ARTC Worksite Observations V3.0

• Document Reference:

• ARTC Business Unit/ Department (e.g. Hunter Valley Corridor Works):

• Inspection conducted:

  Date

• Working Environment:

  Scheduled Closedown (i.e. Major Possession)

  Routine Maintenance

  Construction Work (Outside of Closedown)

• Closedown Job Number (if applicable)

• Contractor and Activity being undertaken:

• Principal Contractor:

• Observations and Report generated by:

Site information

• Date:

  Date
• Location:
  Address

• Location/ Section:

• KM from:

• KM to:

• Type of work:

• Company:

• ARTC Site Supervisor:

• Contractor Site Supervisor:

• R.I.W. Card #:

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Protection Officer:

• PO Level:

• R.I.W. Card #:

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

Certificates of Competency:

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Photo of R.I.W. Card:

  Media

• Worker Role must be ACTIVE within Onsite Trackeasy. If Role not ACTIVE - Cease Works Immediately.

Pre Start/ Pre Work Brief/ PO Brief

• Has the following Safety critical information been Communicated and Documented as per "Pre Work Brief SA-WI-02-010"?

• Scope, date and location of works?

  Yes

  No

• Weather Conditions?

  Yes

  No

• Name and Signature of Responsible Person conducting the briefing?

  Yes

  No

• Location and Time of Briefing?

  Yes

  No

• Whether the Qualified Safe Worker has provided a briefing or not?

  Yes

  No

• First aider's Name and Location of First Aid kit/s?

  Yes

  No

• What form the Warning Alarm will be?

  Yes

  No

• Network Controllers Emergency Number?

  Yes

  No

• Asked whether free of effects of Drugs, Alcohol and Fatigue?

  Yes

  No

• Has the Pre Work Brief been Communicated clearly and easily understood?

  Yes

  No

• Comments (optional):

• Have relevant Worksite Hazards been identified?

  Yes

  No

• Comments (optional):

• Has the PO Brief included appropriate Hazards and Controls?

  Yes

  No

• Comments (optional):

• Has the PO Diary been completed with Safety critical information?

  Yes

  No

• Comments (optional):

• Type of Worksite Protection?

  Select LPA TWA TOA CSB LOW WIC

  • LPA
  • TWA
  • TOA
  • CSB
  • LOW
  • WIC

• Is Worksite Protection deemed appropriate for task being performed?

  Yes

  No

• Comments (optional):

• If "NO" to above - Stop Work! Risk Assessment Required!

• Comments (optional):

Detonators (Safeworking Protection)

• Are Detonators stored correctly and within expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments (optional)

• Has the Detonator Register been filled out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LPA Delineation (if applicable)

• During an LPA, Delineation is required between Work Groups (based on Risk Assessment)

• Has Delineation been placed between Work Groups?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments (optional):

• If "NO" to above, Protection Officer to explain Risk Assessment, observer to ensure this is documented in PO Diary

• Are you in agreement with this Risk Assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "NO" to above, Discussion Required.

• Comments (optional):

Drug & Alcohol Testing

• Has Drug testing been implemented on this worksite as per ARTC Drug and Alcohol Policy?

  Yes

  No

• Number of workers tested (if applicable):

• Has Alcohol testing been implemented on this worksite as per ARTC Drug and Alcohol Policy?

  Yes

  No

• Number of workers tested (if applicable):

Protection Officer - Worksite Protection Plan

• Has Worksite Protection Plan been completed correctly as per Worksite Protection Plan NO-WI-02-010?<br>* 5 Mandatory Safety Critical items needed:<br> - Reference to Capital City in top left hand corner<br><br> - An easily reached Safe Place<br><br> - Name of the track/s<br><br> - Worksite location defined whether in or not Danger Zone by KM or Crossover No. or Points No. or Signal No.<br><br> - The name of the stations either side of the worksite.

  Yes

  No

• If "NO", additional detail or clarification required:

• Do relevant Controls listed in Pre Work Brief appear on the Worksite Protection Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "NO", education required. Comments (optional):

• Does Protection Officer have access to Network Rules and Procedures?

  Yes

  No

• PO must have access to these Documents. Available via www.artc.com.au

• Photo of PO Brief:

  Media

• Photo of Worksite Protection Plan:

  Media

• Photo of PO Diary:

  Media

Rail Level Crossings

• Are any F-Type Level Crossings in the work area?

  Yes

  No

• If "YES" to above has the F-Type Level Crossing been Booked Out using an IBA (Infrastructure Booking Authority)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an IBA is in place on a Crossing, has Rule ANGE218 (Type F Level Crossing Management) and Procedure ANPR715 (Protecting F-Type Level Crossings) been applied.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crossing MUST be operated by a Hand Signaller Level 2 for duration of the IBA.

Workers Observations

• Have all site personnel completed a Worksite Induction?

  Yes

  No

• Have ALL relevant personnel signed the PO Brief?

  Yes

  No

• Number of Personnel:

• Have ALL relevant personnel signed the Pre Start?

  Yes

  No

• Number of Personnel:

• Does this number match the number of workers signed onto the PO Brief?

  Yes

  No

• If "NO", Non-Conformance and Action required.

• Comments (optional):

• Have Work Method Statements been signed by relevant personnel for tasks being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Can Workers demonstrate knowledge of Work Method Statements?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Can Workers demonstrate knowledge of Worksite Protection Plan?<br>Network Control Emergency Phone Number etc.

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Can Worker name one or more Hazards on the PO Brief and the Controls?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Do the Workers know who the First Aid Officer is?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Is there a First Aid Kit on site?

  Yes

  No

• Location:

• Are all personnel on site wearing appropriate PPE as required for the task?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Is lighting adequate for the activity/ works?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Is perimeter of worksite secure/ gates locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Are amenities adequate for the activity/ worksite?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

General Summary

• Are the following documents available on-site?

• Site Specific Safety Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Work Method Statement/s relevant to task being performed.

  Yes

  No

• Construction Environmental Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task Based Environmental Impact Assessment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Hot Works being conducted on the Worksite?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a Hot Works Permit in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Pollution

• Are there visible dust emissions created by these work activities?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Have dust emissions been suppressed effectively?

  Yes

  No

• What type of Control is in place?

Water/ Land Contamination

• Is it required on this site to include topics on environmental management and site environmental issues?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Can workers demonstrate knowledge of environmental requirements and specific site sensitive areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Are regular environmental site inspections carried out and documented by the contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Are all oils /fuels/ chemicals stored as documented in the CEMP (Construction Environmental Management Plan)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they stored away from waterways and drainage?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Are Spill Kits readily available and easily identified on-site including at work locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Are controls in place to ensure mud is not being tracked onto public roads or private property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Has Waste and Litter been contained in designated areas and is tested, classified, transported and disposed in cordons with relevant legislation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "NO", instruct Contractor to remedy.

• Are Construction Hours restricted to 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday? As per EPL (Environmental Protection License 3142) where work is occurring outside these work hours, has approval been sought and residents notified?

  Yes

  No

• If different, please specify.

No Go Zones

• Have required no-go zones been established and demarcated?

• Heritage listed areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aboriginal and European protected areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Endangered species

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flora and Fauna

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Comments / Site Photos

• Comments

• Site Photo 1

  Media

• Site Photo 2

  Media

• Site Photo 3

  Media

• Site Photo 4

  Media