SHEQ Site Report

1.1 - Were you prompted on arrival, to sign onto the teams Daily POWRA?

1.2 - Have all Operatives & Supervisors been briefed & signed onto the POWRA?

1.3 - Have all Operatives & Supervisors received a company induction?

1.4 - Is the Vehicle Pack available & complete, including suitable & relevant RAMS & a copy of the NRSWA Red Book?

1.5 - Is there clear work instructions available on site?

1.6 - Is there an 'Overhead Glove Box Guide' on site for reference?

1.7 - Is all relevant LOLER & PUWER documentation available?

1.8 - Are the Operatives aware of Hot Job procedures & able to identify a hot job?

1.9 - Are all Operatives aware of the latest toolbox talk brief issued by Giganet?

1.10 - Are all utility drawings available (Legible, Full Area, In Colour & In Date)?

2.1 - Do all Supervisors & Operatives hold the mandatory accreditations to carry out all assigned tasks (See Accreditation Matrix)?

2.2 - Do all Supervisors & Operatives hold an in date Smart Award NOPS Card?

2.3 - Has each individual uploaded all mandatory accreditations to their Smart Award NOPS Cards?

2.4 - Do all relevant Operatives hold the required CAT & Genny training (LA001)?

2.5 - Have all Operatives (where required) undergone Face Fit Training & is evidence available?

2.6 - Have the engineers had basic manual handling awareness training within the induction?

2.7 - Does the plant operator hold a CPCS card & full UK driving license?

3.1 - Are all Supervisors & Operatives meeting minimum PPE/RPE requirements (flame retardant where applicable)?

3.2 - Is all task related PPE/RPE available & appropriate for the task (Safety Glasses, Goggles, Ear Defenders etc.)?

3.3 - Is all PPE/RPE in good, working condition?

3.4 - Is all PPE/RPE appropriate for the weather conditions?

3.5 - Are FFP3 Dust Masks available & in use where required?

3.6 - Do both the brand & size of each FFP3 mask match the individuals Face Fit Test Certification?

4.1 - Is the safety QR Code displayed to report any incidents or good catches?

4.2 - Are operatives aware of their nearest first aider is & is there sufficient trained first aiders on site?

4.3 - Are there suitable welfare facilities available (This includes knowledge of nearby public toilets and permission from local businesses/shops or customers)?

4.4 - As a minimum requirement on vehicles are there: hand wipes and blue roll, soap/sanitiser and drinking water?

4.5 - Is there a fully stocked & in date First Aid Kit, with a list of contents & a suitable stock of eye wash pods?

4.6 - Is there an in date fire extinguisher available (gauge needle in the green) & have the operatives been trained to use it?

4.7 - Do all operatives know nearest hospital is & how to get there?

4.8 - Are all supervisors & operatives aware of all emergency & reporting procedures (Inc. Incidents, Accidents, Utility Strikes & Terrorist Attacks)?

5.1 - Are Daily/Weekly plant checks complete?

5.2 - Are the operating manuals & load charts available?

5.3 - Is all plant, machinery, tools & equipment appropriate for the task & free from defects?

5.4 - Do all Operatives know how to report any defects?

5.5 - Is the vehicle fit to work with the road (working beacons, chevrons etc.)?

5.6 - Are all safety decals in place e.g. no smoking signage?

5.7 - Is the bucket in use a toothless type?

5.8 - Are plant safety zones (plant/people interface) in place?

5.9 - Is the trailer fit for purpose & within service date?

5.10 - Does the trailer have 3 slings available?

5.11 - Is the vehicle loaded safely & without exceeding maximum gross weight?

5.12 - Are number plates correct & visible on both vehicles & trailers?

5.13 - Are hand tools insulated where required?

5.14 - Are insulated shovels in good condition with no white showing through protective coating?

5.15 - Is electric powered equipment/tools 110v & PAT Tested?

5.16 - Are all safety guards fitted & free from defects?

6.1 - Are both CAT & Genny within calibration dates?

6.2 - Has the area been thoroughly scanned using both CAT & Genny?

6.3 - Have all known services been marked up with the correct spray paint?

6.4 - Have sufficient trial holes been dug, to expose all known services?

6.5 - Is hand digging being carried out around known utilities?

6.6 - Is spoil being stored appropriately, in a safe & convenient location?

7.1 - Are operatives aware of procedures to safely deal with any sharps found within the work area (Where required, is a sharps box available)?

7.2 - Are weather conditions suitable for excavation works to be taking place?

7.3 - Are all Operatives aware of HAVS/WBVS risks & the control measures required to reduce these risks?

7.4 - If Lone Working, is this approved within the CPP & authorised by relevant management?

