Information
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Site
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Inspection no.
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
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Photograph of the site entry
Previous Audit Report
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Has the previous audit report been closed out?
Management Controls
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Check that a signed copy of Form 10 has been sent to the local HSE office and that a copy is displayed on site.
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Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.
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Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.
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Ensure a new style Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel
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Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.
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Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.
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Management controls compliant?
Access and Egress
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Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?
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Have pedestrian walkways been provided to protect them from moving vehicles?
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Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?
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Are access routes adequatelly lit?
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Access and Egress compliant?
Access - External
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Ensure site access points are clearly signposted on the approaches to the site.
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Ensure adequate on-site signage is provided to warn and advise both vehicle drivers and pedestrians.
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Ensure that adequate lighting is provided, including flashing amber warning beacons where appropriate.
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Ensure any floodlights do not dazzle drivers on the site or on adjacent public/private roads.
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Ensure any lighting does not cause a nuisance to local residents.
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Ensure that there is always a clear access route to and from all parts of the site.
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Ensure the approaches to the site are kept clear of site traffic.
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Are major deliveries timed so as to avoid school drop-off and pick-up times and other rush hour times?
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If necessary has the use of traffic lights to control traffic around site entrances been considered?
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Ensure approach roads are kept clean and tidy and that any debris is removed promptly.
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Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.
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Ensure safe pedestrian access is provided across all site entrances.
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Ensure the site is securely fenced at all times to prevent unauthorised access.
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External Access Compliant?
Cartridge Operated Tools
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Are the manufactures instructions being followed?
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Is the operator/s wearing eye protection?
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Is the gun cleaned regularly?
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Are the gun cartridges keep secure when not in use?
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Is the use of cartridge tools compliant?
Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)
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Are they kept away from flammable liquids?
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Are they properly stored in a purpose made cage?
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Are gasses segregated by type?
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Is the cylinder valves fully closed when not in use?
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Do all lines have anti-flashback arresters fitted (except for LPG fired blow heaters/torpedo heaters?
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Compressed gasses compliant?
Confined Spaces
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Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?
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Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.
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Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.
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Confined Spaces compliant?
Consultation
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Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.
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Is there a site suggestion box?
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Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.
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Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.
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Consultation compliant?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.
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Are material safety data sheets available to assist with COSHH assessments.
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Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.
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Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.
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Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.
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COSHH Compliant?
Electrical Equipment
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Ensure that existing services e.g.: electricity cables, gas mains etc have been identified and effective steps have been taken to prevent danger from them.
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Check that low voltage tools and equipment are being used wherever possible.
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Check that only 110v CTE hand tool etc are in use.
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Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.
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Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.
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Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)
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Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.
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Electrical Equipment compliant?
Excavations/Earthworks
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Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.
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Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.
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Check that there is a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench.
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Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).
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Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.
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Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.
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Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.
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Excavations/Earthwork compliant?
Fire Risks and Management
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Is there a fire risk assessment in place?
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Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.
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Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.
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Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.
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Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.
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Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.
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Ensure that smoking and other ignition sources are banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored or used.
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Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.
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Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.
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Check that all fire extinguishers have had an annual inspection.
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Fire Risk and Management compliant?
First Aid
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Are Additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.
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Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board?
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Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials.
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The location of the first aid box should be indicated on the site notice board and the door of the room in which it is contained. Are they clearly indicated?
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First Aid requirements compliant?
Housekeeping
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Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or at the end of each shift.
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Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.
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Ensure materials are stored in an appropriate manner so as not to cause damage to or a weakening of the material.
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Are damaged materials segregated to prevent them being used?
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Are pipes and tubes etc securely wedged or choked to prevent accidental movement?
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Are hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bundled area/tank?
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Ensure all waste receptacles are are appropriately signed for their intended contents.
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Housekeeping compliant?
Lifting Operations/Equipment
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Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.
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Have all lifting operations got a valid lifting plan?
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Check that the operators are trained and competent.
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Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.
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Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.
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Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.
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All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.
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Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?
Low Level Access Including Steps and Podiums
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Are podiums used before steps are allowed?
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Are operators trained in the use of podiums?
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Are podiums maintained and inspected regularly?
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Are podiums free from defects?
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Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?
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Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?
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Low level access compliant?
Manual Handling
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Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.
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Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.
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Avoid the repetitive laying of heavy building blocks weighing more than 20KG.
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Ensure all staff have received manual training.
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Manual Handling compliant?
Mobile Scaffold Towers
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Check that proprietary tower scaffolds have been erected and are being used in accordance with the suppliers instructions.
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Check that the wheels of any tower scaffold have been locked when in use and check that the platform is empty when being moved.
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Are they tagged safe for use?
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Mobile Towers compliant?
Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks
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Ensure reduced-vibration tools are used wherever possible.
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Check vibration tools are properly maintained.
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Check whether health surveillance for people exposed to high levels of hand-arm vibration over long periods is in place.
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Noise - As a general rule, if you: - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 2m, the noise level is approx 85dB and you should consider wearing hearing protection.
