Information
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Job Number & Supervisor Initials
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Conducted on
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Person Conducting Audit
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Site Construction Manager
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Address
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Name of contractors on site
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comment
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Photo of site
Site Information & Procedures
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Is the correct signage visibly displayed and details completed (eg. Keep Out sign, Contractor requirements and Builders Site sign with lot number)?<br>
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Update sign with required information, ensure it is legible and visible.
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Please select the signs that are displayed onsite -min = Builders sign, PPE Sign, COVID plan,
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Comments
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Photo
Environment & Sustainability
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Is mud control ie. crushed rock/recycled mix/mulch, required on site, has an adequate amount been ordered or does it require a top up
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Is the site bin/cage/skip provided, accessible and not over flowing <br>
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Is their adequate silt control on site eg: wash up pit, silt barrier, silt socks/sausages, brick barrier for sand
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Is the site litter control working
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Is a site clean required
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Noise is adequately managed on site to minimise impact to neighbours and ensure site comms eg: radios, start times, generators, plant equipment
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Comments
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Photo
Site Conditions/Housekeeping
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Cross over appropriately installed and maintained (if required)
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Are the driveways, footpaths and nature strips clear of materials
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Perimeter fencing appropriately installed and maintained (no missing panels/gates closed)
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Is the onsite traffic management working safely
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Are the toilets clean accessible and in correct operating condition with toilet paper
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Date and time of last clean
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Photos of crossover, footpaths, fences, housekeeping
Building Stage
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Building Stages to be audited
- Site set up
- Underground services
- Slab
- Site clean
- Frame
- Roofing
- Brickwork
- Lock Up
- Cladding
- Internal Rough in Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
- Internal Insulation
- Plaster
- Stairs
- Internal cabinetry/kitchen/shower
- Fix
- Paint
- Floor Covering
- Fit Off
- Landscaping
- Renderer
- Internal Clean
- Other
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Site Signs must be easily visible and clearly legible: Minimum requirements: Builders sign, PPE sign. Select signs displayed
- Builders Sign completed and legible
- PPE sign
- COVID Sign
- Site Entry
- First Aid room
- Office
- Lunch room
- Toilet Men
- Toilet Women
- Toilet Unisex (less than 6 dwellings)
- Danger Power Lines
- other
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Please describe
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Site Amenities
- Temp Toilets
- Block Toilets
- Lunchroom/s
- Site Office
- Meeting room
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Are programmed cleans in place minimum 2 per day and adequate paper and soap
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Rectification action
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Are programmed cleans in place minimum 2 per day and adequate paper and soap (cleaning log must be completed)
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Name and Date of last clean on cleaning log entry
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Rectification Action
- Safety Chat
- Weekly Safety review
- Safety Alert
- Site Walk & Talk
- SWMS review
- Site Induction
- Contractor Meeting
- Developer Meeting
- SMS Alert
- Regulator Visit
- Other
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Onsite documentation & First Aid checks
- Safety Coordination Plan
- OHS Construction Management Plan (CMP)
- SWMS cabinet
- Toilet clean log
- Contractor/Visitor log
- Specific site induction (iAuditor)
- Burbank OHS Standard
- Policies/safety Alerts/checklists (contractor Portal)
- First Aider photo and contact board
- First Aid Room: Kits complete, bed, water and clean bucket
- General notice board
- Toolbox talk log (iAuditor)
- Site audits & contractor engagement (iAuditor)
- Incident reporting (iAuditor)
- Last Emergency Response exercise date
- Other
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Date
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please list name of sign
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Inspection of ground and site conditions
- contaminated ground: ACM, Petroleum products, dumping
- over head powerlines 4.6m from scaffold areas
- School in vicinity
- Shopping center or other in vicinity
- Public transport along road will restrict construction
- Dam or waterway on or adjacent to construction site
- No power available to site
- No Water available to site
- Dilapidation report required for neighbouring assets
- Tee protection required
- Additional public safety measures required
- Restricted access for emergency services
- other
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indicate additional safety measures required
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Identify issue and possible rectification
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Please describe
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Temp fencing installed as per Burbank requirements
- All panels in good condition
- All panel have bases perpendicular to fence and at every upright
- All panels staked into ground and fence panel tied to stake
- All panels have securing clamps fitted under top rail
- Gate access Cleary identified
- Fence hoarding will not create wind loads on any of the fence panels
- Fence panel not installed as per Burbank requirements
- other
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Are all trades working sun smart
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Photos of Fence Panels along public areas, Amenities, Signs, Offices, First Aid Signs & Room
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Business name of contractor you are engaging
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Contractor Safety Chat - Select at least three items to discuss
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos minimum: site fences/signs/contractors/documentation/amenities/footpaths/roadways/access points
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Large exposed trenches have fencing/barrier in place, trenches in minimum excess of 1.5m deep have been battered back and/or shored
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Is there safe access to and from trench
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Any worker/spotter must not be in the swing zone of any plant machinery
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All worker in vicinity of any plant machinery must wear a hard hat
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All bedding materials are within the site boundary
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Workers using drain pipe priming and cement fluids are wearing gloves and have an SDS for the products
- Yes
- No
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Material removed from trenching work is at least the estimated depth of the trench away from its edge
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All spoils are retained on site until removed
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Open screw pile holes and piers that are left unattended have covers preventing entry and identified on builders site sign
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Any temp fencing that has been tampered has been reinstated to original installation specification
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All roads areas are cleaned with no worker or public safety risks
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Is the plant operator or spotter using a phone or similar device when machinery is operating (not permitted on a Burbank site)
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Appropriate PPE for task (minimum Safety Glasses, Hearing, safety boots, sun smart)
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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All pant equipment has had a pre start checklist completed by the operator
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ensure the operator completes a checklist on the plant equipment before any further works are done
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If not compliant contractor cease work
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Is the site secured (pad locked, secured fencing) where exposed pier holes or trenches are left overnight
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Ask onsite contractors to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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A person on team is first aid trained
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Safety Chat - select minimum of three points from list
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Inducted contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos: plant equipment, SWMS, Checklist, Epass Scans, Trench works, spoils management, first aid kit
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Are all-star pickets/ starter bar/ reo bar/capped and boxing secured around the pour site (complete slab)?
