Work through the checklist site by site.
Construction compliance is not a single document. It is a collection of people, site, plant, training, inspection and safety records that need to remain current and available. This checklist groups the main areas into a simple review structure.
1. Site & access
- Site details, responsible persons and emergency arrangements are recorded.
- Site induction process is defined and records are retained.
- Site access and attendance can be checked when required.
- Worker certification information is checked before relevant work or access.
- Visitors and contractors are controlled under the site's arrangements.
2. Workers & certification
- Worker identities and relevant roles are recorded.
- Safe Pass status is recorded where applicable.
- CSCS cards/training are checked for applicable safety-critical tasks.
- Other required training, licences and competency records are current.
- Expiry dates are reviewed rather than relying on paper files alone.
3. RAMS & work planning
- Risk assessments and method statements are prepared before relevant work.
- RAMS reflect the actual work, site conditions and controls.
- Responsible persons and required controls are identified.
- Workers receive relevant briefings and acknowledgement is recorded.
- RAMS are reviewed when work, conditions or controls change.
4. Plant & equipment
- A current plant and equipment register is maintained.
- Routine inspections and checks are recorded against the equipment.
- Defects are recorded and followed through to action.
- Required examination, inspection and certification records are retained.
- Relevant GA1 reports are available where applicable.
5. Site inspections
- Planned site inspections are scheduled and completed.
- Findings and photographic evidence are recorded where useful.
- Corrective actions have an owner and target date.
- Outstanding actions are reviewed rather than left in inspection forms.
- Inspection history can be retrieved for the site.
6. Incidents & observations
- Incidents, near misses and safety observations can be reported.
- Immediate actions and follow-up actions are documented.
- Lessons learned are communicated where appropriate.
- Records are retained and can be reviewed for recurring issues.
- Serious incidents are handled under the applicable reporting requirements.
7. Documents & evidence
- Key site documents have a clear owner and current version.
- Inspection, induction, briefing and certification records are organised.
- Evidence can be retrieved without relying on one person's inbox or filing cabinet.
- Records are protected and retained in line with company requirements.
- Site managers know where to find the information they need.
8. Review & corrective action
- Open compliance and safety actions are reviewed regularly.
- Overdue actions are visible to the people responsible for closing them.
- Expired certifications and documents are identified promptly.
- Trends from inspections and incidents are reviewed.
- The checklist itself is reviewed when the company's work or risk profile changes.
Important: This checklist is a practical management aid, not legal advice and not a substitute for the requirements applying to a particular project, employer, contractor or item of equipment. Certification, inspection and examination requirements should be confirmed against current Irish legislation and competent-person advice.