CONSTRUCTION SITE INSPECTION CHECKLIST - V2.0

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

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• Location
  Address

• This checklist is intended as a guide only and may be modified to suit specific Projects

• Project Title:

• Project Location:

• Name of Contractor:

• Person/s completing inspection:

• Date:

  Date

• File No:

• Indicate in the following manner:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.DOCUMENTS ON SITE (hardcopy or electronic, latest version)

• 1.1 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Design plans (record the revision number)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Review of Environmental Factors (REF) or Development Control Plan (DA)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 NSW Fisheries Permit - Outlining Conditions of approval

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. PUBLIC PROTECTION

• 2.1 Appropriate pedestrian barricades, fencing, secure and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Suitable pedestrian directional signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Footpaths clean and free from debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Site access is controlled? Vehicles enter & leave in a forward direction or use a spotter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Construction vehicles are parked in the allocated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. WORK HEALTH SAFETY (WHS) SYSTEMS

• 3.1 WHS Policy displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Current WHS Management Plan available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Hazard register- Accident/Incident Reports available? (Monthly WHS Report provided)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Sign in register is available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 induction Records available including Industry White/Green card details?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 Suitable PPE signs displayed? Hard Hat, Fluro / life Vests, Boots, Eyes, gloves, Hearing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 Safe Work Procedures available and have been reviewed by the Head Contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8 Protective clothing worn by all Contractors/Subcontractors on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 Regular consultation and communication takes place? i.e. Weekly Toolbox Talks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10 Public Liability and Workers Compensation Insurances are current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.11 Regular WHS Site Inspections are conducted, recorded and actions closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. HOUSEKEEPING

• 4.1 Work areas including access/egress points are free from rubbish and/or obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Stock and general materials stored securely and away from other works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Washrooms and toilets (male & female) are clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Meal rooms are clean & tidy? Amenity shed is not used to store materials or chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Potable water is available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Furniture and appliances are in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 Rubbish bins available – covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. EMERGENCIES

• 5.1 A detailed Emergency Evacuation Plan including a list of contact numbers is displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Procedures are in place for Medical Emergencies, Fires, unexpected finds/services, rescue from height, hazardous chemicals and natural disasters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Emergency Exits and Evacuation Assembly Point/s clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Emergency Alarms tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 Emergency lighting system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 Emergency eyewash / shower available and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. HOT WORKS & FIRE CONTROL

• 6.1 Smoking is restricted to dedicated areas away from buildings, other works or vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Appropriate Fire extinguishers are on site, signposted and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Inspection tags on fire extinguishers are current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 A suitable water source is available for wood, cloth, paper, plastics or rubber fires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Personnel trained in use of fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 Welding shields are being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 Combustible materials are removed or protected from the site of hot works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8 A spotter is being used to isolate or monitor the area of hot works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9 Oxy bottles and torches are fitted with flashback arrestors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10 Hot work permits are used and being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. FIRST AID

• 7.1 First Aid Kit/s suitably stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 List of staff qualified in First Aid prominently displayed? (1 per 25 workers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 First Aid locations and phone numbers prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Records of First Aid treatment and supplies dispensed maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Return to Work/Suitable Duties are provided for injured workers with a Doctors Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. ELECTRICAL

• 8.1 Electrical leads tagged and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Power supplies are RCD protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Energy sources are isolated, tested and tagged out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Electrical leads off the ground? (Maximum lead length of 20m)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Switchboards can be locked/ secured when the site is unattended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Task and security Lighting is adequate and free from glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 No flickering or inoperable lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 Sufficient GPO’s/power boards are provided and restricted to each floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. CONFINED SPACES

• 9.1 Confined Space/s identified on worksite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 Risk assessments undertaken and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 Communication and Rescue Plan available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 Safety equipment in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 Air monitoring equipment is being used with results recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 Suitable training provided to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 Confined Space Permit used and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. MOBILE PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• 10.1 Daily Plant Safety Inspection Checklists used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Operators are trained and licensed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 Plant & Equipment Maintenance records, including lifting equipment provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 SWMS provided and being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 Overhead services and structures are identified, isolated or protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6 Guarding and Emergency stop buttons in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 Plant register is available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8 Work activities are separated with an exclusion zone around people and mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 Motor vehicles traveling on sites with operating plant have an amber flashing light?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10 Spotters are used in close proximity to services, or to control pedestrians around plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. EXCAVATIONS

• 11.1 Excavations are shored, battered or benched with spoil stockpiled away from the edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 DBYD Plans are on site & underground services have been identified/located on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Excavations are signposted and secure with protective fencing and/or barricades?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Clear & safe access around excavation/s? Avoid tracking plant adjacent to excavations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Separate access & egress points from excavation/s? Provide access points every 20m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6 Safe Work Procedures/Permits (dig or working near services) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. PREVENTION OF FALLS (Does not include Telecommunication Towers)