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Has a pre start check list been completed by the operator for all plant equipment
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Are all workers in the vicinity of a boom (excavator or concrete boom) wearing a hard hat
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Are all workers handling steel mesh wearing gloves and working sun smart
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Is there a firm level base surrounding slab areas to provide a stable work platform
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All excess polystyrene pods are secured (tied down) with offcuts in bags to prevent being blown away in winds
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All concrete overflow and clean up retained on site, away from drains or watercourses
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Concreters equipment wash off is retained to site
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Formwork (timber) cuts are completed on a stable and secure platform
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Identify PPE used - minimum: hard hat (near booms), gloves, safety boots, eye protection, sun smart, hearing protection
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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Is there a Concrete boom pump on site
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Is there clear access & egress to pumping area eg: power lines, clear of foot paths, structures etc.
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Will pumping the operation place pedestrians/public at risk?
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Is adequate protection or signage around the area to assist pedestrian movement?
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Is Traffic Control required and has it been implemented?
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Photo of traffic control setup
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Arrange traffic control before pout ie: set up isolation zone, safety bollards and spotter for cement truck
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Has the pump operator and hose operator completed a SWMS and it is signed off? (does it include the concreters)
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Photo of SWMS
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Has the operator provided evidence of an operator’s ticket (High Risk Work) Type – PB (NOT Sighted = No pumping) Line pump not required.
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Photo of operators certificate
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Is the service or maintenance log completed, including yearly crack testing and 10yr major servicing compliance plate visible where applicable. (operator will show you this info)
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photo of: maintenance log // test plate // 10yr compliance plate (where applicable)
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Has the operator completed a pre-start checklist for the plant? Are there faults not been closed out?
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Has the concrete pump sufficient space on site to setup including outriggers and slewing?
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Has a plan been discussed for excess concrete and a wash out area developed? Hoses are not to be washed on nature strips or roadway.
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Has the operator inspected the ground for soft ground, trenches or covered pits unsuitable for outriggers?
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Are the outriggers fully extended and appropriate bog mats or sole plates used to prevent sinking? (line pump truck vertical legs are on a solid surface)
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Does the pump look fit for use? Leaks, Hydraulic oil evident around outriggers?
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Are the final flexible hoses fixed with a safety sling around couplings in case of falling? (ensure hose end does not have a metal fitting attached)
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Are concrete trucks going to be spotted whilst reversing up to the hopper to avoid inadvertent contact with the pump?
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Have all persons involved in the concrete pour wearing the appropriate PPE?
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Safety Chat - select 3 to 4 points and discuss with contractor team & add Epass scan below instead of sign off
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos: plant equipment, SWMS, Checklist, Epass Scans, slab works, spoils management, first aid kit, footpath, fences etc...
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Framing guns in single shot mode unless flooring (SA_04)
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Remove nail gun from site & issue a non conformance R&C
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All cutting equipment has appropriate guarding in place and blades in good condition
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Remove equipment from site
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All drop/miter saws have a dust extraction system in place (Class H - hepa filter for all silica products)
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Electrical equipment test & tag in date and all leads in good condition
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Next due date
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Photo of electrical lead ends and tags dates
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Remove equipment from site immediately
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Ladders industrial rated and top two steps not used (unless they are a platform ladder, no three step ladders on site)
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Air lines are disconnected from nail guns when moving work zones
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Air line couplings are checked for function and security
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Walls braced and adequate propping in place were required (refer to safety alerts or Safety instruction for more information)
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Fire check is installed as per manufacturers safety instructions, no manual lift to upper floor
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First floor fall protection in place prior to flooring
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The balcony guard rail is in place for all balcony works
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Does the balcony and alfresco have sufficient structural support? (structural posts or accrow props for temp support)
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All external openings and internal voids have fall protection in place (windows, balconies, stairwell, upper floor void areas)
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Propping requirements for floor loading has been assessed and managed in accordance with safety instruction SI_04
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All steel work completed and supported to prevent collapse
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All internal joist connections with metal brackets are complete with bolts and tightened
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Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
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All upper floor joists and trusses secured from inside frame from a ladder or trestle
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Do all works near an open edge have sufficient guard rail height
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Photo of - barricaded window frames , balconies, handrail, props where used etc...
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Window temp installation as per safety Alert SA_54
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Identify all planned material lifts, note: no manual pass up of material allowed to upper floors without R&C work permit issued.
- Lintels
- Joists
- flooring
- Walls
- Fire Check
- Trusses
- Windows
- Cladding
- other
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Have the following checks been completed for all crane lifts
- Isolation zone in place
- Crane pre operational check completed
- SWMS reviewed
- No workers under lift zone, including lower floors
- Adequate number of dog men in place to maintain line of visibility and communication
- Traffic Management in place
- Other
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please list
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Are any workers within 2m of a fall zone that is 2m or greater without fall protection in place
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Is there a scaffold installed
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Scaffold Safety Check
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Does the ground condition supporting the scaffold form a solid base, free from standing water or wash out.
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Is the site freshly cut // Are there excavations on site // is there lying water on site // Rectification may include improved drainage or stabilised base to be laid.
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Photo
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Are the sole plates for the scaffold in place?
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Sole plates should be centred made of solid hardwood and timber large enough to prevent sinkage of standard (Uprights)
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Are standards (uprights) of the scaffold seemingly plumb
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A visual inspection should alert you to scaffolding falling in or out, run your eye along a continuous run to see that it is right.
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Are the lift heights of decks of the scaffold correct?
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Decks should be fully planked and 2000 in height between decks and 1700 from the top plate.
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Are transoms and ledgers locked in place?
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Scaffold rigidity is maintained by the ledgers, transoms and braces being secured. All scaffold locking cups should be in the locked position.
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Photo of ledgers and locking cups
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Is the point of access/egress to the scaffold easily identified?
