Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Management Responsibilities
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Has the worksite been inspected previously?
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Have previous inspection items been auctioned?
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Is there a safety management plan for this job?
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Have subcontractors provided Risk Assessment / Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before commencing activities?
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Is there safe access / egress to and from the site?
Housekeeping
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Work area clean and tidy (adequate rubbish disposal facilities)?
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Leads not lying on or draped over walkways or mobile plant access ways?
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Access ways clear of debris, obstructions and trip hazards?
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Equipment / material stored safely?
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Hazardous locations / penetrations covered, sign posted and appropriately fenced?
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Are all signs on site unobstructed, clean and legible?
Electrical
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Portable electrical equipment and leads inspected and show current tags?
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Electrical leads supported above the ground with hooks or stands?
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Temporary power boards are weatherproof?
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Electrical testing register maintained on site?
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Electrical equipment in good condition (no frayed leads, damaged plugs/connections/leads?
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Are residual current devices / earth leakage protection systems used for all electrical connections, checked and operational?
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Are personnel undertaking electrical work appropriately trained and qualified?
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Are isolations completed (lock-out procedures / permits to work in place?
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Are fiberglass or aluminum ladders used rather than metal ladders?
Mobile Plant and Equipment
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Plant and equipment is in good working condition?
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Are roll over protective systems on all earth moving equipment?
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Where applicable are reverse and visual alarm operating and audible?
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Are elevated work platforms (EWP) and crane logbooks kept on the mobile plant?
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Daily inspections completed and recorded?
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Do only trained and licensed operators operate mobile plant and equipment?
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Are riggers and dogmen certified and recorded and used for crane operation?
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Are mobile plant and equipment used on firm level ground?
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Are all combustible type engines only operated outdoors or with extra ventilation (eg portable welders, generators)?
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Safe work limit of lifting or carrying equipment displayed, tested and recorded kept?
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Mobile plant keys removed and kept secure?
Machinery
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Is machinery clean and free from excess oil and grease?
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Is machinery guarding in place and operational?
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Are warning signs or instructions displayed?
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Are emergency stops clearly identifiable?
Hazardous Substances
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Are Safety Data Sheets available for all hazardous substances?
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Is a chemical / hazardous substance register kept on site and complete?
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Are site personnel aware of and understand SDSs?
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Is signage erected at storage areas?
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Are containers labeled and stored appropriately?
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Are chemical storage areas provided with appropriate containment areas (bunds and spill kits)?
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Required PPE supplied when using hazardous materials (as specified by SDS)?
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Emergency / first aid equipment available (showers, eye baths)?
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Ventilation / exhaust systems installed where necessary?
Hot Work (includes oxy - acetylene cutting and welding)
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Are personnel trained and competent?
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Are hot work permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?
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Are bottles secured in an upright position?
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Fire fighting equipment is located in work area?
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Are flash back arrestors fitted to both the hand piece and at the bottles?
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Correct PPE used as per SWMS or Job Safety Analysis?
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Are welding equipment, hoses and fittings in good condition?
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Are screens erected and ventilation provided?
Excavation and Trenching
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Are excavation permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?
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Are new and existing services identified on site and controls implemented to prevent accidental contact?
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Shoring in place and in sound condition for all trenches more than 1.5m?
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Is air quality testing carried out for identification of toxic gases?
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Is signage and barricading installed effectively?
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Are excavations battered or benched to prevent collapse?
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Has spoil materials and equipment been stored away from excavation edges?
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Are dust control measures in place?
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Are there seperate access and egress points from excavations?
Working at Height
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Are working at height permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?
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Are personnel trained in working at height?
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Is safe access and egress provided?
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Are harnesses inspected and inspection records kept?
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Are emergency protocols developed for retrieval of a fallen injured person?
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Are anchor points assessed by a person qualified engineer / competent person?
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Are barriers, barricades and signs erected to delineate restricted access?
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Are controls in place to minimise the risk of objects falling from height?
Stairs, Steps and Landings
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No worn or broken steps, rungs or styles?
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Handrails in good repair?
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Non-slip treatments / treads in good condition?
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Kick plates where required?
Ladders
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Are ladders in good condition?
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Are ladders secured?
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4:1 Pitch and extended 1 meter above top landing?
Scaffolding
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Are standards on solid foundations with adequate soul plates?
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Is there adequate branching and bracing in all directions?
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Are scaffolds complete, ladders, handrails, kickboards, ties, brackets mesh, hop ups?
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Are there access to and from all working platforms?
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Are ladders of an industrial grade?
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Are ladders secured top and bottom and exceeding platform 1 meter at a 4:1 pitch?
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Are scaffold boards secured to prevent uplift from winds?
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Is sign off received for completed scaffolding (scaffolds tagged with a Scaff tag system or similar)?
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Are signs or barriers erected for incomplete scaffolds?
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Are scaffolds regularly inspected and records kept of details?
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
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Is mandatory and job specific PPE worn, suitable for task and in good condition?
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Is PPE readily available?
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Are regular maintenance checks performed on PPE?
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Are employees appropriately trained in the use of PPE?
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Are facilities provided for the maintenance and storage of PPE?
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Are signs displayed to identify the required PPE?
Confined Spaces
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Has a risk assessment been undertaken to a) determine if necessary to enter the confined space and b) determine the control measures?
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Are personnel trained and certified to work in confined spaces?
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Are confined space entry permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?
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Is a adequate communication system utilised?
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Is there a need for gas monitoring?
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Are emergency procedures developed (including rescue plan and equipment)?
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Is safety equipment in good woking condition?
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All confined spaces identified and appropriately signposted?
Traffic Management
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Has a traffic management plan been developed and implemented?
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Are all road work signs and devices erected in accordance with the plan?
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Are safety barriers installed to segregate pedestrians?
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Are traffic controllers trained and qualifications sighted?
Lasers and non-destructive testing equipment
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Are operators trained and qualified?
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Is signage displayed to identify equipment?
Public Protection
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Is access to the site controlled and unauthorised entry restricted?
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Is a boundary fence / barricades in place and stable in all sections?
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Is site signage displayed?
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Are dust and noise controls in place?
Amenities
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Are amenities hygienic and tidy (washroom, toilet, lockers, meal rooms)?
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Are there notice boards in crib areas?
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Is there cool clean drinking water available at appropriate locations?
First Aid
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Are personnel aware of the first aid kit location and is it clearly identified?
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Is there a first aid kit located on site and adequately stocked?
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Is there an adequate number of personnel trained in first aid?
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Are records of treatment and supplies dispensed completed?
Lighting
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Is there adequate access and work activity lighting?
Emergency Response and Fire Control
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Fire extinguishers in place service / tagged and appropriate to the hazards?
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Are emergency response procedures developed and issued?
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Are emergency response personnel identified and trained in site emergency procedures?
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Is emergency evacuation information correct, prominently displayed and included in the induction process?
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Does the site have an emergency siren and equipment?
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Have trial evacuations been conducted?
Training and Consultation
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Is there a site induction?
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Are training records, certificates of competency and induction records maintained on site?
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Do supervisors conduct regular pre-work briefs?
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Are site personnel kept informed on hazards, incidents and committee meeting minutes at pre-work briefs?
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Do supervisors carry out risk assessments and incident reports?
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Is there a health and safety committee established on site and meetings held regularly?
Other Issues and Comments
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Issues
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Comments