Action Civil Ltd. Health, Safety, Environmental And Quality Audit Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

• List at least 5 best practices observed from this site?

HEALTH & SAFETY

ADMINISTRATION

• Is there a site specific safety plan in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are site specific inductions being carried out for all staff on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all workers have current site safe passports?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all supervisors of notifiable works have a current gold card? Or appropriate equivalent?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are hazard ID and controls being carried out?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a system in place for employee participation is safety issues? Eg. Toolbox discussion?<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are SWMS/JSEA's for all significant works signed and available on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Daily Pre-Start/Site Diary form being completed and available on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Safety Operating Procedures SOP's for plant and equipment and are they being followed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there evidence of competency and training for employees?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a permit to work system in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are regular inspections being carried out and documented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has notifiable works been notified to MOBIE?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there arrangements to deal with visitors to site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a site hazard register?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate site signage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a suitable hazard ID board with current hazards recorded and regularly updated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ACCIDENT & INCIDENT INVESTIGATION/REPORTING

• Is there an accident/incident register on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a detailed description of what occurred?

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the actual cause been established?

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  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the future preventative actions been agreed and discussed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the actions been completed and the report closed out?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

FACILITIES

• Site offices clean and tidy?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Toilets clean, tidy while being regularly serviced and checked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lunch room and food areas clean - hand wash facilities been provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• First aid kits in place and well stocked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers charged and current (serviced 12 monthly)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate lighting provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Temporary electrical installation tested and tagged?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Work areas clean and tidy?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Access ways clear and free from trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Materials stacked safely and sufficient dunnage used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rubbish bins provided and regularly emptied/cleaned?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Combustible materials stowed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hazardous materials controlled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Slips and trips controlled or eliminated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate lighting provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Public protection maintained at all times?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No radios or MP3 systems used in the work place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Hard hats worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hi visibility clothing worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Protective clothing worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate safety footwear worn? Must be laced boots unless gum boots required.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety glasses worn or other eye protection?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hearing protection worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Respirators or masks worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fall arrests harnesses or restraints worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chainsaw chaps available and worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Life jackets available and worn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

EXCAVATIONS & TRENCHES

• Before U Dig and CAR has been raised and completed prior to works starting?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Underground services located before gigging?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Plans available on site for all services within the working area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Shield protection or battered sides for trench excavations >1.5m deep or in friable ground?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Excavated material stockpile at a minimum of excavation depth from edge of trench.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there appropriate forms of access and egress in trenches deeper than 1.0m?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ladders founded on a firm ground and tied off at the top?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safe access to excavations provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are excavations covered at the end of the shift or adequately protected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If required has the appropriate permit to dig been issued?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Machines and plant working at a safe distance from the edge of the excavations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Hazardous substances identified (lead, asbestos etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• MSD sheets available for all hazardous substances and on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all containers labelled and identified?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is storage for hazardous substances secure and in accordance with the MSD sheets?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are storage containers adequately ventilated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are gas bottles stored upright and secured?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HEIGHT - GENERAL

• Are fall hazards controlled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guard rails/toe boards in place where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Holes and floor penetrations covered or barricaded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Harnesses used where applicable and fitted correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rescue plan in place and staff aware of procedure?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are staff trained in the use of harnesses or working at heights?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there exclusion zones established around any work at heights?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the rescue kit on site and been inspected, examined or tested?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

LADDERS

• Ladders inspected and in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders properly secured top and bottom?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Side rails on fixed ladders extend above top landing? Must be at least 1.0m

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Step ladders fully open when in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders correctly set up on angle - 4 up to 1 out?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders set up on suitable firm ground?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Life guard units tagged 3 monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Tools tagged 3 monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Leads tagged 3 monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Leads protected in traffic areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RCD protection used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Leads and tools clear of water?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

TOOLS, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

• Are tools and plant being used in safe manner?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are tools bad plant being stored securely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Compressive air tools and plant being used safely with all connections secure and checked before use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are certified ROP/FOP's fitted to plant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are reversing alarms fitted and operational on plant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are rotating flashing beacons fitted and operational on mobile plant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are operators completing daily/weekly inspection checklists?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are operators wearing seat belts where applicable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all tools safe to use and inspections being carried out?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are operators/dog men trained and certified to work with or around machinery?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are spotters authorised to enter no go zones?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the correct PPE being worn by those in or around plant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Are regular inspections and maintenance being carried out?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All personnel are appropriately licensed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Brakes, lights and warning devices operative?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Weight limits and load sizes controlled and adhered to?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Glass/windows in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Parking of vehicles observed correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Key contact details and locations of physicians/hospitals are listed and known?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Evacuation points are established, in a safe location and known to workers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there a sufficiently number of trained first aides on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the first aid kits available, known to staff and well stocked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have any trial evacuations been carried out and documented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency procedures available on site and known to staff.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has a site evacuation plan been implemented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• Is there a traffic Management plan on site and approved by Council?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Traffic management signs, including speed restrictions and advanced warning signage positioned in accordance with the plans and regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are spotters/safety observers present to control traffic/pedestrian movement?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are signs and equipment in good condition and maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Traffic Management controls offer adequate protection to workers and the public?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a qualified STMS availed on site or within 30 mins of the construction works?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a Qualified Traffic Controller availed on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the appropriate paperwork being filled in corrected and maintained on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• There is respiratory protection equipment available and being used for any suspected asbestos related works?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rubber boots are being worn and not lace up boots?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Scoring and breaking of pits and removal process is being wetted down at times to suppress dust?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Heavy duty asbestos disposal bags or sheets are being used and all asbestos pieces or debris is removed from site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No compressed air or high pressure water is being used on suspected asbestos containing materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers conducting asbestos related works have completed approved asbestos awareness training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There is appropriate warning signage displayed around worksite and barriers up to prevent unauthorised entry to worksite when asbestos related work is taking place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• When removing pits suspected of containing asbestos, 25mm of soil around the pit is also to be removed and bagged with the asbestos waste?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Asbestos works JSEA,s and SWMS are being followed. Ensure all staff are aware and signed onto the works?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SITE SECURITY & PUBLIC PROTECTION

