Construction Site Health & Safety Inspection. 2014

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Photo of Construction Permit

  Media

Permit / Notifications Requirements

• Is a Notification required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the Contractor notified the DoL regarding the construction work?<br>CR 4(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the notification send to DoL 7 days prior to the start of the construction work?<br>CR 4(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Notification available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Permit from DoL required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a permit been obtained for the construction work by the Client?<br>CR 3(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the Client appointed a Construction Health & Safety Agent?<br>CR 5(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the permit displayed on the entrance gate?<br>CR 3(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the permit in all the Principle Contractors Health & Safety Files<br>CR 3(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Legal Appointments: The following appointments might be required - verify against the actual work to be done on site

• Construction Health & Safety Agent (if required)<br>CR 5(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the CHSA properly registered with the SACPCMP?<br>Verify the registration certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments

• Designer - Principle Contractor & Client appointments<br>CR 6

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Principle Contractor<br>CR 5(1)(k)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sub-Contractors<br>CR 7(1)(c)(v)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the Sub-contractors at the time of the audit

• Section 16.2 Appointees<br>S16.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Competent person for Machinery<br>GMR 2(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction Manager<br>CR 8(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assistant Construction Manager<br>CR 8(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction Supervisors<br>CR 8(7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assistant Construction Supervisors<br>CR 8(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction Health & Safety Officer<br>CR 8(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the CHSO registered with the SACPCMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee Health & Safety Representatives<br>Sec 17

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employer Health & Safety Representatives<br>Sec 17

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders<br>GSR 3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident Investigator<br>GAR 9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person responsible for conducting Risk Assessments<br>CR 9(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Protection Plan - Responsible person for developing & maintaining<br>CR 10(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary Works Designer<br>CR 12(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary Works Supervisor<br>CR 12(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation Supervisor<br>CR 13(1)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demolition Supervisor<br>CR 14(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold Erector<br>CR 16(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suspended Platform Supervisor<br>CR 17(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rope Access Supervisor<br>CR 18(1)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Hoist Supervisor<br>CR 19(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulk Mixing Plant Supervisor<br>CR 20(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Explosive Actuated Fastening Devices Issuer & Inspector<br>CR 21(2)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tower Crane Erection Supervisor<br>CR 22(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting Machine Operator<br>GMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators of Construction Vehicles & Mobile Plant<br>CR 23(d)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsible Person for Temporary Electrical Installation & related equipment<br>CR 24(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking & Storage Supervisor<br>CR 28(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Competent person responsible for fire fighting equipment and emergency evacuation procedures?<br>CR 29(h)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire & Emergency Co-ordinator<br>GMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Marshall<br>GMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Inspector<br>GMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand Tools Inspector<br>GMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous Chemical Substance Co-ordinator<br>GMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Functioning of Health & Safety Representatives

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can Contractor proof that the H&S Reps were nominated by employees?<br>Sec 17 & 18

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular inspections done and are those records available on site?<br>Sec 18

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are H&S Reps involved during incident investigations?<br>GAR 9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a H&S Representative Committee established and are minutes of the meetings held available on site?<br>GAR 19

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reporting & Investigation of Incidents

• Are comprehensive incident reports for all fatalities & permanent disability cases sent to the DoL?<br>CR 5(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Incidents as per Section 24, 25 & GAR 8 reported to the DoL?<br>CR 5(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents requiring medical treatment recorded on Annexure 1 forms and is it properly investigated?<br>GAR 9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health & Safety Plan & File

• Did the Principle Contractor submit a comprehensive and detailed H&S plan to the Client & was the plan approved by the Client?<br>CR 7(1)(a) & CR 5(1)(l)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the H&S plan site & project specific?<br>CR 7(1)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Health & Safety Plan complies and addresses all issues as per legal requirements? - Risk Assessments<br>CR 9(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Ergonomic risks addressed in the Health & Safety Plan?<br>CR 9(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees on site trained on the content of the Health & Safety Plan?<br>CR 9(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Health & Safety Plans for Principle & Sub Contractors reviewed after incidents and when changes are made in the design?<br>CR 9(7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Health & Safety files kept by the Principle & Sub Contractors on site and is it available for inspection?<br>CR 7(1)(b) & CR 7(2)(b) & CR 5(1)(m)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fall Protection Plan drafted and contain all the information as per the legal requirement?<br>CR 10(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are opening in floors or sides of floors from through or from which persons fall enclosed with handrails<br>CR 10(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Fall Arrest / Prevention equipment sufficient for the purpose of use and securely attached to a safe point on the structure or plant?<br>CR 10 (4)(c)(i) & (ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fall Arrest equipment only used in instances where Fall Protection equipment cannot be used?<br>CR 10(4)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained on the Fall Protection Plan and are the training records available on site?<br>CR 10(2)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Duties of Principle Contractor to Sub-contractor

