Site H&S M&S

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Overall Audit RAG Rating

  Green

  Amber

  Red

Documentation and Site File

• Is the site Construction Phase H&S Plan current and being maintained in good order.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Temporary Works

• Has a temporary work co-ordinator been formally appointed for the project. Have temporary works been identified and recorded in site register. Are temporary work design/drawings/method statement etc. in place for any temporary work. Has any design produced been checked & verified by a suitably qualified independent source. Has suitably qualified & trained contractor been appointed for the works. Do the works correspond with the design. Is a suitably qualified TW supervisor monitoring the work.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Permits to Work

• Permits to work issued for relevant activities, accurately completed & correctly closed out

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Site Inductions & Site Register

• Site inductions & visitor inductions carried out & up to date. Site sign in/out sheets accurate.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Method Statement & Risk Assessment

• Are Method Statements & Risk Assessments site specific, relevant to current works, signed & dated by workforce, operatives inducted in RAMS and familiar with content. Have RAMS been reviewed?

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Sub-contractors

• Sub-contractors appointed have site specific RAMS in place, RAMS appraisals complete, site induction completed, appropriate supervisor, correct plant/equipment. Working safely in compliance with RAMS.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Training & Competence

• Current & valid training records for site personnel in site files (SMSTS/ SSSTS/ CSCS/ CPCS/ ECS, Asbestos Awareness, PASMA, IPAF, Face Fit etc.)<br><br>

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Welfare Arrangements

• Welfare arrangements satisfactory. Suitable numbers chairs/tables. Drinking water on site. Means of preparing & heating food/drinks. Suitable number of toilets & hand washing facilities. Warm water for hand washing. Provision & stock of replacement consumables (toilet roll, hand towels, soaps etc.). Facilities clean & tidy. Rubbish bins. Smoking area

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Site Security

• Is site suitably secure from unauthorised access? Secure boundary hoarding/fence in place. Signage posted. Access points secure/locked. Security arrangements in place?

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Traffic Management

• Is traffic management plan in place, up to date & visibly displayed. Pedestrian walkways formed. Safe routes of travel. Vehicle & plant warning & informational signage posted

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Signage & Information

• Is suitable signage & information clearly displayed (construction signage, H&S signage, fire safety signage, traffic signage, health & well being information etc.)?

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Temporary Power & Lighting

• Is site power & lighting arrangements adequate & in good order. Is all temporary power & lighting 110 volt equipment. Travel routes & work areas suitably lit, suitable number & location of lights/transformers etc. Equipment visually in good order. Good cable management practices etc.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Access & Egress

• Are access/egress routes clearly delineated, segregated from traffic/mobile plant by physical barrier, suitably lit, suitably level/stable surfaces and clear of obstructions/slip hazards etc.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Housekeeping & Material Storage

• Is housekeeping satisfactory and are material storage areas etc. in good order?

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Waste Management

• Are waste management arrangements satisfactory. Correct number/type of skip(s) on site. Waste segregation/recycling practices being carried out where practical?

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

PPE & RPE

• Suitable PPE identified in RAMS. Mandatory PPE being worn. Task specific PPE being worn where required. PPE/RPE suitable for task & in good condition. Face fit testing carried out for RPE

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Occupational Health- Dusts & Fumes

• Are controls in place for respiratory hazards - COSHH/risk assessment for task, exclusion zone established, dust enclosures, physical barriers set up, warning notices displayed, designated material cutting areas established, LEV extraction/water suppression equipment on power tools, H or M class vacuum on site for dust housekeeping, operatives wearing RPE face Fit tested & suitably close shaven, FFP3 RPE provided & being worn correctly, monitoring arrangements in place etc.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Occupational Health - Noise

• Are controls in place for noise hazards - noise risk assessment for task,noise protection/exclusion established, physical barriers set up, warning notices displayed, designated material cutting areas established, suitable hearing protection provided & being worn correctly, noise monitoring arrangements in place etc.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Occupational Health- Vibration

