ABR Site Safety Inspection - AE

• Project Site Address

• Project Number

• Date of Inspection

  Date

• Description of work scope

• Site Walk Conducted by

• Advanced Buildings Supervisor Name

• Trades on site at time of Safety Walk

Site Security and Access

• Is there evidence that workers are using the ABR site sign-in process (FileMaker QR Code or 1BreadCrumb)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure workers are signing in using the QR code or 1Breadcrumb.

• Is perimeter Fencing/Hoarding required at the site?

  Yes

  No

• Is the fencing / hoarding correctly installed and in good condition - with no hazards presented to workers or other persons?

  Yes

  No

• Are there site gates to allow/control vehicle access?

  Yes

  No

• Are gates closed and secured adequately to restrict access when workers are not using the gates?

  Yes

  No

• Is there site signage posted which meets the requirements of the building authority (e.g. QBCC site sign in Qld)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site signage is posted immediately.

• Are contact details and Job Number correct?

  Yes

  No

• Is the compliant site signage within view of street (Qld)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure site sign meets QBCC requirements and is located at the correct location so that it is visible from the road. If unable to post sign within line of sight from road, add comments about why.

• Are the ABR Site Rules posted in a prominent location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the 1Breadrumb Instructions posted in a prominent location (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access ways neat/tidy & free of equipment/debris which may present a hazard to workers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Previous Actions or Non-Conformances

• Have any actions been identified on this site previously, either internally or by an external body (e.g. by a regulator or auditor)?

  Yes

  No

• Have the actions been addressed? Do current practices reflect this?

  Yes

  No

Administrative Requirements

Risk Assessment

• Has a risk assessment been completed for the scope of works being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

• Does the risk assessment adequately address the hazards for the scope of the project?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Assign an action to rectify the Risk Assessment and communicate to Workers as a high priority

• Has the Risk Assessment been delivered to all workers? For example through a Toolbox (signed off), by E-mail (with reply as confirmation), or the Risk Assessment is available through the ABR sign-in process?

  Yes

  No

• State what evidence was reviewed

• Coaching or additional training may be required for the Supervisor

• A Risk Assessment must be completed for the full scope of work and shared with the Contractors undertaking the work.

• Is there a risk of unsafe wiring, non-compliant/unsafe electrical infrastructure (e.g. power board, lack of RCD, etc) due to the age of the building?

  Yes

  No

• Has the hazard associated with potentially unsafe electrical wiring/services been flagged on the risk assessment, with appropriate controls identified and communicated to the workers?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure any works that pose a hazard are ceased, until this is rectified.

Site Documents for "Construction Projects" (as defined under WHS legislation, i.e. value >$250,000)?

• Is this a "Construction Project" as defined by WHS Legislation (i.e. $250,000 in Qld and NSW, and $350,000 in Victoria) that requires a Site Management Plan, display of policies, Toolboxes, etc?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Site Safety and Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) signed off and on display or available in 1BC (as applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency response process and emergency contact details up to date and available in the SEMP or posted at the site office/sign in area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency evacuation process clearly demonstrated to workers as part of their induction and on display at the site sign in area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Emergency Response Plan implemented for the job that is tailored to the work scope and aligned with any specific requirements for the job/client?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Site Rules displayed as part of the SEMP or in 1BC as part of the induction process (as applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

High Risk Work

• Is there High Risk work being undertaken (as defined by WHS legislation)?

  Yes

  No

Required Licenses

• Speak with Workers undertaking high-risk tasks, or review records and confirm the below details regarding licenses relevant to the works being conducted.

• Using cranes and hoists

• Does the operator hold a High Risk Work license for this activity?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the contractor has the appropriate license.

• Non Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without correct license.

• Is a appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until SWMS in place.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Ensure the plant has been inducted and a Crane / Concrete Pump Checklist (ABR form or similar form by Contractor undertaking the works) has been completed.

• Has the plant been inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease until plant has been inducted and checklist completed.

• Has a Crane/Concrete Pump Checklist been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the checklist has been completed

• Has the plant been added to the site plant register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rigging or Dogging

• Does the operator hold a High Risk Work license for this activity?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the contractor has the appropriate license.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without correct license.

• Is a appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease until SWMS in place.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to Contractor undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Operating forklifts

• Does the operator hold a High Risk Work license for this activity?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the contractor has the appropriate license.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without correct license.

