Watkins Audit & Safety Programme - 2024

• MEP Job Number

• Location

• Principal Contractor

• MEP Site Supervisors

• Prepared by

• Date of Audit

1. - Safety Documentation

• 1.1 - Previous Inspection Records - Are these Present, Actioned and Filed with a close out form

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.2 - Watkins HSEQ files - Are these on site, in order, completed and available to all operatives.

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.3 - First Aid Provision - Is the First Aid box in the office, is it fully stocked and being managed?

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.4 - Watkins Sub Contractor Audit - Is there a current Sub Contractor order on Evision, for those working currently on site

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.5 - Watkins RAMS - Are these in place for all Watkins workplace activities currently being completed on site?

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.6 - Sub Contractor Rams - Do all previous and current Watkins Sub Contractors on site, have a copy of their RAMS, signed by the operative, with Signed Approval from the HSEQ Department Attached.

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.7 - Weekly Friday Pack - Has the most recent "Weekly Pack" been completed with relevant information attached

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.8 - COSHH Assessments - 1.) Are these present for substances in use and briefed to operatives. - 2.) Are substances stored in suitable locations as outlined in COSHH assessments

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 1.9 - HSEQ Notice Board - Is this displayed in a convenient location, with all relevant documents updated

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

2. - Site Conditions

• 2.1 - Welfare Facilities - Are these suitable and sufficient for the volume of operatives on site

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 2.2 - Cable management - Trailing leads and cables

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 2.3 - Access / Egress / Footpaths Clear and suitable around all the site

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 2.4 - Holes Voids & Trenches

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 2.5 - Lighting levels adequate - 1.) Walkways and Pedestrians routes. - 2.) Plots and Work areas

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 2.6 - Segregation of site Vehicles from Pedestrians with a current Traffic Management Plan in action

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 2.7 - Housekeeping - 1.) Watkins Plots and Work areas are tidy and clear. - 2.) Principal Contractors site is clear and tidy

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

3. - Electrical

• 3.1 - Electrical Safety Procedure: Is The Consumer Unit Live? (If yes go to question 3.2, if no mark as N/A)

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 3.2 - Safe Isolation Lockout Procedure - Has the Watkins Procedure been implemented (Padlock, Stickers and Signage) - If NO, contact HSEQ Department immediately.

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

4. - Storage & Materials

• 4.1 - Management of Watkins storage area and materials

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 4.2 Management of Principal Contractor's Storage and Materials

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

5. - Plant & Equipment

• 5.1 Working & Heights - As outlined in Watkins SSOW, is the working at heights equipment being used, suitable for the task in hand and been inspected on a 7 day period?

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 5.2 Cutting Stations - Are in good working order, and have functioning lights, extraction and accessories attached

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 5.3 - Rotating & Welding Machines - Are these in good working order and have. - 1.) Suitable Guards and Barriers attached. - 2.) Foot Pedal Activation. - 3.) Drip Trays or suitable COSHH control as outlined in RAMS. - 4.) Those using the machine are competent to do so. - 5.) Instruction Manuals are available to review. - 6.) PAT testing/Inspection/Maintenance is evident.

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 5.4 - LOLER - Any equipment under this Reg ( Strops / Slings / Pallet trucks ect.) have been examined and inspected with appropriate tagging/certification in place

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 5.5 - Principal Contractor Working At Heights protected? (Scaffold/Platforms/Lift Shafts)

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 5.6 - Watkins work equipment is being used as per manufacturers guidance, and those in operation trained to do so?

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

6. - Fire & Emergency

• 6.1 - Principal Contractor. - Fire Protection/Prevention Equipment suitably positioned across site, and emergency procedure's/fire plan is in place

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 6.2 - Watkins. - Fire Protection/Prevention Equipment. - 1.) Hot Works permit is being completed by operatives. - 2.) 2x Fire Extinguishers are in the working area. - 3.) Work areas are free from hazardous or Combustible Material

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

7. - Occupational Health & Safety

• 7.1 - Site - Noise - Suitable Control (Use the Noise Application)

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 7.2 - Watkins - Dust - Are those creating or working with dust, using the correct tool attachments and have suitable "Respiratory Protection Equipment" on, with valid "Face Fit" certificate in place

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

8. - Individual Behaviour Safety Assessment

• Name of individual

• Trade

• Employment Status

  Select PAYE Sub-Contractor Agency Contractor

  • PAYE
  • Sub-Contractor
  • Agency
  • Contractor

• 8.1 - Watkins Induction completed

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 8.2 - CSCS/ECE/JIB Skills Card available on site and relevant for trade

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 8.3 - Is The P.P.E Appropriate For the Task Being Carried Out

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 8.4 - Operative has signed RAMS and is working in accordance with them

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 8.5 - Has the operative got the relevant competencies for the task being completed? (Manual Handling, Face Fit, Abrasive Wheels, etc)

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  Select ASAP 24 Hr 72 Hr Other

  • ASAP
  • 24 Hr
  • 72 Hr
  • Other

9. - High Risk Activities

• 9.1 - Are there any High Risk Activities currently being completed? (Roof works, Gas installation, Confined Spaces, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has HSEQ Department been notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other

• 9.2 Are there any future lifts planned? If Yes, when is this planned for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Priority

  ASAP

  24 Hr

  72 Hr

  Other
Audit Information Good Practice

• Any Watkins operative, area or working procedure that shows good practice towards health and safety on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information on the good practice witnessed.

• Photo's of Good Practice

  Media
Any further issues

• Further Issue. -

  N/A

  1

  2

  3

• Priority

  Select ASAP 24 Hr 72 Hr Other

  • ASAP
  • 24 Hr
  • 72 Hr
  • Other

• Watkins Supervisor

• Watkins Project Engineer

• I confirm that all matters requiring attention have been brought to the notice of, and discussed with the Site Supervisor/Foreman:-

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