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Step 4 Legal Requirement

  • Site management are aware of their legal duties.

  • A Fire Risk Assessment is in place?

  • There is an appointed fire safety coordinator?

  • There is a fire safety plan?

  • Has all the above been reviewed the construction process?

Step 5 Fire Safety Coordinator

  • Is the appointed fire safety coordinator on the fire risk assessment?

  • Is the appointed fire safety coordinator on-site?

Step 6 The Site Fire Safety Plan

  • Is there a site fire safety plan?

  • State why there is no Fire Safety Plan in place.

  • Is there a clear process to minimise the risk of fire?

  • Has the site fire safety plan been reviewed since the last site inspection?

Step 7 Communication and Liaison

  • Has the insurance been made aware?

  • Has a site fire risk induction been conducted?

  • Is there a link with the local fire service?

  • Is there a STA Site Safe Poster?

Step 8 Promoting a ‘Fire Safe’ Working Environment

  • Have all site workers been provided with a fire safe guidance?

  • Are the fire drills in place for the site?

  • Is the site a smoke free site

  • Is there a designated smoking area on site?

  • Is the smoking area in an appropriate location?

  • If 'No' can the smoking area be moved?

  • Are there adequate portable fire extinguishers?

Step 9 Fire Detection and Warning

  • Are there integrated fire alarm systems in each building?

  • Has the fire alarms been tested monthly?

  • When were the fire alarms last tested?

  • Are neighbors aware of alarm type?

Step 10 Emergency Escape Routes

  • Are fire escape routes clearly marked?

  • Is there a minimum of two fire escape route from site?

  • Are the escape routes included in the fire safety plan?

  • Escape routes are clear and easy accessible?

  • Is there adequate fire escape route signs?

  • Has the escape routes been reviewed recently?

  • When was the last review?

Step 11 Site Security

  • Is the site secure?

  • Is the site enclosed with fencing?

  • Is there CCTV

  • What security measures are in place

Step 12 Fire Safe Site Facilities

  • Is there a site storage?

  • Why is there no site storage?

  • Is the storage located in a adequate safe location?

  • Is the welfare cabin a fire safe design?

  • Are there appropriate firefighting provisions area the site?

  • When was they last checked for serviceability?

Step 13 Plant, Equipment and Vehicles

  • Is there equipment which uses flammable fuels?

  • Has the equipment been inspected daily for serviceability?

  • Plant that has combustible fuel isolated in open air?

  • Are there any vehicles parked within 10m of new builds?

  • Are these vehicles unloading?

  • Does the site have any heaters/dryers?

  • Are there permits in place?

Step 14 Site Organisation and Tidiness

  • All and any combustible waste material stored in a safe area away from site works?

  • There is no combustible waste stored in rooms?

  • All wood waste and cuttings are bagged / collected daily.

  • There is no waste blocking site entrances or exits.

  • The site overall is clean and tidy?

  • There is no bonfires on site?

Step 15 Checks, Inspections and Tests Throughout Construction Phase

  • The fire risk assessment was last reviewed

  • When was the last monthly site inspection?

  • Who conducted the last monthly inspection?

  • Is there a weekly site inspection by the site manager?

  • When is the next planned weekly site inspection?

  • Who will conduct the weekly site inspection?

  • Do you feel there should be a weekly site inspection?

Step 16 Permits to Work

  • Does the site have any permits to work?

  • What Permits are in place?

  • Will there be any works that will require a permit?

  • What permits will be put into place?

Additional Notes

  • Additional Notes

Checklist Sign Off

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