• Is a appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease until SWMS in place.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Ensure the plant has been inducted and added to the plant register.

• Has the plant been inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the plant been added to the site plant register (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Installing new, or repairing existing, lifts or escalators

• Does the operator hold a High Risk Work license for this activity?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the contractor has the appropriate license.

• Non Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without correct license.

• Is a appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease until SWMS in place.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to Contractor undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Scaffolding - putting up, changing or taking down of a temporary structure that is used to support a work platform, where a person or object could fall more than four metres.

• Does the operator hold a High Risk Work license for this activity?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the contractor has the appropriate license.

• Non Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without correct license.

• Is a appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease until SWMS in place.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to Contractor undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• High Risk demolition works. That is, demolition works other than: • low risk demolition work, (i.e. demolition by hand of a domestic dwelling) or: • replacing a load-bearing column with a deep beam so that the column no longer provides physical integrity to the structure before removing it; or • removing cladding, such as plasterboard, that is not load bearing or provides physical integrity to the structure

• Does the operator hold a High Risk Work license for this activity?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until evidence is provided that the contractor has the appropriate license.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without correct license.

• Is an appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease until SWMS in place.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Is the operator using plant as part of the demolition process?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure the plant has been inducted and added to the plant register (if applicable)

• Has the plant been inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the plant been added to the plant register (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

High Risk Work - SWMS

• Are any of the following work tasks being undertaken?

• Working at height (potential falls >2m)

• Is an appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until appropriate SWMS completed and reviewed by all workers undertaking the task.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Electrical work

• Is a appropriately completed SWMS in place that outlines the work process and controls?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until appropriate SWMS completed and reviewed by all workers undertaking the task.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Does the person conducting the work hold the correct licensing to complete the work task?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work to cease until appropriate license has been sighted.

• If no license - Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to contractor.

• Work carried out in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 m or a tunnel

• Are suitable controls implemented to prevent hazards to workers? (Reference - Excavation Work Code of Practice Qld 2021)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Work must cease until correct controls are implemented in accordance with the CoP

• Are SWMS in place suitable to the work tasks being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work must cease until SWMS is implemented and signed off.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to workers undertaking high risk works without SWMS.

• Are SWMS completed properly - do they adequately identify and address the hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work must cease until SWMS adequately identify and control hazards

Permits and SWMS for High Risk Work

• Is Confined Space access being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

• Do the workers entering the confined space have a High Risk license and training for confined space entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no license work is to cease immediately and a Non-Conformance Notice is to be issued to contractor.

• Is there a SWMS in place to control the hazards associated with Confined Space entry?

  Yes

  No

• If no SWMS work is to cease immediately and a Non-Conformance Notice is to be issued to contractor.

• Are Excavation works being conducted?

  Yes

  No

• Has an Excavation Permit been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hot Works being conducted?

  Yes

  No

• Has a Hot Works Permit been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign in and induction

• Conduct a random check of at least 1 worker by selecting the green + symbol below

Random check of Worker Sign In and Induction

• Signed in

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Worker is to cease work and undertake site sign in process.

• White card uploaded and available on request

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Worker is to cease work and leave site until White Card can be provided

• Any additional licenses, certifications, qualifications are uploaded, as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worker is to cease work and leave site until required licenses are provided.

• Take 5 completed?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Provide coaching on why the Take 5 needs to be better completed.

• If this is a Construction job: evidence that Sign-In Register is being filled in daily at the site? NOTE - this is automatically completed on jobs using 1BreadCrumb and is therefore not required.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Provide some coaching on the regular and consistent use of the sign on register by workers/visitors

Hazardous Materials Management - Asbestos, Lead Paint and Respirable Crystaline Silica

• Does the scope of work potentially involve handling, disturbance or interaction with hazards such as asbestos or lead paint, due to the age or characteristics of the building?

  Yes

  No

• Select which applies.

• Potential or confirmed presence of ACM

• Have the potential hazards associated with ACM been identified in the risk assessment and an appropriately qualified contractor been engaged for this work (e.g. ACM testing and / or removed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If ACM was identified on the job and is planned to be removed or has already been removed, confirm the following and tick each box:

• Competent ACM removalist (with appropriate Class A or B license) has been engaged, or has completed the work

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority

• Completed Form 65 on record as evidence that notification of licensed asbestos removal work, demolition work or emergency demolition has occurred.

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority

• Asbestos Removal Plan

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority

• Clearance Certificate that meets the requirements of the business (clearly identifies where ACM was removed and has been signed off by a competent person (Class A Asbestos Supervisor License)?

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority

• Is there a SWMS that is suitable to the work that is being done/ was completed

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority

• Lead paint

• Have the potential hazards associated with disturbance of lead paint been identified in the risk assessment and appropriate controls identified to ensure the risk is adequately managed?

  Yes

  No

• Risk assessment must be updated as a priority

• Has a competent trade been engaged to remove and dispose of lead paint?

  Yes

  No

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority.

• Is there a SWMS that is suitable to the work that is being done/ was completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervisor to confirm these details as a priority.

• Are there work tasks that present a risk of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure to any person? Such as: cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar?

• Confirm which activities present this risk

• Cutting, grinding or drilling tiles.

  Yes

  No

• Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

• Wet cutting technique

• On tool extraction

• Local Area Exhaust

• Vaccuum with HEPA filter

• P2 mask or respirator

• Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

• wet wiping materials

• wrapping waste in plastic, marked as "silica hazard" or similar

• If none of the controls are adequate, create an action to address the hazard/s

• Mixing, cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing concrete or in other ways handling dry cement, generating dust.

  Yes

  No

• Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

• Wet cutting technique

• Vaccuum with HEPA filter

• P2 mask or respirator

• Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

• If none of the controls are adequate, create an action to address the hazard/s

• Cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing manufactured stone

  Yes

  No

• Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

• Wet saw cutting technique

• On tool extraction

• Local Area Exhaust

• Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

• wet wiping materials

• wrapping waste in plastic, marked as "silica hazard" or similar

• Vaccuum with HEPA filter

• P2 mask or respirator

• Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

• If none of the controls are adequate, create an action to address the hazard/s

• Cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing brick or mortar

  Yes

  No

• Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

• Wet saw cutting technique

• On tool extraction

• Local Area Exhaust

• Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

• wet wiping materials

• wrapping waste in plastic, marked as "silica hazard" or similar

• Vaccuum with HEPA filter

• P2 mask or respirator

• Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

• If none of the controls are adequate, create an action to address the hazard/s

Site Conditions

• Housekeeping/site neat & tidy?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Provide some coaching on the importance of good housekeeping to reduce the likelihood of slips/trips and falls.

• Ground conditions - eg: muddy conditions, ground stability

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate Waste Control Facilities in place eg: Skip/Waste Bins/Wash Out Area (for concrete/paint)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide coaching on why waste control is inadequate. E.G. wind blown dust, inappropriate segregation, contamination with hazardous materials, liquid waste inappropriately disposed of, presents a hazard.

• If any behaviours are observed that contravene the requirements of local or other laws, a Non-Conformance Notice is to be issued to the Contractor.

• Are designated materials storage areas required?

  Yes

  No

• Are materials storage areas suitable and not posing a hazard?

  Yes

  No

• Provide instruction to site Supervisor on why the materials storage area requires action.

Worker Amenities

• Are there amenities and facilities in place (such as a break area/kitchen, toilets and hand washing facility and access to water)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets clean with area for washing hands, with sufficient soap ad towelling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a covered lunch area or break area in clean condition with adequate equipment / seating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a first aid kit in place? Either supplied by ABR Construction Jobs) or supplied by the contractors doing the work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check random items and confirm below - use First Aid Kit Contents - Reference from Code of Practice

• Adequately stocked, using the Appendix guide

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Are the items you have checked in date?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