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is the scaffold tag in place and adjacent to the access/egress point? is it signed of as complete.
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Date of last inspection on Scaff tag (must be no longer than 28 days)
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Scaffold Tags should state, scaffolders name, date of installation (or modification), builders name, address of scaffold and the duty of the scaffold. Modification or adjustments must be recorded on the scaffold tag/Certificate.
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Photo of scaffold tag
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Are all the scaffold decks complete?
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With exception to the ladder access areas, scaffold decks should be complete at all times. Decks above 2m must have kickboards fitted. Ladder access void must have fall protection.
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Is there sufficient edge protection in place?
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Photo of scaff decks
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Scaffold decks where a fall may be over 2m, requires hand-rails, mid-rails and kick boards. Also determine if any other areas are a concern for materials falling, such as high use walkways etc.
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Are the internal fall zones between the deck of the scaffold and the building adequately secured with hand-rails?
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Take particular note around balcony areas. If a man or materials has a risk of falling around these areas, internal hand-rail may be required.
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Photo of scaffold around high risk areas eg: balconies, columns, alfresco etc...
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Are there ties in place and are they securing the scaffold in an appropriate manner? (does it feel secure)
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Ties should be placed where a continuous run of scaffold exceeds 4 bays without a 90' return. Ties should be placed in areas that do not impede the building process unless there is no other suitable area to secure the scaffold. Where ties are not practicable scaffold buttress bays may be used to stabilise the run.
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If shade cloth/hoarding is provided, is it attached securely and free from rips and tears?
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As a guide only, if the general public or residents adjoining the building site are capable of being within 1m of the rear of the scaffold, shade cloth or hoarding should be in place
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Are the trades aware of the loading capabilities of the scaffold, and are working within these specifications?
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Burbank Specification for supplied scaffolding is Heavy Duty = 675 kg bays. The Approximate maximum mass of any single concentrated load of materials or equipment in any bay should not exceed = 200 kg therefore each scaffold bay may hold eg: 3 x 165kg loads + 175 kg allowance for man & equipment. Approx 155 bricks per scaffold pay (three deck scaff 425kg per bay)
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Photo of loaded scaffold bay
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Are the trades maintaining good housekeeping practices by removing waste materials from the decks?
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At the end of each day as a minimum, the scaffold should have all debris removed from it. Trades must be aware of who is to follow them and use the scaffold all mortar must be removed from deck planks prior to completion of brick work.
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Is there adequate room to dismantle and to stack the scaffold ready for return?
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Is your site safe for the scaffolders to return and dismantle the scaffold? Have they enough clear ground to walk the materials to a collection point? Is there enough room to stack the dismantled scaffold?
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Does the scaffold "feel" secure?
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Access the scaffold and walk the perimeter. Do you notice any fall zones? Does the scaffold feel stable? Do you feel safe? If not, get a second opinion.
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Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Does the scaffold have an adequate number of loading/cutting bays for trades min one at each end
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Comments
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Photos
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Date scaffold booked (please ensure all fall hazards are managed before work continues on site)
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos
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Are the weather conditions safe to undertake roofing work, (no rain, surface not wet, winds low to moderate)
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Is there adequate fall protection in place, no gaps where a person can fall through.
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Have materials been mechanically lifted onto the roof (no hand pass up of roof sheeting)
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Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Is there safe access to roof area, (please select access type from list)
- Scaffold access
- Hang on platform with access bay
- Secured Ladder access
- other
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please note access used
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Is there a scaffold installed
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Scaffold Safety Check
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Does the ground condition supporting the scaffold form a solid base, free from standing water or wash out.
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Is the site freshly cut // Are there excavations on site // is there lying water on site // Rectification may include improved drainage or stabilised base to be laid.
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Photo
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Are the sole plates for the scaffold in place?
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Sole plates should be centred made of solid hardwood and timber large enough to prevent sinkage of standard (Uprights)
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Are standards (uprights) of the scaffold seemingly plumb
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A visual inspection should alert you to scaffolding falling in or out, run your eye along a continuous run to see that it is right.
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Are the lift heights of decks of the scaffold correct?
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Decks should be fully planked and 2000 in height between decks and 1700 from the top plate.
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Are transoms and ledgers locked in place?
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Scaffold rigidity is maintained by the ledgers, transoms and braces being secured. All scaffold locking cups should be in the locked position.
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Photo of ledgers and locking cups
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Is the point of access/egress to the scaffold easily identified?
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is the scaffold tag in place and adjacent to the access/egress point? is it signed of as complete.
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Date of last inspection on Scaff tag (must be no longer than 28 days)
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Scaffold Tags should state, scaffolders name, date of installation (or modification), builders name, address of scaffold and the duty of the scaffold. Modification or adjustments must be recorded on the scaffold tag/Certificate.
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Photo of scaffold tag
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Are all the scaffold decks complete?
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With exception to the ladder access areas, scaffold decks should be complete at all times. Decks above 2m must have kickboards fitted. Ladder access void must have fall protection.
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Is there sufficient edge protection in place?
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Photo of scaff decks
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Scaffold decks where a fall may be over 2m, requires hand-rails, mid-rails and kick boards. Also determine if any other areas are a concern for materials falling, such as high use walkways etc.
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Are the internal fall zones between the deck of the scaffold and the building adequately secured with hand-rails?
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Take particular note around balcony areas. If a man or materials has a risk of falling around these areas, internal hand-rail may be required.
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Photo of scaffold around high risk areas eg: balconies, columns, alfresco etc...
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Are there ties in place and are they securing the scaffold in an appropriate manner? (does it feel secure)
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Ties should be placed where a continuous run of scaffold exceeds 4 bays without a 90' return. Ties should be placed in areas that do not impede the building process unless there is no other suitable area to secure the scaffold. Where ties are not practicable scaffold buttress bays may be used to stabilise the run.
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If shade cloth/hoarding is provided, is it attached securely and free from rips and tears?
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As a guide only, if the general public or residents adjoining the building site are capable of being within 1m of the rear of the scaffold, shade cloth or hoarding should be in place
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Are the trades aware of the loading capabilities of the scaffold, and are working within these specifications?
