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Conducted on
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Prepared by
1. Site specific safety - documentation, signage and administrative controls
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1.1 Is a live SMP or SSSP on site?
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1.2 Has everybody signed onto the documentation having acknowledged they have read it?
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1.3 Are all subcontractors signed onto the documentation?
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1.4 Has everybody who is on site, been inducted?
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1.5 Is the hazard board up to date with all applicable hazards listed?
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1.6 Is there evidence of site meetings and toolbox talks?
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1.7 Is there clear evidence of a person in charge (PIC) on site?
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1.8 Are regular site inspections talking place?
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1.9 Is there clear process for reporting incidents and accidents?
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1.1.1 Is there a training matrix on site? (Check WTR, CS MEWP tickets)
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1.1.2 Is their a Task Analysis for all works taking place?
2. Emergency procedures and equipment
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2.1 Is there a clear emergency procedure in place?
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2.2 Is there a clearly marked emergency assembly point with signage?
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2.3 Has an emergency evacuation drill been carried out in the last six months?
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2.4 Is there a first aid kit available? <br>2.4a Is it sufficiently equipped?
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2.5 Is there evidence of certified fully charged fire extinguishers located on site? (How many were located?)
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2.6 Is there trained first aiders on site? 1:10
3. PPE
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3.1 Is everybody wearing the minimum PPE requirements? (Hard hat, hi-vis, steel capped boots)
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3.2 Is eye protection being worn? (Task specific)
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3.3 Is hand protection being worn? (Task specific)
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3.4 Are those using loud equipment wearing hearing protection? (Task specific)
4. Environmental
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4.1 Is there protection from the elements for the workers?
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4.2 Is there fencing protecting the public from entering the worksite?
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4.3 Is the run off protection/sediment controls adequate?
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4.4 Is dust being controlled appropriately?
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4.5 Is a spill kit available (minimum zeolite to absorb spills immediately)
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4.6 Is noise an issue for workers or adjacent houses?
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4.7 Is a noise consent in place? (Check works comply with consent)
5. Trenching and excavation - CRITICAL RISK
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5.1 Are there trenches on site that require edge protection?
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5.2 Is edge protection in place around exposed edged?
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5.3 Is there safe access/egress in place?
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5.4 Does the trench look safe?
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5.5 If a trench shield is in use, is there a safe means of access/egress to ensure trench collapse is mitigated?
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5.6 Have all services been exposed and marked out?
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5.7 Are all excavations (>1.5 deep) battered, benched or supported?
6. Plant and machinery - CRITICAL RISK
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6.1 Does the machine have roll over protection?
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6.2 Is the plant in good operational condition?
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6.3 Has a daily pre-start checklist been undertaken on the machine?
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6.4 Is the chain and rigging equipment in good visual condition?
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6.5 Is the appropriate quick hitch in place on the machine? (Secondary pin in place)
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6.6 Is there a fire extinguisher located in the machines?
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6.7 Are reversing vehicles controlled?
7. Lifting operations
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7.1 Is there lifting activities taking place at time of audit?
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7.2 Is a lift permit in place? (For lifts >10T or 1000kg)
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7.3 Has the lift plan been communicated to all involved?
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7.4 Are all persons in the vicinity of the lift, cleared from falling objects?
8. Fall prevention - CRITICAL RISK
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8.1 Is there work at height taking place at time of audit?
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8.2 Is scaffold secure, legs locked, scaffolding tagged and certification not expired?
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8.3 Are barriers installed around scaffolding where mobile plant can strike it?
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8.4 Is there gates fitted at access points?
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8.5 Are toe/kick boards in place?
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8.6 Are all mid rails in place?
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8.7 Are top rails in place?
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8.8 Are ladders being used to work off?
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8.9 Are harnesses being used in accordance with the ACOP?
9. Hazardous substances
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9.1 Are hazardous substances being stored away in a safe location?
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9.2 Are the containers clearly labelled?
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9.3 Are they bunded in appropriate bunds to contain any large spills?
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9.4 Are there SDS sheets for all hazardous substances on site?
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9.5 Is there a hazardous works notification register on site?
10. Electrical safety - CRITICAL RISK
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10.1 Are all leads test and tagged?
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10.2 Does the builders temporary power supply have a Certificate of Verification?
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10.3 Are all power boxes commercially rated? (No plug boss multi boxes on site?)
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10.4 Are all exposed services isolated from contact with workers?
11. Contamination - CRITICAL RISK
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11.1 If Asbestos works are being undertaken at time of audit, were there signs to indicate such works?
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11.2 Is an Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP) in place?
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11.3 Is the correct methodology being followed in accordance with the ARCP?
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11.4 Is a decontamination unit on site?
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11.5 Is the appropriate PPE/RPE being used for the work?
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11.6 Is 200 micron polythene provided on site to safely remove any contaminants?
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11.7 Is their other contaminants being removed at the time of audit? (Comment on type)
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11.8 Are the works being managed accordingly?
12. Confined spaces - CRITICAL RISK
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12.1 Are there any confined spaces on site at time of audit?
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12.2 Are all personnel involved in the confined space activities qualified to undertake such tasks?
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12.3 Are correct barriers and signage in place?
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12.4 Is there appropriate access/egress in place? (Check it doesn’t require a tripod for emergency evacuation)
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12.5 Is an entry/exit log being maintained?
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12.6 Is gas monitoring being undertaken prior to CS entry?
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12.7 Is a spotter in place?
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12.8 Is there adequate ventilation and is it working effectively?
13. Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)
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13.1 Is there safe MEWP use on site at time of audit?
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13.2 Are harnesses being used where required?
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13.3 Are those who are using the machines qualified or competent to do so?
14. Housekeeping, site amenities and general site safety
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14.1 Are all work areas clean and tidy?
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14.2 Are slip trip and fall hazards controlled?
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14.3 Are materials stored safely?
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14.4 Are adequate bins provided for the removal of site rubbish?
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14.5 Are there toilet and hand washing facilities available?
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14.6 Is the site shed/container clean enough to eat in?
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14.7 Is there adequate site safety signage?
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14.8 Is there adequate site fencing, sufficient enough to keep general public out?
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14.9 Is the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) being followed accordingly?
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14.1.1 Is there safe pedestrian access around the perimeter of site?
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14.1.2 Are the site barriers, fencing or cones sufficient for the type of works taking place?