CFMEUQ Construction General Site Safety Audit - duplicate - duplicate

• Audit Title

• Employer/Builder

• Employer Representative/ Phone Number/ Position

• Site Address
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Entry to inquire suspected contraventions under section 117 WHS Act 2011

• Was entry refused or unduly delayed? (WHS Act 144)

• Were you intentionally or unreasonably hindered while exercising your WHS entry rights?

Management Responsibilities

• Has a WHS Management Plan been developed for the workplace? (WHS Regs 309)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Names, positions and responsibilities of all persons with WHS duties at the workplace?

• Arrangements for consultation, co-operation and co-ordination at the workplace?

• Arrangements for managing any work health and safety incidents that occur?

• Site-specific safety rules, and arrangements for ensuring all persons are informed?

• Arrangements for collecting, assessing and reviewing SWMS?

Emergency

• Is an Emergency Plan prepared and implemented at the workplace? (WHS Regs 43)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Emergency procedures?

• An effective response to an emergency?

• Processes for notifying emergency services?

• Provisions for medical treatment and assistance?

• Effective communication between the PCBU and all persons at the workplace?

• Frequency for testing of emergency procedures?

• A map identifying first aid, fire fighting equipment, routes/exits and a muster point?

• Is the map posted in prominent places?

Traffic Management

• Is there a site Traffic Management Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Separation for pedestrians and moving vehicles?

• Entry and exits for the site?

• Review procedures for changing site conditions?

• Speed limits, direction of traffic and stop sign locations?

• Indication of specific loading/unloading areas?

• Requirements for vehicles on site? (Warning lights, horns, radios)

• Are traffic controllers required? (WHS Regs 315)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Council permit has been obtained?

• Appropriate signage is in place for vehicles and pedestrians?

• SWMS have been prepared and followed? (WHS Regs 299)

• Controllers are wearing correct PPE?

• Secure physical barriers are in place?

• Worker fatigue is monitored and managed with regular breaks and rotation?

Site Requirements

• Is signage displayed and clearly visible from outside the workplace? (WHS Regs 308)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it display;

• The principal contractor's name and telephone contact number, Including after hours?

• The location of the site office?

• PPE requirements for the site?

• The presence of hazardous chemicals

• Is the site secure to prevent unauthorised access? (WHS Regs 298)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards isolated in the event of unauthorised entry occurring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have necessary permits been obtained? (Council, EPA, WorkCover, RTA etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permits kept on site and available to view?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all workers on site hold general construction induction cards? (WHS Regs 316)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been site inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are induction records kept on site available for viewing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors inducted into site-specific risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe work method statements prepared for high risk construction work? (WHS Regs 299)<br><br>(291) Meaning of “high risk construction work”<br><br>In this Chapter, high risk construction work means construction work that:<br>(a) involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres, or<br>(b) is carried out on a telecommunication tower, or<br>(c) involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure, or<br>(d) involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos, or<br>(e) involves structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse, or<br>(f) is carried out in or near a confined space, or<br>(g) is carried out in or near:<br> (i) a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1.5 metres, or<br> (ii) a tunnel, or<br>(h) involves the use of explosives, or<br>(i) is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping, or<br>(j) is carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines, or<br>(k) is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services, or<br>(l) is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere, or<br>(m) involves tilt-up or precast concrete, or<br>(n) is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians, or<br>(o) is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant, or<br>(p) is carried out in an area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature, or<br>(q) is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning, or<br>(r) involves diving work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SWMS readily accessible and set out in a way that is easy to understand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arrangements in place to ensure SWMS are complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is high risk construction work performed in accordance with SWMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation

• CODE OF PRACTICE - WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATION, CO-OPERATION AND CO-ORDINATION

• Are there methods for consultation in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers being consulted about ALL matters affecting their health & safety? (WHS Act 47)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an up to date list of HSR's displayed? (WHS Act 74)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have HSR's requested and completed training within 3 months of making request? (WHS Act 72)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site safety committee? (WHS Act 75)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is at least half of the committee made up of workers? (WHS Act 76)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are names displayed in a prominent place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are minutes from safety committee meetings posted at the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular safety walks being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are HSR's and/or safety committee being notified and included in incident investigations? (WHS Act 49)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are health & safety concerns being addressed and closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security

• Is the site fully fenced to restrict unauthorised access? (WHS Regs 298, AS 4687)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fencing stable both under normal and adverse conditions? (AS 4687-1.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary fencing installed within the boundaries of the worksite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fencing installed no more than three degrees out of plumb?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fencing been tested to withstand various loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components in good condition and maintained to prevent injury to public? (AS 4687-1.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maximum infill spaces of mesh no bigger than 75mm? (AS 4687-2.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access blocked underneath the fence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are braces, counterweights and base plates installed as necessary? (AS 4687-2.1.7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoardings installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plywood a minimum of 12mm thick and painted? (AS 4687-2.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an engineer designed, inspected and signed off the hoarding? (AS 4687-2.2.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fences and hoardings been installed as per manufacturers recommendations and by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Have workers been supplied with appropriate PPE? (WHS Regs 44)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have other control measures been implemented to reduce the amount of PPE needed? (WHS Regs 36)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been consulted about the need for and type of PPE supplied? (WHS Act 49)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been trained in the use and maintenance of the PPE? (WHS Regs 44)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE suitable for the work, size, fit and comfort of the worker? (WHS Regs 44)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage provided for PPE? (WHS Regs 44)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE maintained, repaired and replaced as needed? (WHS Regs 44)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Areas

• CODE OF PRACTICE - MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES

• Is there safe access and egress to and from work areas, both under normal conditions and an emergency? (WHS Regs 40)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there walkways to separate workers from moving plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access routes free of obstructions and stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and walkways at least 600mm wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to and from work areas adequately lit? (40 lux)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there handrails on at least one side of every stairway? (AS 1657)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas adequately lit? (160 lux)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough space for workers to carry out work without risks to heath and safety? (WHS Regs 40)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the location of exits clearly marked and are there signs showing directions to exits posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Tasks

• CODE OF PRACTICE - HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS

• Has a risk assessment been performed for hazardous manual tasks? (WHS Regs 34)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have other options been explored to avoid heavy lifting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are not repetitively lifting objects heavier than 20kg?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers lifting heavy objects suitably?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been trained in correct lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• CODE OF PRACTICE - MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES

• Are there adequate amenities for all workers on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are amenities hygienic, ventilated and well lit? (WHS Regs 41)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there covered walkways to access amenities in the event of inclement weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough space to seat all workers on site at one time? (1m2 per person)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough toilets for workers? (1 in 20 for males, 1 in 15 for females) (WHS Regs 41)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On multi-storey buildings are toilets located on at least every second floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets clean, hygienic, well lit and easily accessible? (WHS Regs 41)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough hand-washing basins provided? (1 in 30 workers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers have easy access to cool, clean drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers required to change in and out of clothes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are change rooms clean, hygienic and well lit?

• Are change rooms a comfortable temperature for workers to change in?

• Is there a clear space of 0.5m per worker?

• Is there enough seating for workers to get changed?

• Are there mirrors either inside or directly outside?

• Is there an adequate number of hooks and/or shelves?

• Does the work undertaken require showers to be supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 1 shower for every 10 workers?

• Do showers have a clean, slip-free surface?

• Is there a floor area of at least 1.8m2?

• Are partitions at least 1650mm high and no higher than 300mm above the floor?

• Is there a dressing area containing a seat and hooks?

• Does every shower have a lockable door?

First Aid

• CODE OF PRACTICE - FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE (SWA)

• Is there adequate first aid facilities at the workplace? (WHS Regs 42)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid locations clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough trained first aiders, 1 for every 25 workers? (WHS Regs 42)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room hygienic, ventilated and well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it easily accessible, with a minimum door width of 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate first aid equipment? (WHS Regs 42)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit regularly checked and restocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid records kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CODE OF PRACTICE - MANAGING ELECTRICAL RISKS IN THE WORKPLACE (SWA)

• Is electrical equipment regularly tested and tagged? (WHS Regs 150, AS/NZS 3012-3.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of all testing and tagging? (AS/NZS 3012-3.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does wiring have protection against mechanical damage? (AS/NZS 3012 2.5.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are distribution boards located so no leads need to be piggy-backed? (AS/NZS 3012-2.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable protection from damage/weather? (AS/NZS 3012-2.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do boards have lockable, hinged doors? (AS/NZS 3012-2.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are insulated "tie bars" fitted for leads? (AS/NZS 3012 2.3.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCD's located inside the box with lockable covers? (AS/NZS 3012-2.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an isolation switch which only a licensed electrician can reset? (AS/NZS 3012-2.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No wiring is attached to temporary fence panels? (AS/NZS 3012-2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary construction wiring labelled every 4m? (AS/NZS 3012-2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads no longer than 30m? (AS/NZS 3012)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-conductive lead stands/hooks in use? (AS/NZS 3012-2.6.9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No leads are used between levels on multi-storey buildings? (AS/NZS 3012 2.6.8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CODE OF PRACTICE - MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES

• Is work being performed at heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a SWMS has been prepared where a worker can fall 2m or more? (WHS Regs 299)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a risk assessment been performed for all other heights? (WHS Regs 78)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the highest measure in the hierarchy of control being implemented? (WHS Regs 79)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls inspected and maintained? (WHS Regs 37)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency and rescue procedures in place? (WHS Regs 80)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs in place highlighting the risk of falls? (WHS Regs 79)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guard rail securely fixed? (WHS Regs 79)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guard rail between 900mm and 1100mm high and contains a mid rail and toe-boards or mesh infill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are penetrations covered immediately and securely fixed and marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cover strong enough to prevent persons or objects falling through?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is roofing work being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guard rail or scaffold installed to suit roof pitch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety mesh installed that complies with AS/NZS 4389?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mesh lapped 150mm and tied off 4-5 times on each longitudinal wire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses being used? (AS/NZS 1891)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses being used as a last resort?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been trained in using harnesses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses in good condition and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses only connected to suitable anchorage points? (AS/NZS 1891)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are all ladders rated for industrial use only of at least 120kg? (AS/NZS 1892)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders only used as a means of access and egress or light duty work of short duration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders secured from movement in all directions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders installed at the correct angle of 4:1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the ladder extend at least 1m above the landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are three points of contact maintained at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do trestle ladders have a platform width of at least 450mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders inspected and maintained regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No ladders are used on balconies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AS 1576 SCAFFOLDING, AS 1577 SCAFFOLD PLANKS, AS/NZS 4576 GUIDELINES FOR SCAFFOLDING

• Was scaffolding over 4m erected by a competent person? (WHS Regs 225)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has scaffold been inspected and signed off? (WHS Regs 225)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold erected on firm, level ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mesh/screens installed where objects can fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has public protection been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have only compatible components been used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate bracing installed, every third bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ties at no more than 4m vertical intervals and within 2m of the top?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is regular maintenance and inspections carried out by a competent person? (WHS Regs 213)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records are kept on site? (WHS Regs 237)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrailings, toeboards and mesh screens installed wherever a person or object could fall 2m or more? (AS/NZS 1576 3.5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress to and from working platforms? (AS/NZS 1576 3.6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap between the working face of the scaffold and structure less than 225mm? (AS/NZS 1576 3.5.5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there self-closing access gates/hatches installed at ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders/stairs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders installed at 1:4 and secured against displacement in any direction? (AS/NZS 1576 3.6.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incomplete scaffolds appropriately closed and signage installed to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Scaffolds

• Mobile scaffolds are erected by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they built according to manufacturers specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffold only accessed via an internal ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheels locked when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mobile scaffolds only used on a firm level surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold are not moved while people are on platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CODE OF PRACTICE - FORMWORK

• Is there formwork in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designer/engineer drawings available on site? (WHS Regs 295)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an engineer signed off on any modifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate signage erected to restrict unauthorised entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are installers properly trained to erect formwork using safe methods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are braces installed to prevent movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Timber footings are not used where they can be under water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bearers and joists in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plywood in good condition and labelled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is edge protection installed as soon as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated access ways defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no gaps in false decks wider than 250mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work platforms at least 450mm wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are penetrations covered immediately, secured and marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an engineer inspected and signed off before concrete pouring commences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access restricted during erection, pours and stripping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an engineer signed off before stripping commences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CODE OF PRACTICE - MOVING PLANT ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