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Burbank Specification for supplied scaffolding is Heavy Duty = 675 kg bays. The Approximate maximum mass of any single concentrated load of materials or equipment in any bay should not exceed = 200 kg therefore each scaffold bay may hold eg: 3 x 165kg loads + 175 kg allowance for man & equipment. Approx 155 bricks per scaffold pay (three deck scaff 425kg per bay)
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Photo of loaded scaffold bay
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Are the trades maintaining good housekeeping practices by removing waste materials from the decks?
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At the end of each day as a minimum, the scaffold should have all debris removed from it. Trades must be aware of who is to follow them and use the scaffold all mortar must be removed from deck planks prior to completion of brick work.
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Is there adequate room to dismantle and to stack the scaffold ready for return?
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Is your site safe for the scaffolders to return and dismantle the scaffold? Have they enough clear ground to walk the materials to a collection point? Is there enough room to stack the dismantled scaffold?
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Does the scaffold "feel" secure?
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Access the scaffold and walk the perimeter. Do you notice any fall zones? Does the scaffold feel stable? Do you feel safe? If not, get a second opinion.
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Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Does the scaffold have an adequate number of loading/cutting bays for trades min one at each end
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Comments
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Photos
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Date scaffold booked (please ensure all fall hazards are managed before work continues on site)
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Hang platform checks
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Guard Rail checks
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Does the guardrail wrap around the complete external perimeter where the is a risk of fall
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Does the guard rail have at least two access points (one for material lift & one for ladder access)
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Do all the intersecting bars overlap at least 200mm
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Do all insterecting bars have joggles connecting them
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Is the access gate closed
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Does the access gate provide clear access with no restrictions
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Is the ladder tie rail in place
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The gap between the fall guardrails is no greater than 450mm
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The clear distance between the mid rail and the toeboard or bottom rail should not exceed 275mm
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The gap between the roof edge (including gutter) and the guardrail does not exceed 100mm (horizontal measurement)
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Guardrail infill panels required where a pitch of a roof exceeds 26deg
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Photos of all sections of the gaurdrail
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All material spoils cleaned and placed in bins/skips
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External/internal, are they fully planked, less than 2m in height, have solid stable footings, safe access/egress and a clear fall zone, correct locking pins?<br>
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Extension ladders in good condition, no damaged rungs, lean angle is not greater than 1:4 vertical ratio?<br>
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Ladders secure/tied off/when accessing heights ladders extend 900mm past roof line?<br>
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All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
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All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
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Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>
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Void protection checks
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PPE minimum: Sun smart, gloves, safety glasses, safety boots when on ground.
- Team & Other trade in zone communication (Own Your Zone)
- Plant equipment safety
- Capping metal stakes
- Equipment wash off
- Handling steel safety
- Polystyrene pods management
- Start times
- Circular saw safety SA10
- Managing cement mixer scheduling
- SWMS review
- COVID 19 update/training
- PPE
- Lifting awkward or heavy material
- site fences
- Traffic management
- interaction with other workers on site
- Sun Smart
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, gloves, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Ask roofers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Safety Chat, select at lest three topic in the list to discuss
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos
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Are skid steer unloading/loading ramps secured from movement when plant is being unloaded/loaded
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Is there traffic management in place ie: safety bollards, spotter, flashing light on plant equipment, etc....
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Is there an isolation zone in place with a spotter
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Is there adequate mud control in place once sit clean is completed
- Team & Other trade in zone communication (Own Your Zone)
- Plant equipment safety
- Capping metal stakes
- Equipment wash off
- Handling steel safety
- Polystyrene pods management
- Start times
- Circular saw safety SA10
- Managing cement mixer scheduling
- SWMS review
- COVID 19 update/training
- PPE
- Lifting awkward or heavy material
- site fences
- Traffic management
- interaction with other workers on site
- Sun Smart
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Has the footpath and roadway been cleaned of mud and debris
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PPE minimum: Sun smart, gloves, safety glasses, safety boots when on ground.
- Team & Other trade in zone communication (Own Your Zone)
- Plant equipment safety
- Capping metal stakes
- Equipment wash off
- Handling steel safety
- Polystyrene pods management
- Start times
- Circular saw safety SA10
- Managing cement mixer scheduling
- SWMS review
- COVID 19 update/training
- PPE
- Lifting awkward or heavy material
- site fences
- Traffic management
- interaction with other workers on site
- Sun Smart
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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Has a pre operational check of the plant equipment been completed
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Does the plant operator have a certificate of competency or high risk licence.
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Shut down operations and arrange for a competent operator
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Ask the site clean team to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Safety Chat, select at lest three topic in the list to discuss
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Trestles external/internal, are they fully planked, less than 2m in height, have solid stable footings, safe access/egress and a clear fall zone, correct locking pins?<br>
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Are materials, equipment and personnel on trestles within their rated capacity?<br>
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Photo - access/egress from trestles, work zone around trestles.
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If a generator is used, it should have an RCD fitted and not used indoors or in confined space
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Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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No manual lifts above first trestle/ first scaffold deck, elevator to be used for all brick and mortar lifts above first deck
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Mud boards used on all scaffold decks, no mortar to be placed directly on scaffold
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Brick spoils placed into brick bins or neatly piles away from access zones
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All run-off contained to site
-
Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Scaffold not tampered with and safe to use
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Is there a scaffold installed
-
Scaffold Safety Check
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Does the ground condition supporting the scaffold form a solid base, free from standing water or wash out.
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Is the site freshly cut // Are there excavations on site // is there lying water on site // Rectification may include improved drainage or stabilised base to be laid.
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Photo
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Are the sole plates for the scaffold in place?
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Sole plates should be centred made of solid hardwood and timber large enough to prevent sinkage of standard (Uprights)
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Are standards (uprights) of the scaffold seemingly plumb
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A visual inspection should alert you to scaffolding falling in or out, run your eye along a continuous run to see that it is right.
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Are the lift heights of decks of the scaffold correct?
-
Decks should be fully planked and 2000 in height between decks and 1700 from the top plate.
