Torch Safety Services

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Job title:

  Select Site Manager Contracts Manager Project Manager Director Engineer Safety Adviser Site Supervisor

  • Site Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Director
  • Engineer
  • Safety Adviser
  • Site Supervisor
• Location
  Address

• Site Management Team.

Site access, set up and documentation

• Access to the site is clearly signposted with safety signage displayed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Boundary fencing is in place, secure and preventing unauthorised access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Traffic management routes are clearly identified and lay down / storage areas are in place and managed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Office, welfare (inc drying room) are established in line with statutory requirements

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Facilities are clean, tidy, suitable for the numbers on site and free from stored materials.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Notice boards have statutory notifications (F10, Law Poster, SIte Layout etc) and additional safety information clearly displayed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan is developed, update and reviewed as required.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire and emergency plan is developed, available and communicated to all on site

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Method statements and risk assessments are in place for all site activities, appraised as communicated (signed) as required.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• First-aiders on site, identified and first-aid facilities in place. Accident book available.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Inductions being carried out (site and visitor) and records being kept.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Consultation methods in place, safety meetings being held, tool box talks completed (recorded) and open door policy communicated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly site inspections are being carried out, actions identified and closed out where required.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Statutory registers for plant, tools, scaffolding, lifting gear / equipment, excavations etc are in place and completed as required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Permits to work are being issued and communicated for hot works, excavations, confined spaces, lifting operations and temporary works.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Site set-up and documentation. 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Access and Egress to site areas

• Access routes to site areas are clearly identified and free from debris or obstructions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency routes are identified and free from debris or obstructions.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Vehicular and pedestrian traffic is clearly segregated and signposted.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Unauthorised access areas are clearly identified by barriers and signage, segregated areas in place around high risk activities.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Staircase access is available for the transport of men and materials to height work where required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Access and Egress to site areas 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Working at Height

• Confirm work at height being carried out

Tube and fitting / System Scaffolding

• Confirm scaffolding is in use (if not move to next section)

• Scaffold designs are available (where applicable) and design is being followed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scaffold operations are being undertaken in line with SG4:10 guidelines, scaffsteps or other system is being used.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Tube and fitting scaffolds have base plates and sole boards correctly positioned.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guard rails, toe boards and brick guards are in place on all elevations

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All scaffolds are fully boarded.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Loading bays have proprietary gates fitted and safe working load is indicated

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Materials are stacked below guard rail heights and platforms are free from debris and spent material.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safe access and egress is available around the working platforms

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Warning signs in place on incomplete scaffolds

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Handover certification is issued and pull test information is available.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scafftags are visible, in date and confirm weekly inspection regime

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Scaffold - tube and fitting / system 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Ladders / Stepladders

• Confirm ladders / stepladders are in use (if not move to next section)

• Stepladders / Ladders are in good condition and fit for use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stepladders / Ladders are being used for access only, at the correct angle and secured or footed as required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stepladders / Ladders being used on firm level ground only

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stepladders where in use are the most suitable form of access and the activity has been risk assessed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stepladders are in good condition and industrial grade

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stepladders are being used correctly, three point contact being observed and the top three steps are not being utilised for access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Ladders / Stepladders 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Mobile towers / Podiums / Hop-ups

• Confirm mobile towers, podiums and / or hop ups are in use (if not move to next section)

• Mobile towers are erected in line with required manufacturer standards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All guard rails are in place and toe boards fitted (where required)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Outriggers are fitted to mobile towers where required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mobile towers are in good condition and erected on firm level ground

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mobile towers have wheels locked when in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mobile towers are not being moved with operatives, tools or materials on the platform

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All mobile towers are being erected by PASMA (or equivalent) trained competent persons

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Podiums are being utilised where required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Podiums are being used correctly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hop-ups are being used correctly and are in good condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Mobile Towers 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

• Confirm MEWPS are in use (if not move to next section)

• MEWPS being operated by trained competent personnel only

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All MEWPS have in date test and examination certification (within 6 months for lifting people)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Restraint being worn inside Cherry Picker platforms and attached to correct fixing point

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No work is being carried out beyond the basket and rails are not being used for extending reach areas.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• MEWPS not being operated near overhead cables or obstructions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Outriggers are in use on firm level ground and MEWPS have been levelled for use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Mobile Work Platforms 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Safety Nets