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- have to shout to be heard at a distance of 1m, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.
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Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.
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Occupation health, HAV'S, Noise and associated risks compliant?
Permits to Work
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Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.
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Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.
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All permits to dig should be checked and reviewed prior to issue to ensure the appropriate controls have been included.
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Ensure all contractors are working in accordance with permits to dig.
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Permits compliant?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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PPE General Requirements - Ensure PPE compatibility issues have been considered and that one piece of PPE not restrict the effectiveness of another piece of PPE.
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Ensure that PPE is issued on an individual basis.
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Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.
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Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Ensure that it is appropriately replaced.
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Hi-Viz vests or jackets.
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Eye Protection
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Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.
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Check that it is kept in good condition.
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Foot Protection
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Ensure that footwear is manufactured to CE standards.
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Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.
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Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.
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Are gloves free from damage?
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Ensure gloves are the correct size.
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Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.
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Check that hands are washed frequently after spells of work.
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Check the availability of barrier creams and skin cleansers.
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Hearing Protection
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Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.
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Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.
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Where ear plugs are in use ensure the correct size ear plugs are being worn.
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Ensure that hearing protection is kept clean and checked regularly for damage.
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Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.
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Respiratory Protection (RPE) - Avoid the use of nuisance dust masks.
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Ensure that the correct type of respiratory equipment is used for the works being undertaken.
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Ensure that persons are trained for the use of the RPE and where applicable have a face fit test to ensure the effectiveness of the RPE.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and checked after use.
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Safety Helmets
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Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.
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Were all helmets found free from damage?
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Ensure helmets are worn correctly.
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Were helmets within their expiry date - helmets should be changed every 2-3 years.
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PPE requirements compliant?
Plant & Equipment
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Ensure that tools and equipment are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.
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Dry, covered and secure storage areas should be provided for all tools and equipment.
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Hand tools
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Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.
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Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?
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Power Tools
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Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.
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Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.
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Check that guards are secure and in good repair.
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Ensure that the tools are in a good state of repair and carries appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.
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Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.
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Check that tools are 110 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.
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Ensure that the plug is of the correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to the cable.
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Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?
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Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.
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Plant
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Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.
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Do all plant fitted with a semi-automatic hitch have safety pins fitted?
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Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?
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Is Plant Used Correctly.
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Plant and Equipment compliant?
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
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Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?
Road Works
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Road Works
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Is there a site specific risk assessment in place for road works?
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Are supervisors qualified under the new road and street works Act?
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Is there at least one trained operative available at all times?
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Are signs properly secured?
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Are provisions in place to check signs etc at regular intervals?
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Are signs reflective or lit after dark?
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Are cones and lamps in place as required?
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Are roads and pedestrian footpaths clear of debris and mud?
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Are advisory speed limits in place where required?
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Road works compliant?
Scaffolding/Working platforms
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Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.
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Check that all standards are provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates.
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Check that all standards, ledgers, braces and struts are in position.
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Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.
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Check that double guard rails and toe boards or other suitable protection at every edge.
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Check that there are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold where they are used as a working platform.
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Check that working platforms are fully boarded and that the boards are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards.
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Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?
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Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.
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Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.
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Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.
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Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.
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Are scaffold tags being utilised?
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Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.
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Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?
Security
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Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?
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Is out of hours security is place?
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Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?
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Are all gated secured?
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Are site security arrangements adiquate?
Storage of Substances, Chemicals and Oils.
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Are Substances, Chemicals and Oils stored in the correct manner?
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Are all bowsers locked?
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Is there double bundled storage with at least 110%?
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Are oil storage tanks at least 30m from any water course?
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Were any/all drums stored off bear ground?
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Is static plant fitted with drip trays?
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Is plant and equipment in good order and free from leaks etc?
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Storage of Substances, Chemicals And Oils compliant?
Traffic Management
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Are traffic management arrangement suitable and sufficient ?
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Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?
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Have one way or turning points been identified?
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Are procedures in place for the unloading of vehicles to prevent fall from vehicles?
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Are seat belts being used?
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Are traffic management arrangements suitable?
Training and Skill Cards
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Are Skill Cards available for inspection?
Waste Management
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Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?
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Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?
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Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?
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Waste management requirements compliant?
Welfare Facilities
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Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.
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Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.
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Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.
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Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.
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Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.
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Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>
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Are showers provided?
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Are welfare facilities cleaned on a daily basis?
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Are welfare facilities compliant?
Working at Height
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Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.
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Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.
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Roof Work
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Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.
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Check that during industrial roofing, nets are provided to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof.
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Ensure safety nets have been hung correctly.
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Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.
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Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.
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Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.
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Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).
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Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.
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Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.
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Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.
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Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.
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Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).
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Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.
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Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?
Other
Summary
Audit Risk Level
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Risk rating for this Audit.
Corrective Actions
Sign off
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I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.
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Project Manager
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Person conducting this Audit.
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Audit concluded at:
Closure
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All actions on this report have been completed on:
