C O N S T R U C T IO N S IT E S A F E T Y , H E A L T H &

E N V IR O N M E N T A U D IT
P ro ject: P rin cip a l C o n tracto r: S ite M an ag er:
D ate o f A u dit: A u d ito r(s)

1- D ocum entation
Y es No N /A
1.1 Is the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan on site and kept up to date? X
1.2 Is the F10 notice clearly displayed? X
1.3 Is there a copy of the HSE notice "What You Should Know" displayed? X
1.4 Is employers liability insurance displayed? X
1.5 Have emergency procedures been developed, e.g. evacuation in case of fire or rescue from a confined space/net/harness X
1.6 Is a location map to local hospital available? X
1.7 Is a first aid poster displayed? X
1.8 Are people aware of the emergency procedures? X
1.9 Is there a means of raising the alarm and does it work? X
1.10 Are there adequate & safe escape routes and are these kept clear? X
1.11 Is there an adequate and safe emergency muster point? X
1.12 Is there an accident book and accident procedures? X
1.13 Are all visitors / workers to site inducted? X
1.14 Is there a booking in book? X
1.15 Are Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work Available? X
1.16 Are permit to work systems in place & used? X
1.17 Are site and service drawings available and kept up to date? X
16
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94.1%
2- S afe P laces o f W ork
Y es No N /A
Can everyone on the project reach their place of work safely, e.g. are roads, gangways, passenger hoists, staircases,
2.1 X
ladders and scaffolds in good condition?
Are there guard rails or equivalent protection to stop falls from open edges on scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms,
2.2 X
buildings, gangways, excavations, etc?
Are all holes and openings securely guard railed, provided with an equivalent standard of edge protection or provided with
2.3 X
fixed, clearly marked covers to prevent falls?
2.4 Are the working structures stable, adequately braced and not overloaded? X
2.5 Are all working areas and walkways level and free from trip hazards, obstructions such as stored material and waste? X
2.6 Is the site tidy, and are materials stored safely? X
2.7 Have proper arrangements for collecting and disposing of waste materials been made? X
2.8 Is the work area and interior adequately lit? X
2.9 Is there sufficient additional lighting provided when work is carried on after dark or inside buildings? X
5 3 1
62.5%
3- S caffolds
Y es No N /A
3.1 Are all of the scaffolds and work platforms erected, altered and dismantled by competent persons? X
3.2 Are there handover certificates for all work platforms and scaffolds? X