First Aid Kit Contents - Reference from Code of Practice

• Instructions for providing first aid – including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) flow chart
  Adhesive strips (assorted sizes) for minor wound dressing.
  Splinter probes (single use, disposable).
  Hypo-allergenic adhesive tape for securing dressings and strapping.
  Eye pads to protect eye injuries.
  Triangular bandage for slings, support and/or padding.
  Crepe and conforming bandage to hold dressings in place and provide support and compression.
  Wound/combine dressings to control bleeding and for covering wounds.
  Non-adherent dressings/pads for wound dressing.
  Safety pins to secure bandages and slings.
  Scissors for cutting dressings or clothing.
  Kidney dish for holding dressings and instruments.
  Small dressings’ bowl for holding liquids.
  Gauze squares for cleaning wounds.
  Forceps/tweezers for removing foreign bodies.
  Disposable nitrile, latex or vinyl examination gloves for infection control.
  Sharps disposal container for infection control and disposal purposes.
  Sterile saline solution or sterile water for emergency eye wash or for irrigating eye wounds. The solution must be discarded after opening.
  Resuscitation mask to be used by qualified personnel for resuscitation purposes.
  Antiseptic solution for cleaning wounds and skin.
  Plastic bags for waste disposal.
  Note pad and pen/pencil for recording the injured or ill person’s condition and treatment given.
  Re-usable ice-pack for the management of strains, sprains and bruises.
  Emergency rescue blanket for shock or hypothermia
  Instant eye pack for the treatment of soft tissue injuries and some stings
  Access to 20 minutes of clean running water or, if this is not available, hydrogel sachets for managing burn.

• A first aid kit is required to be implemented on site

Emergency Requirements

• Is Ambulance/Emergency Access adequate and clear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an emergency evacuation route and assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation assembly area signposted or otherwise communicated to workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means to alert workers if there is an emergency evacuation required? (e.g. siren, bull horn, functioning alarm system)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a fire blanket required (i.e. due to the hazards in the area - e.g. cooking with oil)?

  Yes

  No

• If there evidence of 6 monthly testing of the fire blanket?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Provide a photo of the testing evidence (tag on the outer cover of blanket)

• Is the blanket placed in a position where it is easily located, accessed in an emergency and appropriately signed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Is there a fire extinguisher?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extinguisher suitable for the types of fires that may occur? Typically at least one 2.5kg Dry Chemical Powder extinguisher.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Is the extinguisher placed in a position where it is easily located, accessed in an emergency and appropriately signed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• If warranted by the nature of the work and the layout of the site, are there multiple fire extinguishers available without a large distance of travel from the work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of the required 6 monthly testing?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Provide a photo of the testing evidence (tag on extinguisher showing inspection record)

Site Services

• Is there sufficient access to temporary power boards, if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work at Heights - Fall Protection

• Is there work at heights being conducted?

  Yes

  No

• Are handrails/protective barriers/mesh required to minimise the risk of fall injury?

  Yes

  No

• Are protective measures adequately installed to protect workers from falling? E.G. are they the correct height and strength to resist the weight of a person falling into or onto them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work in this area is not to proceed until this is rectified

• Non-Conformance Notice is to be issued to contractor.

• Are tripping hazards removed or controlled adequately to prevent a person falling?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are harnesses, lanyards, fall arrests or work positioning systems /other fall protection required for work tasks?

  Yes

  No

• Are all those engaging in these work tasks adequately trained in Work at Heights, Rope Access, etc, as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work and address this hazard immediately

• Issue Non-Conformance Notice

• Is fall protection being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease and SWMS reviewed with workers.

• Issue Non-Conformance Notice

• Are there controls to prevent hazards from items falling on those below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List controls in use

• Lanyards on tools

• Kick boards on scaffolds or work areas

• exclusion zones below work areas

• signage identifying hazards falling from above

• Other

• Provide details

• Evidence of fall protection being checked and recorded in a register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register to be updated to ensure pre-start checks are being completed for all equipment

• Are ladders in use on site?

  Yes

  No

• Refer to safe ladder use guidelines provided in SEMP (Construction Projects) or refer to Code of Practice if required, to educate workers.

• Are ladders visibly in good condition and rated for Industrial Use (150kg)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ladders fit for purpose to allow three points of contact (e.g. platform ladders)

  Yes

  No

• Are ladders being used properly? (1:4 angle, footed, secured at top, extends 1m above work surface)?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Work at Heights - Scaffold Compliance

• Is there scaffolding in use at the project site?

  Yes

  No

• Is the scaffold more than 4 metres in height or a person may fall more than 4 metres when using the scaffold?

  Yes

  No

• A high risk work licence (HRWL) is required to erect, alter or dismantle a scaffold where a person or object could fall more than 4m from a platform. Does the person doing the work hold a HRWL for scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work must cease and an appropriately qualified person must complete the work. If this is an obvious non-compliance or dangerous activity, issue a Non-Conformance Notice to the contractor responsible.

