Information

  • This Audit covers all aspects of in progress Health and safety for use within Schemes.

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SHE WIP EWI - Health and Safety Visit

General

  • Project / Site Name

  • Sub-Contract Supervisor / Manager in charge at time of this inspection

  • Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  • Describe weather conditions on site today

  • Temperature at time of inspection

  • Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

  • Describe activities being undertaken on site

SHE WIP - Health and Safety On-Site Inspection

  • Are there engineers currently on site?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Personal Protective Equipment section is mandatory for completion

  • Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is eye protection worn where required?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are the correct forms of eye protection worn for tasks being completed?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is hearing protection being worn in designated areas?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is dust being produced in any way?

  • Is respiratory protection being worn where dust, mist or fumes are present? - e.g cutting / mixing aggregates and powders

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is footwear the correct type and in good condition?<br>

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are Hi-Viz vests or Hi-Viz clothing worn at all times?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are safety harnesses being appropriately worn at height?

  • Is additional PPE being used where required?

  • Are all staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • PPE Section has been removed as there are no engineers on site

First Aid Facilities

  • first aid facilities are mandatory in this audit?

  • Is there a First Aid box readily available?

  • Is there Eye wash available?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are first aid boxes and contents clean and orderly?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are any first aid contents past their expiry date?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is there easy access to first aid Boxes?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are First aid Boxes clearly labelled?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are all Employees and Staff aware of the location of first aid Boxes?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are the first aid officers known to workers or staff and readily accessible?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are emergency numbers available and displayed where applicable?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

Welfare provisions

  • Welfare provisions are Mandatory in this audit

  • Is there direct access to a welfare facility?

  • Is there a welfare facility within 10 minute walk?

  • Raise concern for workers safety. Welfare should be available.

  • What is available for welfare?

  • Is there access to a lockable flushing toilet?

  • Is there means to be able to wash and dry hands?

  • Is there an provision for heating food and water?

  • Is there suitable areas for drying clothes in wet weather?

  • Are seats provided for rest breaks with seat backs and tables sit at?

  • What is available for welfare? Welfare van / static office / porta loo - Please state.

  • Is there access to a lockable flushing toilet?

  • Is there means to be able to wash and dry hands?

  • Is there an provision for heating food and water?

  • Is there suitable areas for drying clothes in wet weather?

  • Are seats provided for rest breaks with seat backs and tables sit at?

Fire Prevention & Emergency

  • Fire and emergency procedures are Mandatory in this audit

  • Is the Fire Risk assessment completed and in site files? - This may be on G:Drive please ensure you are aware of its location

  • The below are most relevant to a site with an office location

  • Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • Exits clear of obstructions?

  • Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  • Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is there a generator being used on site, or are Hot works being completed on site?

  • There should be a Fire extinguisher on site! - Is the a Fire Extinguisher on site?

  • Extinguishers recently serviced? (check punch mark on tabs)

  • Extinguishers labelled and in site register?

  • Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • Fire alarm system as noted in the Fire Risk Assessment functioning correctly?

Trip, Slip and Fall Safety

  • Trip, Slip and fall safety are Mandatory in this audit?

  • Are entries and walkways kept clear?

  • Are walkways clear from trailing leads?

  • Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • Are stairways kept clear? (i.e flat entry/exit)

  • Are floor surfaces free of liquid spills?

  • Are there any works at height taking place, above 0.5m? Ladders etc

  • Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. barriers (preferred) or harnesses?

  • Are fall restraint railings in good condition?

  • Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in the fall restraint railings?

  • Is all work above 0.5m, or within 2m of an edge being done safely?

Site Security

  • Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are site entry and exit points clearly designated?

  • Is clear signage requiring visitors to Sign in at the office available?

  • Is site perimeter fenced off appropriately with required site public signage posted?

  • Are all entries and exits closed and locked when site is closed?

Housekeeping

  • Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

Work Areas

  • Work areas to be inspected in this audit?

  • Work area's are clear of rubbish and debris?

  • Workers are communicating clearly at acceptable volume (no shouting)?

  • Noise produced by work activities is within acceptable parameters and is not excessive?

  • walkways free from trailing leads?

Storage Design and Use

  • Site storage to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are materials being stored correctly?

  • Are materials segregated from the public?

  • Are there sufficient warning signs in place?

  • Take a photo of the signs

Waste & Rubbish

  • Waste and rubbish to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are skips clearly labelled showing what goes inside?

  • Is rubbish being segregated correctly?

  • Is site generally orderly, with rubbish or waste materials being disposed of?

  • Is the loading / delivery area clean and tidy?