• Is there a plant register kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the manufacturers specifications available? (WHS Regs 198)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it comply with manufacturers recommendations? (WHS Regs 202)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant is only used for the purpose which it is designed? (WHS Regs 206)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator/installer have appropriate license/competency? (WHS Regs 81)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are log books kept and up to date? (WHS Regs 237)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are reverse alarm and warning devices fitted? (WHS Regs 192)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a seat belt fitted and in use? (WHS Regs 206)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls in place to separate pedestrians from moving plant and machinery? (WHS Regs 215)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant being used to lift or suspend loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant designed for lifting loads? (WHS Regs 219)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is load lifting capacity clearly marked on the boom or arm? (AS 2550.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting attachments and equipment suitable for lifting? (WHS Regs 219)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are locking pins inserted on quick-hitches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Power/Hand Tools

• Are tools being used for their intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate storage provided?

• Are tools in good working condition?

• Have workers been trained in the correct use of tools?

• Are guards and safety devices fitted and not altered? (WHS Regs 208)

• AS 1418 CRANES, HOISTS AND WINCHES-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, AS 2550 CRANES, HOISTS AND WINCHES-SAFE USE

• Are cranes in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane registered? (WHS Regs 266)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all records kept on site? (WHS Regs 237, AS 2550.1-6.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular maintenance checks done by a competent person? (WHS Regs 235, AS 2550.1-6.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane comply with manufacturers specifications and have no modifications or alterations? (AS 2550.1-6.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have daily pre-start checks been completed? (AS 2550.1-6.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are log books completed and up to date? (AS 2550.1-7.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clearance zones established around the cranes? (AS 2550.1-4.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are no go zones setup for not coming within 6m of powerlines or 3m with a qualified spotter? (WHS Regs 166, AS 2550.1-6.19)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe systems and procedures in place to avoid collisions with other cranes, people or plant? (WHS Regs 214, AS 2550.1-4.5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is 10kPa overhead protection provided to sheds and amenities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drivers and doggers appropriately licensed? (AS 2550.1-6.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough doggers to handle the workload?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there documented lifting procedures in place for special lifts? (AS 2550.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wind/weather conditions monitored? (AS 2550.1-6.22)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures in place? (AS 2550.1-6.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Cranes

• Are mobile cranes in use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane have the CraneSafe green sticker displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane setup on firm, level ground rated to take it's load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane fitted with outriggers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they;

• Set correctly according to the manufacturers recommendations

• On pads fully supported by ground

• Set to lift all wheels off the ground

• Is the proper counter weight being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tag lines used for pick and carry operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Loading Cranes

• Are vehicle loading cranes being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stabilisers extended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheels still on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is tyre pressure correct, as per manufacturers specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tower Cranes

• Are tower cranes erected on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the CFMEU been notified before erection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pre-erection inspections been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pre-commissioning inspections been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does crane have CraneSafe green sticker displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is base fully enclosed with 1.8m fencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators have safe access and egress? (AS 2550.1-6.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane remotely operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following measures in place; (AS 2550.1-6.3)

• Operator works from a designated area which is close to the crane and can maintain good visibility of the load?

• Operator remains stationary when the load is in motion?

• Have doggers to direct the operator whenever the load is out of sight?

• The remote control is protected from unauthorised use?

Lifting Equipment

• AS 4991 LIFTING DEVICES, AS 1353 FLAT SYNTHETIC-WEBBING SLINGS, AS 1380 FIBRE-ROPE SLINGS, AS 1666 WIRE-ROPE SLINGS, AS 4497 ROUNDSLINGS-SYNTHETIC FIBRE, AS 1418 CRANES, HOISTS AND WINCHES-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Is there a register of all lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working load limit (WLL) clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an identification number displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do hooks have operable safety latches fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct lifting equipment being used for the load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads slung correctly and safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment in good condition and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soft slings being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they;

• Inspected before each use and at least once every three months?

