Vgc inspection 1

• VGC site inspection.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Briefing

• Does the task briefing include the works being undertaken within the work site/area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the briefing include first aiders information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazards and control measures briefed to operatives at the start of shift via the briefing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency arrangements and fire evacuation procedures included within within the briefing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site welfare

• Is the site welfare adequate for the number of staff on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site welfare well maintained and in a presentable manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the canteen provide the correct appliances for storage of food, hot water and drinking water.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appliances PAT tested, in good condition with no signs of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency equipment available within the welfare facilities, checked on a regular basis and within date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access and egress around site

• Is the access and egress to and around site easily accessible with no trip hazards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip hazards if present within the safe walking routes clearly marked, sprayed or if wires covered by ramps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe walking routes if crossing vehicle routes clearly marked or highlighted with crossings in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes clearly sign posted including emergency exit routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at height

• Is there adequate protection in place for operatives working at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses used as a control measure and if so are they used correctly and attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the working at height task be avoided by use of different equipment or working method?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the harnesses inspected on a regular basis and tagged in accordance with LOLER98

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a working at height permit required and if so available at the point of works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the weather conditions effect the safety of those carrying out the working at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Do excavations have edge protection and adequate access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant/tippers secured by stop blocks/chucks to prevent vehicles falling into excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do excavations have daily check documentation and evidence of checks carried out each day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations benched if not benched have adequate trench support system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials, spoil and any other materials stored away from the edge to reduce change of collapse or falling materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General housekeeping/material storage

• Is general housekeeping across the site to a good standard with adequate bins in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials segregated and stored in a safe manner across site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored materials done in a safe manner not over stacked with adequate space for access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fuel storage

• Is fuel stored in signed,ventilated COSSH storage containers?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fuel if stored outside stored on plant nappies/drip trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct refuelling methods used and on site with fuel containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSSH

• Is COSSH substances stored in a ventilated locked storage unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSSH substances controlled with correct risk assessments/safety data sheets in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSSH substances stored correctly on plant nappies/drip trays if stored outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operatives wearing the correct PPE when working with COSSH substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant person interface

• Is adequate separation in place from plant and people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives hold red zone training where high numbers of plant are used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant and vehicles on site always accompanied by a banksman whilst reversing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffold structures/access.

• Are scaffold structures inspected on a regular 7 day inspection rota with tags in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold ladders secured at the top with no signs of damage to ladder rungs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate protection in place where working at height is in place. (Hand rail, mid rail, toe board, netting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are end caps used on any protruding bolt ends or scaffold tubes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs in place where overloading of scaffold by weight may cause the structure to become unsafe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual handling

• Are correct manual handling techniques used when lifting material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives carrying out the lift hold adequate manual handling training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the material being lifted not overly weighted or awkward to carry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a better way the material could be transported without the need for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste management.

• are material separation skips in place and signed well?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes completed correctly for each collection of waste with evidence in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise, dust and vibration.

• Is adequate PPE supplied where noisy works are taking place with adequate warning signs to persons entering the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is damping down in place where the task involves sweeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is RPE supplied to operatives if needed and are operatives face fit tested for the specific mask supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wet cutting in place where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are HAVS being recorded for all vibration tools used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Competency

• Do all persons involved within the task hold adequate competency for any task that it may require

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VGC staff engagement.

• Staff engagement.

VGC vehicle inspection

• Are VGC vehicles if present maintained well with no signs of damage that may effect safety whilst driving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles well presented and clean both inside and out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials safely secured to the rear of vehicle if open an open back tipper?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all four tyres have legal limits of tread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant, equipment and hand tools

• Do plant and equipment has evidence of regular checks and within date of next service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A