The Auditing of Minor excavations for Catholic Protection

• Document No.

• Competence and Excavation Audit

• PPV East Midlands

• Conducted on

  Date

• Audited by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel Number

NG Policy and Procedures

• Is there suitable personnel on site for the completion of the task, including a certified CP able to accept a FOA/PtW or PtW for Excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a requirement for a Form of Authority, Permit to Work or Permit to Work for Excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the permit in date, has it been signed by both the AE and CP and does the permit cover the works required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the location on the permit match the location on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the permit been registered with Network Control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the team got the relevant qualifications on site e.g. Street works/NG competencies/digger driver tickets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Within the RAMS does it specify the nearest Accident and Emergency department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the team have a reporting process for Accidents, illness and injury, does it involve reporting to National Grid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health and Safety

• Are vehicles parked safely, 5M upwind of the excavation point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety barriers required, if so has thought been given to allow the safe passage of MoP's through the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signing, lighting and guarding for the size of the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is traffic management required? If so is there an adequate traffic management plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a site specific risk assessment been carried out and all hazards identified been controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all utilities mains and services been surveyed using a Cable Locator tool on all 3 modes and marked around the area of the excavation using the correct coloured spray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the team have all of the relevant utilities drawings on site to assist them with location and are they all up to date I.e within the last month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an area site aside upwind 5M from the excavation whereby all tools and equipment can be stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First aid kit available and are the items within in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 2 x 500ml bottles of eyewash available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Is the BA system in good working condition and has the monthly check sheet been carried out, signed and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the team wearing suitable PPE for the task, including flame proof overalls, high viz waist coat, safety boots, safety glasses and gloves suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any special PPE requirements e.g. Full face visor for use with Stihl Saw?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the special PPE in good condition for use and where applicable in date, e.g. Hard hats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is full High Viz clothing required, for works on roads where the speed limit is greater than 40mph?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Full High Viz being worn?

  Yes Required and being worn

  Yes required but not being worn

  Not required

• Does the man within the excavation have a personal gas alarm? Is it calibrated and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter any comments regarding the state of the PPE being worn and any further recommendations.....

Excavation

• Is there requirement for a section 50 streetworks notice in place and is the permit number visible/displayed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the area to be excavated been thoroughly swept using a CAT and Genny in all 3 modes, and and utilities marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the relevant permit in place, signed and dated correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the area been swept with a GASCO seeker to ensure the atmosphere is safe to work in?!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the area been damped down to reduce the risk of sparks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the area been reswept using the CAT and Genny in all three modes every 300mm in line with HSG47 Safe Digging Practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a banksman required, (Mechanical Excavators only), if so is there evidence of suitable training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Mechanical Excavation is required is the driver suitably trained for the type of machine being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that the Mechanical excavator has been used within 500mm of any utilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the spoil a minimum of 300mm from the edge of the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any tools and equipment stored around the edge of the excavation that are listed kept to cause a risk of injury through falling into the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation suitably barriered off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation deeper than 1.2M? If so, is the permit on site correct for the work being undertaken and is it being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools and Equipment

• Does the supplied Stihl Saw come with a suitable water bottle to surprise any generated dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the GASCO seeker/Bascom Turner unit calibrated and in date, is there sufficient battery life for the works required and is the housing of the unit in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Cable Location tool and generator calibrated and in date, is there sufficient battery life for the works required and is the tool in a suitable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there 2 x 9kg dry powder Fire Extinguishers on site and serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers properly pressurised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Mechanical excavator being used fit for purpose and is it in a suitable condition for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A