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1.0 Site Information

  • Date and Time

  • Worksite Location including start and finish KM:
  • Location of work in rail corridor?

  • Description of work being carried out?

  • Discipline

2.0 Induction

  • Safety induction given to auditor(s)?

  • Rate the quality of the induction (where 1 is inadequate and 5 is excellent)

  • PWB form used is current?

  • PWB form properly compiled with all fields completed?

  • All signatures shown on PWB form?

  • WPP form current?

  • WPP form properly compiled with track diagram showing work areas, protection arrangements and safe areas?

  • All persons have appropriate PPE?

  • Emergency evacuation procedures explained?

  • Detonator register observed?

  • Remarks/comments:

3.0 Worksite Protection Details

  • Protection Officer's (PO) name:

  • What worksite protection is in use?

  • What adjacent line protection is in use?

4.0 Protection details LPA

  • Safe Notice circular notice?

  • Detonators, red flags/lights at both ends of possession or 2500m from worksite as required by network rules?

  • Protecting signals placed at stop with blocking facilities applied?

  • Remarks / Comments:

5.0 Safeworking Documentation

  • Are the current Work Method Statements / Safe Work Breakdowns on site?

  • If no, give details:

  • Have the workers been briefed on, and are they up to date with any changes to the relevant WMS/SWB?

  • If no, give details:

  • Remarks / Comments:

6.0 Protection Officer's Diary and Log

  • Has the Protection Officer compiled the Protection Officer's Diary (POD) and the Protection Officer's Log (POL), where required?

  • Remarks / Comments:

7.0 General Summary

  • Has a Worksite Protection Plan or similar document been compiled and signed by all relevant persons?

  • Was the Worksite Protection Plan reviewed as part of the pre work brief?

  • Can workers demonstrate knowledge of Work Method Statement / Safe Work Breakdown?

  • Can workers demonstrate knowledge of the Worksite Protection Plan?

  • Has the site induction register been completed correctly?

  • Do controls listed in the Pre Work Brief appear on the Worksite Protection Plan (eg safe places)?

  • Was a Pre Work Briefing form completed and signed by site workers?

  • Has the latest version of Pre Work Brief form used? (As per ARTC website)

  • Were you as an observer inducted into the site?

  • Did you sign the Pre Work Brief form?

  • Can the workers identify the Safe Place?

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

  • Is the first aid kit(s) on hand and appropriately stocked?

  • Is the planning of the work adequate?

  • Is lighting adequate for activity?

  • Are holes/excavations barricaded?

  • Is perimeter of worksite guarded / fenced / gates secured?

  • Are amenities adequate?

  • Are detonators in storage or use within recommended shelf-life?

  • Remarks / Comments:

  • Auditor name:

  • Other persons involved (if required):

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