Information

  • (*Job Number*) Tithegrove Site Safety Report (*Date*) (*Supervisor*)

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Site Set Up

  • Is access to the site clearly signposted with site warning signage displayed? Directions, Company Sign, Warning Board

  • Does the site notice board have relevant safety information displayed, F10, Insurance, HSE Poster, Emergency Contacts, Fire Plan

  • Has office and welfare been established and is it suitable and sufficient for the on-going works; Toilets, Washing facility (Bowl), Hot water, Hand Towels, soap

  • Rest Room/Canteen/ Drying Room; Table, Chair, Kettle, Microwave, Drinking water & cup

  • Are office, toilet and welfare facilities clean, tidy and free from stored materials?

  • Has the electrics in the cabins been checked by a qualified electrician and a certificate of handover on site

  • Is the construction phase health and safety plan available, and specific to site

  • Are method statements and risk assessments in place and are method statements acceptable.

  • Are inductions being carried out prior to work commencement and records kept regarding attendance and competence.

  • Does the safety advisor require an induction and if so has one been given

  • Is the first aid box available and sited correctly and fully stocked

  • First Aid & Accident Management; First Aider on site, FAW certificate, Accident Book, Accident process, First aid Cover

  • Are appropriate levels of consultation being implemented i.e. Safety forums and tool-box talks and are records being kept. Toolbox talk with last month

  • Is the soil report on site

  • Is there an asbestos report on site

  • Is the site complying with any planning requirements

  • Is boundary fencing / security in place and secure preventing unauthorized access?

  • Fire safety; Fire Plan in file or displayed, Emergency Signage, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguisher, Assembly point<br>

  • Are the statutory /other registers being completed regularly and correctly e.g. in the last 7 days i.e. Scaffold, excavation, PUWER & LOLER.

  • Site deliveries; Safe unloading area, Method of unloading, Traffic control

  • Are appropriate permits to work being issued, controlled and cancelled?

  • Are site safety inspections being carried out as required and closed out by visiting management.

  • Are COSHH assessments available where necessary.

  • Are all sub-contractors approved

  • Have all sub-contractors’ RAMS been reviewed and assessed as sufficient to continue onsite

  • Is the Site Attendance record being maintained

  • Is there existing drawings or Pre-construction information on site

  • Have suitable signs and barriers been erected.

  • Have all services been identified and isolated

  • Has liaison with neighbours, affected by the works been implemented and is it being carried through.

  • Are unauthorized persons and general public segregated from the works

  • Is the traffic management plan being followed

  • Is the site waste management plan in place and up to date

Training

  • Do all operatives have CSCS cards

  • Do all plant Operators have CPCS cards

  • Has the Site Manager a SMSTS certificate of training

  • Do operatives have suitable training for activities taking place; abrasive wheels, manual handling

Safe Digging Proceedure

  • CAT used prior to excavating (CAT and Genny as required)

  • Permit to dig in place signed and dated by site manager

  • Have all known and located utilities been marked and found by hand

  • Is there a safe means of access (correct ladder or stepped sides)

  • Has the excavation been assessed by a competent person and properly supported or sides reduced by battering if likelihood of collapse

  • Is the area completely confined by barriers to prevent unauthorised access

  • If overhead lines present are there correct warning barriers and signage in place to GS6

  • Are materials stored at an adequate distance from edge of trench

  • Bucket changing area in place and being used for all machines

  • Is the excavator suitable for excavating and lifting

  • Have suitable barriers been put in place to prevent falls

Vibration

  • Is the equipment in use regularly maintained as per the-manufacturers data, is the site able to confirm this

  • Is the daily record sheets up to date and contain the correct information

  • Is there a chart displayed to inform the operatives of the vibration usage times

  • Has all the equipment being used been identified to the operative stating the maximum trigger times not to be exceeded

Confined Space access equipment

  • No damage to the rescue equipment

  • Equipment certificate of test in date

  • Equipment in use meets the lift requirement (harness fitted correctly, correct type of harness, lanyard connected to the hoist)

  • Tripod correctly positioned, winch locked in place correctly, top man able to operate equipment.

