TAS Rail - HSE Audit Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Auditor

• Location
  Address

Project:

• Scope of work:

• Site Supervisor:

• PIC:

• TPO:

EVALUATION

General Site Access Conditions - Inductions and access to site

• The Scope of Work for the Worksite has been confirmed by the PIC

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The TPO has obtained the Track Possession Authority

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The TPO has issued the PIC with a Permit to Occupy Authority Limits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The PIC completes a Worksite Briefing/Protection Plan Form for their Worksite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The PIC briefs all their personnel at their Worksite on the Worksite Briefing/Protection Plan. GRA Pre-start meeting is completed and all workers signed on.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock system operational and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Once the PIC has Locked On to the Lock Station, all personnel place their Personal Isolation Lock on the Lock Station and enter their FULL name in BLOCK letters, Personal Isolation Lock identifier and initials on the Worksite Lock On/Off Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The PIC shall ensure that red flags are appropriately secured to the track at the limits of their Permit to Occupy or closer to the physical Works (where applicable) and ensure that all red flags that are placed on track are accounted for on the Worksite Lock On/Off Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricades/cones/tape/temp. fences in place to prevent public access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting/ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety and warning signs in place (e.g. Hot Works)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE signs in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access ways clear of debris and tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication means established i.e. UHF radio and mobile phone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site visitors inducted and signed on to Pre-start and/or Visitor Logbook

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel tickets available on site for the task being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HSE Management System

• Emergency/Rescue procedure in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS adequate, reviewed and implemented on site by workers. Subcontractor SWMS to be verified against the GRA SWMS Checklist (GRASFM24)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-Start meeting and Toolbox Talk records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits/Approvals to work obtained (e.g Hot Works, Permit to Occupy)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GRA Project Safety & Environmental Management Plan available for consultation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People verified competent to perform tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Supervision for all the tasks performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Plant

• The Operator of any Equipment/Vehicles shall place an Isolation Lock on the appropriate Worksite Lock Station for the Equipment/Vehicle and enter the identifier for the Equipment/Vehicle, Isolation Lock Identifier and initials on the Worksite Lock On/Off Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Each PIC shall confirm all Personnel/Equipment/Vehicles have locked on (verified by the number of padlocks matching the number of entries on the Worksite Lock On/Off Form) before authorizing commencement of Work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS acceptable for work being carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant condition suitable for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily pre-start checklist completed for mobile plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance record of vehicle valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drivers duty record within limits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricades/cones/tape/temp. fences and signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise and Exhaust controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belts fitted, as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe working loads indicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prestart checklist completed for Mobile Plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roll over protection fitted, as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hired Plant and Operator Checklist completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height

• EWP's and Workboxes fit for use (WLL/SWL Visible)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders appropriate and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Arrest/Restraint System correct including harness, lanyard and anchorage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rescue / Retrieval kit readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• W@H Risk Assessment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

• Spill kits available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hired plant and operator checklist completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EWP SWMS acceptable for work being carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily vehicle maintenance valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-start checklist completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliant exclusion zone established

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Parking adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicles separated from people

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Delivery/laydown area defined as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic Management in place where required and plan available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personnel Amenities

• Toilet facilities identified locally

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate drinking water available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rest area identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid and Emergencies

• First aid kits readily accessible and fully stocked (minimum Class B)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency response plan in place with local medical centre details, first aid kit and fire extinguisher locations defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assembly area defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency contact details displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum of 2 qualified first aiders (qualifications sighted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Are all persons wearing rail approved long sleeve shirts and full length trousers – SPATS for hot works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hardhats worn on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety footwear compliant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glasses worn as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection available for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Double eye protection (face shield or shade 5 goggles available) for high impact tasks e.g. welding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sun protection available (sunscreen and wide brim hat/snap brim hat sunshade for hard-hats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leather welding gloves worn by welders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliant Gloves available as required for workers , e.g. Ninja

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Safe work practices adopted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct posture used for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct tools and lifting devices used for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handles fitted where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weight indicated where possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools and Equipment

• Fit for use, no damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Equipment tagged and tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe working loads - weight indicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tool Lanyards fitted where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calibration certificates available for test equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Power supply adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools and Equipment tagged and tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCD's in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads on stands, protected from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Work/Protection

• Hot Works Permit obtained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area clear of flammables / combustibles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flash back arrester used, as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher available at work location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spark Screens used where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• SDS and Register readily available on site {soft or hard copy to be instantly readable during the use of chemicals)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals labelled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage adequate, bunded where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders upright and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe use of chemicals and adequate PPE worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Air/Oxygen/LPG

• Safety clips used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valves and gauges operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses and connections free of damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Being used correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drip tray fitted where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hydraulics

• No obvious leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gauges fitted and calibrated where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses and connections undamaged and within load capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure relief valve or bypass fitted and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dust Noise and Fumes

• Identified or pre-defined roads are being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust suppression available, if needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No excessive odours or fumes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise limited to an acceptable level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water and Wet Areas

• Slips Prevented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sediment and erosion control in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water supply adequate – for use in emergencies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.g. water trucks–fire prevention during hot works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Spoil (Soil, dirt, rubble) clear of excavations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bench and batter to standard and drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Support installed to prevent collapse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barriers in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined and Restricted Space

• Entry Permit used where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined space signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stand by person at entrance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air monitor calibrated and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respirators available and used where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazards highlighted (paint or tape)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rescue procedure and equipment readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication method agreed and in use during task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Air pollution - watering of sites to minimise dust generation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water Pollution- wastewater management to prevent discharged to storm water drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise Control - noise mitigation measures adopted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste Management - Appropriate waste disposal, including recyclable waste areas/processes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste Management - chemical waste, if any, collected and disposed of properly by licensed facility/personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste Management - chemical wastes stored and labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protection of Flora - disturbance to flora minimised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protection of Fauna - disturbance to fauna minimised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If cultural heritage aspects exist on site, preservation measures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weather watching implemented (e.g. Kestrel monitoring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditors Signature

  Sign

• Date Completed

  Date

• Comments