WSP Safety Ltd - HS&E Site Inspection Template

• Site Name

• Client

• Principal Contractor

• Site Inspection Conducted By

• Conducted on

  Date

• Site Foreman / Manager

• Location
  Address

• Project Start Date

  Date

• Weather Conditions

• Number of Workers

• Principal Designer

• Site Inspector Comments / Summary

• 1.1 Is there a Site Manager or a competent responsible person on site and have evidence of competency? N/A If no works are taking place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• A site manager may only leave the site in exceptional circumstances and only where a Recorded handover has been completed to a competent and trained responsible person.
  Site manager must have evidence of their SMSTS training.
  If contractors are working onsite without supervision, works must be stopped.

• 1.2 Is external access to site controlled by a suitable and sufficient barrier system to prevent public access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Good practice is heras fencing or full height hoarding that is accessed through a lockable gate. Continuous chapter eight barriers would be acceptable in exceptional circumstances but not the preferred option. Members of the public should not be able to access the site.
  Heras fencing should be suitably double clipped and braced, Feet at 90° to the panels,
  Vehicular and pedestrian routes should be suitably segregated within the site (where permissible)
  All construction areas should be inaccessible to persons not involved in the works including funeralcare projects
  No - Where barrier is inadequate e.g. member of public could easily gain access.
  N/A - On trading sites e.g. Funeralcare (is applicable on Extension/Developments)

• 1.3 Are all materials stored within the confines of the site/work area and suitably segregated from the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure all materials and waste are suitably stored within the confines of the site/work area. These must be segregated from the public.

• 1.4 Is there accurate and relevant H&S signage at site entry points and each fence or barrier line at perimeter of the site / work area?<br>

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• The signage must include general H&S information e.g. Construction site keep out, No Unauthorised Access, PPE information, hazard warnings, site office, welfare, deliveries etc.
  In Part - Where more signage is required

• 1.5 Are the Principal Contractors business details on display around the perimeter of the site, including the site contact details?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• The signage must include the Principal Contractors Company Name, the site managers name and an emergency phone number.
  In Part - Where some detail is missing

• 2.1 Are operatives signing upon arrival/departure?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• Complete a random check of 3 people on site to ensure they have signed in on the day of the visit.
  In Part - Where a couple of people have not signed in
  No - Where 3 or more have not signed in

• 2.2 Is all relevant information included in the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• An induction should include the following as a minimum: Buildings Asbestos content, Asbestos discovery/emergency procedures, evacuations procedures, traffic management, welfare facilities, site rules, PPE requirements and a description of works currently being undertaken.

• 2.3 Has a recorded Induction been completed for every individual on site (Operatives and Visitors) which includes a signed acknowledgement of understanding from all inductees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Complete a random check of 3 people from the signing in sheet.
  No - Where an operative has not been inducted

• 2.4 Are operatives competencies being recorded at induction? Basic and task specific.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Every operative must be able to prove their basic and task specific competence. This can be through the use of CSCS cards or equivalent schemes, SPA Passport, JIB, IPAF, PASMA, SSSTS, asbestos awareness, CISRS etc.
  In Part - one individuals card details are missing or some missing card details
  No - two or more card details missing

• 3.1 Is there a suitable area with relevant health & safety information displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• This could be a site office or cabin, H&S Station or H&S display and must be in place with all required documentation on display

• 3.2 Is a valid 2009 H&S Law poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Check the 2009 HSE poster is displayed, A4 version or leaflets given to every individual at induction are acceptable

• 3.3 Is a valid copy of the Principal Contractors Civil Liability Insurance Certificate displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Check for Principal Contractors Insurance and ensure it is valid
  

• 3.4 Is there a valid F10 notification document displayed? (For HSE Notifiable projects only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• HSE Notification is required for projects: (1) over 30 days and 20+ people on site at any one time (2) over 500 person days.
  Yes – F10 is required, it is a current version, in date and on display
  No – F10 required but not on display
  N/A – F10 Not Applicable
  In Part – F10 On display but out of date, superseded, invalid

• 3.5 Are Principal Contractors site rules displayed?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• The Principal Contractor should display their site safety rules
  In Part - Where available but not displayed

• 3.6 Are first aider details displayed in the H&S area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• A green first aiders sign must be displayed with name of first aider(s) on site and contact details.
  Good Practice would include a photograph.

