Site Inspection Template (Trant Engineering).

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Acting site manager

Trant Engineering Standard Audit Questions

1. Security / Induction / Access & Egress

• Have all contractors signed in and out accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all operatives provided evidence of their trade cards, qualifications and asbestos awareness certs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Site Manager presented evidence of their SMSTS card, first aid and fire warden certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of everyone's site induction attendance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access to all operational plant and are all walkways free from trip/slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate the CCTV in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The site perimeter (Fences and gate) are secure and not compromised ensuring and no unauthorized access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Documentation / PTW

• If a permit to work is required has this been issued to the contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Fire Plan & Emergency Procedures

• Does the site manager hold a valid fire warden certificate? if not, is there a worker on site at all times who holds a valid fire warden certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives aware of the site fire plan & is the area clear and accesible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all designated fire exit routes clear from obstructions and appropriately signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate and appropriate number of fire extinguishers and/or fire horns for raising the alarm? These need to be at the work zones & not just the welfare areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the fire extinguishers been serviced in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot works being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a hot works permit been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all combustible materials been removed from the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there 2 appropriate fire extinguishers to hand? (These should not be from the company vehicles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Oxy/Fuel equipment being used for hot works been subject to an annual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Highly Flammable Liquids (HFL's) being used, transported and stored correrctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gas cylinders being used, transported and stored correctly? (LPG, Oxy-Acetylene)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Accident & Reporting. Physical & Mental health First Aid

• First aider identified & first aid box/eye wash/burns kit on site? Kits need to be at the work zones & not just the welfare areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the contractors understand the need to report near misses and incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all accidents, near misses & incidents recorded and, are accident procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nominated Mental Health 1st Aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of the teams having a health and wellbeing check-in call / team meeting? (min once per month)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On occupied site is there information displayed on the Trant Health and Wellbeing initiatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Welfare, (Schedule 2 of CDM)

• Is there an adequate number of toilets for the number of workers on site? If 1 to 5 workers then 1 cubicle, if 6 to 25 workers then 2 cubicles (minimum). If 1 to 15 men at work then 1 cubicle, if 16 to 30 men at work then 2 cubicles (minimum).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet facilities are clean and provide soap, hot and cold running water and clean towels (roller or paper) (if applicable). Welfare facilities are a high standard, well maintained with no issues, clear ownership recognizing the area is a welfare area and not a general storage area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision for food storage & preparation appliances? Fridges, microwaves etc are in good, clean, working order with a valid portable appliance testing date (where applicable).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there drying rooms (where applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. CDM / SHE Documentation

• Is the CDM documentation on site & displayed? if applicable F-10, CPP, Pre Construction, HSE law poster, company insurances, site rules, emergency procedures & H&S policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments & method statements: are they available, project specific, operatives signed for acceptance & fully complied with on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the RA review form completed for all contractors on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that the site conditions are being inspected daily? Sensible monitoring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Specific Assessments COSHH, Noise,

• Are COSHH assessments available for the materials used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE being used suitable & sufficient, and in line with the COSHH RA for all substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels due to work activities at an acceptable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has noise monitoring been considered on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there a sufficient amount of PPE for noise controls on site, this needs to include ear plug dispensers and/or ear defenders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Site Wide Considerations / Public / Housekeeping

• Is the public segregated from the work with hoardings, barriers, fencing & is traffic management and signage suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE for the task provided and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site operations conducted safely and in line with method statements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping in good order & the site free of trip hazards and materials are stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All materials, plant and equipment have a dedicated area where it is stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are provided and regularly emptied. No waste stored around the site – waste must be within designated areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant equipment (containing hazardous substances) have spill kits in place that are appropriately stored and secure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available in suitable locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Tools & Work Equipment (including electrical & Plant)

• Is the equipment suitable for the job and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all work equipment undergone a thorough inspection and can a certificate be evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of equipment & plant checks before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical equipment 110v or lower and has a PAT test label which is in date? Are inspections/test certs or registers on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. High level works (including roof works)

• Is high level working being carried out safely and have control measures been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permit in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all the operators have W@H credentials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe and suitable means of access to the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate edge protection or systems such as man anchors in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means of raising the alarm on the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Asbestos

• Is a suitable asbestos R&D survey available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has asbestos been removed from the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have clearance certificates or clean air tests been collated and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have hazardous waste transfer notes been collated and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the building is Pre-2000, is there an emergency asbestos grab pack on site with instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Excavation

• Fencing/Barriers. Are adequate barriers, fencing in place at all sides of trenches and excavations to prevent persons falling into open works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a permit to Dig / Break Ground / been issued by the PC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have utility plans / drawings / consents been referenced and collated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have subscans or CAT scans been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the CAT and associated equipment (Genny) been calibrated within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence on site that operatives are competent to use the CAT and associated equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is only hand digging with insulated tools taking place within 500mm of exposed services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area clearly segregated from other operatives / colleagues and members of the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access / egress to and from the excavation for operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable and sufficient edge protection around the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Scaffolding

• Has scaffolding been erected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a design in place for the scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a hand over certificate been produced by the scaffolding contractor and accepted by the site manager? Is the Site Manager competent and qualified to formally mange, review and accept the scaffolding on handover? (must have TW awareness or scaffold awareness)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pull tests been carried out and recorded for anchor ties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has suitable edge protection been installed to prevent contractors falling from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the PC taken reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access to the scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are formal checks being carried out, up to date and recorded on scaff tags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access ladders secured correctly, at the right angle and on firm level ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scaffold companies’ credentials been checked along with their staffs’ qualifications? (CISRS minimum)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the staff’s lanyards been checked for inspection dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If lighting is required, is it fitted in secure places and suitable for its needs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffold standards fitted with foam to help prevent injury to workers and the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are end caps used to prevent hand injuries ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is debris netting fitted where required to help reduce noise and dust pollution to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If rubbish shuts are fitted, are they secure and are pointed directly into skips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all walk/crawl boards free from defects and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all kickboards in place and fitted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable signage in place at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the local public and/or schools been informed that scaffolding has been erected? (not a playground).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Dust & fume controls

• Are activities that create dust or fumes being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is "On Tool" extraction or "On Tool" water suppression being used to control dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used, are all extraction units Class M as a minimum standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all masks FFP3 as a minimum standard? (Half mask or disposable mask) required and being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have face fit certificates been collated and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If dust has been created, is it being cleared in an appropriate way to reduce exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. Waste

• Are skips being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage identifying segregated waste? Plasterboard, mixed, timber, asbestos etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste stored correctly and correctly segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are skips suitably barriered off and/or locked to prevent unauthorised use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where waste has been removed from site are Waste Transfer notes Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes available and completed in full and contain the waste transfer station and address?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste carriers license certificate filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. Traffic Management

• Vehicle access is good, with sufficient space to park (safely) off the main road and reverse park. There are reverse parking signs in place (Where possible).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A traffic management plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Goal posts as protection for overhead cables in place where (if applicable). Warning signs in place to indicate overhead wires

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearly identified pedestrian routes with barriers where appropriate (vehicle turning areas etc.). (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearly marked paths and roads, with hatched turning areas, loading areas and parking areas where appropriate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate one-way traffic system in place and being complied with. Evidence of regular checks to ensure the standard is kept high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work in progress

• Describe the works taking place

• Describe any good practice and areas for improvements

Inspectors Summary:

• Summarise the site conditions and the behaviours/attitudes of the site manager and contractors

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