TKR Services HSE Audit rev 1

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Management Controls

• Check that a signed copy of Form 10 has been sent to the local HSE office and that a copy is displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a construction phase health and safety plan been produced and approved by the CDMC

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check employers and public liability insurance certificates are valid and on display.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Incomplete Scaffolds, No Smoking, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a new style Accident Book (which complies with the Data Protection Act) is provided on site and is available to all personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all persons have received a site induction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all operatives have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure adequate supervision is provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site safety rules are displayed in a prominent position e.g. reception, canteen, site office etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management controls compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Is there safe access and egress to all working areas of the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all public access routes are kept clean and clear at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are suitable barriers and warning notices to keep members of the public separated from the site works and site traffic.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the site is secure at all times to prevent unauthorised access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and egress Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Asbestos Management

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out in accordance with HSG264?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the presence of asbestos been detected ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the asbestos be removed under asbestos essentials by our own operatives ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable and sufficient RAMS been produced for this work ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If asbestos is present has it been removed, or encapsulated by a licence asbestos removal contractor ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are certificates of re-occupancy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste consignment notes in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos Management Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Compressed Gasses (e.g. LPG, Acetylene)

• Are they kept away from flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the properly stored in a purpose made cage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment in good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gasses compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Only appropriately trained and qualified persons who have undergone an accredited confined spaces entry course shall be permitted to enter a confined space, and only then if the correct checks have been made and the correct safety equipment (breathing apparatus, gas detection equipment, emergency escape equipment etc) are used.

• Is there a risk assessment for the confined spaces work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls should include atmospheric monitoring, emergency escape arrangements, adequate supervision (i.e.: a top man outside of the confined space), method of raising the alarm and safe access/egress etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all confined space permits have been checked, are valid and being strictly enforced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Spaces compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Consultation

• Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure appropriate Tool Box Talks are given to all employees and that the Tool Box Talks are appropriate and relevant to the work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that an attendance register has been maintained and signed by all persons present at each Tool Box Talk.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consultation compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Have COSSH Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site. And are accompanied by the MSDS ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Demolition Operations

• Has a competent person been appointed to oversee the demolition operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the structural stability been checked and are temporary supports in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any temporary works designed required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required has the scaffolding been netted, monaflexed or hoarded off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all services been disconnected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area barried off and suitably signs in place.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate dust suppression where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sutable noise controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material being removed from site on a regular basis and not allowed to accumulate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all demolition operatives adiquitly trained, supervised and instructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demolition Operations compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Portable Electrical Equipment

• Check that only 110v CTE hand tool etc are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that cables and leads are protected from damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools and equipment are visually checked and regularly inspected/tested by a competent person. (PAT)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that suitable and sufficient task lighting is provided to enable operatives to safely carry out their work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Site wide issues

• Is there any evidence of invasive plants, if so are precautions adiquate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note - it is an offence to propagate or cause to spread Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Ragwort and Himalayan Balsam.

• Is the site free from trees that have a tree protection order (TPO)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Energy efficiency

• Have all practical measures been implemented to increase the energy efficiency of the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Emergency

• Is an Emergency Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Environmental Management

• Are environmental guidance notes available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any concrete washout facilities suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any noise/dust issues present and are they being suitably controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly environmental checks taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Registers

• Is the environmental register up to date and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site registered under the hazardous waste regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Aspects & Impacts register in place - risk prevention measures identified etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill Response

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Located in the correct areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and operatives aware of their location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency drills taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their location communicated via induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents regulary checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working on or near water

• Are appropriate pollution prevention measures in place and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soil heaps located away from rivers/streams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavations/Earthworks

• Ensure that checks are made to determine the presence of any buried services before and during all excavation works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All excavations should be carried out in accordance with a detailed method statement and permit to dig.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is adequate support and propping for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is a safe method used for placing supports, without the need for operatives to work in an unsupported trench.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations/Earthwork compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Risks and Management

• Ensure there are emergency procedures for evacuating the site in case of a fire, flood, explosion etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff know what these procedures are and that they form part of the site induction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are adequate escape routes and that these are kept clear of obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the quantity of flammable materials, liquids and gases are kept to a minimum and are adequately stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that flammable and combustible waste is removed regularly and stored in suitable bins and skips.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are All hazardous/flammable liquids contained within a bundled area/tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that suitable fire extinguishers are provided and that they are maintained and in a good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Risk and Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

First Aid

• Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the site notice board, and the location of the first aid box ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Ensure all debris and waste is removed from the work area upon completion of the work or on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Debris is not be allowed to collect around the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Induction

• Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site safety inductions being adequately carried out both for staff and visitors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lasers

• Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of lasers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct eye protection being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the use of lasers compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lone Working / Out of hours working