• Is there evidence of a scaffolding handover certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not use scaffolding until this is rectified

• Does scaffolding have the required scaffold tags & access control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For scaffold 8m or more in height, and 60 linear metres in length, there must be 2 access stairs. One set should allow for stretcher access in an emergency. Is this the case?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rectify this as a priority

• Is there evidence that a Scaffold Inspection Checklist has been used to verify it is safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If here is any reason for concern regarding the condition of the scaffolding, how it was erected or the behaviours of workers using the scaffold, create an action, as applicable. If there is obvious non-compliance or dangerous activity, issue a Non-Conformance Notice to the contractor responsible.

• Are exclusion zones In place with adequate signage to prevent injury from falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there kickboards or other means to prevent items falling on those below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select which controls are in place

• Kick boards

• lanyards

• other

• Detail other controls in place

• Is there evidence that scaffolding has been inspected (either following an event that may have impacted the integrity of the scaffold, or a minimum of every 30 days)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold not to be used until this has been rectified

Confined Spaces

• Are there confined spaces at the site (as defined)?

  Yes

  No

• Is Confined Space Signage, Permits, Recovery Equipment & Air Monitoring In Place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work and rectify issue.

• Issue Non-Conformance Notice to contractor/s responsible

Electrical Safety Management

• Has electricity been isolated, with restricted access (e.g. lock out) and appropriate tagging to prevent accidental re-instatement of electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action is required to address any electrical safety risk immediately.

• Are workers exposed to live electrical hazards due to incorrect or inadequate electrical isolation / lock out / disconnection?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Issue Non-Conformance Notice to responsible contractor.

• Is there adequate RCD protection on site (for all equipment plugged into mains power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are onsite Generators RCD protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that RCDs have been safety tested adequtely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate test and tagging of all leads and electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged or faulty leads are in use.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Tag out any damaged or faulty leads or equipment.

Underground Services

• Has underground services been positively identified on this site (dial before you dig or services locator, with pot-hole/non-destructive digging to confirm location as required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Services must be properly identified prior to earth works/penetrations

Traffic Management

• Does the scope of work include work tasks involving mobile equipment and personnel interaction, requiring traffic management or in the vicinity of a rail corridor?

  Yes

  No

• Is a work permit or approval required to access and conduct work in a railway corridor?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Permit approved and in place for the scope of works?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease immediately. Issue non-conformance to trade. Make necessary notifications internally and externally as required.

• Is a Traffic Management Plan required to address hazards associated with the work tasks?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a Traffic Management Plan in place, that has been approved by ABR?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Plan adequate to address all hazards and requirements for the scope of works?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease immediately. Issue non-conformance to trade if applicable. Make necessary notifications internally and externally as required.

• If required, is the necessary signage & traffic control personnel in place?

  Yes

  No

• Work to cease immediately. Issue non-conformance to trade if applicable. Make necessary notifications internally and externally as required.

Plant and Equipment

• Is all plant on site inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the ABR Plant Induction Checklist as evidence.

• Has all Inducted Plant been placed in the Plant Register for the site (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of mobile equipment and personnel interface (MEPI?)

  Yes

  No

• How is the risk being mitigated? Select which apply from the check boxes below.

• Spotter where mobile equipment is in use

• Clearly demarcated pedestrian paths of travel, providing adequate exclusion from mobile equipment interface

• Observed positive communication confirmed between plant operator and workers moving around equipment

• Engineered devices such as reverse alarm or rearview cameras

• Are All Guards/Screens on Equipment (eg. Grinders, drop saws, welding screens, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding/Cutting Equipment Secure & Isolated (eg. Oxy/acetylene bottles on trolleys/chained & not in passageways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surrounding conditions for plant & equipment safe ie: access, ground conditions & overhead factors

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Provide the at risk conditions and ensure an action is entered to address each.

• If any dangerous non-conformance or high risk/unsafe behaviours are observed, cease work and issue a non-conformance to the responsible contractor.

• Are workers aware of how to place unsafe plant/equipment out of service?

  Yes

  No

• Provide instruction on the process for doing this.

• Do workers have access to tags for out of service plant/equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes and Lifting Gear

• Are there cranes in use on the site?

  Yes

  No

• Has there been a toolbox or pre-start completed with the crew/operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease and induction to be completed prior to work recommencing

• Does the crew hold the relevant certificates of competency?

