Construction Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Metro Sites Melbourne

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. SYSTEMS

• 1.1 OH&S & Environmental Policy displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Accident/incident report records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Induction training record reviewed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Employee training record reviewed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Risk assessment register reviewed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 Plant/equipment maintenance register reviewed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 Work site inspection – regular performance and records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 Site safety meeting minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9 Register of safe work procedures and/or JSEA’s

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10 Emergency procedures documented and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.11 OH&S representatives appointed and known

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

2. HOUSEKEEPING

• 2.1. Work areas free from rubbish and obstructions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 2.2. Surfaces safe and suitable

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 2.3. Work areas free from slip/trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 2.4. Pits and excavations covered or barricaded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 2.5. Stock/material stored safely

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

3. ELECTRICAL

• 3.1. No broken plugs, sockets, switches

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3.2. No frayed or defective leads

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3.3. Power tools in good condition and used correctly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3.4. No work near exposed live electrical equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3.5. Tools and leads inspected and tagged

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 3.6 No cable trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

4. MOBILE PLANT/EQUIPMENT

• 4.1 Plant/Equipment in good condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 4.2. Loads lifted over persons, close proximity to obstacles incl. overhead power lines?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 4.3 Fault reporting and rectification system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Trained and licensed operators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Warnings and operating instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Warning lights operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 Reversing alarm operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 Operating practices satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 After hours safety and security

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 Equipment safe working loads displayed and observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

5. Harness and Equipment

• 5.1. Unsafe or damaged harness or equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 5.2. Incompatible hooks/equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 5.3. Unlabelled or does not meet AS?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 5.4. Unsafe or uncertified anchor points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 5.5. Lack of inspection protocol for equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 5.6. Lack of or inadequate formal training for operators?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

6. Ladders

• 6.1. Unsafe or damaged ladders?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 6.2. Unsafe positioning of ladders?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 6.3. Ladder not properly secured?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 6.4. Ladder unsuitable for job? (e.g. metal ladder used for electrical work)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

7. Hazardous Manual Tasks

• 7.1. Lack of identification hazardous manual tasks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 7.2. Lack of assessment of hazardous manual tasks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 7.3. Inadequate risk controls? (examples: no job rotation, lighter loads, trolleys, lifting equipment, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 7.4. Lack of training in risk controls and safe lifting/ team lifting techniques?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

8. Hazardous Chemical (including fuel and oil)

• 8.1. Unsafe storage location? (e.g. flammables near ignition sources, spills could enter stormwater drains, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.2. Incompatible chemicals stored near each other?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.3. Inadequate spill containment equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.4. Safety Data Sheets not accessible on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.5. Lack of emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.6. Excessive quantities stored on site or in vehicles?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.7. Insufficient ventilation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.8. Insufficient, or incorrect, PPE?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 8.9. Unsuitable storage containers? (unlabeled or stored in food containers)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

9. Emergency Response

• 9.1. Lack of, or no emergency plans for site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 9.2. Emergency procedures not displayed at site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 9.3. Lack of training and rehearsal of emergency plans?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 9.4. Lack of, or inadequate first aid kits aid equipment for site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 9.5. Insufficient access to formally trained First Aiders for all shifts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 9.6. Unsuitable or inadequate communication equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

9.1 First Aid

• 19.1.4 Record of treatments and supplies dispensed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.1 Cabinets and contents adequate, clean and orderly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.2 First aiders names, locations and phone numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1.3 First aiders trained and qualified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

10. Traffic Management

• 10.1. Lack of, or inadequate, Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 10.2. Lack of training in TMP for all persons on site? <br>(contractors and visitors)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 10.3. Inadequate controls for TMP? (physical barriers, bollards, speed limits, flashing lights, spotters, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 11.6 Hard hat areas observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7 Safety boot areas observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.8 Hearing protection areas observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.9 High visibility clothing worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1. Lack of, or inadequate PPE (including sun protection)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.2. Lack of system to issue, inspect, replace and monitor PPE?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.3. Lack of training in safe use, clean-up and inspection of PPE?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 11.4 PPE available and worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Correct signage at access points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

12. Work Environment

• 12.1. Lack of/or inadequate amenities? (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms, etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 12.2. Insufficient lighting?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 12.3. Inadequate housekeeping?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 12.4. Lack of, or inadequate noise/ vibration control?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

13. Electrical Hazards

• 13.1. Unsafe electrical leads? (damaged, out of test date or untested)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.2. Lack of RCD protection?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.3. Contact with underground assets?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.4. Contact with overhead electrical lines?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.5. Overloading outlets?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.6. Leads placed on ground or on metal structures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.7. Electrical equipment near water?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.8. Electrical equipment near flammables?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.9. Electrical equipment near chemicals that could cause damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.10. Electrical leads that may be damaged from contact with moving machinery parts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.11. Electrical leads on work surfaces?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 13.12. Lack of Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

14. Environmental Hazards

• 14.1. Lack of/or inadequate Environmental Management plan (EMP)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 14.2. Lack of/or inadequate, dust suppression system?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 14.3. Lack of/or inadequate systems to prevent contaminants entering stormwater drains?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 14.4. Lack of water re-use systems?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

15. Administrative Procedures

• 15.1. Lack of/or inadequate Site Safety Plan?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.2. Failure to obtain permits (Council, EPA, WHS, also Hot Works, Confined Space etc)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.3. Lack of, or inadequate, induction for workers, contractors, visitors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.4. Lack or, or inadequate, supervisory arrangements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.5. Lack of/or inadequate training, licenses, skills, experience?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.6. Lack of/or inadequate Safe Work Method Statements (SWSM) for high- risk work?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.7. Lack of, or inadequate system to review SWMS as needed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.8. Lack of/or inadequate incident notification procedures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.9. Lack of, or inadequate, routine inspections, monitoring, audits?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 15.10. Lack of/or inadequate consultative arrangements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

16 WORKPLACE ISOLATION

• 16.5 Appropriate access and egress controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.1 Work site barricade at least 3 meters from nearest rail

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 Appropriate pedestrian and vehicular traffic routes established

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 Overhead power identified where work occurring in vicinity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 Adequate hoardings, fencing, barricades and signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

17 MANUAL HANDLING

• 16.3 Manual handling controls implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.1 Mechanical aids provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 Safe work procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

18 CONFINED SPACES

• 18.1 Safe work procedure in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 Communication and rescue plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 Safety equipment in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 Appropriate training provided to workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 Confined space permit used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

19 PUBLIC PROTECTION

• 19.8 Site access controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public inquiries/complaints recorded and actioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.1 Signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 Appropriate barricades, fencing, hoardings in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 Walkways and gantries secure and in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4 Lighting suitable for public access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5 Walkways and footpaths clean and free from debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6 Dust and noise controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7 Pedestrian and vehicular traffic controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS:

Corrective Actions

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