• Confirm safety nets are in use on site

• Handover certification has been issued for fully erected safety nets

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety nets are being erected by FASET trained competent electors

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety nets are erected correctly and are free from defects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rescue procedures are in place for falls into safety netting

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety nets have inspection certification or tags in place to conformity

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety net inspection regime is being followed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Mobile Towers 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Trestles

• Confirm trestles are in use (if not move to next section)

• Trestles are erected on firm level ground

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trestles are fully boarded with ladders access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trestles are fitted with a proprietary guard rail and toe boarding system

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trestles are secured by manufacturer pins only and at maximum 1.2 metre centres

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trestles are no higher than second pin height and are safe and secure for use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Trestles 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Edge Protection

• Edges are guarded and falls prevented using suitable and sufficient barriers

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Floor openings are protected and barrier end off

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Excavation edges are protected with barriers and stop block (where required)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lift shafts and service ducts are guarded to prevent unauthorised access.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Edge Protection 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

PPE

• All standard PPE is being worn safety helmets, high visibility clothing and safety footwear

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where noisy operations are evident ear protection is being worn

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Gloves being worn using vibrating tools

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Gloves being worn when handling hazardous material including mortar, plaster, concrete, flooring screeds etc

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Harnesses being worn during scaffold operations, inside cherry packers and where required by risk assessments

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Harness inspection regime is in place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Respiratory protection being worn during cutting, grinding and shaping operations.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• PPE 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Housekeeping

• All access and egress routes are free from debris and spent materials

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All cables are tidy and suspended to prevent trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fuels and Flammables are stored in a lockable cage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Skips are available for use and not overflowing

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Work areas are free from debris and spent materials

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• PPE 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Asbestos

• Asbestos survey information is in place and asbestos locations indicated within the Construction Phase Plan

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Asbestos plan is in place where removal works are being undertaken and HSE notification completed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Asbestos plan includes method statements, risk assessment, training records, waste removal procedures

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3 stage air lock in place and decontamination units in place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Transit routes are segregated and free from obstruction and materials

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Asbestos 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Refurbishment / demolition

• Confirm refurbishment or demolition works are being carried out (if not move to next section)

• On refurbishment project all operatives have undergone Asbestos Awareness training

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A building survey has been undertaken and asbestos information is readily available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A work sequence has been produced and all supporting documentation is in place and appraised

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Services have been identified and isolated

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Propping details are available where required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Existing fixtures and fittings have been protected

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Traffic routes for waste removal are free from obstruction, lifts are being utilised for waste removal or chutes employed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signs barriers and segregation is in place to prevent unauthorised access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Refurbishment / Demolition 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Electricity

• 110volt tools only in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All cables are in good condition, fully extended and suspended to reduce tripping hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Distribution units and boards have been tested and certified

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Power tools have been tested and labelled accordingly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All leads and tools are stored correctly when not in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All temporary supplies have been tested and certification is available for inspection

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Electricity 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Excavations

• Confirm excavations are being carried out

• Permit to Dig issued and service locations marked

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Excavations are shored to prevent collapse

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Excavations are guarded to prevent unauthorised access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All personnel are working within the shored area

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Spoil is stacked a sufficient distance from excavation edges

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Excavations have safe access and egress at two locations

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A safe means of crossing excavations is in place

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Electricity 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

Mobile Plant

• All plant has valid test certification (within 12 months)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All plant is being operated by trained, competent personnel.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All plant is switched off and immobilised when not in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All attachments are supported by correct pins or quick hitch devices

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Roll over protection is in place where required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No passengers are riding on mobile plant and driver is not in position on vehicles being loaded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Seat belts are in place and working on mobile plant

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Reversing aids are in place on all mobile plant

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Banksmen are in attendance during plant movement

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Weekly plant (minimum) inspections are being carried out and recorded.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Summary: (identify action areas and best practice being observed)

• Mobile Plant 1 - stop work and rectify 2 - corrective action required 3 - average for the job type 4 - above average for the job type 5 - outstanding for the job type.

• Areas for improvement

• Areas of best practice

• Sub-contractors of note

• Approximate numbers on site

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