• 3.7 Are the first aid supplies suitable and sufficient for the work taking place?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• As a minimum: 1x20 person kit including Eye wash where no water supply. Ensure no medicines are stored in the box, and that all items are in date.
  In Part - Where part of kit missing or less than 20 person kit
  No - Where items are out of date, none 1st aid items stored in kit

• 3.8 Is there an asbestos plan of the building on display

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 Is a site fire and emergency plan on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10 Is a traffic management plan on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.11 Is there an up to date "Site Hazards" board. This should describe the most significant hazards on site on that particular day.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1 Is there adequate lighting in all work areas including task lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Are walkways clear and free from debris and materials?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

• 4.3 Are cables run at a high level or managed in a way to prevent trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Are all holes / trenches / potholes covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dust Control

• 5.1 Are activities that create dust being undertaken? What are they?

  Yes

  No

• 5.1A Is "On Tool" extraction or "On Tool" water suppression being used to control dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1B Are all extraction units Class M as a minimum standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1C Are all dust masks FFP3 as a minimum standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1D Have all face fit certificates been collated and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make a note of any best practice observed on site such as the use of lower energy solutions, cutting tents, air scrubbers, off site cutting etc.

Exhaust Fumes

• 5.2 Is any sort of combustion engine being used inside the building?

  Yes

  No

• 5.2A Are exhaust fume filters being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2B Is forced ventilation being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding Operations

• 5.3 Are welding operations taking place?

  Yes

  No

• 5.3A Is on torch extraction being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3B Is the area being ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3C Are suitable respirators being used by operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• 5.4 Are noisy operations being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• 5.4A Are engineering controls being used such as acoustic screens / enclosures / curtains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4B Have clearly marked and signed hearing protection zones been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4C Are all operatives wearing the appropriate PPE as stipulated by their RAMs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4D Is noise monitoring taking place and being recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vibration

• 5.5 Is plant or equipment that produces Hand Arm Vibration being used on site?

  Yes

  No

• 5.5A Have vibration levels been provided for each piece of plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5B Is job rotation taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5C Are individuals vibration exposure levels being monitored and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Roof Work

• 6.1 Is roof work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• 6.1A Is there a safe and suitable means of access to the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1B Is there adequate edge protection or man safe systems in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1C Have all fragile areas or openings been protected / covered / barriered off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1D Has a roof permit been issued for the work taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1E Is there a means of raising the alarm on the roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Scaffolding Towers

• 6.2 Are mobile tower scaffolds being used?

  Yes

  No

• 6.2A Are the towers on firm stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2B Have all 4 brakes been applied when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2C Are all handrails and toe boards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2D Are all hooks on the bracing fully engaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2E Does the person who erected and checked the tower have a PASMA card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEWPs (Scissor Lifts, Cherry Pickers, Star 10's)

• 6.3 Are MEWPs being used?

  Yes

  No

• 6.3A Are the MEWPs being used on firm, stable ground free from holes and trenches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3B Have all MEWPs been segregated to avoid others entering the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3C Do all MEWP operators have IPAF cards or equivalent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3D Are Cherry Picker and Star 10 operatives wearing certified / checked harnesses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3E Is there an emergency rescue plan in place for operatives wearing harnesses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Podium Steps

• 6.4 Are podiums being used?

  Yes

  No

• 6.4A Are the podiums being used on firm, level ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4B Have all the brakes been applied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4C Are the gates closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4D Is the podium free from physical damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Step Ladders

• 6.5 Are step ladders being used?

  Yes

  No

• 6.5A Is there a safe system of work in place to control step ladder use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5B Could another means of working at height be used instead of steps?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• 6.5C Is the ladder free from visible damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1 Is the fire plan and emergency arrangements suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Are all designated fire exit routes (internally and externally) unlocked, clear from obstructions and appropriately signposted?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• The route to the fire exit should be at least 750mm wide and clear from any obstructions. Also the escape distances in live stores should not be compromised by contractors work.
  Also check the external side of the fire exit to ensure it is free from obstructions and a relative place of safety can be reached.
  Appropriate Escape route signage is in place.

