Site Organisation Checklist - Significant Hazards and Risks

Site Organisation Checklist - Significant Hazards & Risks
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What you need to know:

In order that a construction site can be set up correctly to meet the requirements of the size and complexity of the project, there are many factors to be taken into consideration. The checklists below identify some of the significant hazards and risks to be considered.

What you need to do:
Use the information detailed in the construction phase plan to tailor the site set-up to meet the needs of the construction project (for example, existing building(s), contamination and demolition).
Site
1. Is there an induction process and is it adhered to?

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2. Are security arrangements for the site adequate ?

YesNoN/A
3. Is all equipment and plant secured when not in use to prevent misuse and unauthorised tempering ?

YesNoN/A
4. Is there a safety induction procedure in place for visitors, other contractors and new employees to site ?

YesNoN/A
Safety
5. Are all personnel on site wearing suitable and sufficient personal protective equipment ?

YesNoN/A
6. Are there suitable and sufficient statutory warning signs erected around the site ?

YesNoN/A
7. Is the site fencing secure, with warning signs displayed and is it adequate to prevent access ?

YesNoN/A
8. Can safe working areas be provided, with pedestrians and vehicles segregated?

YesNoN/A
9. Is there a secure working area and areas for storage of materials and waste skips with suitable access for deliveries and removals?

YesNoN/A
10. Are there adequate emergency escape routes from all areas of the site and suitable assembly areas?

YesNoN/A
11. Is there a suitable fire plan, sounder, fire extinguishers, and communication?

YesNoN/A
12. Are there rescue plans for high risk activities (such as excavations and work at height)?

YesNoN/A
Health
13. Are First Aid facilities available ?

YesNoN/A
14. Have adequate risk assessments been prepared for the tasks to be undertaken?

YesNoN/A
15. Have welfare facilities been arranged for the site that are suitable for the anticipated tasks and number of workers, and available from day one?

YesNoN/A
16. Are there any hazardous substances being used - COSHH?

YesNoN/A
17. Are measures in place to prevent, minimise and control all work activities which create dust?

YesNoN/A
Environment
18. Are watercourses or other potential pollution receptors nearby?

YesNoN/A
19. Does any wildlife (animal and vegetation) need to be considered?

YesNoN/A
20. Is there potential for contaminated land?

YesNoN/A
21. Is there potential for the work activity to cause pollution (such as spills, noise, dust and light) and are spill kits available?

YesNoN/A
22. Has segregation of waste been considered to support waste reduction, recycling and reuse?

YesNoN/A
Managerial/supervisory tasks (including pre-planning)
23. Has the construction phase plan been prepared and approved for work to begin?

YesNoN/A
24. Have the risk and assessments been reviewed and found to be task/site specific?

YesNoN/A
25. Has a traffic management plan been prepared with pedestrian segregation?

YesNoN/A
26. Are accident-reporting procedures in place and followed ?

YesNoN/A
27. Has all the relevant documentation been provided and inspected prior to work being commenced?

YesNoN/A
28. Is the level of supervision of work sufficient?

YesNoN/A
Training/competency requirements
29. Have competency assessments been undertaken for contractors being used?

YesNoN/A
30. Is any specific training required to maintain safety?

YesNoN/A
31. Do the supervisors and workers have the required skills and training records for the tasks to be undertaken?

YesNoN/A
32. Do managers, supervisors and workers hold required competency cards (such as CPCS, CSCS, and/or alternative schemes)?

YesNoN/A
Safe systems of work/basic control measures
33. Have high risk activities been identified, and associated control measures implemented to minimise the risks to an acceptable level? Do they include risks to those implementing control measures (such as those erecting edge protection)?

YesNoN/A
34. Have the method statements and risk assessments been approved prior to contractors commencing on site?

YesNoN/A
35. Is there a procedure to update documentation during the works, which is detailed as part of a competency check?

YesNoN/A
36. Are employees empowered to take action if they feel additional control measures are needed, and are measures in place for effective worker engagement?

YesNoN/A
Specific regulatory or special requirements
37. Are there registers on site for statutory inspections (such as scaffolding or excavations)?

YesNoN/A
38. Are there any high risk activities that may require rescue plans (such as work at height)?

YesNoN/A
39. Have electrical installations been completed by competent contractors and tested?

YesNoN/A
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Site Organisation Checklist - Significant Hazards & Risks

Site

Safety

Health

Environment

Managerial/supervisory tasks (including pre-planning)

Training/competency requirements

Safe systems of work/basic control measures

Specific regulatory or special requirements

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