Construction OHS AUDIT TOOL

Is there a copy of a valid letter of good standing

Is the CWP sign posted

Is the health and safety file on site

Is there a copy of the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993

Do all employees have valid medical fitness certificates

Construction Manager Appointment CR8(1)

CHSO Appointment CR8(5)

Construction Supervisor appointment CR8(7)

Risk Assessor Appointment CR9(1)

Fall Protection Planner Appointment CR10(1)

Incident Investigator Appointment GAR9(2)

First Aider Appointment GSR4

SHE REP. Appointment S17

Excavation Supervisor Appointment CR13

Material Hoist Supervisor Appointment CR19

Crane Operator Appointment CR22

Construction Vehicle Operator Appointment CR23

Electrical Installation and Machinery Controller Appointment CR24

Flammable Liquids Controller Appointment CR25

Stacking and Storage Supervisor Appointment CR28

Fire Fighting Team Members Appointment CR29

Are there permits for certain categories of work

Are all confined space entry employees trained

Is there access control

Is the camp well maintained

Is there a Mandatory Signage at the entrance to the site

Is there a CoC for temporary electrical connection

Are there waste bins for general and hazardous waste

Is there adequate serviceable fire fighting equipment

Is there fuel storage that triggers Fire Department approval

Is the site compliant with Environmental Workplace Regulations and Construction Employees Facilities

Are there service records for sanitary facilities

Is there an updated issue based risk assessment

Is there proof of employee training on assessed risks

Are there records of weekly toolbox talks

Are there DSTI records on file

Are there records of SHE REP. Inspections

Are there updated induction records

Is the PPE Issue register still up to date

Are portable electrical/pneumatic tools inspected

Fire fighting Equipment Inspected

Are all ladders inspected

Are daily excavation inspections done

Are construction vehicles Pre-start checks done

Are Mobile plants Pre-start checks done

Do all road going vehicles and plan have Valid Licence Disks

Are all small plant inspected

Have all lifting gear been inspected

Is there an emergency plan in place

Is the incident register updated

Has an emergency drill simulation been done in the last three months

Has the assembly point been identified and sign posted

Have you managed an incident free site since last audit

Are all employees wearing adequate PPE

Is housekeeping up to acceptable standard

Are construction vehicles safe for use

Are construction vehicles and plant operated safely

Are there fire extinguishers in cabs of construction vehicles and plant

Is there no joy riding

Are all excavations safe

Is there adequate barricading on the sides of the excavations

Are lifting operations done safely (Manual/machine)

Are small plants used safely

Are small plant in serviceable condition

Are there fire extinguishers next to fuel powered small plants

Are ladders used correctly

Are power tools safe for use

Are extension cords safe for use

Is hot work done by permitted employees only

Is there no horseplay on site

Is there dust suppression on site

Are Hazardous chemical substances labelled

Are there Safety Data Sheets for HCA

Is there specific training on the use of hazardous chemical substances

Is there adequate protection against overhead and underground services

Is there adequate signage along the construction area

Is there traffic management along the construction area

Is there potable water for drinking

Are smoking restrictions enforced

Is noise induced hearing loss prevented

Are there shelters eating areas outside the site camp

Are employees provided with first aid outside site camp

Are sanitary facilities provided outside site camp

Do subcontractors have approved Health and Safety Plans

Are their letters of good standing valid and in line with the type of work

Do they have their own Construction Supervisor

Have you conducted a periodic audit on their work

Do they have access to first aid