Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Date and Time of Inspection

Site Organisation & Planning Satisfactory

  • Site Safety File available?

  • Where necessary have risk assessments been carried out for individual work tasks?

  • Are Risk Assessments kept in the file?

  • Are Method Statements kept in the file?

  • Have the RAMS acceptance forms been completed in the site safety file?

  • Are there competent supervisors on site?

  • Is the supervisor carrying out an induction with all SAS operatives?

  • Has the site induction attendance sheet been filled in?

  • Are operatives in possession of clear and proper instructions?

  • If required, has the Asbestos register been consulted?

  • Are operatives signing in on the SAS site attendance form?

  • Have the site emergency procedures been relayed to all staff during induction?

  • Is there evidence that H & S is monitored and action taken place to put right poor performance?

  • Is the Principal Contractor co-ordinating H & S with SAS International?

  • Is there evidence in the file for staff training?

  • Have toolbox talks been carried out?

  • Have toolbox talks been recorded in the file?

  • Have the site rules been explained to all operatives?

  • Is there evidence of site operatives being asked for their views on Health and Safety?

  • Is there an accident book in the site safety file?

  • Are there clear management structures on site?

Protection of Site Users & The Public

  • Are barriers used to enclose the work area?

  • Are materials stacked left safe?

  • Are dangerous substance securely stored?

  • Are all vehicles accessing site safely?

  • Are all deliveries occurring during prescribed times?

  • Is Safety signage adequate?

Welfare Facilities

  • Are washing facilities provided?

  • Is drinking water provided?

  • Are toilet facilities adequate and clean?

  • Are suitably heated rest/eating facilities adequate?

  • Are clothing drying, storage and changing facilities provided and adequate?

  • Is First Aid provision adequate?

Site Wide Issues

  • Is the site being kept tidy by SAS operatives?

  • Suitable storage of waste provided on site?

  • Is lighting adequate?

  • Is storage adequate and safe?

  • Can the work be accessed safely ie. roads, gangways, passageways, passenger hoists, staircases, ladders and scaffolds in good condition and free from obstruction?

  • Is the site safety signage adequate?

  • Are chemicals, flammable liquids kept safely and restricted to one days supply.? Bundled?

Ladders and Stepladders

  • Are ladders/stepladders all medium or heavy duty?

  • All ladders in good condition?

  • Are ladders secured at the top and/or well footed?

  • Are hand holds adequate at the top, 5 rungs above landing?

  • Are ladders positioned to prevent over stretching?

  • Are ladders placed at 75degrees ie base 1m away from the building for every 4m of rise?

  • Are any ladders resting on guttering?

  • Have inspection sheets been completed and in file?

  • Are stepladders used correctly?

Mobile Tower Scaffolding

  • Has the Tower been properly erected by competent persons?

  • Is bracing adequate?

  • Is height to base ratio adhered to (check manufacturers instructions)

  • Have ground/floor conditions been considered?

  • Are wheels locked when in use?

  • Are all materials and personnel off the tower when moved?

  • Is the working platform guarded and safe?

  • Is there an internal access ladder

  • Are inspection records being used and filed in site file?

  • Do operatives erecting or altering tower hold PASMA cards?

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

  • Is the equipment being operated by a competent person?

  • Has the MEWP been inspected prior to use?

  • Has the inspection been recorded in the site file?

  • Can anyone be struck by the moving platform?

  • In case of a fall of materials from the platform, is the base fenced adequately?

  • Are the operators using the equipment safely?

  • Is the power supply isolated at the end of the working day?

  • Are harnesses being used?

  • Has the harness been inspected and recorded?

  • Are operatives clipping on with a Lanyard?

  • Has the Lanyard been inspected and recorded?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • If required are workers provided with PPE?

  • Is the PPE properly maintained?

  • Are operatives trained in the use of PPE?

  • If required, are visitors provided with PPE?

  • Is the PPE issue sheet being completed within the site file?

Operatives

  • Are any employee actions unsafe?

  • Are safety procedures being adhered to?

  • Are tools or equipment being misused?

  • Is manual handling kept to a minimum?

Plant and Machinery

  • Are all guards in place and in good repair?

  • Is machinery in good condition and operated properly?

  • Have operators received proper training and are manufacturers instructions being followed for the use of equipment?

Cartridge Operated Tools

  • Are the manufacturers instructions being followed?

  • Has the operator received training?

  • Is the operator aware of the dangers and be able to deal with misfires?

  • Are goggles/safety specs provided and worn?

  • Is the equipment clean and in good condition?

  • Are gun and cartridges kept in secure place when not in use to prevent third party/ unauthorised use?

  • Have inspections been carried and recorded in site safety file?

Fire and Emergencies / Hot Works

  • Is there an agreed name for the site and a means of raising the alarm and the emergency services in case of fire or other emergency?

  • Has the Principal Contractor co-ordinated his procedures with those of the site user?

  • Are the workers aware of the emergency procedures?

  • Are escape routes maintained?

  • Is the smoking ban maintained?

  • Is the correct fire fighting equipment in place?

  • Are permits to work in place?

  • If so, are copies of permits filed in site file?

Electricity

  • Is 110V power in use?

  • If mains power used are RCD's provided?

  • Are cables, connectors and plugs undamaged?

  • Is the equipment checked regularly and inspections recorded?

  • Are trailing leads safe?

  • Are power tools PAT tested and in date?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

  • Have all hazardous substances been identified and risk assessments been carried out?

  • Are those working with hazardous substances informed of the risks and the safe working procedure?

  • Are the manufactures data sheets available on site?

  • Are substances clearly marked and securely stored?

  • Are the safe working procedures being followed, including keeping non-essential personnel out of the danger area?

  • Has the Contract Administrator been informed that the hazardous substances are in use?

Corrective Actions

  • Enter any Corrective Action that are required here (include target dates for any action required):

Acknowledgements

  • Site Supervisor/Manager acknowledges receipt of inspection results and any corrective action that are required:

  • Inspection and Corrective action raised by:

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