Construction Site Audit

• Project Name

• Project Number

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• From Chainage

• To Chainage

• Prepared by

• Client / Site

• Audit Attendees:

Hygiene

• Is drinking water readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are washing facilities adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet facilities sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff amenities kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Have appropriate bins/skips been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stack safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have non-conforming products been segregated/quarantined correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the safety signage appropriate and correct for the tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Site Inductions being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please check register and list Personnel you have sighted inductions for:

• Is there a safety noticeboard on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area clear of slips trips and falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Permits to Work being issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review Sample:

• Is temporary fencing secure?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Check that all necessary utility services are provided on site before work begins.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cords, leads and equipment tagged and tested (should be three monthly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCD and Earth Leakage devices being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all connections are properly made and suitable plugs are used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cables and trailing leads are not trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do generators have earth stakes and are they being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any work near overhead power lines:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that SWMS cover this type of work

First Aid

• Has suitably qualifed first aider been appointed for the site?

• Has first aid requirements checklist been completed for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Additional suitably qualified persons available to ensure adequate first aid provision is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of all first aiders detailed on the Emergency Response Plan and Induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the first aid kit contains only first aid materials and is suitably stocked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The location of the first aid kit should be indicated on the site notice board and Emergency Response Plan. Are they clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Is Confined Spaces Work Being Performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate SWMS been produced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check permits are closed and cancelled upon completion of the works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Confined Space Entry Permit/Emergency Plan been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all persons involved in the confined space work appropriately trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards being monitored i.e. fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Spaces compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lasers

• Are lasers being used on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk assessment in place for the use of lasers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas where lasers are used defined and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lasers Class 1 or 2?

  Laser 1

  Laser 2

• Is the correct eye protection being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the beams away from other workers, public areas and roads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the use of lasers compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Scaffolding/Working platforms

• Is Scaffold or working platforms being used on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that any scaffold erection, alteration or dismantling is carried out by a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all standards are provided with base plates and timber sole boards which span at least two base plates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all standards, ledgers, braces and struts are in position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the scaffold is adequately tied to the building or structure to prevent collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that double guard rails and toe boards or other suitable protection at every edge.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there are additional brick guards provided to prevent materials falling from scaffold where they are used as a working platform.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that working platforms are fully boarded and that the boards are arranged to avoid tipping or tripping - i.e.: no overlapping boards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all ladder accesses have self closing gates fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that there are effective warning notices in place to stop any person using an incomplete scaffold.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the scaffold is strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it and that they are evenly distributed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the scaffold has been properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that a competent person inspects the scaffold regularly, at least once a week; and always after it has been altered, damaged and following extreme weather.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffold tags being utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that these inspections are adequately recorded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolds and working platforms sutable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working at Height

• Is there any working at heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether the work can be undertaken without working at height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that access equipment is erected by competent persons and checked before use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure safe access and egress have been provided to areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Work

• Ensure that edge protection is provided to stop people or materials falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that precautions have been taken to stop people falling through fragile materials when working on roofs, e.g.: by providing barriers, covers or working platforms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure roof ladders are used in accordance with best practice requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that people are kept away from areas below the roof work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders - Ladders should be used at an angle of 1:4 (75 degrees).

• Ensure that ladders are in good condition, are not split, warped or have damaged rungs etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whether ladders are suitable for the purpose - only for short term work or for gaining access to another area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rest against a solid level surface and that this is not a fragile or insecure material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders are secured to prevent them slipping sideways or backwards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place (approx. 1m or 5 rungs).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe landing platforms to be provided where a ladder rises to a height of 9m or more.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work at height operation in accordance with the WHS Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Working on or near Water

• Are there any works near bodies of water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all access passages and working platforms are clear and free from obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Pontoons correctly loaded and securely moored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are embark and landing points provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check appropriate use of safety nets and that they are securely fastened.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that buoyancy/life saving equipment is available and accessible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure workers know how to raise the alarm and that they are aware of the procedures are in place if an incident in water occurs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate ensure a manned rescue boat is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working on or near water compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Management Controls

• Check subcontractor public liability Workers Comp insurance certificates are valid and current.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter details checked subcontractor

• Have appropriate signs/notices been erected around the site i.e. mandatory use of PPE, Traffic Management, Fire assembly, Fist Aid Points etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate supervision being provided for all activities on the site paying particular attention to work activities as undertaken by young persons and/or those which are high risk activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all subcontractors have been provided with information relating to Health & Safety for the work they are undertaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all subcontractors have been assessed and are adequately resourced and competent for the work they are undertaking (check SWMS and supervision)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check site personnel, including subcontractors have a valid Construction Industry Induction (white card).<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation

• Has a system been established for employees to comment and be consulted on health, safety and welfare issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are minutes and actions from toolbox meeting available and published on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toolbox actions being implemented ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily pre-start meetings being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consultation compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hazardous Substance Control

• Have Assessments been carried out for all potentially hazardous materials and substances being used on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets available for all materials on-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dangerous goods register up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the hazards associated with the use of such materials been properly communicated to those affected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alternative safer substances available which can be used as substitutes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all dangerous/hazardous materials/Substances are clearly marked/identified and stored in a secure location appropriate to the substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the appropriate control systems and PPE been provided and is the PPE being used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous Substances Compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Environmental Management

• Is there any evidence of nesting birds, if so are protection measures adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excess airborne dust being identified and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have weeds been treated prior to clearing and grubbing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are washdown bays identified and ready for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Environmental Washdown Forms available and being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any signs of weed infestation in rehabilitated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Emergency Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Emergency Plan been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel and plant working within designated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate spill kits available and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are subordinate Environmental Plans being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Some sites may require a specific Flora and Fauna Management Plan, Soil and Water Management Plan etc.