• 7.3 Has the Principal Contractor provided an adequate and appropriate number of fire points (Complete with suitable extinguishers and push button sounders)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure that there is an adequate number of fire extinguishers available at each fire point. Push button sounders are to be used when the stores fire alarm system is disabled. Air horns and hand bells are not to be used as someone needs to remain and operate these in an emergency situation instead of evacuating.

• 7.4 Have the fire extinguishers been serviced in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Are all temporary protective coverings to a Loss Prevention Certification Board Standard? (LPS 1207 internally ceilings / walls or LPS1215 externally scaffolding)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 Are hot works being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• 7.6A Has a hot works permit been issued by the PC and accepted by the contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6B Have all combustible materials been removed from the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6C Are there 2 appropriate fire extinguishers to hand? (These should not be from the fire points).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 Are all Highly Flammable Liquids (HFL's) being used, transported and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8 Are all gas cylinders being used, transported and stored correctly? (LPG / Oxy-Acetylene / Refrigeration)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1 Has a temporary electrical certificate been issued for the site cabins / welfare facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Is there warning signage on all distribution boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Is any electrical work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• 8.3A Has an electrical permit been issued by the PC and accepted by the contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3B Are all electrical works being undertaken safely and as per the work permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Check electrical cupboards are closed and locked unless being worked on by an authorised person.
  N/A - If they are being worked on
  Ensure all operatives are working safely on the electrical systems and as per the RAMS and work permit system. Ensure there are there test certificate for any temporary circuits.

• 8.3C Are lock off / lock out procedures being used when working on the electrical systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3D Have the circuits been tested to ensure they are "Dead" by using voltage detectors or other suitable equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3E Do all electrical contractor operatives hold a valid JIB ECS Card? (Check 3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Are all Portable Appliances 110v, in a safe condition and been subject to PAT?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Appointment / Register

• 9.1 Has a temporary Works Co-ordinator been appointed and their details filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 Is the Temporary Works Register up to date and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Perimeter Fencing / Hoarding

• 9.3 Does the perimeter fencing / hoarding require a design and wind loadings?

  Yes

  No

• 9.3A Has the design / wind loadings for the perimeter fencing / hoarding been checked and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 Are formal checks for the perimeter fencing being carried out and up to date. (Every 7 days, after inclement weather, after collision etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• 9.5 Is / Has scaffolding been erected?

  Yes

  No

• 9.5A Is a design in place for the scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Unless a scaffold is assembled to a generally recognised standard configuration, eg NASC Technical Guidance TG20 the scaffold should be designed by bespoke calculation, by a competent person, to ensure it will have adequate strength, rigidity and stability while it is erected, used and dismantled.
  Scaffolds that include the following need designs: Fans, cantilevers, loading bays, rubbish chutes, bridges, ramps, pavement gantries and crash decks. This list is not exhaustive.

• 9.5B Has the scaffolding been built to the design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5C Has a Hand Over Certificate been produced by the scaffolding contractor and accepted by the Site Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5D Is the Site Manager competent and qualified to formally manage, review and accept the scaffolding on handover.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Scaffolding awareness competence or Temporary Works Awareness competence.

• 9.5E Have pull tests been carried out and recorded for anchor ties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5F Has suitable edge projection been installed to prevent contractors falling from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Full edge protection is required on all work areas of the scaffold (top rail, toe board, and intermediate protection) whenever the work requires access within 2 m of the roof perimeter. The working area and routes should be marked out with continuous physical barriers.

• 9.5G Has the PC taken reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access to the scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Make sure that unauthorised access to the roof is prevented e.g. by blocking or removing of ground level access ladders. Make sure appropriate warning signs are displayed on existing roofs, particularly at roof access points.

• 9.5H Are formal checks being carried out, up to date and recorded on scaff tags?(Every 7 days, after inclement weather, after collision etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5I Are access ladders secured correctly, at the right angle and on firm level ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Check that ladders are safe

Lifting Operations

• 9.6 Are lifting operations taking place?

  Yes

  No

• 9.6A Has the ground stability been checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6B Have underground / overhead services been taken into account?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6C Is a lifting plan and RAMs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6D Has the lifting team been named and their competencies recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6E Has ALL the lifting equipment got thorough examination certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6F Has the PC issued a permit to lift or completed a checklist before the lift commences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6G Have exclusion zones been set up under the lift radius and around the base of the crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1 Are excavation works taking place?