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Are transoms and ledgers locked in place?
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Scaffold rigidity is maintained by the ledgers, transoms and braces being secured. All scaffold locking cups should be in the locked position.
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Photo of ledgers and locking cups
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Is the point of access/egress to the scaffold easily identified?
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is the scaffold tag in place and adjacent to the access/egress point? is it signed of as complete.
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Date of last inspection on Scaff tag (must be no longer than 28 days)
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Scaffold Tags should state, scaffolders name, date of installation (or modification), builders name, address of scaffold and the duty of the scaffold. Modification or adjustments must be recorded on the scaffold tag/Certificate.
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Photo of scaffold tag
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Are all the scaffold decks complete?
-
With exception to the ladder access areas, scaffold decks should be complete at all times. Decks above 2m must have kickboards fitted. Ladder access void must have fall protection.
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Is there sufficient edge protection in place?
-
Photo of scaff decks
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Scaffold decks where a fall may be over 2m, requires hand-rails, mid-rails and kick boards. Also determine if any other areas are a concern for materials falling, such as high use walkways etc.
-
Are the internal fall zones between the deck of the scaffold and the building adequately secured with hand-rails?
-
Take particular note around balcony areas. If a man or materials has a risk of falling around these areas, internal hand-rail may be required.
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Photo of scaffold around high risk areas eg: balconies, columns, alfresco etc...
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Are there ties in place and are they securing the scaffold in an appropriate manner? (does it feel secure)
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Ties should be placed where a continuous run of scaffold exceeds 4 bays without a 90' return. Ties should be placed in areas that do not impede the building process unless there is no other suitable area to secure the scaffold. Where ties are not practicable scaffold buttress bays may be used to stabilise the run.
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If shade cloth/hoarding is provided, is it attached securely and free from rips and tears?
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As a guide only, if the general public or residents adjoining the building site are capable of being within 1m of the rear of the scaffold, shade cloth or hoarding should be in place
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Are the trades aware of the loading capabilities of the scaffold, and are working within these specifications?
-
Burbank Specification for supplied scaffolding is Heavy Duty = 675 kg bays. The Approximate maximum mass of any single concentrated load of materials or equipment in any bay should not exceed = 200 kg therefore each scaffold bay may hold eg: 3 x 165kg loads + 175 kg allowance for man & equipment. Approx 155 bricks per scaffold pay (three deck scaff 425kg per bay)
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Photo of loaded scaffold bay
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Are the trades maintaining good housekeeping practices by removing waste materials from the decks?
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At the end of each day as a minimum, the scaffold should have all debris removed from it. Trades must be aware of who is to follow them and use the scaffold all mortar must be removed from deck planks prior to completion of brick work.
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Is there adequate room to dismantle and to stack the scaffold ready for return?
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Is your site safe for the scaffolders to return and dismantle the scaffold? Have they enough clear ground to walk the materials to a collection point? Is there enough room to stack the dismantled scaffold?
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Does the scaffold "feel" secure?
-
Access the scaffold and walk the perimeter. Do you notice any fall zones? Does the scaffold feel stable? Do you feel safe? If not, get a second opinion.
-
Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Does the scaffold have an adequate number of loading/cutting bays for trades min one at each end
-
Comments
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Photos
-
Date scaffold booked (please ensure all fall hazards are managed before work continues on site)
-
Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
-
Are all trades working sun smart
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: sun smart, gloves, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Ask Bricklayers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Safety Chat, select at lest three topic in the list to discuss
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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If a generator is used, it should have an RCD fitted and not used indoors or in confined space
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
-
Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
-
Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>
-
All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
-
Step/platform ladder fully open, both stays in good condition and on stable ground<br>
-
Are any workers within 2m of a fall zone that is 2m or greater without fall protection in place
-
All nail guns have bump-fire disabled
-
Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
-
All saws have a dust extraction system in place (Class H - hepa filter for all silica products)
-
Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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no pass ups all cladding material if mechanically lifted onto scaffold loading bay
-
Scaffold setup with loading bays to lift cladding onto and to be used as a cutting zone
-
Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
-
Is there a scaffold installed
-
Scaffold Safety Check
-
Does the ground condition supporting the scaffold form a solid base, free from standing water or wash out.
-
Is the site freshly cut // Are there excavations on site // is there lying water on site // Rectification may include improved drainage or stabilised base to be laid.
-
Photo
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Are the sole plates for the scaffold in place?
-
Sole plates should be centred made of solid hardwood and timber large enough to prevent sinkage of standard (Uprights)
-
Are standards (uprights) of the scaffold seemingly plumb
-
A visual inspection should alert you to scaffolding falling in or out, run your eye along a continuous run to see that it is right.
-
Are the lift heights of decks of the scaffold correct?
-
Decks should be fully planked and 2000 in height between decks and 1700 from the top plate.
-
Are transoms and ledgers locked in place?
-
Scaffold rigidity is maintained by the ledgers, transoms and braces being secured. All scaffold locking cups should be in the locked position.
-
Photo of ledgers and locking cups
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Is the point of access/egress to the scaffold easily identified?
-
is the scaffold tag in place and adjacent to the access/egress point? is it signed of as complete.
-
Date of last inspection on Scaff tag (must be no longer than 28 days)
-
Scaffold Tags should state, scaffolders name, date of installation (or modification), builders name, address of scaffold and the duty of the scaffold. Modification or adjustments must be recorded on the scaffold tag/Certificate.
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Photo of scaffold tag
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Are all the scaffold decks complete?
-
With exception to the ladder access areas, scaffold decks should be complete at all times. Decks above 2m must have kickboards fitted. Ladder access void must have fall protection.
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Is there sufficient edge protection in place?
-
Photo of scaff decks
-
Scaffold decks where a fall may be over 2m, requires hand-rails, mid-rails and kick boards. Also determine if any other areas are a concern for materials falling, such as high use walkways etc.
-
Are the internal fall zones between the deck of the scaffold and the building adequately secured with hand-rails?
-
Take particular note around balcony areas. If a man or materials has a risk of falling around these areas, internal hand-rail may be required.