• Is refuelling of mobile plant and equipment being controlled to minimise contamination of soil and water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are erosion and sediment control measures in place and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste material being stored and disposed of in the correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have exclusion zones been identifed and are being complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly environmental checks taking place (check in daily diary)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the end of excavations being battered at the end of shifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This is a requirement to protect native fauna

• Are trenches clearly delinated at the end of the shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment fitted with suitable and effective silencers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the environmental register up to date and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental requirements communicated as part of the Site Induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material stockpiles located away from waterways and managed for dust emissions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Excavations/Earthworks

• Have Dial Before You Dig's been completed and Excavations Permits issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is adequate support and or benching for the excavation, or whether it has been sloped or battered back to a safe angle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is safe access into the excavation (i.e.: a sufficiently long and secured ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that barriers or other protection to stop people/vehicles falling in are in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures or services.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that materials, spoil and plant is stored away from the edge of the excavation to reduce the chance of collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the excavation is regularly inspected by a competent person and that a record of such inspections is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations/Earthwork compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Risks and Emergency Management

• Is there a Fire Management Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an Emergency Response Plan for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff know what these procedures are and do they form part of the site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that there is an adequate means of raising the alarm, and that it is regularly tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers regualrly tagged and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an Emergency Evacuation Drill been performed for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable materials, liquids and gases kept to a minimum and are they adequately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Emergency Muster Point been identified and communicated to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has SP08_3 Emergency Management Plan Checklist been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Risk and Management compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Project Management

• Is the Project Management Plan up to date and signed by all relevant parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Project Management Plan meaningful and communicated to all parties, including sub contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are responsibilities defined in the Project Management Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ITP's being completed for the project?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a SWMS audit been completed (jobs longer than two months)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the Project Management Plan being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any changes been made to Design and have these been communicated to workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Induction

• Ensure all staff receive a site specific safety induction before starting work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors including the client representatives being inducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site safety inductions being adequately carried out both for staff, subcontractors and visitors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lifting Operations/Equipment

• Ensure a (competent) Appointed Person co-ordinates all lifting operations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all lifting operation got a valid lifting plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all lifting equipment has been tested and installed by a competent person and is regularly maintained and inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the rated capacity/safe working load is clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the heaviest component within the anticipated working radius - allow for sufficient spare capacity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment has sufficient space to operate safely.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lifting equipment should have a thorough examination every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure lifting operations do not take place near overhead power lines and excavations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Operations/Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Ensure that a manual handling SWMS has been completed wherever regular lifting of heavy loads is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff have received manual handling training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Permits to Work

• Hot Works - Hot Works include welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, use of angle grinders/skill saws etc.

• Ensure all Hot Works Permits have been checked and reviewed and are valid for the work conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure suitable and sufficient fire prevention measures are in place, including the removal of all combustible materials, the use of fire blankets and fire extinguishers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure Excavations permits have been prepared and issued.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All excvation permits should be checked and reviewed prior to issue to ensure the appropriate controls have been included.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all subcontractors are working in accordance with excavation permits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the permit is valid.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check old permits have been cancelled and closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ensure that it is suitable for the type of work being undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the PPE is marked with the genuine 'CE' mark to help identify type of protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that it is kept in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing Steel cap safety boots and Hi-Viz vests or jackets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection

• Hearing Protection

• Ensure that hearing protection is used as instructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Helmets

• Ensure all staff and visitors are wearing appropriate PPE.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

• HAND TOOLS

• Ensure that the right tools and equipment are being used for the right job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all hand tools found to be in good condition with no defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• POWER TOOLS

• Ensure operatives have been trained to use the tools/equipment they are using.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all dangerous parts are guarded e.g. gears, chain, drives, projecting engine shafts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that guards are secure and in good repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the tools are in a good state of repair and carries appropriate safety symbol e.g. BS kite mark, CE Mark etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that safety devices are operating properly and that all cables are double insulated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that tools are 240 volt and that a residual current device (RCD) is used for additional protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that the plug is of the correct type, undamaged and securely clamped to the cable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the supply cable for cuts, splits or other damage. All all cables free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that all operators are trained and competent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant

• Are Daily Pre-start Inspections being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does plant have a Plant Hazard Assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does plant have an operational UHF Radio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all plant fitted with a semi-automatic hitch have safety pins fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant operators trained and/or competent for the categories being operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning lights and reversing alarms operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and Equipment compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

• Ensure all Safe Work Method Statements have been prepared by a competent person and have been checked, reviewed and signed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are method statements adequate and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the SWMS offer the necessary controls and required level of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure all subcontractors are working in accordance with the requirements of the SWMS.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments and Method Statements compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Road Works

• Road Works

• Is there a SWMS in place for road works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Traffic Management Audits bring conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road works compliant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Security

• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is out of hours security is place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the perimeter fence secure and un-damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gated secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the communication sign displayed at the site entry point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site security arrangements adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Set up

• Are the following items displayed?

• Environment, OHS, Quality Policies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Response Plan and contacts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Communication Sign?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid location signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Assembly point signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily Diary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Induction and SWMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard Copy of PMP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site set up in accordance with Client and Company requirements?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Other

Summary

Audit Risk Level

• Risk rating for this Audit.

  Extreme

  High

  Medium

  Low

Corrective Actions

Sign off

• I confirm I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me.

• Project Manager/Site Supervisor

  Sign

• Person conducting this Audit

  Sign

• Audit concluded at:

  Date

Closure

• All actions on this report have been completed on:

  Date