Critical Risk Areas 1.0 Working at Heights
1.1 Safety harness worn and used correctly where required?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.2 Open holes and unprotected edges hard barricaded?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.3 Safety nets installed where required and to standard?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.4 Workers use safe means of access e.g. ladder, EWP, scaffold etc.
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.5 Scaffold built to standard?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.6 Scaffold inspected weekly and tagged accordingly?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.7 Scaffold inspected by a competent person (competency of scaffold inspector verified)?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.8 Housekeeping maintained on scaffold platforms / landings (safe access and egress)?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.9 Ladder of commercial grade and used correctly?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.10 Temporary work platforms have guard rails installed?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
1.11 Temporary work platforms built to OEM spec?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
2.0 Lifting Operations
2.1 Rigging and lifting gear in good condition with current inspection?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
2.2 Lifting area barricaded / flagged / coned off?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
2.3 Tag lines used to control the load?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
2.4 No overhead lifting?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
2.5 Lift plan in place for big and/or complex lifts?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.0 Heavy Machinery and Excavations
3.1 Excavations shored and braced where required?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.2 Edge protection around open excavations?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.3 Safe access and egress provided in the excavation?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.4 Equipment operators licensed to operate machinery?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.5 Equipment log books available and up to date?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.6 Equipment inspected daily prior to use?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.8 Spotters used during earthworks activities?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
3.7 Services identified and controls in place to prevent contact / damage?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
Keeping Healthy 4.0 Hazardous Substances, ACM and Silica Dust
4.1 Hazardous substance register in place?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.2 SDS's in place for all hazardous substances on site?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.3 Quantities kept to an 'in-use' amount?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.4 Spill kit available?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.5 Asbestos removal plan / procedure available?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.6 ACM removed by a licensed removal specialist?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.7 Worksafe notified of ACM?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.8 All employees involved in ACM removal have been respirator fit tested?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.9 ACM dumped at authorized dump site?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.10 Silica dust controlled at source e.g. at source vacuum, wet cut method, etc.?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.11 No dry sweeping of concrete dust?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
4.12 P2 dust masks worn if silica dust exposure is likely to occur?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
Priority Controls 5.0 Safety Signage
5.1 Sufficient signage posted (e.g. no unauthorized entry, emergency assemble, powder actuated tools in use etc.?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
5.2 Site safety board displayed and up to date?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
5.3 Mandatory PPE requirements displayed?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
6.0 Personal Protective Clothing
6.1 Minimum PPE requirements complied with?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
6.2 Hard hats worn correctly (chin straps at heights, no caps or beanies, etc.)?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
6.3 Eye protection worn where required?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
6.4 Respiratory protection worn where required?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
6.5 Face shield or goggles worn where required?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
6.6 Foot protection worn with steel caps?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.0 Housekeeping
7.1 Work areas are clean and free of excess trash and debris?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.2 Walkways and access routes clear?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.3 Material or equipment properly stored and stacked?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.4 Electrical cords, hoses, etc. elevated or routed neatly to prevent trip hazards?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.5 Timber or other scrap material free of protruding nails or other puncture hazards?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.6 Waste bins available and maintained?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
7.7 End caps installed and maintained?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
8.0 Hand Tools, Equipment and Power Tools
8.1 Electrical cords - condition and current inspection?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
8.2 Hand tools maintained in safe condition?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
8.3 Hydraulic and pneumatic hose connections properly secured?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
8.4 Power tools maintained and current inspection valid?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
9.0 Powder Actuated Tools
9.1 Are users of powder actuated tools certified to use them?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
9.2 Are warning signs displayed where powder actuated tools are used?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
9.3 Task area barricaded to prevent unauthorized persons from entering?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
9.4 Misfired charges secured and discarded as per requirement?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
9.5 Powder actuated tools not left unattended?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
10.0 Emergency Preparedness and Response
10.1 Fire extinguishers properly located and inspected?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
10.2 Emergency contact details displayed?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
10.3 Emergency evacuation plan displayed and assembly point identified?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
10.4 Emergency response plan covers all potential emergency scenarios (e.g. rescue from heights following a fall)?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
10.5 First aid kit available and stocked?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
11.0 Public & PCBU Interface
11.1 Other PCBU's on site informed of the risks & hazards they may be exposed to?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
11.2 Proof of coordination between PCBU's?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
11.3 Safe thoroughfares for public where required?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
11.4 Routes clearly marked and signage installed?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
11.5 Site fenced to prevent unauthorized access?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
12.0 Environmental
12.1 Bins provided for waste and off-cut material?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
12.2 Bins not over-full?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
12.3 Dust controlled at source?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
12.4 Spill kits available?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.0 Administrative Controls
13.1 Principle's SSSP in place and approved by client?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.2 Project Hazard / Risk Register in place?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.3 Construction Manager on-boarding checklist up to date?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.4 All workers inducted (including subcontractors)?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.5 Sign in / out register in place and maintained?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.6 Subcontractor SSSP's in place, reviewed and signed off accordingly?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.7 Subcontractor project specific hazard / risk register in place?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.8 Task analysis in place for high risk activities - proof of CM review and communication workers involved?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.9 Training and competency registers in place for all workers?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.10 Toolbox meetings held weekly and proof of attendance?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.11 Site reviews conducted weekly by supervisors / construction managers?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.12 Incidents reported on occurrence and recorded on an event register?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.13 Notifiable events reported to Worksafe?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.14 Worksafe hazardous work notifications submitted?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
13.15 Traffic management plan in place, current and approved by regulator?
Excellent
Compliant
Opportunity to Improve
Non Conformance
Not Checked
Observations - Safe / At Risk
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Site Health & Safety Audit Tool
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