Weekly project SHE inspection

*CO1 - Corporate image/information - Compound set up, signage, cleanliness, staff dress, attitude, SHE awards, policies, employers’ liability insurance, F10 notification, first aiders, etc

*RA1 - Risk assessment - Copy available at site (specific to activity and authorised)

*RA2 - Risk assessment - Controls identified in place and complied with – risk assessment and method statement review sheet completed

*RA3 - Risk assessment - Evidence of communication – operatives signed into risk assessment

*MS1 - Method statement - Copy available at site (specific to activity and authorised)

*MS2 - Method statement - Controls identified in place and complied with

*MS3 - Method statement - Evidence of communication – operatives signed into method statement

*WH1 - Work at height - Prevention of falls from height or falling materials is adequate (e.g. work platforms with suitable edge protection or safety harnesses)

*WH2 - Work at height - Ladders and podium platforms are in good order and free from defects

*L1 - Lifting - If lifting operations are in progress, asset tags are legible and intact, checked and valid for all lifting equipment

*N1 - Noise - If noisy operations are in progress, hearing protection is being worn and has been assessed. Measures are in place to prevent activities creating a statutory nuisance in terms of noise

*V1 - Vibration - If using equipment that can cause hand-arm vibration, staff are aware of and complying with trigger times

*V2 - Vibration - Measures are in place to prevent activities creating a statutory nuisance in terms of vibration (e.g. traffic flow near properties)

*MH1 - Manual handling - If operatives are lifting heavy items, a manual handling assessment is in place – part of activity risk assessment

*PT - Permit systems - Hot works, confined space, permit to dig, permit to load, etc.

*E2 - Check waste transfer note is in place

*E3 - Registered carrier’s licence on file

*E4 - Copy of transfer station licence available

*E5 - Right waste being put in right skip and skips labelled

*E6 - Site registered as a hazardous waste producer

*E7 - Consignments notes in place for hazardous waste uniquely numbered (rule of 3: producer-carrier-receiver)

*E8 - In relation to the selected activity the necessary permissions/licences/consents are in place(e.g. discharge from interceptors)

*E9 - Oil/diesel storage are in bunds and no evidence of significant spillages; spill kits; emergency response

*E10 - Exemption for recycled materials from the EA (e.g. 19A,WRAP)

*E11 - Wildlife (tree or ground-nesting birds, bats, badgers, licences, etc.)

*E12 - Public/private nuisance (dust, noise, lighting, etc.)

*W1 - Access/egress (suitable and safe, planned, maintained)

*W2 - Site security (compound, site, adequately fenced, trespassers)

*W3 - Housekeeping (site tidy and kept to an acceptable standard – slips, trip sand falls)

*W4 - Dust/mud suppression (dust or mud a problem and being adequately controlled, cutting works using dust suppression)

*W5 - Site traffic management (signs, parking, fences, traffic plan)

*W6 - Lighting (adequate for operations in place, including task lighting)

*W7 - Welfare (clean and tidy, cooking facilities are clean, adequate for numbers)

*W8 - Pedestrian routes (pedestrians adequately provided for, suitable public protection)

*W9 - Temporary works (inspected, designed, temporary works co-ordinator, roof protection, falsework, formwork)

*W10 - Excavation (fenced, design, safe access, signage)

*P1 - Personal protective equipment (PPE) correct (mandatory and as identified by risk assessment)

*P2 - Evidence of induction – check register at office

*P3 - Evidence of training (for example, CPCS, LANTRA, NPORS, IPAF, NRSWA, etc.)

*P4 - Evidence of last toolbox talk and risk assessment briefings

*P5 - Behavioural (attitude, knowledge of task, tidiness, equipment, dress, etc.)

*PE1 - Tools/equipment (daily checks and weekly inspections being carried out by the operator/users)

*PE2 - Evidence of statutory inspections being carried out for mobile plant and fixed installations (for example, compressors, mechanical, electrical, asbestos, gas, etc.)

*PE3 - Drip trays in place when carrying out filter duties (oil and diesel)

*PE4 - Availability and location of emergency spill kit

*PE5 - Refueling operations controlled

*PE6 - Are thorough (e.g. 6- and 12-monthly) examination certificates on file and in date for all lifting equipment and accessories?

*PE7 - General condition of lifting equipment (check for damage, incorrect use, etc.)

*PE8 - Electrical equipment has been PAT tested in last three months (check for sticker or tag)

*PE9 - General condition (cables, transformers, spider boxes, hand tools, etc.)

*PE10 - Daily plant operator sheets are being completed and, where defects are noted, repairs done

*M1 - Storage of materials (safe, prevent loss, damage or contamination, collapse)

*M2 - If hazardous, COSHH assessment available and briefed to workforce

*M3 - COSHH controls detailed in assessment are being complied with

*V1 - Enough room for each person (11 m2)

*V2 - Desk free from glare, blinds available, artificial lighting (diffuser)

*V3 - Self-assessment has been carried out by habitual users

*V4 - VDU free from flicker or glare, ergonomic principles have been applied, noise, dust, etc.

*WE1 - Are there sufficient facilities for the people in the area?

*WE2 - Is lighting, heating and ventilation adequate in all facilities?

*WE3 - Have facilities been cleaned and waste removed?

*WE4 - Are drinking water and cups available?

*WE5 - Are hot/warm water, soap and towels/hand dryer available?

*WE6 - Has appropriate information been posted (e.g. first aiders, route to hospital, emergency contact details, and site rules, posters, policies, etc.)?

*FI1 - Fire risk assessment and fire-fighting equipment suitable, sufficient and tested

*FI2 - Fire escape (fire escape routes, disabled person(s) obstructions, lighting, etc.

*FI3 - Assessment(s) (newly installed materials, petrol, solvents, cylinders, etc.)

*FI4 - Fire prevention (permit systems, debris removal, electrical and test,smoking, etc.