• 12.1 All work platforms have secure handrails, guarding or fence panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Harness and lanyard or belts provided with suitable anchor points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 Scaffolds are complete & clear of debris or materials. Platforms over 4m to be tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 Do not work above/below others – Areas isolated and signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 Manufactures treads and steps are used to access plant & Equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 Safe Work Procedure/Permits (Working at Height) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. STAIRS, LANDINGS & LADDERS

• 13.1 Handrails and steps in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Stairs and landings clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Non-slip treatment on steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Kick plates in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 Platforms Ladders are being used? Material & equipment is secured on the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 Ladders are placed on level ground at a ratio of 1:4, extending 1.0m above top landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 Straight or extension ladders securely fixed at top and bottom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 Work in pairs or use a lanyard to enable 3 points of contact to be maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. ENVIRONMENT

• 14.1 Are environmental safeguard measures / controls as identified in REF or DA being implemented and maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Have all conditions of permits and other approvals being adhered to (Shoalhaven Council, Shoalhaven Water, National Parks, Fisheries, EPA, Planning Department) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 Dust is suppressed / watered down? Is Shade cloth fitted to temporary fencing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 Sediment fencing is provided & maintained around stockpiles, drains & watercourses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 Stormwater drains / water courses are protected i.e. filter socks & retarding basins etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 Vegetation/trees are protected and retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 Clearing of vegetation is limited to the area being worked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 Waste is separated and recycled or reused?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.9 Spill kits are available and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.10 Wash out facilities are available for concrete, paint etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.11 No fires or burning off is being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES / CHEMICALS

• 15.1 Hazardous / flammable materials stored safely? Ventilated, bunded & separated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 Hazardous Substances Register available. i.e. Fuels, paint, lead, cleaners etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 Containers are labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5 HAZCHEM signage displayed prominently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.6 Flammable Storage & Emergency Procedures available and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.7 A Risk Assessment/Permit has been completed and controls implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.8 Contractors supervising the removal of asbestos are licensed, qualified and insured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.9 Gas bottles are secured and stored upright in a well-ventilated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.10 Air monitoring is being undertaken to monitor for airborne contaminates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. MANUAL HANDLING (MH)

• 16.1 MH Risk Assessment conducted and Work Procedures/SWMS in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 MH controls implemented i.e. trolleys, cranes, items separated, job rotation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. LASERS

• 17.1 Staff using laser equipment can show evidence of relevant training being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 Suitable signage is displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. NOISE

• 18.1 Plant and equipment is maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 Noisy works identified in SWMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 Site hours observed? Schedule works to minimise the impact on others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 Noise controls including isolation, baffles and PPE is being implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 Radios or Personnel hearing devices are not being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. DEMOLITION

• 19.1 A demolition plan incl Risk Assessment and SWMS are undertaken and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 Safework has been notified of demolition work over 6m, asbestos, or buried tanks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 Access is restricted to the demolition area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4 Is Overhead protection/hoarding in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5 Services have been isolated, purged, tagged and locked out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6 Is a copy of an asbestos register on site identifying the location of hazardous materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7 The site is progressively clean of waste and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20. TRAFFIC CONTROL AT WORKSITE (Does not include Rail corridors)

• 20.1 Is there an approved Traffic Control Plan (including cyclist & pedestrians) for this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2 Have controls been set up as per the Traffic Control Plan? Are inspections recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.3 Are Traffic Control Signs covered adequately when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.4 Traffic Control Signs clearly visible & not affected by other signs, vegetation or shade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.5 VMS are placed where there is time for drivers to view & comprehend the message

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.6 Do Traffic Controllers have appropriate training qualifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.7 Are Traffic Controllers wearing appropriate Hi-Visibility safety clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.8 Are Traffic Controllers able to communicate with each other (line of sight, 2-way radios)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21. WORKING ADJAENT TO/ or OVER WATER

• 21.1 The weather conditions and tides are suitable for the current works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 Never Staff work in pairs or as part of a work crew around water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 Boat operators are licensed with RMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 Check boats are in good condition. Make sure there is sufficient water and fuel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5 RMS requirements for Anchors, flares, paling bucket, radios, maps,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.6 Others know of where you are going, number of people on board & when you will return

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.7 Personal Floatation Device is worn within 2m of water’s edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.8 Boat ramps, wharves or pontoons are used to access and load boats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22. INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL/TILT UP CONCRETE PANELS

• 22.1 A plan setting out the sequence of works has been documented by qualified persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.2 Plant selections considers the size, shape, weight of members, access & topography?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.3 Clear access is provided to the footings and frame connection locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.4 All components used on site are compatible (lifting points, attachments, braces)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.5 When possible items are assembled on the ground and lifted into position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.6 Tag lines are used to direct suspended loads? (Other workers are isolated from lifting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.7 Scaffolding or a motorised work platforms are used to access connection points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.8 Incomplete works are temporarily propped, braced and fixed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
23. ADDITIONAL ISSUES - OBSERVATIONS

• Any Additional observations

  Yes

  No

  N/A
23. FOLLOW-UP CHECKS

• Follow - Up checks

• Date

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(Organisation)

• Name

• Oranisation

• Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

Project Delivery

• Name

• Shoalhaven City Council Section

• Signature

  Sign

• Date

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