Site Safety Inspection

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

INFORMATION

• Project / Site Name

• Supervisor / Foreman at time of this inspection

• Approximate Number of Persons on site at the time of visit.

• Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  Select Dry & Cloudy Dry & Sunny Cloudy & Damp Rain Showers Raining Snow Windy & Gusty

  • Dry & Cloudy
  • Dry & Sunny
  • Cloudy & Damp
  • Rain Showers
  • Raining
  • Snow
  • Windy & Gusty

• Minimum temperature today?

• Maximum temperature today?

• Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

  Select General Groundwork Demolition Pile Driving Formwork Reinforce Steel Steel Erection Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Glazing Cladding/Roofing Drywall Painting Sitework Excavation Underground Work Stair Installation Cleanup OTHER

  • General
  • Groundwork
  • Demolition
  • Pile Driving
  • Formwork
  • Reinforce Steel
  • Steel Erection
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Glazing
  • Cladding/Roofing
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Sitework
  • Excavation
  • Underground Work
  • Stair Installation
  • Cleanup
  • OTHER

Summary Statement / Actions or Improvements Required.

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Insert Relevant record photo's

  Media

General

• Is there a suitable Fire Risk Assessment in place for the Accommodation and Site works Areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are H&S Posters on display and filed in correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the F10 notification on display, up to date and covering expected construction period

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Employees and Employers Are Liability Insurance Documents displayed and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Site Management contact details displayed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Construction Phase Plan on site, updated to be relevant, reflective of works on site. Updated to reflect staff changes and responsibilities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Risk and Method Statements in place and appropriate for the work currently on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are initiatives in place to ensure continuous safety improvements? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Does the site encourage attitudes and behaviours that enhance safety performance? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are systems in place that care for the safety of the public, visitors and workforce (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are suitable, hygienic and well maintained welfare facilities provided within a reasonable distance of the work area (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Does the site demonstrate a commitment to respect, fair treatment, encouragement and support?(CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Does the site care for the health and wellbeing of the workforce? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Have all risks to neighbours and the public been considered and addressed (CCS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• Are first aid facilities to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly, sufficient for the number of persons on site.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sterile first aid contents within their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid cabinets/box clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to first aid cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid officers known to workers and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Access & Egress to Inspected

  Select

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are access routes adequatelly lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and Egress compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Prevention & Emergency

• Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Timber Frame Buildings and structures over three storeys high should be specifically reviewed for Fire Management information. Take particular note of fire alarms, particularly wireless types, are they working correctly, do you have an audible alarm in all areas of the site. Have all fire fighting equipment got records of inspection or test dates available? Is there a Fire Risk Assessment in place for partial or progressive occupation, including Sales Areas.

• Emergency & Fire Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sample site staff for general understanding of Fire /Emergency plan

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable or fluorescent signage in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced? (check punch mark on tabs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Alarm System suitable for the spread of site, audibility across site considered.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security

• Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Are site entry and exit points clearly designated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the external appearance of the site present a positive image of the industry (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Does the external appearance of all facilities, stored materials, vehicles and plant make a positive impression (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is site access and egress secure against unauthorised access at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What actions are taken to keep the perimeter and surrounding areas clean, tidy and free of litter, mud and dust? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What arrangements are in place to ensure that the public and visitors see a site that is organised, clean and tidy? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is clear signage requiring visitors to check in posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site perimeter fenced off appropriately with required site public signage posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How does the site encourage the workforce to contribute to cleanliness and good housekeeping? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all entries and exits closed and locked at night and during weekends?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are company values, corporate identity, and a positive industry image promoted? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If applicable, are site alarm systems functioning as expected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, are site security procedures (guard patrols, security checks etc) undertaken as required and reviewed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Is Personal Protective Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Does the appearance of the workforce project a positive impression? (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general light eye protection worn as standards policy?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of eye protection worn for tasks being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is footwear in good condition and of correct type?<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are high-vis vests or clothing worn at all times outside the office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses appropriately worn at height?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is additional PPE used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trip and Fall Safety

• Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Are floor surfaces reasonably even and uncluttered, free from trips, large rubble pieces and boulders etc? Are holes and penetrations adequately protected?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are entry points and walkways across the site and/or to offices and welfare areas kept clear?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately demarked and physically segregated from machinery movements etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways and general access kept clear of materials and storeage boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor surfaces free of liquid spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails and barriers in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Barriers to prevent falls should as a minimum be in accordance with the Edge Protection Federation guidelines, securely linked and fixed to prevent unauthorised movement. Barriers should be secured at least 1.5 m from open edges where ever possible. Any Temporary covers will need to be logged and dealt with in accordance with Temporary Works categorisation.

• Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. physical barriers, handrails, temporarily secured covers?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is all fall protection equipment visually inspected prior to use - is this recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all works where there is a potential for an injurious fall being carried out safely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• This includes all riser and shaft areas, manholes and pits. All openings where there is potential for materials to drop through or for footfall to access should be covered or guarded using items appropriate to the expected traffic loadings.
  Covers to openings and pits in-vehicle access areas need to be of suitable construction to safely take the maximum expected traffic loading, and be signed accordingly.

• Are all floor openings fully barricaded or are protected with a secured cover and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This should include areas, where materials could be kicked or drop through such as riser shafts or staircase landings etc, suitable coverings and / or toe boards, should be installed.

• Are personnel below protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there proper scaffolding in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Are scaffolds constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unless the scaffolding is designed and erected in accordance with TG2013 then a specific design will be required. The TG2013 drawings should be available on site for inspection. Ensure the loading catagory is clearly stated on the handover certificates.

• Have all scaffold plans been submitted and approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds accessible and clear of unstable objects and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double guard rails, toe boards (and brick guards installed where appropriate) on all scaffolds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold footings stable, secure and free of unstable propping objects (barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold footings and anchorages designed to support the maximum intended load without settling or displacement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspections should be at maximum intervals of 7 days. Additional inspections required following any alterations or adjustments or following an incident of high winds or other inclement weather events or after an incident where the scaffolding has been impacted by vehicle movements or and standard base, plates have been displaced.

• Are scaffolds being regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold shrouding / screening - wind loading approved, tidy and of good appearance (CCS)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Hazardous Manual Tasks

• Hazardous Manual Tasks to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Hazardous manual handling tasks should be reviewed on the basis of what harm and level of risk are involved. Remember harm can be caused by excessive repetitive movements of relatively light loads, particularly if carried out in a crooked or stooped position.

• Have Hazardous Manual Tasks on site been identified?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have Risk Assessments for these tasks been completed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Always review on the basis that the hazard should be eliminated from the outset. Check RAMS etc to see if other options have been considered or is this task just being accepted as inevitable. For instance, ceiling boards, have board lifters been requested in the RAMS or is it just noted as being down to site to arrange to position manaully.

• Have Risk controls been selected for these tasks using the hierarchy of controls?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are suitable controls in place for high force / awkward postures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are suitable controls in place for repetitive tasks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have the procedures surrounding risk controls been documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spot check RAMS on site then observe sample works on site.

• Are workers compliant with the above procedures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are relevant workers trained in these controls?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has this training been documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

• Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Tool Guards also include items such as Riving Knives for saw blades, these are required to prevent kick back, guards should be self-closing, consider where the equipment is being used, is it positioned safely.

• Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check leads for crushing damage, splits and or tears in outer sheathing, exposure of inner insulated cores, particularly around entry points to equipment and plug ends. Check cable drums for casing integrity or damage. Are these items uniquely marked and registered?

• Are power cords in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Class II Double Insulated equipment is robustly insulated and should be clearly marked with a square inside a square symbol. If this marking cannot be found on the equipment then you should assume it is Class I grade and requires a suitable earth connection to be in place.