-
Photo of scaffold around high risk areas eg: balconies, columns, alfresco etc...
-
Are there ties in place and are they securing the scaffold in an appropriate manner? (does it feel secure)
-
Ties should be placed where a continuous run of scaffold exceeds 4 bays without a 90' return. Ties should be placed in areas that do not impede the building process unless there is no other suitable area to secure the scaffold. Where ties are not practicable scaffold buttress bays may be used to stabilise the run.
-
If shade cloth/hoarding is provided, is it attached securely and free from rips and tears?
-
As a guide only, if the general public or residents adjoining the building site are capable of being within 1m of the rear of the scaffold, shade cloth or hoarding should be in place
-
Are the trades aware of the loading capabilities of the scaffold, and are working within these specifications?
-
Burbank Specification for supplied scaffolding is Heavy Duty = 675 kg bays. The Approximate maximum mass of any single concentrated load of materials or equipment in any bay should not exceed = 200 kg therefore each scaffold bay may hold eg: 3 x 165kg loads + 175 kg allowance for man & equipment. Approx 155 bricks per scaffold pay (three deck scaff 425kg per bay)
-
Photo of loaded scaffold bay
-
Are the trades maintaining good housekeeping practices by removing waste materials from the decks?
-
At the end of each day as a minimum, the scaffold should have all debris removed from it. Trades must be aware of who is to follow them and use the scaffold all mortar must be removed from deck planks prior to completion of brick work.
-
Is there adequate room to dismantle and to stack the scaffold ready for return?
-
Is your site safe for the scaffolders to return and dismantle the scaffold? Have they enough clear ground to walk the materials to a collection point? Is there enough room to stack the dismantled scaffold?
-
Does the scaffold "feel" secure?
-
Access the scaffold and walk the perimeter. Do you notice any fall zones? Does the scaffold feel stable? Do you feel safe? If not, get a second opinion.
-
Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
-
Does the scaffold have an adequate number of loading/cutting bays for trades min one at each end
-
Comments
-
Photos
-
Date scaffold booked (please ensure all fall hazards are managed before work continues on site)
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Comments
-
Photos
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
-
Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
-
Ladders industrial rated and top two steps not used (unless they are a platform ladder, no three step ladders on site)
-
Are any workers within 2m of a fall zone that is 2m or greater without fall protection in place
-
Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
-
Housekeeping in place, work zone cleaned once work is completed, (Next Trade Ready)
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Comments
-
Photos
-
Are any workers within 2m of a fall zone that is 2m or greater without fall protection in place
-
Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
-
Is it safe to complete task restricted space select the applicable conditions
-
Ladders industrial rated and top two steps not used (unless they are a platform ladder, no three step ladders on site)
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Safety Chat - select at least three topics to review with contractor
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Comments
-
Photos
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
-
All working at height risks are managed for plaster delivery eg: plaster crane lift from external window/doors, plaster lifter in use, no open voids in work zone
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Where stilts are used, is area clean and free from trip hazards with a seat readily available
-
Internal housekeeping maintained during rough in and stop up
-
Does all sanding equipment have adequate dust control measure in place and are personal using appropriate PPE eg: dust mask, eye protection
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Are all ladders used a minimum, industrial grade and rated at a minimum 120kgs?
-
Step/platform ladder fully open, both stays in good condition and on stable ground (No 3 step ladders on site)
-
Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
-
Plaster spoils stacked neatly or in supplied bags for pick up and recycling (do not comingle waste with plaster)
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Photos of scanned Epass
-
Ask plasterers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
-
Comments
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Photo
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
-
Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
-
All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
-
Step/platform ladder fully open, both stays in good condition and on stable ground<br>
-
Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>
-
Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
-
Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
-
Do stair risers have fall protection in place
-
Do all works near an open edge have sufficient guard rail height
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
-
Comments
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Photos
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
-
Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
-
Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
-
Stairs in place to lift cabinets to upper floors
-
Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
-
Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
-
All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
-
Step/platform ladder fully open, both stays in good condition and on stable ground<br>
-
Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>
-
Props used to support cabinetry installed to higher levels
-
Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
-
No dry grinding or cutting of stone bench tops has been conducted
-
Installer has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
-
Ask installer to verbalise the SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Photos
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
-
All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
-
Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>
-
Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
-
Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date and in good condition
-
Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
-
Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
-
Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
-
All nail guns have bump-fire disabled
-
Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44) if stairs not installed
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
-
Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
-
Ask fix carpenter to verbalise the SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
-
Comments
-
Photos
-
Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
-
Date last tested
-
Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
-
Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
-
Scaffold is set up correctly to access all external upper story areas
-
External fall zones have fall protection in place
-
Is there a scaffold installed
-
Scaffold Safety Check
-
Does the ground condition supporting the scaffold form a solid base, free from standing water or wash out.
-
Is the site freshly cut // Are there excavations on site // is there lying water on site // Rectification may include improved drainage or stabilised base to be laid.
-
Photo
-
Are the sole plates for the scaffold in place?
-
Sole plates should be centred made of solid hardwood and timber large enough to prevent sinkage of standard (Uprights)
-
Are standards (uprights) of the scaffold seemingly plumb
-
A visual inspection should alert you to scaffolding falling in or out, run your eye along a continuous run to see that it is right.
-
Are the lift heights of decks of the scaffold correct?
-
Decks should be fully planked and 2000 in height between decks and 1700 from the top plate.
-
Are transoms and ledgers locked in place?
-
Scaffold rigidity is maintained by the ledgers, transoms and braces being secured. All scaffold locking cups should be in the locked position.
-
Photo of ledgers and locking cups
-
Is the point of access/egress to the scaffold easily identified?
-
is the scaffold tag in place and adjacent to the access/egress point? is it signed of as complete.
-
Date of last inspection on Scaff tag (must be no longer than 28 days)
-
Scaffold Tags should state, scaffolders name, date of installation (or modification), builders name, address of scaffold and the duty of the scaffold. Modification or adjustments must be recorded on the scaffold tag/Certificate.
-
Photo of scaffold tag
-
Are all the scaffold decks complete?