Confined Space Working In

  • Permit to Work filled out and filed

  • Is all signage and barriers in place as required to prevent unauthorised access

  • Means of communication established and checked if sufficient

  • All operatives carrying correct training cards for the task they are to perform

  • Is the correct procedure for the works being followed as relevant training

  • Is the gang correct size for the works minimum entry operative and top man

  • Is the gas monitoring equipment calibrated and set correctly

  • Has the gas monitor been checked prior to use

Manual Handling Tasks

  • Has the manual handling task been correctly identified (weight, size, sharp edges etc.)

  • Is the task being performed incorrectly after identification (manual handling kerbs when a curb lifter should be used)

  • Is there adequate risk controls in place ( job rotation, trolleys etc.)

  • Has there been training undertaken by the operative in lifting techniques.

Hazardous Chemicals (including fuel oil and grease)

  • Safe Storage location (away from ignition sources, away from storm drains and water courses)

  • Adequate spill containment (bunded area not overfull) and emergency procedure in place in case of fire /injury/spills

  • Safety Data sheets available on site

  • Sufficient correct P.P.E. for the work process being undertaken (asbestos, weed killing refueling )

  • Suitable storage containers (correctly marked with contents)

Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

  • Are all operatives wearing safety footwear, helmets and hi-viz tops

  • P.P.E. in good condition not altered or damaged reflective bands still highly visible

  • Is sun barrier cream available

  • Appropriate P.P.E. being used for the task being undertaken if additional hazards identified requiring specific P.P.E. (concreting , Tarmac laying)

Respiratory Protection

  • Are suitable masks available and being worn

  • If cutting is there sufficient suppression (local exhaust ventilation / water suppression)

  • Have the operative been face fitted with the type and design of filters being used within the last 12 months

  • Is the respiratory equipment in a serviceable condition ( Undamaged, clean, maintained)

Work Environment

  • Adequate noise control being deployed in areas where any operative will be exposed to greater than 85 dBA

  • Signage in place to warn other operatives or public to keep clear of hazardous operations

  • Housekeeping on the site to the required standard (lack of trip hazards, broken pipes cut steel contained within a protected area)

  • Adequate noise control being deployed in areas where any operative will be exposed to greater than 85 dBA

  • Signage in place to warn other operatives or public to keep clear of hazardous operations

Electrical Hazards

  • Safe electrical leads not damaged, and positioned to avoid trip hazard hazards and damage

  • 110V, or battery only

  • Electrical equipment either double insulated or power source RCD protected and earthed.

Environmental Hazards

  • Hazardous materials adequately contained (cement concrete washout area established ) away from drains and water course

  • Dust suppression system adequate and in use where required

  • Systems in place to prevent pollution or storm water drains and ditches (silt traps or other filtering medium in use)

Chapter 8 Works

  • Advanced signage in place

  • Pedestrian safety in place (barriers away from works or alternative safe routes displayed)

  • Traffic management plan in place agreed with the local authority and correctly implemented

  • Full type 3 P.P.E. worn by all operatives working in/adjacent to the highway

  • 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<br>

Site Machinery

  • Have working plant been segregated from other site users

  • All statutory plant checks and inspections in place (12 month thorough examination certificate etc.)

  • All beacons working on active machines

  • Slews fitted with quick hitch mechanism as requested by clients

  • Are seat belts being worn on machinery fitted with them by the operative

  • Machine disabled whilst driver out of seat (keys taken) and left in a safe condition(handbrake applied )

  • Is machinery being driven responsibly (not speeding)

LOLER

  • Are the weekly LOLER check sheets being completed?

  • Is there a suitable Risk Assessment and method statement for lifting including excavators are they being followed?

  • Are moving loads supervised by Competent and trained Slinger / Banksman?

  • Is the Site Supervisor and operator aware of SWL for plant and accessories?

  • Is lifting equipment in good condition with certificates within 12 months available and non return valves or SWL displayed?

  • Are lifting accessories in good condition with certificates within 6 months available and SWL displayed?

  • Are weights available and known to Site Supervisor for materials and equipment, ie. Trench Box’s?

Comments

  • Has a copy of the written report been given to the Site Supervisor or Tempory Supervisor -( Enter Name in comments)

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