Site Audit Template

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Site manager

• Are signing in/out arrangements in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are induction arrangements in place and suitable and sufficient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all statutory notices displayed on site? (AF1, AF2, NI10, Insurance, site signage inc PPE requirements etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Construction Phase Plan(CPP) present on site and suitably developed and continuously updated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable and sufficient risk assessments/method statements (RAMS) from sub-contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate facilities available on site? (Inc a method for boiling water, microwave, toilets, canteen rest area, drying area etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate processes in place for hand washing within toilet areas, including access to handwash, drying hands, toilet areas cleaned frequently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• Is there a designated first aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit adequate and fully stocked? (Inc eye wash)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is first aid signage on display and filled in? (First aider and kit location)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Accident/RIDDOR

• Have there been any RIDDOR incidents on site, have there been any incidents/accidents/near misses on site and relevant actions taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire marshal appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there an adequate number of suitable fire stations with alarm points and fire extinguishers throughout the site including in offices/welfare area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting provided on escape routes/site areas? (Where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an adequate means of escape present with clear exit routes and fire signage established for exit routes, final exits, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot works permits being issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the minimum PPE requirements of hard hats, hi-vis clothing and steel toe boots being adhered to on site??

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is other appropriate task specific PPE being worn by operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site suitably secured to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials, tools and plant stored away from the public and client staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoardings in place? If so, has a temporary works design been prepared considering stability, wind load, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is personnel access to all areas of the site safe and well controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a traffic management plan available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicular access routes clear and separate from pedestrian routes, including crossing points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site distribution e.g temporary lighting, cables, transformers, etc have evidence of PAT?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical certificates available for the onsite connection of all temporary mains site distribution, fixed wire transformers, accommodation units, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas of the site well lit with suitable permanent or temporary lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary cables positioned in a safe manner and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is battery charging undertaken in a controlled manner at designated charging points e.g signed/protected/segregated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe working arrangements in place for electrical systems e.g lock off/control of access to equipment/isolators, permits in place/secured and signage displayed on room and apparatus?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site tidy, in good order and free from slip or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas tidy and well organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LPG, flammables and COSHH substances stores correctly with appropriate safety precautions/emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fixed Scaffolds/Edge Protection

• Is a handover certificate available and inspection registers in place, completed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds/edge protection present where required and correctly erected/used/dismantled in a safe manor? (Working platforms, guard rails, toe boards, barriers, brick guards, good access, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do they require a design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Towers/Podiums

• Are towers/podiums correctly erected in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are towers/podiums being erected/used/dismantled in a safe manner? (Brakes applied during use, gates closed, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If scaff-tags or other inspection arrangements are in place, are they up to date and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders/Stepladders

• Is the appropriate classification in use (Class 1, EN131 or EN131 Professional) and in good condition? Note: (Class 3 or EN131 Non-Professional are only suitable for domestic use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders being used correctly ? (Correct angle, length, 3 points of contact, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site operate a permit to work tagging/inspection system for ladder/stepladder use? If so, is it being operated correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Work At Height

• Are mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS) being used in a safe manner and is the equipment appropriate for the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety netting in use and is it suitable and sufficient with evidence of installation/inspection certification/register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other work at height issues i.e fall arrest/restraint/harness, rescue plan, rope access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting equipment thorough test and examination certificate available and inspection registers in place, completed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all electric tools run off 110v or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mobile plant fitted with roll over protection systems (ROPS), seatbelts, flashing beacons, sounders and 360 visibility devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate guards on items of plant e.g. chop saws, bench saw?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have tools been fitted with dust suppression/extraction equipment where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dust masks being utilised where applicable, in appropriate condition and type (FFP2/FFPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wet suppression techniques being used for activities that generate dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate hearing protection provided/being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any activities which cause significant vibration risks and are they being managed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any activities which involve significant manual handling and are they being managed effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other occupational risks present on site and are they being managed effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation supported to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  No

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• Has the temporary works design been prepared for excavation shoring/propping/temporary works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have plans been made to protect against materials, people and vehicles falling into the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is consideration been given to nearby buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all underground services been identified and are safe digging practices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the provision of suitable access and egress from the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been made for exhaust fumes within the excavation and ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given to the protection to the public, works fenced off, back filled during out of site hours, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have inspections been undertaken prior to start of each shift, is the strength/stability affected, fall of rock, earth or other material and are inspection registers complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary works captured and completed on the temporary works register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a refurbishment & demolition or management asbestos survey been undertaken and is a copy held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives briefed on asbestos during induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are asbestos abatement works being undertaken and if so are they being undertaken in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is asbestos waste being stored on site and is this in a lockable skip or restricted area which is clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting and emergency lighting within confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a communication system in place? (Two way radio)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency rescue procedure in place, are operatives wearing harnesses/life lines etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any plant in the confined space been isolated to reduce heat stress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any hot works being undertaken within the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operatives evidence of holding CSR/CSCS/Safe Pass cards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evidence available for site managers attending a 5 day SMSTS course or equivalent i.e. 3 day site safety plus for shop fitters and interior contractors, 4 day CSR sit safety supervisors (Gold card) or equivalent relevant to the trade on site i.e. for demolition works a NFDC demolition managers card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the operatives been face fitted for the required type of mask and is thee evidence of face fit on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evidence available for ongoing site training e.g. toolbox talks on appropriate topics?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mobile scaffolds/towers erected by competent persons e.g. holders of PASMA (Prefabricated access suppliers and manufacturers association) certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety netting installed by competent contractors who have a CSCS safety net rigger card or equivalent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)/scissor lift operatives have IPAF (International powered access federation) (or similar) training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives trained in the use of the plant they are using?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that operatives mounting abrasive wheels have been trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operatives received asbestos awareness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where temporary works are in place has a temporary works co-coordinator (TWC) been identified? What training/competence for the TWC is available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fuel/oils/COSHH stored on site and if so is it correct and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there any site run off into local drains with no filtration/containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes available for waste removed from site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available on site with appropriate location signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have watercourses been identified and protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Previous non-compliant issues closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• H&S Signature

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