• Are controls in place for vibration hazards - risk assessment for task,equipment in good condition,operatives aware of maximum permitted trigger times for task, job rotation, suitable PPE provided & being worn correctly, vibration monitoring arrangements & records in place etc.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Occupational Health- General

• Suitable controls in place for occupational health hazards, dermatitis, respiratory, lead, leptospirosis, sharps/needles etc.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

COSHH

• Have hazardous materials/substances on site been identified, COSHH assessments in place & operatives inducted in assessments. Are materials/substances being used & stored in compliance with assessment. Is correct PPE/RPE being used

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Manual Handling

• Have manual handling activities been identified and are manual handling task risk assessments in place. Is there manual handling aids/equipment available (forklift, pallet lifter, trolley etc.). Do the operatives have suitable training/guidance/information to carry out manual handling task.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

First Aid

• Is there suitable numbers of first aid trained persons on site. Is the first aid box accessible, and adequately stocked. Is the nearest emergency medical facility clearly identified. Have any accident

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Accident & Near Miss Reporting

• Have any accidents/incidents/near misses been reported. Are all incidents suitably investigated, reports completed and learning outcomes communicated. Is the near miss register being maintained & up to date

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Fire Safety

• Is there a site fire plan and is it suitable for current site environment. Are emergency routes clearly marked & free from obstruction. Is there a suitable means of raising a fire alarm. Are suitable numbers of fire fighting equipment on site, serviced and in good condition. Is suitable fire signage posted. Are there any combustible materials/substances in the workplace. Have sources of ignition been identified. Have smoking risks been controlled. Is housekeeping in good order and risk controlled by preventing unnecessary build up of combustible materials (wood, dusts, cardboard, packaging etc.)

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Hot Works

• Are all hot works being controlled by permit conditions. Is the work area suitably secured/segregated. Have combustible materials/substances near the works been removed/protected. Is a suitable fire extinguisher in the hot work area. Is a fire watch being maintained.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Plant & Equipment

• Is the correct plant/equipment being used for the task. Is there a risk assessment for use of the equipment. Is the plant/equipment in good order, no visible defects, have current test/inspection certification. Have the manufacturers recommended safety checks been carried out and recorded. Does the operator have the relevant training qualifications for using the plant/equipment

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Portable Electrical Equipment

• Is the correct equipment being used for the task. Is the equipment 110 volt. Is there a risk assessment for use of the equipment. Is the equipment in good order, no visible defects, have current PAT test/inspection certification. Does the user have the relevant training qualifications for using the plant/equipment

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Electrical Safety

• Are safe lock off & isolation procedures in place. Have live circuits been identified and warning notices posted.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

LOLER and Lifting

• Is there a site specific lifting plan in place. Do all personnel involved in the lift have the relevant training & are copies of training records in the lifting plan. Does the plan consider site conditions/hazards and environmental hazards (I.e. Weather conditions etc.). Does all plant & lifting equipment (chains, slings, shackles etc) being used have a currently valid test certificate. Is the lifting zone secure from unauthorised entry (barriers, signage etc.). Is suitable monitoring & supervision arrangements in place. Has the load been clearly established and been cross checked with the safe lifting capacity of the lifting plant/equipment. Has a lifting briefing been held before commencement of operations and is a copy of the briefing record in the site file.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Work at Height - Mobile Tower Scaffold

• Has the mobile scaffold tower been erected by a suitably competent & trained contractor (PASMA) Is the scaffold being inspected at the relevant intervals and are records of inspections kept. Is the scaffold only being altered or amended by authorised & competent persons. Is a scaf tag fitted & tag details up to date. Are there any visible defects on the scaffold. Is the scaffold being used with brakes locked, and outriggers fitted as per manufacturers recommendations.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Work at Height - MEWP