• Proof load tested every twelve months?

• Free of external wear, cuts and abrasions?

• Not discoloured from sunlight, high temperatures or chemical exposure?

• Fitted with undamaged clear labels or tags?

• Stored in a clean, dry and ventilated place?

• Slings are not stored on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No slings in use have knots tied in them or are twisted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is protection in place on sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Man Boxes (AS 2550.1-6.18)

• Is the man box registered? (WHS Regs Schedule 5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency retrieval plans in place before any workers are lifted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the box marked with the safe working load, tare mass and design registration number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall-arrest anchorage points installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the box supplied with lifting slings attached by hammerlocks or moused shackles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the work box have an inward opening, self-closing door with a latch to prevent unintentional opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid cage on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the cage;

• Only get used to retrieve injured people?

• Sit within the radius of the crane and is easily accessible?

• Have clear first aid signage?

• Have an outward swinging door to allow stretcher access?

• Have fully enclosed sides to prevent falls?

• Are hazardous chemicals being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous materials correctly labelled? (WHS Regs 341)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current safety data sheets on site and easily accessible? (WHS Regs 344)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hazardous chemicals register kept on site and up to date? (WHS Regs 346)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage to warn of hazardous chemical risks? (WHS Regs 353)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there measures in place to contain and manage spills? (WHS Regs 357)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate fire protection/firefighting equipment for the types of hazardous chemicals on site? (WHS Regs 359)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct safety equipment/PPE provided, maintained and accessible? (WHS Regs 362)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained and supervised in the correct handling of hazardous chemicals? (WHS Regs 379)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has asbestos been discovered at the workplace? (WHS Regs 419)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have WorkCover been notified of removal? (WHS Regs 466)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an occupational hygienist been engaged? (WHS Regs 422)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a licensed removalist been contracted to remove asbestos? (WHS Regs 458)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been trained? (WHS Regs 445)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an asbestos management plan in place? (WHS Regs 429)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Processes for reviewing and keeping the plan up to date?

• The identification of asbestos or ACM?

• Reasons for decisions, about the management of asbestos?

• Procedures for dealing with asbestos emergencies?

• Information for workers responsibilities, consultation, information and training?

• Has an asbestos register been prepared for the workplace? (WHS Regs 425)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the register include;

• Regular reviews and updating? (WHS Regs 426)

• Identification of asbestos or ACM presence?

• The date on which it was identified?

• The location, type and condition of the asbestos or ACM?

• Has an asbestos removal control plan been prepared? (WHS Regs 464)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Details of how the work will be carried out including method, tools, equipment and PPE?

• Details of the asbestos to be removed including location, type and condition?

• Has a copy has been provided to the principal contractor?

• Has the site been cleared by occupational hygienists? (WHS Regs 473)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clearance certificate on site? (WHS Regs 474)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an Environmental Management Plan in place? (ISO 14001)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Which licenses, consents and approvals are required?

• How compliance with environmental legislation will be achieved?

• Instructions on how contractors must meet obligations?

• Procedures for dealing with environmental emergencies?

• Procedures for reviewing and updating the plan?

Water

• Is there a Water Quality Management Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Use of silt fences and traps?

• Procedures for de-watering including testing and permits?

• Paint, truck and concrete washouts?

• Plans for collecting and discharging storm-water and ground-water?

• Measures to avoid the release of contaminates into waterways/drainage systems?

• Are controls in use and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Erosion and Sediment

• Is there an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Use of sediment fences?

• Measures for controlling stockpiles?

• Cattle grids and street sweeping to prevent mud and dirt on the roadways?

• Sediment control barriers/filtration for drains?

• Stabilisation of soils that will be exposed for more than 28 days?

• Are controls in use and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dust and Air

• Is there a Dust and Air Quality Protection Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Controls so that no dust, fumes, odours or chemical emissions are released beyond site boundaries?

• Dust suppression measures?

• Procedures to meet DA requirements and monitoring?

• Speed limits to lower dust generation?

• Gravel on haul roads and high traffic areas?

