kits been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular checks undertaken of first-aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye-wash stations provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye-wash bottles in-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been any accidents or incidents since the last report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the accident/Incident been investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accident/incident reportable under RIDDOR?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the accident/incident been correctly reported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0 - Site Waste Management

• Have suitable skips been provided for waste collection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste being segregated into suitable waste streams (considering possibilities for recycling)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all hazardous waste being segregated and disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste being removed from the work areas regularly to prevent a build-up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all nails/screws etc. removed or knocked over in waste.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste being removed from site by a licensed waste carrier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0 - General Site Conditions

• Is the site secured against unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable warning signs been posted at entry points to the site and at approx. 30 meter spacing around perimeter fencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access and egress routes maintained clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have exclusion zones been set-up around any higher risk activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing the correct PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any holes or openings suitably covered when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has sufficient background/task lighting been provided and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corrective Actions

• HIGH Level Risk:
  
  Compliance: failure to meet legal compliance or serious safety issue which may lead to prohibition or improvement notice action being issued by a visiting enforcement officer.
  
  Recommendations: actions to be rectified as soon as is reasonably practicable.

• Corrective Actions (high risk)

High Risk

• Add media

  Media

• MEDIUM Level Risk:
  
  Compliance: failure to meet with general standards expected of a competent contractor, industry best practice procedures or safety issues which may lead to minor accident or incident.
  
  Recommendations: actions to be rectified prior to next CDM site inspection (where external support is required e.g. Safety courses, then it is acceptable to have these planned and booked prior to next inspection).

• Corrective Actions (medium risk)

Medium Risk

• Add media

  Media

• LOW Level Risk:
  
  Compliance: action identified by the inspector to improve contractor safety management procedures or standards but unlikely to lead to enforcement action being taken.
  
  Recommendations: actions may not be considered as compulsory, but would portray the company in a positive light and allow the contractor to show commitment to improving site safety management procedures and/or standards.

• Corrective Actions ( low risk)

Low Risk

• Add media

  Media

Sign off

• On site representative

  Sign

• Auditor

  Sign