Scaffolding

  • If there is a scaffold structure at the property then this section should be completed

  • Please ensure a base inspection is completed before accessing any scaffolding structure.

  • Are Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  • Type of Scaffold - Fixed or Mobile?

  • Have scaffolds been constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Have all scaffolds been erected in accordance with E.ON's scaffolding policy?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Does scaffold have a Green Scafftag?

  • Photo required of each Tag

  • Is the Scaffold being used?

  • Investigate why Scaffold is in use with no tag - Remove anyone using scaffold until you have seen scaffold register and can prove it has been inspected - Have the manager in charge of the scaffold get a tag installed if structure is fit to receive a tag.

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Has the scaffold been inspected within the last 7 days?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Has the register been updated to match the scaffold tag inspection?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are scaffold footings stable, secure and free of unstable propping objects (barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks etc)?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are scaffolds fully accessible and clear of unstable objects and trip hazards?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  • Are guard rails fully installed on the scaffold and fit for purpose? - (Minimum 2 handrails to a walking lift - Minimum top rail of 950mm from working platform with no guardrail gap exceeding 470mm)

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Do Guardrails have fully installed brick guards or netting installed to ensure nothing can fall to below from the working platform?

  • Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Is the scaffold ladder constructed from a metal fabric?

  • If the ladder is wooden then it is not acceptable on our site!

  • Is the scaffold ladder in good condition with no damaged rungs?

  • Does the ladder have a secure locking product that restricts any unauthorised access

  • Is there a chain and padlock securing?

  • Rope or similar is not permitted

  • Mobile Towers

  • Are Mobile tower scaffolds in use?

  • Have they been erected correctly and by trained operatives?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

Ladders and Hop-ups

  • Ladders and Hop-Ups to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all step ladders Industrial strength? (Household steps are not permitted, check label (Class 1 required))

  • Remove ladder from Site

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are Step ladders in good condition?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • If used for electrical work are ladders non conductive? (fiberglass)

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are ladders being used according to Manufactures instructions and inline with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are Hop-ups all industrial strength?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are Hop-ups in good working order, all locks working?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Do all ladders and Hop-ups have registration number and documented in register?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

Hand and Power Tools

  • Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are 110v tools being used on site?

  • Are all power tools in good condition? No broken plugs, sockets, switches or casing.

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are power cords/leads in good condition?

  • Are all tools double insulated or have a ground plug?

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  • Are all electric tools PAT tested and registered with labels on show?

  • Are all tool guards in place and operational? - e.g. grinder guards.....

  • Are there any defective tools on site?

  • Ensure defective pieces of equipment and tools are red tagged and removed from service?

  • Are tools stored correctly and in the right place when not in use?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are employees using the proper tool for the task they are performing?

  • Are hand tools manufactured to standard?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce large amounts of dust?

General Machinery, Plants and Equipment

  • General Machinery, Plants and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  • Is there a portable generator on site?

  • Is the generator installed on a drip tray?

  • Is the generator in good condition?

  • Is there a Fire Extinguisher within 3 meters?

  • Must stop using the generator until an extinguisher is in place

  • Is the Extinguisher fully Charged and in date?

  • Is the Extinguisher logged in the register?

  • Is there a Forklift on Site?

  • Is the forklift checked daily and recorded?

  • Are machine operators fully trained and hold the correct licenses?

  • Is there a MEWP on site? - (Mobile elevated working platform)

  • Is the MEWP checked daily and recorded?

  • Are machine operators fully trained and hold the correct licenses?

  • Is fuel being stored on site?

  • If fuel is stored on site, Is it stored correctly in correct storage containers and locked away?

COSHH

  • COSHH safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Are all operatives fully aware of their COSHH responsibilities on site?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Actions must be taken to ensure operatives are fully trained

  • Are there any chemicals/Products being used on site?

  • Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  • Why have you selected N/A - please describe

  • Are all containers labelled correctly?

  • Are all special storage conditions being followed?

  • Are workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  • Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • Are eye washes and showers available and easily accessible?

  • Are spill kits or other clean up arrangements available?

  • Is Fuel stored on site?

  • Is it stored in secure containers and locked away

General Comments

  • Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

  • Add any additional relevant photos

  • Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection report?

  • Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions/answers above before completing this report, alternatively, you can add when back at your desk for ease of external email input but it is recommended that you raise an action to yourself as a reminder to close out your required input.

  • If you are going to raise the action to the contractor when back at your desk for ease of email input, please add an action to yourself to support a task driven close out

Sign Off

  • Name & Signature of Inspector

  • Name & Signature of Site Manager / Supervisor

  • Name & Signature of Operative

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