Comply at Work Ltd - Site Safety Inspection (Construction)

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General

• Project / Site Name

• Supervisor / Foreman at time of this inspection

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

  Select Clear Sky Cloudy Raining Windy Hazy Snow / Hail OTHER

  • Clear Sky
  • Cloudy
  • Raining
  • Windy
  • Hazy
  • Snow / Hail
  • OTHER

• Describe weather conditions on site today

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

  Select General Abatement Demolition Pile Driving Formwork Reinforce Steel Steel Erection Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Glazing Roofing Drywall Painting Sitework Excavation Underground Work Stair Installation Cleanup OTHER

  • General
  • Abatement
  • Demolition
  • Pile Driving
  • Formwork
  • Reinforce Steel
  • Steel Erection
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Glazing
  • Roofing
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Sitework
  • Excavation
  • Underground Work
  • Stair Installation
  • Cleanup
  • OTHER

• Describe activities being undertaken on site

Site Safety Inspection

First Aid Facilities

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• First aid contents within their expiry date?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• First aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is there easy access to first aid cabinets?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are first aid officers known to workers and accessible?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Fire Prevention & Emergency

• Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced? (check punch mark on tabs)

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Site Security

• Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site entry and exit points clearly designated?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is clear signage requiring visitors to check in posted?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is site perimeter fenced off appropriately with required site public signage posted?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are all entries and exits closed and locked at night and during weekends?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• If applicable, are site alarm systems functioning as expected?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• If applicable, are site security procedures (guard patrols, security checks etc) undertaken as required and reviewed regularly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is eye protection worn where required?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of eye protection worn for tasks being completed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is footwear in good condition and of correct type?<br>

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are high-vis vests or clothing worn at all times outside the office?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses appropriately worn at height?<br>

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is additional PPE used where required?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Benches & Areas

• Work benches and areas to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work benches are clear of rubbish and debris?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are tools not in use put away?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• There are no damaged hand tools in use?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• There are no damaged power tools in use?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Work benches have no sharp edges?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Workers are communicating clearly at acceptable volume (no shouting)?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Noise produced by work activities is within acceptable parameters and is not excessive?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• Site storage to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are floors around racking / shelving / storage areas clear of rubbish?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are racks / shelving / pallets etc in good condition generally?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Waste & Rubbish

• Waste and rubbish to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins/dumpsters located at suitable points around site?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is site generally orderly, with rubbish or waste materials disposed of correctly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are bins/dumpsters emptied regularly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is highly combustible refuse disposed of in covered metal containers?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is the loading / delivery area clean and tidy?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Trip and Fall Safety

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are entry and walkways kept clear?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are intersections kept clear of supplies / debris etc?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces free of liquid spills?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is all fall protection equipment is visually inspected prior to use?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is there proper scaffolding in place?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Have scaffold plans been submitted and approved?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are guard rails installed on all scaffolds above 10 feet?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are scaffolds being regularly inspected?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Hazardous Manual Tasks

• Hazardous Manual Tasks to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Hazardous Manual Tasks on site been identified?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Have Risk Assessments for these tasks been completed where required?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Have Risk controls been selected for these tasks using the hierarchy of controls?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are suitable controls in place for high force / awkward postures?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are suitable controls in place for repetitive tasks?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Have the procedures surrounding risk controls been documented?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are workers compliant with the above procedures?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are relevant workers trained in these controls?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Has this training been documented?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

• Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are power cords in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are all tools double insulated or have a ground plug?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are ground fault circuit interrupters in place at the source of electricity?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are all power tools in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are defective pieces of equipment and tools red tagged and removed from service?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are tools stored correctly and in the right place when not in use?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are hand tools manufactured to standard?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are employees using two hands on tools that are designed to do so?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce large amounts of dust?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is HAVS considered and addressed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

General Machinery, Plants and Equipment

• General Machinery, Plants and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed for machinery where appropriate?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are maintenance schedules in place for machines?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Do records indicate that machine maintenance schedules are being adhered to?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• If required, are relevant pre-start inspections being completed on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are machines kept clean?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are guards in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• If required, are emergency stops fitted on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is machine waste, off cuts, dust etc. removed and stored safely?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are drip pans on floor to prevent spillage? (where appropriate)

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is no bending or stooping required to use machines?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is there sufficient room to use all machines safely?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are machine, equipment and plant operators trained/inducted to be competent in safe and correct operation?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is this training recorded?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are ladders being used according to instructions?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety switches installed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• There are no outlets are overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Has portable equipment been tested and tagged?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• There are no broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• There are no power leads across walkways?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• There are no strained leads?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are portable power tools in good condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Chemical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are all containers labelled correctly?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are unused substances disposed of?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers available and easily accessible?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are spill kits or other clean up arrangements available?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Asbestos

• Is Asbestos to be considered during this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an asbestos survey been completed and made available for review?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is an asbestos register in place and available to the workforce working on the site?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Have the people working on the site received suitable asbestos awareness training?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is there an emergency plan in place should asbestos be disturbed during work?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is suitable PPE & RPE provided?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is a confined space emergency plan in place?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

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

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Incident, Accident, Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are adequate reporting forms for for these events in place?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are Corrective Actions then implemented?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are Workers Compensation, Rehabilitation and Return to Work Programs in place?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is an "If you are injured" / similar poster displayed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

General conditions and occupational health

• Mandatory question - please select YES

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do work and office areas have adequate lighting?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Is site furniture (offices / welfare cabins etc) in sound condition?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Are Occupational Health issues (potential or actual) addressed?

  Adequate

  Not Adequate

  N/A

• Describe the Occupational Health issues (potential or actual) and the controls in place or required

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Add any additional relevant photos

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• Name & Signature of Inspector

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• Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

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