  Yes

  No

• 10.1A Have utility plans / drawings / consents been referenced and collated? (Evidence required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1B Has a permit to Dig / Break Ground / Penetrate been issued by the PC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1C Have subscans or CAT scans been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1D Has the CAT and associated equipment (Genny) been calibrated within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1E Is there evidence on site that operatives are competent to use the CAT and associated equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1F Have services been clearly identified on the surface or in the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1G Is the work area clearly segregated from other operatives / colleagues / members of the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1H Have the sides of the excavation been "battered back" or supported to consider surcharging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1I Is there safe access / egress to and from the excavation for operatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1J Is hand digging taking place within 500mm of exposed services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1K Is there suitable and sufficient edge protection around the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1L Are pre start checks being carried out and recorded weekly inspections taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1 Is mobile plant being used on site?

  Yes

  No

• 11.1A Is it being operated and stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1B Do plant operators hold the relevant competencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Use of seat belts, no mobile phones, flashing beacons, anti roll protection, keys removed when not in use, use of banksmen when required

• 11.1C Are up to date Thorough Examination Certificates available for all mobile plant on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1D Are weekly formal inspections up to date, being carried out and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1 Is any confined space work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

• 12.1A Have the operatives carrying out the works had specific confined space training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1B Has a confined space permit to work been issued by the PC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1C Is there a safe means of access / egress into and out of the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1D Has air testing been carried out with a gas monitor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1E Are there emergency rescue arrangements in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.1 Are adequate toilet and hand washing facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• No. toilets (T) and washbasins (WB) for mixed use (or women only):
  1-5 P = 1T 1WB, 6-25P = 2T 2WB, 26-50P = 3T 3WB
  Toilets and Urinals(U) used by men only:
  1-15P = 1T 1U, 16-30P = 2T 1U
  Are they clean, ventilated and lit?
  Do they have a plentiful supply of toilet paper? Hot water, soap and towels/hand dryer for washing hands?

• 13.2 Is hot and cold running water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure Hot and Cold running water is provided as per the construction phase plan

• 13.3 Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure drinking water is provided as per the construction phase plan

• 13.4 Are food storage and preparation appliances available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure food storage and preparation appliances are available as per the construction phase plan (i.e. Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Fridge)

• 13.5 Are table(s) and adequate seating available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure table(s) and seating is provided as per the construction phase plan

• 13.6 Is there means of heating the welfare area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ensure heating is provided as per the construction phase plan

• 13.7 Is there a drying room where operatives can hang their wet clothes? (Groundworkers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 Is there a suitable designated smoking area, is smoking taking place in the designated point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Smoking area must be away from the public, skips and sources of ignition.

• 14.1 Is everyone on site wearing suitable PPE? (Check the minimum requirements against site signage, risk assessments and the induction).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Is PPE defined by risk assessments being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2A Is it suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1 Are there segregated waste skips on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• If there are site restrictions and there is only room for one skip, please mark as N/A and mention this in the notes.

• 15.2 Is there signage identifying the segregated waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 Is the waste stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 Are skips suitably barriered off and/or locked to prevent unauthorised used?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• All Skips should be locked or barriered off from the public.
  Hazardous waste should be segregated from normal waste, check for any evidence of pollutants being introduced into drainage? Ensure hazardous waste has been segregated from normal waste - Examples of hazardous waste: lead acid batteries, fluorescent tubes, treated timber, concrete additives, asbestos, contaminated soils, preservative, adhesives, paint, varnish, solvents.
  Skips containing plasterboard should be appropriately covered? Damp plasterboard can leak pollutants into the environment therefore skips must be covered to ensure the boards can not get wet from rain etc.

• 15.5 Where waste has been removed from site are Waste Transfer Notes / Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• All Waste Transfer Notes / Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes must available on site for inspection. Please note how many skips have been used, The providers Company Name and the Carrier Licence Number.
  N/A - Where no waste has been collected

• 15.6 Is the waste carriers license certificate filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.7 Are the details (Name, Address, Insurance) of the waste transfer station held on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.8 Are all working generators sited on plant nappies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.9 Are all fuels and other hazardous liquids stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• Are they stored away from drains?
  Are small fuel containers of the correct type?
  Are plastic containers less than 10 litres in capacity?
  Are metal containers less than 20 litres capacity?
  Are the containers suitably labelled with ""Highly Flammable"" and ""Petrol""?
  Are they stored in a suitable cabinet away from direct sunlight?
  Are Fuel storage areas are double bunded?
  Are there drip trays available?

• 15.10 Are drains within the site protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.11 Are emergency spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CDM

• 16.1 Does the Principal Contractor have an organised Site Management Filing System in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 Is the Pre-construction information filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 Is the Construction Phase Plan available and updated where necessary including evidence that this has been approved by the Client/PD/CDM-A?<br>

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• A Construction Phase information document must be available
  In Part - Where document has not been updated

• 16.4 Is a current Project Programme of works available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

• 16.5 Is there a valid Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey onsite which covers all works areas in line with the scope of work? Or evidence that the building was constructed post 2000?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• There MUST be an Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey available onsite if the building is Pre-2000. This document should be available in the Site Management File. Must have appropriate evidence if Post 2000 Build.
  

• 16.6 Has asbestos been removed from the building?

  Yes

  No

• 16.6A Is a copy of the ASB5 notification and plan of works on site for any notifiable Asbestos removal works? (State if the removal was non licensed work)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Where Asbestos removal has/is been undertaken during this project a copy of the ASB5 HSE notification should be available on site along with the Plan of works until the end of the project.
  N/A if it was removed by the developer.

• 16.6 B Have clearance certificates or clean air tests and hazardous waste transfer notes been collated and filed on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.7 If the building is Pre-2000, have asbestos awareness certificates been collated for relevant operatives? (Check 3 relevant operatives working on site)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.8 If the building is Pre-2000, is there an emergency asbestos "Grab Pack" on site complete with instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• As a minimum the grab pack should contain: FFP3 Mask, Paper Overalls, Suitable Wipes, Plastic Bags for Contaminated Clothes and Instructions.

Risk Control

• 16.9 Are there suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMs) on site for contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.9A Is there evidence that the RAMs have been assessed and evaluated by the Principal Contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.9B Have all the operatives involved signed and dated the RAMs or acknowledgement forms to indicate their acceptance and understanding of them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Random check of 2 contractors RAMS. They must be site specific and reflect the work being undertaken.
  No - Where RAMs are missing - note contractor

• 16.10 Are COSHH risk assessment and data sheets available for all substances currently in use and all operatives briefed on outcomes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Random check of 2 contractors COSHH assessments. They must be site specific and reflect the work being undertaken.
  No - Where COSHH assessments are missing - note contractor

• 16.11 Are Permits to work being used and accurately completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Permits should be used for:
  Welding/ Hot Work, Live electrical work, Roof work, Confined spaces, excavation, Removal of asbestos, Work on sprinkler systems, Ladders. Forms should include evidence of issue, works inspected and permits correctly and accurately suspended or cancelled
  No - Where work is being undertaken without a permit or permits are not signed off / completed.
  N/A - where it has not been necessary to issue any permits.

Site Monitoring / Information

• 16.13 Is there evidence of accurate safety monitoring - Daily H&S Checks? <br>

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  N/A

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• A daily H&S checklist should be available and completed at a random time each day, a minimal of site diary entries stating check have been completed
  In Part - Where partially complete I.E. 1 or more days incomplete
  

• 16.14 Has the Site Manager undertaken and recorded the completion of tool box talks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• The Site Manager must complete at least 1 talk per week
  Yes - 1 or more Toolbox talk has been completed
  No - No Toolbox talks have taken place within the last week
  

• 16.15 Is there a robust accident reporting process? I.E. accident book, report forms, or online submission form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Ask the Principle Contractor to describe their reporting process
  Have all accident and incidents been recorded appropriately and reported to the Client?
  Are all personal details stored securely following the completion of an accident or incident report?

• 16.16 Has there been a site visit by the HSE, or other statutory bodies?

  Yes

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• This section is for information only.
  Any visits by an enforcing authority need to be recorded.

• Does the site manager accept the result of this site inspection?

  Yes

  No

• Please sign here to show acceptance of this audit.

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