Yard Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Access and Egress

• Does the yard have suitable walkways and segregation to keep people plant interface to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Are the walkways free from obstructions or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is the level of lighting in each yard area sufficient for the level of pedestrian and vehicle activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is the yard surface suitable for undertaking operations safely, e.g. firm and level without areas where water can build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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Welfare Facilities

• Do the welfare facilities for yard staff meet the required standards with, adequate toilet facilities, hot & cold running water, changing rooms & lockers etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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Transport

• From a sample set do the HGV's hold the relevant certification for their type?

  Fully

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• At the time of the audit is there any HGV's in the yard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the lorries appear in good condition without any obvious defects?

  Fully

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• Are they appropriately loaded with the materials well secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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Environmental

• Is there any evidence to suggest that there is a pest problem on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient measures in place to control the problem?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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• Are the grounds free from weeds or other overgrown vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is waste produce being managed efficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is there a risk of any leaks or spillages of any chemicals or substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a spill kit or other control measure to contain a spill should one occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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• Are all operatives familar with the emergancy procedure to be followed in the event of a spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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Material Storage

• Are all materials stored neatly and secuerly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is there clear segregation areas along with the appropriate signage for materials that are both pre & past inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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Scaffolding Structures

• Does the yard contain any scaffolding structures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are those structures fit for purpose, free from defects and regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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COSHH

• Are all COSHH items securely stored, in correct containers and with labels clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Has an adequate risk assessment been carried out covering all COSHH items and have all operatives liable to come into contact with these items read, understood and signed to acknowledge that they have been made aware of the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Has a COSHH register been completed, containing information on all hazardous substances stored and is this information easily accessible for those who will be using the substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is PPE available to provide sufficient protection from all substances hazardous to health?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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LOLER

• Are Harness and Lanyard inspection records available for review and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Have all inertia reels been thoroughly examined in the last year? Photographic evidence required!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Have all HIABS been thoroughly examined in the last year?Photographic evidence required!

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

  Fully

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PUWER

• Has PAT testing been carried out on all work equipment within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is all work equipment fit for purpose with suitable and sufficient safety measures in place to protect users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Have all operatives bee adequately trained for the equipment they use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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Operatives

• Are all operatives wearing the correct NWS branded PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Do operatives display a positive and helpful nature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Have all operatives been adequately trained to complete there duties safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• During the audit were any observations made regarding the manner in which the operatives were working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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PPE

• Is there a designated area to store PPE safely and secuerly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is there sufficient stock of all PPE items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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Emergency Procedures

• Has a fire risk assesment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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• Is there sufficient fire fighting equipment on the premises and has this equipment been inspected in the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate the level of compliance.

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Completion

• I confirm that I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me and that all non-conformances must be rectified and closed out within the time frames noted.

• Auditor

• Add signature

  Sign

• Manager / Supervisor

• Add signature

  Sign

Closure

• Manager/Supervisor

• Add signature

  Sign

• I confirm that all non-conformances / issues which were identified have been satasfactorily rectified and closed out.

• Add signature

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