SHE Project Manager Audit

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Site conducted
Document No.
Client/ Site
Site Manager
Conducted on
Prepared by
Location
Personnel on site

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Are there UKLC sub-contractors working on site?
List sub-contractor working on site
Does all sub-contractors have a Supervisor
Are their suitable and sufficient risk assessments and method statements for all works being carried out by sub-contractors on site?
Are there COSHH Assessments on site for all products in use on site?
Are sub-contractors carrying out pre-use inspections of plant and equipment?
Are all sub-contractors trained to carry out their work?
Are all sub-contractor working safely?

Documentation & Communication

Competent Persons
Guidance
Managers & Supervisors skills, training and experience; operatives trained with correct CSCS cards. Has a suitable Site Induction been carried out for all workers, visitors and supervisors. Are these correctly filled out with all relevant details and counter signed by Site Manager
Permit to work
Guidance
Are Permit Systems in use where required, including being correctly signed off at the end of the activity/shift.
Ladder permits should be issued for short duration works only where no other access equipment is practical
Tool Box Talks
Guidance
Is there evidence of appropriate Toolbox Talks being carried out by Site Managers?
* Encourage Contractor Supervisors to carry out their own TBT
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Guidance
Are there suitable Risk Assessments and Method Statements for all works being undertaken, briefed out to operatives by Supervisors and signed by the workforce
* is there evidence of planning ahead so RAMS for forthcoming works can be reviewed in good time
Temporary Works
Guidance
Have the TWC/TWS been appointed?
Is there a TWR and is it up to date?
Are inspections being undertaken and recorded as required

Emergency planning

Fire
Guidance
Is there a fire plan in place
Are fire extinguishers in place, tests in date and of the correct type
Is the assembly point accessible and in a safe location
Has the fire risk assessment been carried out
Is there a suitable means of raising the alarm (not klaxons)
If normal fire routes have been changed, have the alternative arrangements been communicated to all relevant parties
First aid
Guidance
Are sufficient first aider(s) in place
Is the first aid kit accessible, well stocked and products in date
Have all accidents been reported to the health & safety team and client escalation procedures followed
Emergency procedures
Guidance
Is everyone on site aware of the procedures to follow in an emergency, including others who may be affected when worknig in occupied premises
Are service isolation points and procedures known
Do we have suitable and sufficient spill kits

Site set up / welfare

Housekeeping & presentation
Guidance
Does the site give a good first impression on approach.
Does the work area have clear access routes free of trip hazards
Are work areas tidy and free of obstructions
Do people have enough space to work
Signs and Notices
Guidance
Safety signage, including company and site manager contact details should be displayed on the site entrance
Relevant, but not excessive signage should be in place around site
Statutory documents should be displayed on the notice board.
Including: H&S Law poster, insurance details; F10 where applicable; H&S, Environmental, equal opportunities policies; hospital directions; traffic management and fire plan; completed fire risk assessment
Health (including wellbeing) and safety information/ posters should be placed in the canteen, smoking point and wc's where relevant
Current H&S campaigns to be clearly visible and promoted
Traffic Management
Guidance
Is there a traffic plan in place
Is this being adhered to
Are vehicles and pedestrians segregated where possible
Is there a safe route to the site cabin for visitors
Security & public safety
Guidance
Is the site secure from unauthorised access, both in and out of hours
Are people signing in/out
If there is a security guard, are they attentive to who is accessing site
Where works are in live areas or shared domains, is there suitable protection of third parties from the work activities, including dust and noise.
Do third parties have suitable access where needed
Is welfare adequate
Guidance

The Work Area

Access / Egress
Guidance
Good clear emergency access/egress,
safe access to work areas including work at height and into excavations
Work equipment
Guidance
work equipment should be in good condition, tested as per requirements and correct selection for the task
PPE
Guidance
All persons on site should be wearing the mandatory PPE required by UKLC /Client requirements as well as any additional required by risk assessment.
Gloves should be the correct cut rating for the task
Masks should be face fit tested (with evidence)
Eye protection should be the correct impact rating for the task
Materials Delivery & Storage

Working at height

Guidance
Is there a suitable off-loading area and are materials stored safely
* have materials storage areas been considered at planning stage to take into account how the site may change
Scaffolding
Guidance
Is there a handover certificate or compliance sheet for non specialist scaffold
If the scaffold is designed, do we have a copy on site and has the scaffold been checked against the design
Are 7 day inspections being carried out & records (scafftag or paper copy) updated
Does the scaffold appear complete and an good condition
Are lifts clear of debris
Ladders
Guidance
Are ladder permits in place?
Is there adequate justification for using ladders for the task/location
If ladders are being used, are they the correct type, size and in good condition
Lifting operations & lifting equipment
Guidance
Are lifting plans in place
Do we have copies of the LOLER certificates
Is lifting equipment in good condition
Working at height
Guidance
Is the work at height hierarchy being followed when selecting work equipment
Is access equipment being used safely & correctly
Is there protection from falling objects and falling materials

Electrical works

Safe isolation procedures
Guidance
All locked off? No live working.
Permits in place where needed
Guidance
Are all permits completed for:
Roof Work
Electrical Isolations
Excavations
Hot Works
Confined Space
Ladder
Any client permits

Health & Wellbeing

HAV
Guidance
Is the HSE Vibration Calculator / Ready Reckoner being used?
Where LEV met is the exposure being monitored?
Are the vibration magnitudes of the equipment available on site?
Noise
Guidance
Are noise levels being monitored?
Are there any noise restrictions and are these being adhered to?
Are HPDs being worn where necessary?
Dust
Guidance
Is dust being adequately controlled?
Is water suppression or on tool extraction being used when required?
Are M or H Class vacuums being used when on tool / vacuuming up required?
NB No brushing up of dry dust (and not at all inside)
RPE - see PPE
Food Hygiene
Guidance
Is food being eaten in the canteen
Are hands being washed before eating, drinking and smoking?

Environmental

Potential pollutants managed
Guidance
Are there sufficient and suitable spill kits on site?
Is fuel suitably stored and re-fuelling procedures in place?
Waste management
Guidance
Is waste segregated?
Are the waste carriers license displayed where appropriate?
Are the waste transfer notes and consignment notes for all waste on site?
Is waste being managed correctly?

Hazardous substances

Hazardous substances
Guidance
Are hazardous substances being stored correctly?
Are COSHH Assessments in place for all hazardous products?
Are they being used in the correct way?
Pressurised gases
Guidance
Asbestos
Guidance
Do all site personnel have asbestos awareness training in the last 12 months (and evidence to show this)?
Is there a suitable asbestos report available on site?
Has the survey information been passed on in the induction?
Is the site safe?