Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
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Have all previous issues been cleared?
Management Controls
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Check that a signed copy of Form 10 has been sent to the local HSE office and that a copy is displayed on site.
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Ensure a new style Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel
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Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.
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Has a weekly contractor meeting taken place between management and contractors, when was the last meeting?
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Has the site manager undertaken a minimum of a weekly site safety inspection and has this been documented and recorded?
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Have all daily visual checks been undertaken and documented evidence to back this up? (can be done in managers daily diary)
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Ensure all site operatives, including sub-contractors have a valid CSCS/SKILL card.<br>
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Ensure operatives CSCS/SKILL cards/registration are appropriate for the work being undertaken
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Management controls compliant?
Signage
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Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.
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Health and safety poster available and displayed on site?
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Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
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Pedestrian routes available and in good condition?
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Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?
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Cable management compliant?
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Access and Egress compliant?
Temporary Works
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Are any temporary works being undertaken on site?
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Have the temporary works been sufficiently planned and documented
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Is a temporary works qualified person on site?
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Is their certification available for inspection?
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Are their any contractors responsible on site for undertaking temporary works and is their certification available?
Asbestos Management
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Has an asbestos survey been carried out?
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Is the removal company licenced?
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Is the work being carried out in a controlled and safe manner?
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Asbestos Management Compliant?
Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)
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Are the properly stored in a purpose made cage?
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Are gasses segregated by type?
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Compressed gasses compliant?
Confined Spaces
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Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?
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Controls should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.
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Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.
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Confined Spaces compliant?
Consultation
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Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.
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Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.
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Consultation compliant?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.
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Do COSHH assessment comply with the CLP symbols (red diamond, white background)
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Are chemicals stored in a safe manner or where required segregated away from potential reactive issues ?
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COSHH Compliant?
Demolition Operations
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Has a competent person been appointed to oversee the demolition operations?
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Has the structural stability been checked and are temporary supports in place where required?
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Is the area barried off and suitably signs in place.?
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Is there adequate dust suppression where required?
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Is there sutable noise controls in place?
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Is material being removed from site on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate?
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Are all demolition operatives adiquitly trained, supervised and instructed?
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Demolition Operations compliant?
Electrical Equipment
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Check that all necessary utility services are provided on site before work begins.
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Ensure that existing services e.g.: electricity cables, gas mains etc have been identified and effective steps have been taken to prevent danger from them.
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Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.
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Check that only 110v CTE hand tool etc are in use.
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Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)
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Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.
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Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.
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Electrical Equipment compliant?
Environmental Management
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Site wide issues
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Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adiquate?
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Is there any evidence of invasive plants, if so are precautions adiquate?
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General Environmental Management
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Are weekly environmental checks taking place?
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Any evidence of liaison with local schools?
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Are spill kits available?
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Working near water?
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Environmental Management compliant?
Excavations/Earthworks
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Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.
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All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement s and permit to dig. Is there a permit to dig?
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Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.
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Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).
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Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.
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Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.
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Excavations/Earthwork compliant?
Fire Risks and Management
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Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.
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Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.
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Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.
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Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.
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Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.
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Fire Risk and Management compliant?
First Aid
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An appropriate number of trained and qualified first aiders should be available on the site.
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How many qualified first aiders are present on site?<br>There should be at least minimum of 1 per 50 personnel.
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Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?
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The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the site notice board and the door of the room in which it is contained. Are they clearly indicated?
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Signs directing persons to the site of the first aid book should also be provided.
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Be checked and replenished on a regular basis.
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First Aid requirements compliant?
Housekeeping
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Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.
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Housekeeping compliant?
Health & Safety Management Plan
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Ensure the project management plan is up to date and signed by all relevant parties.
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Is an emergency plan defined and in place complete with emergency contact numbers?
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Health and Safety Management Plan compliant?
Induction
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Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.
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Ensure the safety induction firstbornprocess is regularly reviewed and updated to take account of changes in site conditions etc.
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Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?
Lifting Operations/Equipment
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Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.
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Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?
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Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.
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Check that the operators are trained and competent.
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Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.
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Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.
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Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?
Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums
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Are podiums used before steps are allowed?
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Are podiums free from defects?
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Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?
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Low level access compliant?
Manual Handling
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Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.
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Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.
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Manual Handling compliant?
Mobile Scaffold Towers
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Check that proprietary tower scaffolds have been erected and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions.
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Check that the wheels of any tower scaffold have been locked when in use and check that the platform is empty when being moved.
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Are they tagged safe for use?
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Mobile Towers compliant?
Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks
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Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.
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Noise on site to acceptable levels?
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Health surveillance available?
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Occupation health, HAV'S, Noise and associated risks compliant?
Permits to Work
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Ensure all Work Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits.
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Permits compliant?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.
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Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing minimum correct P.P.E including Hi-Viz vests or jackets, boots and hard hats.
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Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.
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Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.
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Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.
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PPE requirements compliant?
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.
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Check that tools are 110 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.
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Plant
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Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.
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Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?
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Plant and Equipment compliant?
Registers and Records
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Check the site Inspection Registers for items such as scaffolding, excavations, coffer dams, plant and other equipment have been completed in a timely fashion.
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Registers and Records compliant?
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Accident records up to date and documentation correctly followed up?
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Ensure all Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and signed off?
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Have risk assessments been checked and reviewed by the site manager and signed to ensure acceptance?
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Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?
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Do the method statements offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with the method statement.
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?
Sub Contractor information
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Policy and procedures available, in date and signed off?
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Copy of companies insurance available on site ?
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Site specific risk assessments available?
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Risk assessments in date, signed off and reviewed?
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Site specific Method statements available?
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Method statements in date, reviewed and signed off?
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Training record and skill cards available for specific trades, (ipaf,pasma,cpcs)
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Relevant handover certificates and inspections available to the principal contractor, ( scaffolding, plant checks, LOLER Certs)
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Regular Tool box talks undertaken by on site contractor supervisors?
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Contractors compliant with on site requirements?
Scaffolding/Working platforms
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Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.
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Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.
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Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.
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Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.
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Are scaffold tags being utilised?
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Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.
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Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?
Security
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Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?
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Adequate signage displayed on external perimeter fencing/hoarding?
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Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?
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Are all gated secured?
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Are site security arrangements adiquate?
Traffic Management
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Has a traffic management plan been prepared?
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Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?
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Have designated routes been displayed and are easily visible?
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Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?
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Are traffic management arrangement sutable?
Training and Skill Cards
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Is there an up to date SMSTS certificate on site for the the site manager and is it displayed?
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Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?
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Are Skill Cards available for inspection?
Waste Management
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Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?
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Is the plan being maintained?
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Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?
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Waste management requirements compliant?
Welfare Facilities
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Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.
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Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.
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Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.
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Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.
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Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.
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Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>
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Are welfare facilities compliant?
Working at Height
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Ladders
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Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.
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Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.
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Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.
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Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.
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Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).
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Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).
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General work at heights
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Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.
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Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.
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Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.
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Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.
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Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.
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Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?
Corrective Actions required.
Actions/ Issues rectified during inspection
Other
Accident/incident/near miss information
Summary
Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.
Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Project Manager
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on: