SMALL BUILDING SITE SAFETY ACTION SHEET
Construction Safety Desk | Planning aid | 17 October 2026

Project / location: ____________________
Date and reviewed by: ____________________
Work planned and change since last review: ____________________

For each relevant prompt record the finding and action. This is not a compliance score or permission to start work.
[ ] Client, scope, CDM role and coordination understood
[ ] Relevant surveys and limitations reviewed
[ ] Construction phase plan and task method reflect the work
[ ] Boundaries, public protection, access and deliveries considered
[ ] Work at height, excavations, structures and services addressed
[ ] Dust, substances and other health risks controlled
[ ] Suitable people, supervision and equipment arranged
[ ] Required inspections and briefings current
[ ] Welfare, first aid and emergency arrangements accessible
[ ] Changes and open actions assigned to responsible people

ACTION RECORD (repeat for each issue)
Finding / missing information: ____________________
Activity affected: ____________________
Action and responsible person: ____________________
Due date: ____________________
Must affected work wait? Decision by: ____________________
Evidence of closeout / date: ____________________

Review actual site conditions and all requirements relevant to the work. This sheet does not set statutory inspection intervals or replace specialist assessments, site management or worker consultation. General Great Britain guidance; Northern Ireland has separate rules.

Guide: https://constructionsafetydesk.co.uk/guides/small-builder-health-and-safety-checklist
Official guidance: https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/areyou/builder.htm