Insurance (must be in-date)
- Public liability (£5m minimum).
- Employers' liability (£10m minimum, if applicable).
- Product / plant liability (where relevant).
Health, safety & method
- Health & safety policy (if 5+ staff).
- RAMS specific to the works being carried out.
- COSHH assessments for any chemicals.
- Manual handling training records where relevant.
People
- CSCS card evidence for every operative.
- Trade-specific training (IPAF, PASMA, first aid, SSSTS/SMSTS).
- Right-to-work check on file.
Site sign-on
- Site induction completed.
- Emergency contact details captured.
- PPE confirmed and issued where needed.
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