3.3 Is there safe access method (ladder) to the scaffold platform? (Must extend at least 1.066m (3’6”) above any landing place) X
Have all uprights been provided with base plates (and, where necessary, timber sole plates) or prevented in some other way
3.4 X
from slipping or sinking?
3.5 Are all of the uprights, ledgers, braces and struts in position? X
3.6 Is the scaffold secured to the building or structure in enough places to prevent collapse? X
Are there adequate guardrails and toe boards or an equivalent standard of protection at every edge from which a person
3.7 X
could fall 2 m or more?
3.8 Are intermediate guardrails fitted? X
Are adequate precautions in place to protect the public from the activities of work associated with scaffold use, including
3.9 X
erection and dismantling?
3.10 Are the toe boards at least 150 mm in height? X
Is the upper guardrail positioned at a height of at least 950 mm above the work area? (910mm for scaffolds assembled pre-
3.11 X
April 2005)
Are additional precautions, e.g. intermediate guard rails or brick guards in place to ensure that there is no gap of more than 470 mm between
3.12 X
the toe board and upper guard rail?
3.13 Are the working platforms fully boarded and are the boards arranged to avoid tipping or tripping? X
Are there effective barriers or warning notices in place to stop people using an incomplete scaffold, e.g. where working
3.14 X
platforms are not fully boarded?
3.15 Has the scaffold been designed and constructed to cope with the materials stored on it and are these distributed evenly? X
Does a competent person inspect the scaffold regularly, e.g. at least once a week; always after it has been substantially
3.16 X
altered, damaged and following extreme weather?
3.17 Are the results of inspections recorded ? X
7 8 2
46.7%
4- P o w ered Ac ces s E quipm ent
Y es No N /A
4.1 Has the equipment been erected by a competent person? X
4.2 Is fixed equipment, e.g. mast climbers, rigidly connected to the structure against which it is operating? X
Does the working platform have adequate guard rails and toe boards or other barriers to prevent people and materials falling
4.3 X
off?
Have precautions been taken to prevent people being struck by the moving platform, projections from the building or falling
4.4 X
materials, e.g. barrier or fence around the base?
4.5 Are the operators or sub contractors trained and competent to use this equipment? X
4.6 Is the power supply isolated and the equipment secured at the end of the working day? X
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5- Ladders
Y es No N /A
5.1 Are ladders the right means of access for this project or job? X
5.2 Are all of the ladders used in good condition? X
5.3 Are the ladders secured them to prevent them slipping sideways or outwards? X
Are the ladders a sufficient height above their landing place? If not, are there other hand-holds available? (Must extend at
5.4 X
least 1.066m (3’6”) above any landing place)
5.5 Are ladders positioned so that users don't have to over-stretch or climb over obstacles to work? X
5.6 Does the ladder being inspected rest against a solid surface and not on fragile or insecure materials? X
Some ladders used for access to excavations, laid against the wall of the excavation, not tied, free to move from side to 2 4
side. All ladders seen were in good general repair. 33.3%
6- R o o f W ork
Y es No N /A
6.1 Are there enough barriers and is there other edge protection to stop people or materials falling from roofs? X
6.2 Are harnesses available for the workforce if required? X
6.3 Do the roof battens provide safe hand and foot holds? If not, are crawling ladders or boards provided and used? X
During industrial roofing, are precautions taken to stop people falling from the leading edge of the roof or from fragile or
6.4 X
partially fixed sheets, which could give way?
Are suitable barriers, guardrails or covers, etc provided where people pass or work near fragile material such as asbestos
6.5 X
cement sheets and roof lights?
6.6 Are crawling boards provided where work on fragile materials cannot be avoided? X
Are people excluded from the area below the roof work? If this is not possible, have additional precautions been taken to
6.7 X
stop debris falling onto them?
6.8 Are fall protection safety nets in place X
6.9 Are the safety nets inspected on a daily basis X
5 4
100.0%
7- E xcavations
Y es No N /A
Is an adequate supply of timber, trench sheets, props or other supporting material made available before excavation work
7.1 X
begins?
7.2 Is this material strong enough to support the sides? X

7.3 Is a safe method used for putting in the support, i.e. one that does not rely on people working within an unsupported trench? X

7.4 If the sides of the excavation are sloped back or battered, is the angle of batter sufficient to prevent collapse? X
7.5 Is there safe access to the excavation, e.g. by a sufficiently long, secured ladder? X
7.6 Are there guardrails or other equivalent protection to stop people falling in? X
7.7 Are properly secured stop blocks provided to prevent tipping vehicles falling in? X
7.8 Does the excavation have no effect on the stability of neighbouring structures? X
Are materials, spoil or plant stored away from the edge of the excavation in order to reduce the likelihood of a collapse of the
7.9 X
side?
Is the excavation inspected by a competent person at the start of every shift; and after any accidental collapse or event likely
7.10 X
to have affected its stability?
7 3
70.0%
8- M an u al H andling
Y es No N /A
8.1 Has the risk of manual handling injuries been assessed? X
Are hoists, telehandlers, wheel-barrows and other plant or equipment used so that manual lifting and handling of heavy objects is kept to a
8.2 X
minimum?
8.3 Are materials such as cement ordered in 25 kg bags? X
8.4 Are there systems in place to avoid the handling of heavy blocks? X
3 1
75.0%
 9- H oists
Y es No N /A
Is the hoist protected by a substantial enclosure to prevent someone from being struck by any moving part of the hoist or
9.1 X
falling down the hoist way?
9.2 Are gates provided at all landings, including ground level? X
9.3 Are the gates kept shut except when the platform is at the landing? X
9.4 Are the controls arranged so that the hoist can be operated from one position only? X
9.5 Are the hoist operators or sub-contractors trained and competent? X
9.6 Is the hoist's safe working load clearly marked? X
9.7 If the hoist is for materials only, is there a warning notice on the platform or cage to stop people riding on it? X
9.8 Is the hoist inspected weekly, and thoroughly examined every six months by a competent person? X
9.9 Are the results of inspection recorded? X
6 1 2
85.7%
10- C ran es an d liftin g Ap p liances
Y es No N /A
10.1 Is the mobile or static crane working on a firm level base? X
10.2 Are the safe working loads and corresponding radii known and considered before any lifting begins? X
If the crane has a capacity of more than 1 tonne, does it have an automatic safe load indicator that is maintained and
10.3 X
inspected weekly?
10.4 Are all operators trained and competent? X
10.5 Has the banksman/slinger/signaller been trained to give signals and to attach loads correctly? X
10.6 Do the operator and signaler / banksman find out the weight and centre of gravity of the load before trying to lift it? X
10.7 Are cranes inspected weekly, and thoroughly examined every 14 months by a competent person? X
10.8 Are the results of inspections and examinations recorded? X
10.9 Does the crane have a current test certificate? X
9
100.0%
11- P lan t an d M achinery
Y es No N /A
11.1 Is the right plant and machinery being used for the job? X
11.2 Are all-dangerous parts guarded, e.g. exposed gears, chain drives, projecting engine shafts? X
11.3 Are guards secured and in good repair? X
11.4 Is the machinery maintained in good repair and are all safety devices operating correctly? X
11.5 Are all operators trained and competent? X
5
100.0%
12- Traffic an d V ehicles
Y es No N /A
Have separate pedestrian, vehicle access points and routes around the site been provided? If not, are vehicles and
12.1 X
pedestrians kept separate wherever possible?
12.2 Have one-way systems or turning points been provided to minimise the need for reversing? X
12.3 Where vehicles have to reverse, are they controlled by properly trained banksman? X
12.4 Are vehicles fitted with reversing warning systems to warn other workers? X
12.5 Have drivers received proper training? X
12.6 Are vehicles securely loaded? X
12.7 Are passengers prevented from riding in dangerous positions? X
12.8 Do vehicle drivers know where to park in case of a Fire or other emergency? X
5 3
62.5%
13- Fire
Y es No N /A
13.1 Is the quantity of flammable material on site kept to a minimum? X