• Are all tools double insulated or have a ground plug?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are ground fault circuit interrupters in place at the source of electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power tools in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are defective pieces of equipment and tools tagged and removed from service?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are employees using the proper tool for the task they are performing and are they using them correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using two hand on tools that are designed to do so?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce dustMachinery ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

General Machinery, Plants and Equipment

• General Machinery, Plants and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Plant & Machinery will include Cranes (Towers and Mobiles) Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Mixers, Etc, Etc. Equipment will include Tower Scaffold, Poium Steps Etc.Etc.

• Have risk assessments been completed for machinery where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a schedule of common lifts in place for equipment such as Telehandlers, HIAB Units, Fork Lifts, Excavators used for lifting

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mobile Cranes and Tower Cranes require lift plans and slinging schedules - are these available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an Appointed Person in attendance or contactable during working hours?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate supervision of the lifting and slinging operations at all times?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Records of thorough examination available for the cranes and all lifting equipment / accessories.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If Anti Collision systems are in place (SMIE or radio) are they working effectively and correctly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is Rescue Plan for tower crane operators in place, has it been practiced in last 6 months, are trained staff available on site.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Basic maintenance regime includes daily operator checks and inspection records as well as formal period inspections.

• Are maintenance schedules in place for machines and equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do records indicate that machine maintenance schedules are being adhered to?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If required, are relevant pre-start inspections being completed on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are machines kept as clean as practicable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required, are emergency stops fitted on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drip pans or plant nappies provided to prevent spillage onto the ground or floors for any standing or parked up plant.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are spill containment materials available on the plant and equipment, is there kits located at fuelling points.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there sufficient room to use all machines safely, are pedestrians generally restricted from accessing machine working areas.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are machine, equipment and plant operators trained/inducted to be competent in safe and correct operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders - Stepladders - Hop Ups etc.

• Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  Select

• Are all ladders and step ladders Industrial strength? (Non-Household rated, check the label, British Standard (BS) Class 1 ‘Industrial’ or BS EN 131 recommended - 150Kg loading)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are ladders non conductive? (wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders and stepladders being used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For extension ladders: are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Remember the hierarchy of control in selecting the right type of equipment, elimination where possible, reduction of risk by use of items such as podiums, tower scaffolds, MEWPS etc. Where steps and ladders are to be used these should be subject to specific assessments.

• Are hop ups, steps and ladders being used to access heights when a higher order controls should be used?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Hop Ups - Of minimum height <600 high -- over 500 sq -- optional handrails fitted. - SWL over 150Kg

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Select

• Electrical installation to site cabins should be inspected and signed off upon the first installation then annually.
  Equipment in cabins such as fridges kettles etc should be inspected every 6 months.
  Equipment used out on the site should be inspected as frequently as necessary depending on use but should not be more thane three monthly cycles.

• Are suitable safety switches installed at the distribution points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There are no outlets overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are portable items uniquely referenced so inspection data can be cross-checked if not physically tagged.
  Who has carried out the inspection / test.

• Has portable equipment been suitably inspected tested and tagged -- has this been registered?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any broken plugs, sockets or switches, pulled cable sleeving or exposed inner cores?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there power leads being left as potential trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there evidence of damaged insulation or another part of leads or fittings.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any no strained leads -- inner cores showing at fitting points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are portable power tools in good condition (casings, lead connections and switches all in good order)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Chemical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Select

• Is a Hazardous / flammable Substance Register complete and available at the site and for Emergency Services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have COSHH risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all containers labelled correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are unused substances disposed of?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers available and easily accessible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are spill kits or other clean up arrangements available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  Select

• Do the confined spaces have any risk of the "Specified Risks" under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If air or gas monitoring is employed is the monitor calibrated, is it applicable to the type of gas/fume/ vapour

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all applicable confined space works have adequate permits granted and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a confined space emergency plan in place and have suitable staff been allocated

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all workers undertaking confined space works trained in confined space entry and activities - including emergency procedures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

• Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures to be inspected this audit?

  Select

• Are Incident, Accident, Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are adequate reporting forms for for these events in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Root Causes identified and Corrective Actions then implemented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Workers Consultation and Coordination Programs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off

• Name & Signature of Inspector

  Sign

• Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

  Sign