-
With exception to the ladder access areas, scaffold decks should be complete at all times. Decks above 2m must have kickboards fitted. Ladder access void must have fall protection.
-
Is there sufficient edge protection in place?
-
Photo of scaff decks
-
Scaffold decks where a fall may be over 2m, requires hand-rails, mid-rails and kick boards. Also determine if any other areas are a concern for materials falling, such as high use walkways etc.
-
Are the internal fall zones between the deck of the scaffold and the building adequately secured with hand-rails?
-
Take particular note around balcony areas. If a man or materials has a risk of falling around these areas, internal hand-rail may be required.
-
Photo of scaffold around high risk areas eg: balconies, columns, alfresco etc...
-
Are there ties in place and are they securing the scaffold in an appropriate manner? (does it feel secure)
-
Ties should be placed where a continuous run of scaffold exceeds 4 bays without a 90' return. Ties should be placed in areas that do not impede the building process unless there is no other suitable area to secure the scaffold. Where ties are not practicable scaffold buttress bays may be used to stabilise the run.
-
If shade cloth/hoarding is provided, is it attached securely and free from rips and tears?
-
As a guide only, if the general public or residents adjoining the building site are capable of being within 1m of the rear of the scaffold, shade cloth or hoarding should be in place
-
Are the trades aware of the loading capabilities of the scaffold, and are working within these specifications?
-
Burbank Specification for supplied scaffolding is Heavy Duty = 675 kg bays. The Approximate maximum mass of any single concentrated load of materials or equipment in any bay should not exceed = 200 kg therefore each scaffold bay may hold eg: 3 x 165kg loads + 175 kg allowance for man & equipment. Approx 155 bricks per scaffold pay (three deck scaff 425kg per bay)
-
Photo of loaded scaffold bay
-
Are the trades maintaining good housekeeping practices by removing waste materials from the decks?
-
At the end of each day as a minimum, the scaffold should have all debris removed from it. Trades must be aware of who is to follow them and use the scaffold all mortar must be removed from deck planks prior to completion of brick work.
-
Is there adequate room to dismantle and to stack the scaffold ready for return?
-
Is your site safe for the scaffolders to return and dismantle the scaffold? Have they enough clear ground to walk the materials to a collection point? Is there enough room to stack the dismantled scaffold?
-
Does the scaffold "feel" secure?
-
Access the scaffold and walk the perimeter. Do you notice any fall zones? Does the scaffold feel stable? Do you feel safe? If not, get a second opinion.
-
Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
-
Does the scaffold have an adequate number of loading/cutting bays for trades min one at each end
-
Comments
-
Photos
-
Date scaffold booked (please ensure all fall hazards are managed before work continues on site)
-
Painter has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
-
Are all trades working sun smart
-
Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
-
Ladders industrial rated and top two steps not used (unless they are a platform ladder, no three step ladders on site) trestles preferred
-
Air line couplings are checked for function and security
-
Dust and vapour control measure in place and use of appropriate PPE eg: P2 mask or canister filters when spraying
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Adequate ventilation in place to disperse paint fumes
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Void platform installed in stairwell and void areas
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Please describe how you will manage the fall risk for the painter?
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All run-off from cleaning equipment is contained to site, interceptor wash up used
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, P2 mask, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Power is isolated when working on energised circuits
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
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Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>
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Extension ladders in good condition, no damaged rungs, lean angle is not greater than 1:4 vertical ratio?<br>
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Ladders secure/tied off/when accessing heights ladders extend 900mm past roof line?<br>
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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Mechanical lifts/trolley used for heavy awkward items eg: ovens, hot water service, dish washers, etc...
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Boot covers used inside dwelling (Do not remove boots/shoes)
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Ask contractor to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Comments
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Photos
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Scaffold is set up correctly to access all external upper story areas
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Is there a scaffold installed
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Scaffold Safety Check
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Does the ground condition supporting the scaffold form a solid base, free from standing water or wash out.
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Is the site freshly cut // Are there excavations on site // is there lying water on site // Rectification may include improved drainage or stabilised base to be laid.
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Photo
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Are the sole plates for the scaffold in place?
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Sole plates should be centred made of solid hardwood and timber large enough to prevent sinkage of standard (Uprights)
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Are standards (uprights) of the scaffold seemingly plumb
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A visual inspection should alert you to scaffolding falling in or out, run your eye along a continuous run to see that it is right.
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Are the lift heights of decks of the scaffold correct?
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Decks should be fully planked and 2000 in height between decks and 1700 from the top plate.
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Are transoms and ledgers locked in place?
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Scaffold rigidity is maintained by the ledgers, transoms and braces being secured. All scaffold locking cups should be in the locked position.
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Photo of ledgers and locking cups
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Is the point of access/egress to the scaffold easily identified?
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is the scaffold tag in place and adjacent to the access/egress point? is it signed of as complete.
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Date of last inspection on Scaff tag (must be no longer than 28 days)
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Scaffold Tags should state, scaffolders name, date of installation (or modification), builders name, address of scaffold and the duty of the scaffold. Modification or adjustments must be recorded on the scaffold tag/Certificate.
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Photo of scaffold tag
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Are all the scaffold decks complete?
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With exception to the ladder access areas, scaffold decks should be complete at all times. Decks above 2m must have kickboards fitted. Ladder access void must have fall protection.
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Is there sufficient edge protection in place?
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Photo of scaff decks
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Scaffold decks where a fall may be over 2m, requires hand-rails, mid-rails and kick boards. Also determine if any other areas are a concern for materials falling, such as high use walkways etc.
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Are the internal fall zones between the deck of the scaffold and the building adequately secured with hand-rails?
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Take particular note around balcony areas. If a man or materials has a risk of falling around these areas, internal hand-rail may be required.
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Photo of scaffold around high risk areas eg: balconies, columns, alfresco etc...
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Are there ties in place and are they securing the scaffold in an appropriate manner? (does it feel secure)
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Ties should be placed where a continuous run of scaffold exceeds 4 bays without a 90' return. Ties should be placed in areas that do not impede the building process unless there is no other suitable area to secure the scaffold. Where ties are not practicable scaffold buttress bays may be used to stabilise the run.