13.2 Are there provided proper storage areas for flammable liquids and gases, e.g. LPG and acetylene? (secure and segregated) X

13.3 Are containers and cylinders returned to these stores at the end of the shift? X
13.4 If liquids are transferred from their original containers are the new containers suitable for flammable materials? X
Is smoking banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored and used? Are other ignition sources also
13.5 X
prohibited?
13.6 Are our the cylinders and associated equipment in good condition? X
13.7 When gas cylinders are not in use, are the valves fully closed? X
13.8 Are cylinders stored outside? X
13.9 Are adequate bins or skips provided for storing waste? X
13.10 Is flammable and combustible waste removed regularly? X
13.11 Are the right number and type of fire extinguishers available and accessible? X
11
100.0%
14- H azard o us S ubstances
Y es No N /A

14.1 Have all harmful materials been considered, e.g. asbestos, lead, solvents, paints etc and have they been identified properly? X

14.2 Have the risks to everyone who might be exposed to these substances been assessed? X
Have precautions been identified and put in place, e.g. is protective equipment provided and used; are workers and others
14.3 X
who are not protected kept away from exposure?
3
100.0%
15- N oise
Y es No N /A
15.1 Are breakers and other plant or machinery fitted with silencers? X
15.2 Are barriers erected to reduce the spread of noise? X
15.3 Is work sequenced to minimise the number of people exposed to noise? X
15.4 Are others not involved in the work kept away? X
15.5 Is suitable hearing protection provided and worn in noisy areas? X
3 1 1
75.0%
16- W elfare
Y es No N /A
16.1 Have suitable and sufficient numbers of toilets been provided and are they kept clean? X
16.2 Are there clean washbasins, warm water, soap and towels? X
16.3 Is suitable clothing provided for those who have to work in wet, dirty or otherwise adverse conditions? X
16.4 Are there facilities for changing, drying and storing clothes? X
16.5 Is drinking water provided? X
16.6 Is there a site facility / accommodation where workers can sit, make tea and prepare food? X
16.7 Is there adequate first aid provision? X
16.8 Are welfare facilities easily and safely accessible to all who need to use them? X
8
100.0%
17- P erso n al P ro tective E quipm ent
Y es No N /A

17.1 Has adequate personal protective equipment, e.g. hard hats, safety boots, gloves, goggles, and dust masks been provided? X

17.2 Is the equipment in good condition and worn by all who need it? X
1 1
50.0%
18- E lectricity
Y es No N /A
18.1 Is the supply voltage for tools and equipment the lowest necessary for the job? (Battery or 100v or lower) X
18.2 Where mains voltage has to be used, are trip devices, e.g. residual current devices (RCDs) provided for all equipment? X
18.3 Are RCDs protected from damage, dust and dampness and checked daily by users? X
Are cables and leads protected from damage by sheathing, protective enclosures or by positioning away from causes of
18.4 X
damage?
18.5 Are all connections to the system properly made and are suitable plugs used? X
Is there an appropriate system of user checks, formal visual examinations by site managers and combined inspection and
18.6 X
test by competent persons for all tools and equipment?
Are scaffolders, roofers etc or cranes or other plant, working near or under overhead lines? Has the electricity supply been
18.7 X
turned off, or have other precautions, such as 'goal posts' or taped markers been provided to prevent them contacting the
Have underground electricity cables been located (with a cable locator and cable plans), marked, and precautions for safe
18.8 X
digging been taken?
4 3 1
57.1%
19- P ro tecting th e P ublic
Y es No N /A
19.1 Is the site suitably and sufficiently signed to warn the public of the dangers of a construction site? X
19.2 Are the vehicle entrances to the site safe and are they adequately signed? X
19.3 Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work? X
19.4 Are delivery vehicles adequately controlled whilst on site? X
19.5 Are the suitable arrangements for the parking of construction site workers vehicles? X
W h en w o rk h a s sto p p e d fo r th e d ay:
19.6 Are the gates secured? X
19.7 Is the perimeter fencing secure and undamaged? X
19.8 Are all ladders removed or their rungs boarded so that they cannot be used? X
19.9 Are excavations and openings securely covered or fenced off? X
19.10 Is all plant immobilised to prevent unauthorised use? X
19.11 Are bricks and materials safely stacked? X
19.12 Are flammable or dangerous substances locked away in secure storage places? X
8 4
66.7%
20- P rotectin g th e E nvironm ent
Y es No N /A
20.1 Are statutory nuisance control measures implemented for Dust emission? X
20.2 Are statutory nuisance control measures implemented for Noise emission? X
20.3 Are statutory nuisance control measures implemented for Smoke, Fume, Gas, or Odour emission? X
20.4 Is general waste on site stored correctly? X
20.5 Is hazardous waste on site stored correctly, and is there an inventory? X
20.6 Has a registered carrier been appointed to remove waste? X
20.7 Is receipt of waste transfer note held on site? X
20.8 Is the site registered as a hazardous waste producer? X
20.9 Are hazardous waste consignment notes kept on site? X
20.10 Are there written instructions for storing and disposing of hazardous waste? X
Are there procedures for dealing with spills of hazardous materials (These should include instructions on what to do in the
20.11 event of a spill, the type of personal protection equipment required and the correct route for disposing of contaminated clean- X
up materials.)?
20.12 Is washing out of concrete / mortar plant controlled? X
20.13 Is waste water handled to prevent contamination to water course? X
20.14 Is filling of plant and tanks done correctly to minimise potential for environmental incident? X
20.15 Are hazardous substances stored correctly and made secure? X
20.16 Are suitable emergency arrangements in place to control spillage e.g. absorbent materials? X
20.17 Is effluent connected and discharged correctly? X
20.18 Have controls been implemented to ensure contaminants do not reach soil or controlled waters? X
20.19 Have all applicable preservation and conservation requirements been implemented? X
20.20 Have planning requirements been implemented and followed? X
20.21 Are pesticides or herbicides controlled? X
20.22 Is appropriate signage and marking in place relating to activities taken place on site? X
20.23 Is housekeeping maintained to reduce visual environmental pollution? X
13 5 5
72.2%
S um m ary
Y es No N /A
1 D o cu m entatio n 16 1
2 S afe P lace s o f w ork 5 3 1
3 S caffo ld s 7 8 2
4 P o w e red ac ce s s eq u ip m ent 6
5 L ad d ers 2 4
6 R o o f w ork 5 4
7 E xcavatio n s 7 3
8 M an u al h an d ling 3 1
9 H o ists 6 1 2
10 C ran es an d liftin g ap p lian ces 9
11 P lan t an d m ach in ery 5
12 T ra ffic an d veh icles 5 3
13 Fire 11
14 H aza rd o u s su b stan ces 3
15 N o ise 3 1 1
16 W elfare 8
17 P erso n a l P ro te ctiv e E q u ip m en t 1 1
18 E lectricity 4 3 1
19 P ro te ctin g th e P u blic 8 4
20 P ro te ctin g th e E n viron m en t 13 5 5
121 38 22
Totals
76.1%
G en eral C om m ents

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