TI Site Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Team

  Select Metro - NB1 Metro - NB2 Metro - NB2 Metro - NB3 Metro - NB4 Metro - NB5 Metro - NS Metro - BC1 Metro - BC2 FTTP - NW FTTP FTTP - NE FTTP Civils

  • Metro - NB1
  • Metro - NB2
  • Metro - NB2
  • Metro - NB3
  • Metro - NB4
  • Metro - NB5
  • Metro - NS
  • Metro - BC1
  • Metro - BC2
  • FTTP - NW FTTP
  • FTTP - NE FTTP
  • Civils
• Location
  Address

• Activity being undertaken on site

• SDO (if applicable)

General Safety and Documentation

• Is the work activity covered by relevant RAMS, and if so, are they available on site?

  Yes

  No

• Has an accurate Site Specific Risk Assessment been completed and signed before commencing work?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a valid Permit to Work in place, if required?

  Yes

  No

  NA

• Accreditations in date and relevant to the task being undertaken? (accreditations can be accessed through ConnectED)

  Yes

  No
Accreditation Requirements

• Accreditation required?

  Select

• Reason?

  Select Accreditation expired Training not yet received Asked to carry out work that isn't covered by job role

  • Accreditation expired
  • Training not yet received
  • Asked to carry out work that isn't covered by job role

• Who requires the accreditation(s)?

• Are operatives wearing the correct PPE for the activity being undertaken, and is it in good working condition? (Safety helmets to be swapped out after 3 years, regardless of condition. Check stamp on the inside of the helmet). Create actions for non compliance.

  Yes

  No

• If an operative is missing PPE or is wearing PPE that isn't fit for purpose then please list the PPE required, the size, and the operative who requires it.

PPE Requirements

• List PPE, size, and operative who requires it.

Vehicle

• Do you want to answer the Vehicles questions?

  Yes

  No

• Works vehicle parked safely with regards to other road users and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

• Is the works vehicle road worthy? (check tyres, lights, brakes, mirrors etc)

  Yes

  No

• Report any defects and raise with Fleet Manager.

• Vehicle fitted with functional amber flashing beacon and reflective chevrons?

  Yes

  No

• Report any defects and raise with Fleet Manager.

• Is the vehicle carrying sufficient SLG equipment? (enough for at least short duration work up to 60 minutes. Check red book if unsure)

  Yes

  No

• Make sure to place an order for any missing SLG equipment.

• Is a fire extinguisher being carried on the vehicle and is it within inspection date?

  Yes

  No

• Are tools and equipment stored correctly in the vehicle and secured to avoid damage?

  Yes

  No

• Are tools and equipment in good condition, inspected and calibrated if required?

  Yes

  No

• Take any tools or equipment out of service if they're not fit for purpose or require inspection/calibration.

Site Set-up

• Do you want to answer the Site Set Up questions?

  Yes

  No

• Do operatives have access to the Red Book (Safety at Street Works and Roads Works) on site?

  Yes

  No

• Do operatives hold an in date NRSWA O1 accreditation?

  Yes

  No

• Site maintained in a tidy condition, tools and materials stored safely in the working space or works vehicle?

  Yes

  No

• General site set up in good order and follows the Red Book?(signing, lighting, guarding, minimum footpath and or carriageway widths maintained, temporary walkways, correct traffic control method etc)

  Yes

  No

• All vehicles positioned safely as per the code of practice?

  Yes

  No

• Overall, has the site been made safe for operatives, pedestrians, and road users?

  Yes

  No

Hygiene / Welfare

• Do you want to answer the Hygiene and Welfare questions?

  Yes

  No

• Is a fully stocked First Aid kit available on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is a Sharps bin available on site? (discarded needles, fibre shards)

  Yes

  No

• Are wash facilities available on site?

  Yes

  No

• Make sure to order any missing hygiene/welfare items.

Working in the underground network

• Do you want to answer questions relating to accessing or working within chambers?

  Yes

  No

• Are there enough fully functional GDU's available on site? (check calibration)

  Yes

  No

• Why aren't there enough GDU's on site? Create an action if anyone is missing a GDU.

• Is the correct cover removal tool available and on site? (lifter 5A, roller bar, hydraulic lifter, T keys as last resort)

  Yes

  No

• Why is the correct cover removal tool not available on site? Create an action if anyone is missing a cover removal tool and state what type.

• Has a gas test been completed before entering the UG network and has the chamber been opened correctly? (crack the lid, 2 beeps)

  Yes

  No

• Have all open chambers been correctly signed and guarded in order to keep operatives and the public safe?

  Yes

  No

• Is continuous gas monitoring being observed?

  Yes

  No

• Are Operatives aware of hazards related to chambers containing water? (Weil's disease, contamination, biohazards etc)

  Yes

  No

• Are Operatives aware of the risk of discarded used syringes and do they have the equipment to deal with them? (Operatives are in their right to choose not to handle sharps, even if they have the equipment to deal with them. In all cases, sharps must be reported to management).

  Yes

  No

• Is the work being carried out inline with the TI Engineering guide and relevant CP documents? (If no, make sure to raise a network defect using the Network Audit template).

  Yes

  No

• Please see attached CP10 document for support when assessing the quality of work being completed within the Openreach Network. If any found defects cannot be rectified on the spot, make sure to raise them using the Network Audit template.

Working in the Overhead Network

• Do you want to answer questions relating to accessing and working on the Overhead Network?

  Yes

  No

Pre-climb Check

• Has a pre-climb check been correctly completed before starting work?

  Yes

  No

Sign Off

• Provide details of any comments made or concerns raised by operatives on site.

• Inspector additional comments. (create action if required)

• Sign to confirm the inspection is an accurate record of the findings.

  Sign