• Crane HRWL/VOC types:
  CO – Open 100T+
  C1 – Up to 100T
  C6- Up to 60T
  C2- Up to 20T
  CN- Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Franna)

• Have underground services been identified. (Before you dig 1100)

• Is the plant set up on level, well compacted and stable ground?

• If bog mats are used, has a geo-technical engineer certified the ground?

• Crane placement clear of excavations, soft or filled ground?

• Are the timbers under outrigger pads secure e.g: solid blocked, stack / pigsty?

• Is the counterweight slewing area barricaded? (flags between out riggers)?

• Crane Operator / Rigger / Dogman communication methods clear

• Is there evidence of a completed Lift Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift works should not progress until a Lift Plan is in place and approved by the ABR Supervisor

• Issue a Non Conformance Report to the Crane Operating Contractor if works were underway without a Lift Plan

• Has the Lift Plan been signed off by the Crew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work and ensure lift plan has been reviewed and signed off by crew.

• Are the emergency sirens, E-Stops and ‘Christmas tree lights’ functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there ROP (Roll Over Protection) fitted to the crane?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate controls to prevent or minimise hazards to vehicle and pedestrian traffic (e.g. road closure, footpath closure, traffic control)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work and issue a non-conformance to the responsible contractor. Controls are to be implemented prior to work re-commencing.

• Are the crane maintenance records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers fully extended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note: If not, the reduced safe operating radius must be known and recorded in the SWMS. Is this recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work until this is rectified.

• Tag lines used as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Working Loads marked on gear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting gear (chains, slings, wire rope, shackles) records available for review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting gear (chains, slings, wire rope, shackles) in serviceable condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Cease work until rectified. If this presents a real danger, then issue non-conformance to trade.

• Flight paths clear of unnecessary personnel when lifting and moving loads

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If any dangerous non-conformance or high risk/unsafe behaviours are observed, cease work and issue a non-conformance to the responsible contractor.

• Is green sticker (Crane Safe Inspection) in date and visible in the cab?

  Yes

  No

• Is work being conducted within 6m of electrical wires?

  Yes

  No

• Has written permission from the local power company been obtained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is an Energy Safe approved spotter observing against unsafe approach?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Do the Operator and Dogman have “working safely near live electrical apparatus” training and is it current (within 1 year)?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Has an exclusion zone been erected around the crane/landing zone?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

Concrete Pumps

• Are there concrete pumps in use on the site?

  Yes

  No

• Have underground services been identified. (Before you dig 1100)

  Yes

  No

• Has a Concrete Pump pre-start or toolbox been completed by the Operator with the team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crew hold the relevant certificates of competency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do pipes, clamps and hoses look in good condition? (cracks/holes/tight)

• Is the plant set up on level, well compacted and stable ground?

• If bog mats are used, has a geo-technical engineer certified the ground?

• Crane placement clear of excavations, soft or filled ground?

• Are the timbers under outrigger pads secure e.g: solid blocked, stack / pigsty?

• Is the counterweight slewing area barricaded? (flags between out riggers)?

• Crane Operator / Rigger / Dogman communication methods clear

• Are there adequate controls to prevent or minimise hazards to vehicle and pedestrian traffic (e.g. road closure, footpath closure, traffic control)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work and issue a non-conformance to the responsible contractor. Controls are to be implemented prior to work re-commencing.

• Are the concrete pump maintenance records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compliance/ID plates fitted and visible on the machine?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Is the plant set up on level, well compacted and stable ground?

  Yes

  No

• Are outriggers clear of excavations, soft or filled ground? Extra tests required?

  Yes

  No

• Are outriggers fully extended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note: If not, the reduced safe operating radius must be known and recorded in the SWMS. Is this recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cease work until this is rectified.

• Are the timbers under outrigger pads secure e.g: solid blocked, stack / pigsty?

  Yes

  No

• Has the thickness of double-wall pipes been considered prior to commencing works, to meet requirements for pipe discard? Is there a system or method that the operator can demonstrate to address this hazard, such as through regular inspection of pipe thickness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide a statement from the pump operator as to how this will be managed on future works.

• Do pipes, clamps and hoses look in good condition? (cracks/holes/tight)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there reverse beepers/sirens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any leaks/damages to the pump or vehicle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work being conducted within 6m of electrical wires?