• Is the site secure from entry by unauthorised persons, particularly after hours?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are movements of people on or off site controlled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is night lighting sufficient?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do pedestrians have safe passage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate site signage and contact details available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

MANUAL HANDLING

• Manual handling risks have been identified, assessed and managed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mechanical aids are used where required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Manhole keys on use or available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers are not lifting heavy items frequently?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where possible 2 people to lift heavy items has been observed and actioned?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers are not in awkward postures for long periods of time?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

FIRE PREVENTION

• Hot works permit completed and available on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Portable fire equipment are available and in site offices, sheds or vehicles?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Vehicles fitted with fire extinguishers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Staff trained in procedures or know how to use fire fighting appliances?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers serviced 12 monthly by an accredited supplier/provider?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Correct fire fighting equipment is used for works

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Screens and public prevention are being used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

GAS DETECTION & CONFINED SPACE

• There is an available type 4 gas detector on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The gas detector is calibrated, charged and working properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The device is being used in manholes, confined spaces or other areas which may be affected by harmful gases or substances.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• SWMS and JSEA's are being followed and signed onto?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• confined space permit has been completed and staff aware of procedures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Staff trained and competent in confined space related works?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

LIFTING APPLIANCES

• Slings, chains, hooks and eyes are certified and inspected regularly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All heavy lifts are documented or assessed with the load lifting chart

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All staff are trained and certified in slinging/lifting loads?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All power lines have been deactivated, isolated or at a safe distance from lifts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signals understood and observed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL

ADMINISTRATION

• Is there an Environmental Management Plan in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all appendices been attached and followed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all relevant MSD sheets available on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all controls being followed and implemented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

NOISE & DUST

• Dust suppression techniques are effective at reducing dust generation to a minimum?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Working hour restrictions are in place and being adhered to in residential areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Noise levels are kept to an acceptable level at all times?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers are using adequate hearing protection around noisy operations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Staff protected from excessive noise, dust and toxic contaminants?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

WATER POLLUTION &SEDIMENT CONTROL

• Vegetation clearance is kept to a minimum near waterways?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Excavations near waterways is in accordance with construction drawings and specifications?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Soil materials are not being discharged into waterways or Stormwater drains?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There is no refuelling of plant or machinery near waterways or drains?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There are spill kits available and adequately stocked, stored and used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There are sediment controls in place and are followed as per the EMP?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

FLORA & FAUNA

• No disturbance of surrounding vegetation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No disturbance to species or habits of conservation significance?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No new access tracks have been created through remnant vegetation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Vegetation clearance has been kept to a minimum, and where possible the root system has been kept intact?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Isolated trees or clumps or trees have been avoided through trench excavations where possible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

CULTURAL & HERITAGE

• Construction activities have remained at least 2 m away from identified heritage buildings and culturally significant works?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Heritage buildings and cultural significant sites ate clearly demarcated and known to all site personnel?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any archeological findings have been reported to the relevant authorities and works stopped?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

WASTE MANAGEMENT

• Bins are available for work site waste, recycled material, scrap etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Drop sheets are being used in jointing operations to minimise site contamination?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All site areas are kept tidy with litter removed from site and disposed appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Prescribed waste (asbestos, contaminated water/soil, oils greases etc) are being disposed of accordingly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

QUALITY ASSURANCE

ADMINISTRATION

• Is there a project quality plan in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the roles and responsibilities being implemented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has the key elements being made clear and followed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a construction program in place and current?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the drawing register set in place and available on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the construction Methodologies being followed, reviewed and revised?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an Inspection Test Plan ITP in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all the relevant sections of the ITP being signed off and completed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all the relevant testing and inspections being completed and documented on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the contact specifications available on site and staff are aware of the requirements set?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

NON CONFORMANCE & IMPROVEMENT

• Is there a non conformance/improvement register on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all non conform aces and improvements being documented and recorded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the corrective actions being carried out and completed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the information being passed onto and filed at Head Office?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

MACHINERY & PLANT

• Are daily/weekly inspections being carried out?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are repairs and faults being documented, recorded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all repairs being fixed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are service records/history available for all plant and mobile equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

CORROSPONDANCE

• Is there a correspondence register?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are NTC's, NTE's, SI's and RFI's being recorded, actioned and passed onto all relevant parties?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ITP's being completed and signed off by all relevant parties?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all site deliveries recorded and documented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are delivery dockets recorded and filed accordingly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

CALLIBRATION

• Is there a record of what equipment requires calibration?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there current certificates for equipment available on site or head office?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PURCHASING

• Are all purchases recorded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all purchases have order numbers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are purchases pre approved by supervisors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are purchase documents passed onto Head Office?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are new assets recorded, stamped for identification?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are annual stock takes completed and recorded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SIGN OFF

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