SHW Joint Safety walk

• Joint site engagement inspection completed from Doc: FO-SHE-REN-CP-002

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Principle contractor
  Address

• Present

Security

• Is security set up to SSE’s standard? Check that access to site is controlled and that boundaries are of sufficient stature to exclude unauthorised persons. Check access control for vehicles Did you receive a safety briefing at the security gate?

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Public highway free from construction material and site signage visible and informative

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

• Safe unobstructed way to get to the workplace / compound / site offices / access roads / base foundation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare

• Check number of toilets, washing facilities with hot water, towels. Regularly cleaned and adequate for the number of workers, check changing rooms have seating and means of drying clothes, rest rooms are equipped with tables and chairs and a means for boiling water

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

PPE

• Check mandated PPE is worn, it is in good condition and is it being used correctly. Check it is being stored properly and that a drying room is available for drying wet clothes

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Look for uneven surfaces, obstacles, trailing cables, wet or slippery surfaces, tools stored correctly.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Coordination

• Check that the CPP is being implemented. Check that PC / PSCS is organising, coordinating and controlling the work of their contractors. Check that a site coordination meeting is taking place and that the outputs from this meeting are being communicated to the contractors.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Control of Work Process

• Check POWRA completed and RAMS available at workplace. Have morning briefings taken place? Is there a supervisor over the works?

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Info/Training / Competence

• Check that inductions are taking place. Check RAMS available and that site personnel have a combination of training, skills, experience and knowledge to do the task.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

• Safety alerts given

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Emergency Proc / 1st Aid

• Check that a First Aid assessment has been completed and that arrangements are available for employees to receive immediate medical attention. Check competence of First Aiders and first aid kits are available and maintained.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Signage and barriers

• Check safety charter board and SHE risk board. Check signs are in place and maintained where there is a significant risk. Check roadways and pedestrian footpaths are in good condition and that barriers are in place to segregate vehicles and pedestrians

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Supervision

• Ask what training he/she has undertaking in particular safety. Try and determine if the supervisor is knowledgeable about the work and has a positive attitude to safety. Check that the work team has signed on to the RAMS.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Occupational Health

• Check that occupational health topics are being communicated and management support initiatives. Check that D&A testing is taking place.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ask if the person lifting has undergone MH training. Has alternative mechanical means been considered; Is the weight known, does the RAMS list adequate control measures?

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Check pedestrians and vehicles are segregated, signs and instructions are visible, turning vehicles have banksmen, crossing points are clear, drivers can see pedestrians, barriers are adjacent to walkways.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Construction Equipment / Plant

• Check in date for inspection, Seatbelt, mirrors, tyres, lights, operator trained Check the right plant and equipment for the task.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Tools and Equipment / PUWER

• Look at hand held power tools, check in date for inspection; Check vehicles daily inspections have been completed, look for damage, check seatbelt operation, check operator competence

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

HAVs/WBV

• Check how long the person has been operating the tool, are they experiencing any numbness in the hands, is vibration exposure monitoring in place.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Waste Disposal

• Is waste being segregated, are bins available and being emptied regularly, Check waste collection area is secure, skips are being emptied regularly. Waste is not being stored near water courses or receptors.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

COSHH

• Look at the substances being used, assess how harmful it is and check controls are as described in RAMS and safety data sheets. Check storage, handling and disposal procedure. Look at method of working and the control equipment.

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

Environmental

• Silt Mitigation Measures in place; Environmental buffer/ exclusion zones clearly identified (also displayed on notice boards). All plant have spill kit and plant nappies

  Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

General Site Inspection

• Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

• Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

• Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A

• Good

  Observation

  Poor

  N/A