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are periodic site audits conducted of all work performed by Sub-Contractors - at least every 30 days?<br>CR 7 (1)(c)(vii) & CR 5 (1)(o)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Principle Contractor have a list of all Sub-Contractors on site and contains information on accountability, agreements signed and type of work to be performed?<br>CR 7(1)(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors stopped when doing work in an unsafe manner or when it is not done in line with the Health & Safety Plans?<br>CR 7(1)(c)(viii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the Health & Safety files of Sub-Contractors approved & signed by the Principle Contractor?<br>CR 7(1)(c)(x)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Health & Safety Files available on site for all the Sub-Contractors?<br>CR 7(1)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the Sub-Contractors registered and in good standing with COIDA or other licensed compensation insurer as per COIDA - is the letters available on site?<br>CR 7(1)(c)(iv)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Sub-Contractors been appointed in writing and appointment letters is available on site?<br>CR 7(1)(c)(v)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical Certificates of Fitness

• Are all the employees of the Principle Contractor on site in possession of a valid medical certificate of fitness issued by an OHP?<br>CR 7(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the medical certificates of fitness issued in the form of Annexure 3?<br>CR 7(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the medical certificate of fitness issued address all possible exposure and job specifications?<br>CR 7(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Induction Training ( Staff & Visitors)

• Do all visitors to the site receive induction training and are those training records kept on site?<br>CR 7(6) & (7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did all employees employed on site received induction training and are those training records kept on site?<br>CR 7(5) & (7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Roof Work

• Is this Category Applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is roof work properly planned?<br>CR 10(5)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weak areas and openings on the roof covered?<br>CR 10(5)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roof ladders, duct boards or other safety devices or equipment available that is suitable to the weights of persons performing work?<br>CR 10(5)(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No roof work are allowed during bad weather?<br>CR 10(5)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where possible, are handrails, barriers & toe boards installed along the side of the roof?<br>CR 10(5)(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temporary Works

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary works erected in accordance with the structural design drawings?<br>CR 12(3)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the design drawings & calculations for temporary works kept on site?<br>CR 12(3)(c) & CR 6(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff members required to perform work on a temporary works properly trained?<br>CR 12(3)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the equipment used in temporary works inspected before use?<br>CR 12(3)(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary works inspected before, during & after placement of concrete and at least daily and a register is kept?<br>CR 12(3)(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concrete is only casted after written permission has been granted by the Temporary Works Supervisor?<br>CR 12(3)(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe means of access provided to all temporary works?<br>CR 12(3)(m)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all excavations inspected daily, after blasting, after fall of ground, after damage to supports & after rain. Is a register kept of all inspections?<br>CR 13 (2)(h)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all excavations sufficiently safeguarded from collapse?<br>CR 13(2)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavation accessible to the public safeguarded by 1m high barrier or fence and when poor visibility is present with warning flashing lights?<br>CR 13 (i)(i & ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition Work

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a detailed structural engineering survey carried out prior to any demolition work?<br>CR 14(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material are not disposed of from heights unless it is done using a chute and that the chute is constructed of sound material and strong enough to handle the load?<br>CR 14(5) & (6) & (7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If asbestos is present, did the contractor submitted a workplan to DoL?<br>CR 14(9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the asbestos work done by a DoL approved Asbestos Contractor?<br>CR 14(9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are monitoring been conducted by an DoL approved AIA during the asbestos demolition process?<br>CR 14(9) & AR 8

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a method statement been drafted and implemented for tasks requiring the use of explosives?<br>CR 14(11)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolding erected & use in compliance with provisions od SANS 10085?<br>SANS 10085 & CR 16

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolding inspected after erection and before use, weekly, after damage, after rain and before demolition and is a register kept of these inspections?<br>SANS 10085 & CR 16

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Suspended Platforms

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Certificate of System Design been issued by a Professional Engineer for the Suspended Platform in use? <br>CR 17(2)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an Operational Compliance Plan drafted & implemented that address all the requirements as per CR 17(2)(c)?<br>CR 17(2)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were copies of the Certificate of System Design & Operational Design Drawings submitted to DoL prior to the use of the Suspended Platform? <br>CR 17(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff working inside the Suspended Platform wearing full body harnesses? <br>CR 17(6)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand & power tools used inside the Suspended Platform secured to prevent movement? CR 17(6)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are a notice indicating the maximum mass load, maximum number of persons & maximum load fitted inside the Suspended Platform? <br>CR 17(7)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Suspended Platform inspected and load tested at intervals as per the manufacturer's instruction? <br>CR 17(8)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ropes and hooks inspected after assembly & before use and at intervals not exceeding 3 months? <br>CR 17(9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily inspections carried out that cover all issues as per legal requirement? <br>CR 17(10)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspections & test records available on site? <br>CR 17(11)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the operators of Suspended Platforms trained in the safe use of equipment & body harnesses & emergency procedures? <br>CR 17(12)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers only moved by competent persons and the installation inspected by a supervisor prior to use? <br>CR 17(13)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Suspended Platforms properly secured while not in use as to prevent unauthorised use?<br> <br>CR17(14)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rope Access Work