  Yes

  No

• Has written permission from the local power company been obtained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is an Energy Safe approved spotter observing against unsafe approach?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Do the Operator and Dogman have “working safely near live electrical apparatus” training and is it current (within 1 year)?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Are the Emergency Stops operational? (note position)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

Earthworks

• Are there earthworks / excavations on site?

  Yes

  No

• Are hazards associated with MEPI adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease and SWMS reviewed with workers.

• Non-Conformance Notice to be issued to responsible contractor.

• Provide the controls by which MEPI is controlled

• Traffic management plan

• barricading and designated pedestrian areas to isolate pedestrians from equipment

• spotter during works

• effective system of communication (based on 2 way acknowledgement between operator and ground workers)

• Are there deep excavations (>1.5m) i.e. high risk work?

  Yes

  No

• Has an excavation/ trenching / penetration permit been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease until this requirement is met.

• Is a geological report required to assist in identifying hazards such as faults or poor soil structure, to inform correct exclusions for people and vehicles and implementation of other controls?

  Yes

  No

• Has a geological report been provided for the works?

  Yes

  No

• Cease work until this is rectified or confirmed as not required.

• Are there adequate control measures such as exclusion around top of excavation, pit covers to isolate the hazard and signage to advise of the hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease and SWMS reviewed with workers.

• Non-Conformance / Corrective Action to be issued

• Select which controls are in place

• Hard barricading to isolate people from the hazard

• a means to prevent machinery from approaching trenches too closely (e.g. hard barricade or wheel stops)

• Vehicle management plan to ensure they remain outside zone of influence

• Spotter to ensure equipment remains outside exclusion zone

• signage advising of deep excavation

• spoil stockpiling at a safe distance from the trench

• pit covers

• Has a toolbox or other means been used to communicate the hazards and controls around risk of injury when working in or near trenches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work to cease and SWMS controls reviewed with workers.

• Are there adequate controls to prevent trench collapse and facilitate safe egress for workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work is to stop immediately. Workers are to exit trenching. SWMS to be reviewed and controls implemented before work recommences.

• Non-Conformance / Corrective Action to be issued

• Are All Guards/Screens on Equipment(eg. Grinders, drop saws, welding screens etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding/Cutting Equipment Secure & Isolated (eg. Oxy/acetylene bottles on trolleys/chained & not in passageways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surrounding conditions for plant & equipment safe ie: access, ground conditions & overhead factors

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are workers aware of how to place unsafe plant/equipment out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers have access to tags for out of service plant/equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check boxes to indicate which controls are in place

• Shoring of trench through shielding, boxing or other means

• benching

• battering

• Established egress points no more than 7m apart

Hazardous Chemicals / Safety Data Sheets (SDS's)

• Are there hazardous materials / chemicals in use or stored at the site?

  Yes

  No

• Are there SDS <5 years old for the hazardous chemicals?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Are hazardous materials stored / controlled appropriately (e.g. separation, segregation, spill control)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

PPE Compliance

• Are mandatory PPE Requirements being complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• State examples of what PPE was not in use or not properly being used?

Injury Management

• Are Injuries being registered, reported & investigated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide an outline of how incidents ae being reported and followed-up investigated.

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Environment Controls

• Are adequate environmental controls in place ie: erosion and sedimentation controls, storm water/drainage, dust/emissons, spill controls, noise/vibration & cultural heritage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identify if there are specific measures identified in the Risk Assessment and/or SEMP to control the hazard/s, by ticking the below boxes.

• Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan

• Dust / Air Quality Management Plan

• Noise/Vibration Control Plan

• Heritage Management Plan

• Are spill kits needed for the work being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

• Are there spill kits on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits stocked correctly and easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits clearly identifiable if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Quality

• Is environmental dust being actively controlled, in accordance with the dust management plan (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select the applicable means through which air quality is being managed during the site visit

• Dust suppression through water application

• Plant and equipment driven slowly to reduce dust generation

• Postponing or scheduling works to reduce wind blown dust across the site boundary

• Rumble strips, grates or rubble at site exit to reduce mud tracked onto roadway

• Exclusion zones or scheduling to protect sensitive receivers from dust generating works

• Are site rules regarding smoking being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conclusions & General Comments regarding the site and behaviours

Other Observations

• Add any additional Actions, recommendations or observations here

• Add any additional photos of the site or behaviours, if required

  Media

Sign Off

• On Site Representative Name

• Safety Team Member Name