Title Page

  • Site Address
  • Operatives Names

  • Permit Number

  • Weather Conditions

  • Date

Items to be Checked by a Competent Person

Items

  • Does the work location carry any additional risks, near a school, hospital, crossing?

  • Is the work area free of slips and trip hazards?

  • Has a pre-used check been carried out on all plant that is being used?

  • Is the area free from any risks to the general public?

  • Is ALL signing, lighting and guarding to the SSWRW Code Of Practice (Red Book)?

  • Is there at least 1 person on site with a NRSWA accreditation to do the work?

  • Is ALL relevant PPE in good condition?

  • Is the material storage safe and site security adequate?

  • Do the Operatives have the appropriate accreditation for the work to be undertaken?

  • Is a suitable safety zone in place to undertake lifting operations?

  • Is ALL the necessary safety equipment on site and operatives are trained to use the equipment?

  • Are Health and Safety Risks, Manual Handling, HAVS, Noise and Dust etc ALL covered?

  • Are COSHH assessments available for products on site?

  • Are general Risk Assessments available for reference?

  • Have the following environmental risks been managed? Tree Roots, segregation of materials, water courses etc.

  • Is a craft manual available on site?

  • Completed by:

Pre-Start Checks

  • Utility prints that cover the entire work area?

  • Calibrated and in date CAT & Genny available and in good working order?

  • Operative trained in the use of the CAT & Genny?

  • Utilities identified and marked with suitable chalk?

  • Insulated tooling and flame retardant clothing/ PPE being used/ worn onsite?

  • Has the site been left tidy and free from hazards?

  • Has the SLG been set up and left in place where required?

  • Is a 4 head GDU available onsite?

  • Has a gas test been completed?

  • Was the gas test positive?

Completion checks

  • Has the backfill been placed in line with the HAUC specification for reinstatement?

  • Has the surface material been laid under the right conditions?

  • Has the surface material been laid at the correct depth?

  • Has any remedial work been identified?

Signatures:

  • Name & Signature:

  • Name & Signature:

  • Name & Signature:

  • Name & Signature:

Visitor to site:

  • Name & Signature:

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