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If shade cloth/hoarding is provided, is it attached securely and free from rips and tears?
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As a guide only, if the general public or residents adjoining the building site are capable of being within 1m of the rear of the scaffold, shade cloth or hoarding should be in place
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Are the trades aware of the loading capabilities of the scaffold, and are working within these specifications?
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Burbank Specification for supplied scaffolding is Heavy Duty = 675 kg bays. The Approximate maximum mass of any single concentrated load of materials or equipment in any bay should not exceed = 200 kg therefore each scaffold bay may hold eg: 3 x 165kg loads + 175 kg allowance for man & equipment. Approx 155 bricks per scaffold pay (three deck scaff 425kg per bay)
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Photo of loaded scaffold bay
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Are the trades maintaining good housekeeping practices by removing waste materials from the decks?
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At the end of each day as a minimum, the scaffold should have all debris removed from it. Trades must be aware of who is to follow them and use the scaffold all mortar must be removed from deck planks prior to completion of brick work.
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Is there adequate room to dismantle and to stack the scaffold ready for return?
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Is your site safe for the scaffolders to return and dismantle the scaffold? Have they enough clear ground to walk the materials to a collection point? Is there enough room to stack the dismantled scaffold?
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Does the scaffold "feel" secure?
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Access the scaffold and walk the perimeter. Do you notice any fall zones? Does the scaffold feel stable? Do you feel safe? If not, get a second opinion.
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Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Does the scaffold have an adequate number of loading/cutting bays for trades min one at each end
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Comments
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Photos
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Date scaffold booked (please ensure all fall hazards are managed before work continues on site)
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Mobile scaffold set up correctly, fully planked with out-riggers when height is three times the base size
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Trestles are not used as ladders
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Trestles external/internal, are fully planked, less than 2m in height, have solid stable footings, safe access/egress and a clear fall zone, correct locking pins?
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Do all works near an open edge have sufficient guard rail height
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All fall zones have fall protection in place, no work near live edges
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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Painter has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
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All run-off from cleaning equipment is contained to site, interceptor wash up used
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All run-off from cleaning equipment is contained to site, interceptor wash up used
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Are all trades working sun smart
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments
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Photos
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
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Is there clear access to all entry exit points eg: dwelling, amenities, scaffold, around construction zone, etc....
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Trade has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw, grinders)
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Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
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Air line couplings are checked for function and security
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Minimum P2 masks for all cutting, grinding
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Tile cutter used for all main tile cuts
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Ladder min industrial rated 120kg (no three step ladders)
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Safety Data Sheet for adhesives
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Ask trade to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photos
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Comments
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Has the contractor walked scaffold system to check for hazards prior to the commencement of work
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Power is isolated when working on energised circuits
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Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
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Is there clear access to all entry exit points eg: dwelling, amenities, scaffold, around construction zone, etc....
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Trade has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
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All run-off from cleaning equipment is contained to site, interceptor wash up used
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
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Ladders being used safely, industrial rated, min 120 kg (no three step ladders on site)
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Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
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Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
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Air line couplings are checked for function and security
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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Are all trades working sun smart
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Inducted contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Ask trade to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photos
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Comments
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be in test date until handover)
- Safety Chat
- Weekly Safety review
- Safety Alert
- Site Walk & Talk
- SWMS review
- Site Induction
- Contractor Meeting
- Developer Meeting
- SMS Alert
- Regulator Visit
- Other
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Date last tested
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Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
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Power is isolated when working on energised circuits
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Is there clear access to all entry exit points eg: dwelling, amenities, scaffold, around construction zone, etc....
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Trade has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
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All run-off from cleaning equipment is contained to site, interceptor wash up used
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
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Ladders being used safely, industrial rated, min 120 kg (no three step ladders on site)
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Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
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Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
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Air line couplings are checked for function and security
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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Are all trades working sun smart
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Inducted contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Ask trade to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
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Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photos
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Comments
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Power is isolated when working on energised circuits
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Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
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Is there clear access to all entry exit points eg: dwelling, amenities, scaffold, around construction zone, etc....
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Trade has not tampered with any electrical fitting (energised or not)
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All run-off from cleaning equipment is contained to site, interceptor wash up used
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
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Ladders being used safely, industrial rated, min 120 kg (no three step ladders on site)
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Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
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Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
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Air line couplings are checked for function and security
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Housekeeping clean as you go system in place
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Are all trades working sun smart
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List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
-
Inducted contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
-
Ask trade to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photos
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Comments
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Date last tested
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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All equipment has guarding in place as per manufacturers specifications
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Timber plane and saws have dust bag or extraction system in place
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Nail guns have bump-fire disabled
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Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
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Ladders industrial rated and top two steps not used (unless they are a platform ladder, no three step ladders on site)
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Are any workers within 2m of a fall zone that is 2m or greater without fall protection in place
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Void platform checks (refer to safety alert SA_44)
- Compliance cert in place
- Deck secured
- No evidence of tampering
- In place prior to flooring
- Max 100 gap to external perimeter
- Max 10mm gap between decks
- Access ladder secured
- Door closed when work is being conducted on upper floor
- Configuration fit for purpose
- Cross bars locked in place
- No void in place
- Void platform removed/no longer required
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Housekeeping in place, work zone cleaned once work is completed, (Next Trade Ready)
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On site contractors inducted (Scan Epass)
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Induct contractor immediately or remove from site
- Contractor inducted immediately
- Contractor removed from site
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Ask framers to verbalise their SWMS doc (if they cannot, conduct a SWMS review and have team sign off)
-
List the PPE worn for the task, applicable to other workers in immediate work zone, Minimum PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, sun smart, safety boots.
- Safety Galsses
- Hearing Protection
- Dust Mask
- Hard hat
- Sun Smart -long sleeves & pants, hat, sunscreen
- gloves
- safety boots
-
Contractor Safety Chat - select at least three items to discuss
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Photo of Epass in leu of signatures
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Comments