• Is the work defined as low risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment for lone working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to first aid, welfare facilities and emergency services available to the worker/s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lone Working compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Low Level Access Including Steps, Podiums and Push around Verticals

• Are podiums / PAV 's used before steps are allowed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained in the use of podiums / PAV's ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are podiums / PAV's maintained and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps class 1 as defined in EN131?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permit system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low level access compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling risk assessment has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the suitability of using wheelbarrows, hoists, telehandlers and other plant or machinery so that manual handling of heavy objects is kept to a minimum.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff have received manual training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Mobile Scaffold Towers

• Are mobile towers being erected and dismantled by trained competent operatives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they tagged safe for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile Towers compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Occupational Health, HAV'S, Noise and Associated Health Risks

• Check that workers have had information and training so that they know what the risks are from HAV.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that exposure to HAV has been reduced as much as possible by selecting suitable work methods and Plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise - As a general rule, if you: - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 2m, the noise level is approx 85dB and you should consider wearing hearing protection.

• - have to shout to be heard at a distance of 1m, the noise level is approx 90dB and you should definitely wear hearing protection.

• Ensure that workers have had training so they are aware of the risks from noise on site and what they need to do to avoid these risks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people not involved in the work are kept away from the source of the noise.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupation health, HAV'S, Noise and associated risks compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Permits to Work

• Is the permit to work system being operated by the client

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the permit to work system being operated by TKR

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Ensure that it is of a suitable grade for the type of work being undertaken. I.e. light protection or full goggle etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot Protection

• Ensure that footwear is fitted with steel toecaps and steel sole plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Protection - Ensure that where damaged to the hands may occur through activities such as handling, or when using hazardous substances/chemicals that all persons affected wear the appropriate class of safety glove.

• Ensure gloves are correct for their application and the activity being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection

• Ensure the correct type of protection is in use for the task.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Areas which are mandatory hearing protection zones are signed as such using the appropriate signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Helmets

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing safety helmets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure helmets are worn correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

• Ensure that tools and equipments are stored correctly to avoid damage to the equipment and persons.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools

• Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Tools

• Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools are 110 v or battery operated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant

• Ensure all Plant and Machinery is inspected on a weekly basis by a competent person and recorded in a Plant Inspection Register.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant operators trained and hold a valid plant operators card for the categories being operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Plant Used Correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Registers and Records

• Check the site Inspection Registers for items such as scaffolding, excavations, plant and other equipment have been completed in a timely fashion.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Registers and Records compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

• Ensure all RAMS have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RAMS adequate and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the operatives signed each RAMS to confirm that they have read and understood and will work in accordance with the contents ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent qualified person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags in date ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where work at height is carried out adjacent to the public highway/footpath ensure that protective fans or other measures are provided to safeguard members of the public.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Set up

• Does the site have the standard TKR Health And Safety notice board

• Is the board complete and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site set up in accordance with CDM and Company requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Storage of Substances, Chemicals and Oils.

• Are Substances, Chemicals and Oils stored in the correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there double bundled storage with at least 110%?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is static plant fitted with drip trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage of Substances, Chemicals And Oils compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Temporary Works

• Is there a temporary works register and is it maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are competences available for all appointees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Design

• Identify the categories found on site in accordance with 5975' - 0, 1, 2, 3.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a process in place for the site to communicate any changes etc back to designers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works

• Have full working method statements and risk assessments been received and approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are checks organised for critical stages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TW been inspected on completion and is there a record of the inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has permission been given to dismantle the works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been prepared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from moving vehicles and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management arrangement sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Training and Skill Cards

• Are all persons trained for their respective tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Skill Cards available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is a waste management plan in place and sutable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it being reviewed on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste carriers and transfer stations records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfare notes available and correctly filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste management requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Ensure a facility is provided to change, dry and store clothing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mess facilities should include a place where workers can sit, make hot drinks and prepare food.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mess facilities shall be of sufficient size for the number of employees on site and are provided with heating.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure a supply of wholesome drinking water and cups are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure sufficient toilets are readily available, maintained, kept clean & are properly lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure there are washbasins, hot and cold running water, soap and towels.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working at Height

• Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Work

• Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height operation in accordance with the W@H Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working on or near Water

• Check all access passages and working platforms are clear and free from obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Pontoons correctly loaded and securely moored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are embark and landing points provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that buoyancy/life saving equipment is available and accessible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure workers know how to raise the alarm and that they are aware of the procedures are in place if an incident in water occurs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate ensure a manned rescue boat is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working on or near water compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Previous Audit Report

• Has the previous audit report been closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  Red

  Amber

  Green

Corrective Actions

Sign off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.

• Project Manager

  Sign

• Person conducting this Audit.

  Sign

• Audit concluded at:

  Date

Closure

• All actions on this report have been completed on:

  Date