Site Audit

• Document No.

• Site name

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all outstanding actions completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• H&S poster displayed (manned site only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Liability insurance displayed (manned site only) (Download current version from "My Westway")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H&S policy displayed (manned site only) (Download current version from "My Westway")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General signage adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a logbook on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Logbook

• Identify logbook (Westway, Sub-contractor etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all sections up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observations

Fire Prevention

• Evacuation Plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation procedures discussed regularly? (minimum 2 times a year, deliver as a tool box talk)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower 100 mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Lighting

• Good natural lighting? (via windows and or skylights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Safety

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes and rubbish etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings? (this refers to barriers, gates etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Benches

• Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work height correct for the type of work and the employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges? (Pointy or dangerous etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rubbish Removal (We are talking about Westway domains in particular, but remember you have a duty of care to ensure you highlight any other issues or locations that you believe are a risk as well)

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustable refuse in metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

M&E and HVAC plant (Suitable tool box talks to be delivered relating to plant and machinery)

• Are the plant rooms/areas/machinery kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors around (and under if feasible) the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled? (A noise assessment to be carried out by third parties and the results and recommendations adhered to)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No bending or stooping required? (Deliver suitable tool box talks on a regular basis)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Duck-boards in good condition (good repair)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas bottles secured and segregated as required in a well ventilated location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Safety switches installed? (this means Emergency stop switches and similar)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place? (this refers to any plant on site that has a specific way for it to be shut down correctly and safely)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Hazardous Substances Register complete and available? (COSHH register)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do special storage conditions apply? (See COSHH assessment and MSDS provided by manufacturer)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided? (See COSHH assessment and MSDS provided by manufacturer) Alternatively store COSHH in a suitable enclosure externally.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are all ladders industrial strength? (Non household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ladders been "Scaf tagged" with unique number from IBMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used according to instructions? (deliver suitable tool box talks on a regular basis)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in good condition? (In a good state of repair)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Hazards

• Condition of filling cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Condition

• Condition of tyres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage provisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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