• Is the correct MEWP being used for the task. Is there a risk assessment for use of the MEWP. Is the MEWP in good order, no visible defects, have current test/inspection certification. Have the manufacturers recommended safety checks been carried out and recorded. Does the operator have the relevant training qualifications for using the category of MEWP being used. Is there an emergency rescue plan in place. Are safety harnesses fitted with fall restraint lanyards, in good order and being worn correctly. Have harness inspections been carried out and records kept of inspections.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Work at Height - Ladders and Stepladders

• Are stepladders/ladders the most suitable equipment for the task. Has a ladder permit been issued. Are ladders in good condition and free from defects. Are ladders being used correctly (tied/footed, on a flat level surface, facing the work area, devices for preventing spread locked, top 3 rungs not used as work platform, no over stretching etc.)

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Work at Height - Podiums & Platforms

• Are podiums/platforms the most suitable equipment for the task. Are they in good condition and free from defects. Are they being used correctly (on a flat level surface, facing the work area, devices for preventing spread locked, no over stretching etc.)

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Excavations

• Is permit to dig in place. Have current services drawings been consulted and ground surveyed using CAT/Genny. Is CAT/Genny calibrated & is operator trained in use. Is excavation suitably battered/benched or shored, and in good condition. Are trench boxes required/in place. Is spoil located at a safe distance. Is there suitable means of access/egress. Is suitable edge protection in place. Is gas monitoring required. Are vehicles stop blocks required. Is there an inspection regime by a competent person and are inspections recorded. Is there a rescue procedure in place.

  Safe Condition

  Action Required

  Unsafe Condition

  Not Applicable

• Rating

  Select Excellent Compliant Improvement Item Minor Non-Conformance Non Conformance Not Applicable

  • Excellent
  • Compliant
  • Improvement Item
  • Minor Non-Conformance
  • Non Conformance
  • Not Applicable

Comments / Summary

Audit RAG Action Rating

• Green

  Amber

  Red

Audit Information

• The assessor believes the information contained within this report to be accurate at the time of issue. The assessor does not accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the information therein. This report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the assessor during the audit, and should not be relied on as an exhaustive record of all possible risks or hazards that may exist or potential improvements that can be made.
  Inspections are carried out unannounced. The Site Manager or a nominated representative should accompany the assessor during the audit. Auditing is a two way process, and the Site Manager will be given the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and fully discuss the auditors findings before the final reports is produced.
  
  Scoring System Guidance
  
  Expected mean average score for a fully Compliant audit = 90%
  
  Excellent = 10. Awarded where excellence is observed and the auditor is satisfied that there is little scope for improvement in a category to satisfy industry best practice or Client requirements
  
  Compliant = 9. Awarded when the site is fully compliant in a category but where the potential exists for some minor improvement with regard to industry best practice or Client requirements
  
  Improvement Item = 8. Awarded where a relatively minor single item is observed in a category which requires corrective action, but which is unlikely to result in injury, harm or damage, or which falls below industry best practice or Client requirements.
  
  Minor Non-Conformance = 5. Awarded where more than one relatively minor item, or where a single more serious item is observed in a category which requires corrective action, but which is unlikely to result in injury, harm or damage, or which falls below industry best practice or Client requirements.
  
  Non-Conformance = 0. Awarded where more than one non-conformance item is observed in any category, or where a significant breach of industry best practice or Client requirements is observed which could result in injury, harm or damage
  
  Not-Applicable = The category is awarded full compliance marks
  
  Overall Audit R A G Rating
  Green = Score of 88% or above
  Amber = Score of between 84% - 88%, or an audit with a single Non-Conformance category
  Red = Score of 84% or below, or an audit with more than one Non-Conformance category
  
  Confidentiality Statement
  In order to maintain the integrity and credibility of the monitoring & auditing process and to protect the involved parties, it is understood that the assessor or any other party will not divulge to any unauthorised persons, any information obtained during the audit or contained within this document unless legally obligated to do so.

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