Title Page

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Quality

  • Have all backfill materials been compacted to the HAUC specifications

  • Have excavated materials been separated to prevent contamination of backfill and for re-use

  • Marker tape/tile place over pipe/cable

  • Suitable blinding material being used

  • Are excavations the correct depth for the work being carried out

Environmental

  • Are vehicles parked away from drains

  • Is dust suppression available/in use

  • Are noise levels acceptable and not causing a nuisance

  • Is the site free of evidence from diesel/substance spills

  • Is plant in good condition with no leaks

  • Is there an unopened spill kit available

  • Is there a CoSHH assessment available for the chemicals on site

  • Are chemicals stored in correctly labelled containers

  • Is the vehicle kept in a clean and tidy condition

Site Management

  • Work instructions and all utility plans

  • Site specific risk assessment completed and signed

  • NRSWA, CPCS cards etc. Check validity

  • Gang pack up to date

  • Do barriers confirm to NRSWA including safety zone

  • Does oncoming traffic know where to go

  • Correct pedestrian walkway around site

  • Sandbags or alternative on signs to prevent them falling

  • Welfare facilities available

  • Cable avoidance tools available and in good order. Check expiry dates and plant number

Health and Safety

  • All correct PPE being worn, is there any signs of damage?

  • Evidence of safe digging being carried out

  • Are excavations safe to work in, is there a requirement for shoring or is shoring adequate

  • Is materials stored safely within barriers

  • Are trench edges clear of excavated spoil

  • Are all vehicles safely and suitably parked

  • Is there a fully stocked first aid kit available

  • Is there eye wash available with a valid date

  • Is there a fire extinguisher available and within service date

  • Are all tools and work equipment in a visually sound conditin

  • Have plant inspections been carried out

  • Have the operatives been trained to operate the plant being used

  • Are certificates and inspections available for lifting equipment

  • Has the last toolbox been issued, ask team for subject

  • Correct manual handling techniques being carried out

  • Are vibration trigger times being completed

  • Are site conditions and working practices free from hazards

  • Comments

  • Auditee

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