Information

  • Client Site Safety Inspection

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Person(s) conducting inspection

Client Site Safety Inspection

General

  • Project / Site Name

  • Supervisor at time of this inspection

  • Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  • Minimum temperature today?

  • Maximum temperature today?

  • Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

Site Safety Inspection

First Aid Facilities and Emergency Evacuation Procedure

  • Are first aid facilities to be inspected in this audit?

  • Have you been advised of the location of First Aid facilities?

  • Have you been advised of the First Aiders on site and their contact details?

  • Have you been advised of the Emergency Evacuation Procedure?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is Personal Protective Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  • Do workers have the correct PPE for work they are carrying out?

  • Is the PPE fit for purpose and undamaged?

  • Are workers aware of correct use of PPE?

Housekeeping

  • Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are rubbish bins available?

  • <br>Are separate bins available for rags and other materials which may be contaminated by chemicals or oils?

  • Are discarded materials placed away from work areas?

Trip and Fall Safety

  • Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Are entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • Are intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  • Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  • Are floor surfaces free of liquid spills?

  • Are railings in good condition?

  • Are footpaths in good condition?

  • Are fall prevention measures i place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  • Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. barriers (preferred) or harnesses?

  • Is all fall protection equipment fully inspected prior to use?

  • Is all work above 2m, or within 2m of an edge being done safely?

  • Are all floor openings fully barricaded or are protected with a secured cover and labelled?

  • Are personnel below protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.)?

Scaffolding

  • Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are scaffolds constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel?

  • Have all scaffold plans been submitted and approved?

  • Are scaffolds accessible and clear of unstable objects and trip hazards?

  • Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  • Are guard rails installed on all scaffolds above 3 metres?

  • Are scaffold footings stable, secure and free of unstable propping objects (barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks etc)?

  • Are scaffold footings and anchorages designed to support the maximum intended load without settling or displacement?

  • Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  • Are scaffolds being regularly inspected?

Hand and Power Tools

  • Are hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  • Are power cords in good condition?

  • Are all power tools in good condition?

  • Are workers using the proper tool for the task they are performing?

Ladders

  • Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • Are ladders in good condition?

  • If used for electrical work are ladders non conductive? (wood or fibre glass.)

  • Are ladders being used according to instructions?

  • For extension ladders: are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  • Are ladders not used to access heights when higher order controls should be used?

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Has portable equipment been tested and tagged?

  • There are no broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • There are no power leads across walkways?

  • Are there frayed or damaged leads?

  • There are no strained leads?

  • Are portable power tools in good condition?

Confined Spaces

  • Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Do all applicable confined space works have adequate permits granted and documented?

  • Is a confined space emergency plan in place?

  • Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  • Are all workers undertaking confined space works trained in confined space entry and activities?

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

  • Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures to be inspected this audit?

  • Is Incident, Injury & Accident procedure, and reporting in place for working on-site?

  • Are workers aware of reporting procedures?

  • Are forms available to report Incidents, Accidents, Injuries and Near Misses?

Mobile Plant & Equipment

  • Are mobile plant operating in or near the work zone? (Fork lifts, trucks, etc.)

  • Can the section be closed to mobile plant whilst the work is carried out?

  • If workers cannot be separated from mobile plant can the work be conducted in a different/safer area of the site?

  • If workers cannot be separated from mobile plant can the work be conducted off-site?

General Comments

  • Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

  • Add any additional relevant photos

  • Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  • Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

Sign Off

  • Name and Signature of person conducting inspection

  • Name and Signature of Site Supervisor

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