Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Work at height
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Fall Risk (including voids, pits, lorry beds and trenches) barrier protected to prevent persons from falling
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Lack of edge protection around trenches, voids, to prevent material falling on operative near to edge or within void
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Lack of fall arrest system (air bags, safety harnesses)
Safe Digging Procedure
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CAT used prior to excavating (both CAT and Genny)
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Permit to dig in place signed and dated by e site manager
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Is there correct safety equipment (trench boxes or sheets) in place ready for use
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Is there a safe means of access (correct ladder or stepped sides)
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Is the machine the correct size and type to handle the the lifts ( chart in cab, driver trained, non return valves fitted, audible warning device of overload)
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If over 900mm in depth is the trench properly supported or sides reduced by battering
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Is the area completely confined by barriers to prevent unauthorised access
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Possible contact with underground assets ? Identified and hand dug to note line and level (no machine dig within 500mm)
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If overhead lines present are there correct warning barriers in place
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Excavation register filled out prior to the start of a shift and /or after inclement weather, ( prior to any operative entering the excavation)
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Bucket changing area in place and being used for all machines
Vibration
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Is there a chart displayed to inform the operatives of the vibration usage times
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Has all the equipment being used been identified to the operative stating the maximum trigger times not to be exceeded
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Is the equipment in use regularly maintained as per the-manufacturers data, is the site able to confirm this
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Is the daily record sheets up to date and contain the correct information
Confined Space access equipment
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No damage to the rescue equipment
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Equipment certificate of test in date
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Equipment in use meets the lift requirement ( harness fitted correctly, correct type of harness, lanyard connected to the hoist)
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Tripod correctly positioned, winch locked in place correctly top man able to operate equipment.
Confined Space working in
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Permit tonWork filled out and filed
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Is all signage and barriers in place as required to prevent unauthorised access
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Communication medium established and checked if sufficient
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All operatives carrying correct training cards for the task they are to perform
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Is the correct procedure for the works being followed as relevant training
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Is the gang correct size for the works minimum entry operative and top man
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Is the analytical equipment calibrated and set correctly
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Has the analytical equipment been used for 20minutes prior to entry to establish a safe atmosphere
Ladders
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Is the ladder safe to use Undamaged and correct length
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Is the ladder positioned correctly
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Is the ladder secured correctly and suitable (not double extender)
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Is any work being performed from the ladder are three points of contact being maintained
Hazardous Manual Handling Tasks
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Has the manual handling task been correctly identified (weight, size, sharp edges etc.)
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Is the task being performed correctly after identification
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Is there adequate risk controls in place ( job rotation, trolleys etc.)
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Has there been training undertaken by the operative in lifting techniques.
Hazardous Chemicals (including fuel oil and grease
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Safe Storage location (away from ignition sources, away from storm drains and water courses)
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No Incompatible chemicals stored near one another
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Adequate spill containment (bunded area not overfull)
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Safety Data sheets available on site
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Adequate emergency procedure in place in case of fire /injury/spills
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Excessive quantities not stored in vehicles or on site
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Sufficient ventilation for chemical storage and usage
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Suitable storage containers (correctly marked with contents)
Respiratory Protection
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Are operatives aware of the risk
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If cutting is there sufficient suppression (local exhaust ventilation / water suppression)
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Have the operative been face fitted with the type and design of filters being used within the last 12 months
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Is the respiratory equipment in a serviceable condition ( Undamaged, clean, maintained)
Emergency Response
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Adequate first aid equipment for site ( consider number of operatives and type of work undertaken)
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Access to formally trained first aides for all shifts
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Suitable and adequate communication equipment
Traffic Management
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Site Traffic Management plan being followed
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Barriers being maintained after removal for our operations or disrupted due to access required by our machinery
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Where general public have access are we adequately protected (physical barriers bollards speed limits etc.) or where other site traffic is generally accessing (forklifts in particular )
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Route for emergency vehicles kept accessible
Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
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Adequate protection (including sun protection) in use
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P.P.E. in good condition not altered or damaged reflective bands still highly visible
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Operatives instructed in the risk of skin damage ( toxins in the ground, sun damage)
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Appropriate P.P.E. being used for the task being undertaken if additional hazards identified requiring specific P.P.E. (concreting , Tarmac laying)
Work Environment
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Adequate amenities ( toilets, washing areas, eating facilities with tables and high backed chairs hot or warm water, drinking water, means of heating food)
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Good housekeeping in sheds and welfare units ( tidy, trip hazards removed, correct signage I.e. fire diamonds on sheds containing flammable liquids)
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Adequate noise control being deployed in areas where any operative will be exposed to greater than 85 Dba.
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Signage in place to warn other operatives or public to keep clear of hazardous operations
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Housekeeping on the site to the required standard (lack of trip hazards, broken pipes cut steel contained within a protected area)
Electrical Hazards
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Safe electrical leads not damaged, and positioned to avoid trip hazard hazards and damage
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110V, or battery only
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Electrical equipment kept clear of fluids which may cause damage or short circuits
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Electrical equipment kept clear flammable gases or liquids unless intrinsically safe
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Electrical equipment either double insulated or power source RCD protected and earthed.
Environmental Hazards
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Hazardous materials adequately contained (cement concrete washout area established ) away from drains and water course
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Dust suppression system adequate and in use where required
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Systems in place to prevent pollution or storm water drains and ditches (silt traps or other filtering medium in use)
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Refuelling area correctly set with double bunded tank or other containment, away from drains and water courses
Administrative Procedures when P.C.
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Adequate supervisory arrangements ( three day first aides etc.)
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All operatives on site received a site Induction
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Is there consultation arrangements for the workers and are they aware
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Are there routine inspections for health and safety being carried out and a check sheet kept
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Emergency plans in place ( route to hospital, emergency phone numbers etc.)
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Emergency response displayed (fire assembly point etc.)
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Site boundary for works totally secure from unauthorised access
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Health and safety law poster displayed and correctly filled in
Chapter 8 works
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Advanced signage in place
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Pedestrian safety in place (barriers away from works or alternative safe routes displayed)
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Traffic management plan in place agreed with the local authority and correctly implemented
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Full type 3 P.P.E. worn by all operatives working in/adjacent to the highway
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Supervisor with correct NSWA card checked the implication of the works prior to start <br>All operatives deployed in the works holding the correct NSWA cards
Site Machinery
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Machine Operational area completely secure from other personal
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All licences in place (12 month certificate etc.)
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Has the machinery been signed off as checked for use today
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All beacons working on active machines
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All drivers holding relevant CPCS cards for the plant they are controlling
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Slews fitted with quick hitch mechanism as requested by clients
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Are seat belts being worn on machinery fitted with them by the operative
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Machine disabled whilst driver out of seat (keys taken) and left in a safe condition(handbrake applied )
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Is machinery being driven responsibly (not speeding)
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Machine being used on stockpiles safe access egress no undermining if loading material away
Additional items / Not specified above
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Any information not covered above
Advice given to correct actions
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To whom
Corrective advice given to Contracts Manager
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Enter actions suggested to Contract Manager
I have undertaken the corrective actions required Contracts Manager
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Please sign
