BioAction Principal Contractor Safety Audit Report

• BioAction WHS Site Inspection/Audit
  Melbourne Water

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Key Documentation

• Bioaction Health and Safety Coordination Plan for project is available at the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Principle Contractor BioAction has hazardous chemical register for project and made available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS statements are available for all high risk construction work that;<br>- identifies the work that is high risk construction work<br>- specifies hazards relating to the high risk construction work<br>- describes the measures to be implemented to control risks<br>- describes how control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed<br>- considers circumstances of the workplace that may affect work <br>- SWMS has been prepared for that workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures are developed and available for the project

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register maintained of all persons on site inducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of Bioaction Workers Compensation available for Inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of SWMS’s are maintained by the PC Bioaction and are made available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Work Method Statements (SWMSs) available for all works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety controls identified in the SWMS in use, for example personal protective equipment and signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of incidents maintained and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Specific Rules developed and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sub Contractors

• Are any Subcontractors onsite today

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Sub contractor

• Name of Contractor

Workers Compensation Details

• Sub Contractor Workers Compensation policy or Subcontractors Statement provided to Bioaction. (ensures that workers are covered by subcontractor and Bioaction does not become liable for workers compensation claim)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Workers have appropriate licenses, certificates of competencies or permits prior to commencement of work. (For example High Risk Work Licenses or evidence of training required in SWMS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor has evidence of training of workers in processes to be undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Consultation

• Evidence of Contractor Site Meetings observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Contractor Toolbox Talks observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Bioaction consultation/ alerts to Melbourne Water.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Induction

• Workers hold valid General Construction Induction Training Cards (e.g. White Card)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Melbourne Water Site Induction completed by all workers (Bioaction and Sub Contractors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers observed have appropriate licenses, certificates of competencies or permits prior to commencement of work. (For example High Risk Work Licenses or evidence of training required in SWMS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in site rules.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subcontractor Supervision / Inspections

• Minimum weekly inspections of works being completed by sub contractor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor has addressed Corrective Action Requests within agreed time frame

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate supervision being provided considering the type of work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Melbourne Water Safety

• Has Melbourne water been alerted about todays refurbishment work which may impact on their business or worker safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the traffic management plan being correctly adhered to by Melbourne Water workers visitors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Melbourne Water been notified of traffic management issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is restricted access signed. Is unauthorised entry signage displayed where appropriate and observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Observations

Site Security and Sign In

• Site sign in locations determined and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site access controlled and secured from unauthorized access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency and First Aid

• Is there an appropriate number of trained First Aiders available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of First Aider

• First Aider Details

First Aid

• Is First Aider Name and contact details on the Emergency list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Company

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details for contact in the event of emergency ie Phone and number.

• Copy of First Aid Certificate held by Bioaction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List of current emergency contact phone numbers (including First Aid) is displayed or easily available to all workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid kit fully stocked and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct signage on fire hoses and extinguishers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire panels, fire exits, extinguishers and hoses operational and kept clear at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and hoses checked within 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are aware of emergency procedures and what action to take in the event of an emergency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• All equipment and fixtures are;<br>- Stored in designated and defined work zones<br>- Left in a safe state<br>- Not overloaded beyond safe working loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work zones clearly set up;<br>- That are clearly defined<br>- Physical works are being performed within the confines of defined work zones<br>- Enable a staged handover process to occur

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials and equipment cleared from passageways, the shop floor, the stockroom and footpaths

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contractors leave the entry gates and emergency exits free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contractors leave access to emergency equipment free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill response equipment readily accessible on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Layout

• Is the traffic management plan effective for the daily activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable lighting work activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Toilets inspected and appropriate (ie doors close, toilet seats, flushing water, toilet paper, hand towels/paper, bin.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate access to meal location and facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate access to drinking water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have contractors left the toilets and staff rooms clean at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors Plant and Equipment

• Is all plant and equipment adequately guarded and have warnings and instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the workers tools and equipment appropriate for the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are registration and maintenance records available for all plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk controls are in place for storage of plant when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant Inspection Service/Plant Check

• Contractor equipment check

Contractor Equipment

• Plant Description

• Controlling Sub Contractor for plant

• Plant Pre Start Checks are up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant being maintained in a safe condition for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this plant within service schedule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working from Height

• Is there any work at height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are precautions in place for use of Elevated Work Platforms or Scissor lifts (e.g. Only trained and authorised personnel, equipment inspected for safe condition and maintenance up to date prior to use, operators wears safety harness when elevated, SWMS for work)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls in place to manage risk of falls from height as per SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition and used appropriately for the task (e.g. secure, non-conducting for electrical work)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency and rescue procedures in place if all arrest systems are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers protected from falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers performing work at height been adequately trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Hazards

• Is any electrical work being undertaken at time of inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all leads tagged and tested within 3 months (hostile environment- construction)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCD used on site (orange handbag RCD accepted at end of lead from board)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are control measures implemented as per the SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical leads elevated to prevent a trip hazard and to reduce the risk of damage from drag, contact with a sharp object or being run over by mobile machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment without defects, for example no frayed leads, no exposed wires and no broken plugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switches and circuits identified and secured to prevent unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lock-out tag procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a qualified technician conduct electrical works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Live work is not conducted or is managed through risk assessment and SWMS process

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

Chemical SDS/MSDS

• Are chemicals different from previous inspection/audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of chemical

• Has MSDSs/ SDS's been provided to Bioaction NB: it is located in the Site Hazardous Chemical Register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the MSDS/SDS have Australian emergency contact details and is dated within the last five years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls, including controls for environmental risks, in place in accordance with MSDSs and SWMSs for storage and use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers appropriately labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in accordance with the requirements of the MSDS and segregated where required (e.g. all gas bottles are secured)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Are workers provided and are wearing appropriate PPE for work performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers wear PPE that is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training given in correct PPE use and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subcontractor Management

• Review one subcontractor performing work

• Sub-contractor company

• Name of sub-contractor

• Does sub-contractor have SWMS for work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is subcontractor working in accordance with SWMS for work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the subcontractors plant and equipment safe for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Are controls in place to prevent overexposure of noise limits for workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incident Management

• Incidents on site are documented with incident root cause and corrective actions identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• File maintained of completed incident reports and investigations by Sub contractor with copy provided to Bioaction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are government incident notification requirements known and complied with

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments/Observation:

Recommendations / Actions

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