7.5 - Are all Operatives aware of Asbestos risks and the correct procedures to follow if suspected or found?

7.6 - Are all Operatives following safe manual handling practices?

7.7 - Are all processes in place to negate the spread of any contagious diseases or illnesses (including COVID-19)?

8.1 - Do all engineers know what to do in the event of an environmental spillage?

8.2 - Are noise levels adequately controlled?

8.3 - Is dust adequately controlled using water suppression?

8.4 - Is there a spill kit, funnel & drip tray available on site?

8.5 - Are all gulleys & drains free from spoil & silt covers used on drain covers?

8.6 - Are excavations of any kind being undertaken within 1m of a trunk?

9.1 - Are all relevant COSHH assessments/data sheets available on site?

9.2 - Are all COSHH clearly & correctly labelled?

9.3 - Are all COSHH stored safely & correctly?

10.1 - Is there suitable supervision on site?

10.2 - Are lighting conditions suitable?

10.3 - Are all vehicles/plant parked both safely & correctly?

10.4 - Are all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment & materials stored securely when not in use?

10.5 - Are storage areas free from hazards & segregated within barriers?

10.6 - Does the site look tidy, managed & safe (check for slips, trips & falls)?

11.1 - Is the site setup in accordance with permit conditions?

11.2 - Are the correct advance warning signs visible when approaching from all sides of the work?

11.3 - Are all other signs in accordance with chapter 8?

11.4 - Are there sufficient cones on site, providing a leading taper (if required) & safety zone?

11.5 - Is the Traffic Management type appropriate & safe for the works?

11.6 - Is the whole area guarded correctly, preventing 3rd party access?

11.7 - Are all relevant permit boards on display (displaying Giganet’s name, with the correct Permit Number)?

11.8 - Is there suitable provision for resident/public access including suitable passing for pushchairs and wheelchairs?

11.9 - Are correct kerb ramps/walkboards in place where required & within suitable condition?

11.10 - Are all barriers linked?

11.11 - Are road plates in place where required?

11.12 - Has all the SLG been weighted with sufficient sandbags, appropriate to weather conditions?

12.1 - Are all relevant permits/authorisations in place & signed by the lead operative?

12.2 - Do all Operatives know how to identify, HP/HV Pipes/Cables/Poles & the procedures for working with or within their vicinity?

12.3 - Do all Operatives know who to call in regard to measuring the distance of HV cables & have access to an ultra-sonic measuring device?

12.4 - Are all Overhead lines (within the vicinity) identified with sufficient control measures, on the POWRA?

12.5 - Do all Operatives understand the procedures around Deep Excavation (No Deep Excavation without permits & authorisations)?

12.6 - Do the works involve Working at Height?

12.6a - Have pre user checks & pre climb risk assessments been completed?

12.6b - Are the correct control measures in place?

12.6c - Is the correct FPE on site & is it being used correctly?

12.6d - Is the relevant TETRA kit on site & is it being used correctly?

142.6e - Do all MEWP operators hold correct accreditations (IPAF)?

12.6f - Is the MEWP being used correctly, parked safely and within LOLER inspection

12.7 - Do the works involve Confined Spaces?

12.7a - Do all relevant supervisors/operatives hold the required training for confined space working (NC2 City & Guilds Medium Risk)?

12.7b - Is a Tripod available (One Per Person)?

12.7c - Is a 2-Way radio available (One Per Person)?

12.7d - Is a Harness & Escape Set available (One Per Person)

12.8 - Do the works involve Lid Lifting, Pits, Chambers, or Hand, Rodding & Roping

12.8a - Do the engineers have the relevant accreditations for the manual handling task (K8 – Hand Rodding and Roping)?

12.8b - Is there relevant lifting equipment on site for the lifting of chamber lids (Cantilever pit keys, roller bars)?

12.8c - Are correct lifting procedures being used?

12.8d - Are pit keys available & in good condition?

12.8e - Can the engineers demonstrate how to complete the manual handling tasks correctly (lifting a chamber lid etc.)?

12.8f - Are the correct cable pulling techniques being adhered to (Hand over hand technique) and Cobra being used?

12.8g - Are water test kits available?

12.8h - Is there a process to report any damage caused/found to pits and chambers?

12.9 - Are the team required to carry Gas Detection Units?

12.9a - Is there a sufficient amount of Gas Detection Units on site (One per person)?

12.9b - Are Gas Detection Units being used correctly and within 6 month calibration date?

12.9c - Are they switched on and positioned correctly to effectively monitor for gases?

12.9d - Are charging facilities available to charge up GDU’s?

12.10 - Are all other risks detailed within the POWRA mitigated using sufficient control measures?

12.10a - Additional Risk (Please Provide Details & an Action to ensure control measures are sufficient)

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