Sccialphatrack Construction Site Audit

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audit Report

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all previous issues been cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management Controls

• 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

• Are all operatives familiar with the requirements of the site safety rules and that they are complied with on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SCCIA activities adequately supervised, paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid CSCS/SKILL card.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure operatives CSCS/SKILL cards/registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken

  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 pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?

  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

Cartridge Operated Tools

• Are the manufactures instructions being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator/s been properly trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator/s 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 the use of cartridge tools 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 site suggestion box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety joint committee / forum / Joint H&S meeting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Tool Box Talks given to all operatives and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an attendance register been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.

  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

• Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  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

Electrical Equipment

• Check that only 110v /battery/cartridge hand tool etc are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

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

• Check the number of first aiders required, 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 the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All first aiders should be clearly identified on site through the use of an appropriate helmet sticker or labelled HiVis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The location of the first aid box should be 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

• The First Aid box should be;

• Marked with a white cross on a green background.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be placed where it can be seen and used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be 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

• Ensure all equipment and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure staff adopt the philosophy of 'A tidy site is a safe site'.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to the material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are damaged materials segregate to prevent them being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all waste receptacles are appropriately signed for their intended contents.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Health & Safety Management

• 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

• Health and Safety Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Induction

• Have all staff received a site specific safety induction before starting work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site safety inductions being adequately carried out both for staff and visitors?

  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 and display tag.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are podiums free from defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permit system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low level access compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the suitability of using trollies, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff have received manual training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile Scaffold Towers

• Check that proprietary tower scaffolds have been erected and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the wheels of any tower scaffold have been locked when in use and check that the platform is empty when being moved.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they 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

• Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check vibration tools are properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Limit the exposure of persons to HAV by ensuring that no person uses vibrating tools for longer than the manufactures guided times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise - 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 should consider wearing hearing protection.

• - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 1m, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether the noise can be 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

• Preventative maintenance can also help to reduce the noise caused by wear and tear on plant and machinery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people not involved in the work are 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/skill saws etc.

• Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work at Height/Roof Permits

• Ensure all Work at Height permits have been checked reviewed and are valid for the work conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that rescue plan is sufficient if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check old permits have 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 not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.

• Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all operatives are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot Protection

• Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged 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

• Ensure gloves are the correct size.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection

• Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.

• Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Helmets

• Ensure all operatives are wearing safety helmets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all helmets found free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure helmets are tethered where required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were 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

Equipment

• Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure towers and podiums are locked to prevent unauthorised use or theft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools

• Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools

• Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that guards are secure and in good repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the tools are in a good state of repair and carries appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools are 110 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the plug is of the correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to the cable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

• Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have 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

• Ensure all operatives are working in accordance with the method statement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  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

• 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 requirements.

  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

Welfare Facilities

• Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure access to the welfare facilities are accessible to all persons on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient toilets readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do toilet facilities include washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the washbasins are large enough to wash up to the elbow and are kept clean.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working at Height

• Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Work

• Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that precautions have 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

• Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are 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).

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe landing platforms to be 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

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  Red

  Amber

  Green

Corrective Actions

Sign off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.

• Site operative/supervisor

  Sign

• Site operative

  Sign

• Site operative

  Sign

• Site Operative

  Sign

• Site Operative

  Sign

• Person conducting this Audit.

  Sign

• Audit concluded at:

  Date

Closure

• All actions on this report have been completed on:

  Date