• Mesh on perimeter fences to act as wind protection and prevent dust from leaving?

• Maintenance of plant and equipment?

• Monitoring of vehicle emmisions?

• Covering of loads?

• Are controls in use and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise and Vibration

• Is there a Noise and Vibration Management Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Work is conducted within work hours as defined by council?

• Noise emission from plant is kept low? (WHS Regs 59)

• Workers are not exposed to excessive noise, above 85dB/8h or above 140dB? (WHS Regs 57)

• Workers are provided with audiometric testing? (WHS Regs 58)

• Excessive vibration is monitored?

• Neighbours are contacted about excessive noise and vibration?

• Are controls in use and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste

• Is there a Waste Management Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• Storage areas for separation, collection and recycling?

• The use of licensed contractors to remove waste?

• Recycling of materials from the site office?

• Receipts are kept for disposal of waste?

• Waste minimisation measures for contractors?

• Procedures for dealing with contaminated waste?

• Are controls in use and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CODE OF PRACTICE - CONFINED SPACES

• Is work being carried out in confined spaces?<br><br>WHS Regulations 2011 section 5 <br>CONFINED SPACE MEANS an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:<br>(a) is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person, and<br>(b) is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space, and<br>(c) is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from:<br>(i) an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or<br>(ii) contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or<br>(iii) harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or<br>(iv) engulfment,<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a risk assessment been done by a competent person? (WHS Regs 66)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have signs been erected before and for the duration of works? (WHS Regs 68)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined space entry permits have been issued? (WHS Regs 67)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it;

• Identify the confined space to be entered?

• Contain the names of the people entering?

• Contain the duration of the work to be done?

• Show measures that are in place based on the risk assessment?

• Emergency procedures are in place including rescue? (WHS Regs 66)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid and rescue procedures have been tested and are effective? (WHS Regs 74)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable gases, vapours or mist monitored? (WHS Regs 72)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is continuous communication with a worker outside the confined space maintained? (WHS Regs 69)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been issued with and trained to use PPE including respiratory equipment? (WHS Regs 75)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MODEL CODE OF PRACTICE - DEMOLITION WORK

• Is there any demolition of a structure or part of a structure that is load-bearing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has WorkCover been notified? (WHS Regs 142)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the demolition contractor hold the appropriate license?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the necessary engineer reports been obtained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Demolition Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan include;

• The location of the structure to be demolished?

• The overall height of the structure and the distance from boundaries?

• The type of structure, it's supports and materials?

• The proposed methods of demolition and the types of plant/equipment to be used?

• The proposed methods for handling and disposing of materials?

• Proposed methods of controlling access and egress to the workplace?

• The sequence of works and duration of each?

• The proposed hoardings, scaffolding and fencing?

• Traffic management plans?

• Exclusion zones that are established to protect workers?

• Essential services have been located and disconnected? (WHS Regs 304)

• The general condition and effect on neighbouring structures and businesses?

• Emergency arrangements and rescue plans?

• Has a copy of the asbestos register been obtained? (WHS Regs 450)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an occupational hygienist inspected the site? (WHS Regs 451)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If asbestos or ACM is present, has it been removed before demolition work commenced? (WHS Regs 451)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a test been conducted for the presence of lead and other hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there are any present, what are they?

• Are control measures in place for working with hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no over-lapping of demolition work and construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CODE OF PRACTICE - EXCAVATION WORK

• Are there excavation works taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has current information on underground essential services been obtained? (WHS Regs 304)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the information contain;

• The services which may be affected?

• The location, including depth, of any pipes, cables or other plant?

• Any conditions on the proposed excavation work?

• Have workers been provided with the information? (WHS Regs 304)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the ground/soil conditions been assessed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are control measures in place to stop a person from falling into excavations? (WHS Regs 305)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are preventions in place to stop a person working in the excavation from being struck by a falling object? (WHS Regs 305)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have tests/monitoring taken place to prevent anyone being exposed to airborne contaminates? (WHS Regs 305)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the excavation secured to prevent unauthorised access? (WHS Regs 306)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have measures been put in place, such as shoring, benching or battering to prevent collapse? (WHS Regs 306)

  Yes

  No

  N/A