Audit tool

Construction phase plan audit for small projects (England, Scotland, Wales)

This audit tool helps verify if a construction phase plan for a small project in Great Britain covers essential arrangements, site rules, welfare, emergencies, and high-risk work before site setup.

Fill it in online - free, no account needed. 30 questions.

What it is for

This template provides a structured way to audit a construction phase plan for small projects.

The full question list

1. Project and Plan Details

  1. Project name *
  2. Construction phase plan reference number *
  3. Date the construction phase plan was drawn up *
  4. Is the construction phase plan drawn up before the construction site is set up? *
  5. Name of the principal contractor (or contractor for single contractor projects) *

2. Management Arrangements

  1. Does the plan describe how the project will be managed, including allocation of roles and responsibilities? *
  2. Does the plan include arrangements for planning, managing, and monitoring all construction work? *
  3. Does the plan include arrangements for site induction for all workers? *
  4. Does the plan include arrangements to prevent unauthorised access to the site? *
  5. Does the plan describe how health and safety risks will be controlled? *

3. Site Rules and Welfare Facilities

  1. Are site rules clearly defined in the plan? *
  2. Does the plan specify arrangements for providing toilets on site? *
  3. Does the plan specify arrangements for providing washing facilities on site? *
  4. Does the plan specify arrangements for providing drinking water on site? *
  5. Does the plan specify arrangements for providing changing rooms on site? *
  6. Does the plan specify arrangements for providing rest facilities on site? *

4. Emergency Procedures

  1. Does the plan include arrangements for dealing with emergencies on site? *
  2. Are evacuation procedures clearly detailed in the plan? *
  3. Does the plan identify emergency contact numbers? *
  4. Does the plan outline first aid arrangements? *

5. High-Risk Work and Specific Measures

  1. Does the plan identify any specific high-risk work activities (e.g., work at height, demolition)? *
  2. For identified high-risk work, does the plan detail specific control measures? *
  3. Does the plan include arrangements for managing traffic routes and segregation of pedestrians and vehicles? *
  4. Does the plan address arrangements for managing hazardous substances? *
  5. Does the plan include arrangements for managing excavations? *

6. Follow-up and Review

  1. Does the plan include arrangements for its regular review and update? *
  2. Any additional notes or observations on the construction phase plan

7. Sign-off

  1. Name of person completing this audit *
  2. Date and time of completion *
  3. Signature *

References

How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.

Questions

Who needs a construction phase plan?

Any project involving more than one contractor, or where there is a single contractor and the work is notifiable, requires a construction phase plan under CDM 2015.

When should this audit be completed?

This audit should be completed before the construction site is set up to ensure the plan is in place and adequate from the outset of the project.