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the rope access staff members properly registered and licensed for the task to be performed?<br>CR 18(1)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rope access equipment used safe and in compliance with safety standards?<br>CR 18(2)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a rescue plan drafted and implemented?<br>CR 18(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Hoists

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all material hoists erected as per technical standard?<br>CR 19(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the sides of the material hoist on ground & floor level enclosed up to at least 2.1 meter?<br>CR 19(2)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gates which is at least 2.1 meter in height installed at all landings?<br>CR 19(2)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items transported on the material hoists secured as prevent movement?<br>CR 19(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the maximum loading capacity displayed on the material hoist?<br>CR 19(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material hoists inspected daily and is a register kept of all inspections?<br>CR 19(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Explosive Actuated Fastening Devices (EAFD)

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the EAFD's in compliance and safe for use?<br>CR 21(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all EAFD's inspected daily and is a register kept of all the inspections?<br>CR 21(2)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of all EAFD's and cartridges issued?<br>CR 21(2)(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Machines & Cranes

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lifting tackle inspected at intervals not exceeding 3 months and registers kept for such inspections?<br>DMR 18

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lifting machines inspected by an LME & LMI at intervals not exceeding 6 months and registers kept for such inspections?<br>DMR 18

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lifting machines load tested by LME & LMI at intervals not exceeding 12 months and registers kept for such load testing?<br>DMR 18

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators of lifting machines and cranes properly trained and are the training records available on site?<br>CR 22(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Construction Vehicles & Mobile Plant

• Is this category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operators trained and competent to operate the equipment? CR 23(1)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the vehicles and mobile plant fitted with signalling and reverse signalling devices? CR 23(1)(f) & (j)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicles and mobile plant fitted with structures preventing items falling onto the operator? CR 23(1)(h)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicles and mobile plant inspected daily and is a register of such inspections available on site? CR 23(1)(k)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles and mobile plant used for the transportation of staff fitted with seats for each person being transported? CR 23(2)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Are Electrical Certificate of Compliance available for all temporary switchboards or electrical connections used?<br>EIR 7

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary electrical installations inspected weekly by a competent persons and is a register kept of such inspections?<br>CR 24(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable electrical equipment inspected daily and is a register kept of such inspections?<br>CR 24(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Use & Storage of Flammable Liquids

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable liquids properly & safely stored on site?<br>CR 25(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoking prohibited near the flammable storage facility?<br>CR 25(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient fire fighting equipment installed in close vicinity of the flammable storage and are the symbolic signs in place?<br>CR 25(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are no more of 1 days quantity of flammable liquids issued from the store?<br>CR 25(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable liquid containers kept close when not in use?<br>CR 25(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When decanting, are all the metal containers bonded and earthed?<br>CR 25(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable containers stored separately from other flammable materials such as rags, paper etc...<br>CR 25(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Performed Close to Water

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall protection & fall arrest or life jackets made available to staff who perform work in close proximity to water?<br>CR 26

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping & General Safeguarding of Site

• Are good housekeeping practices implemented and maintained on the site?<br>CR 27

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the construction site properly fenced off with controlled entrance?<br>CR 27(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nets & catch platforms erected above areas where persons pass as to prevent items from falling onto them?<br>CR 27(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stacking & Storage

• Are good stacking & storage practices implemented and maintained on the site? (check for demarcation, cleanliness, inspections)<br>CR 28

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking heights do not exceed 3 times the smallest dimension of the underlying base?<br>GSR 8

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Precaution

• Are sufficient quantities & correct type of fire fighting equipment available on site?<br>CR 29

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the fire fighting equipment inspected by a competent person and is a register kept of such inspections?<br>CR 29(h)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Marshalls appointed and properly trained?<br>CR 29(I)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an evacuation plan drafted & implemented?<br>CR 29(l)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire siren available on site?<br>CR 29(m)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilets & Change Room Facilities

• Is this Category applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there at least 1 shower available for every 15 staff members?<br>CR 30(1)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there at least 1 toilet available for every 30 staff members?<br>CR 30(1)(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there change facilities for each sex?<br>CR 30(1)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sheltered eating areas available to all staff?<br>CR 30(1)(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A