Construction Site Workplace Safety Checklist

• Site conducted

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• Company

• Site Supervisor

• Project Number

• Job Description

• Inspected by

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

Site Control

• Construction site Board and Signage Up-to Date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety notice board current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job folder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-Start information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CMP for Project

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS available and signed by staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolbox talk / Daily team consultation meeting completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily inspection checklist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Near Miss Injury & Incident Report Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Inductions completed for all on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High risk training completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Variation Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler spill kit on site - question workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Plans/measures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste Recycling Tracking Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental report - Div 6

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Percentage of works completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Radios

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any hold ups to report

  Yes

  N/A

Site Facilities

• Offices clean, adequate & good lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tool/equipment sheds adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets – clean, washing water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Site Tidiness and Accessways

• Clear, safe access to work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways and accessways clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoardings/fence and gates secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose materials secure from wind

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Competencies

• Construction card - white card

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High risk work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Onsite training completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subcontractors

• Subcontractors on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Subcontractor SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Subcontractor insurance details collected (check subcontractor list)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• First aider - who is it? question workers (check training matrix)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit available - check stock and dates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Signage displayed and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hardhats being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct footwear being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glasses/ear muffs/vests/masks used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard evaluations been performed and certified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective equipment adequate for exposure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees issued with PPE where needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE being used and are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspections being conducted before and after use of PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate maintenance and sanitary storage available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate fall protection provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye protection available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Face protection (glasses, goggles, shields) available and are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respirators and masks provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respirators used to protect against harmful dust, asbestos, sand blasting, and welding (lead, paint, and galvanized zinc or cadmium)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Head protection available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand and foot protection available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Physical exams performed as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Extinguishers and Fire Protection

• Fire extinguishers fully charged, operable, and kept in designated places at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable fires extinguishers inspected 6 monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are expected to use fire extinguishers, they've been trained in the general principles of fire extinguisher use and hazards involved with the incipient stage of firefighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Evacuation

• Evacuation point (shown of CMP)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Muster point / Evacuation point - Question Workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Written emergency and fire prevention plans made available to building occupants for review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants been trained in emergency evacuation of the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency drills conducted on a routine basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heavy Machinery

• First aid kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguisher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Service date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes/Hoist/Lifting Equipment

• Proper lift assessment plan done

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane certification current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slings/chains certified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily pre-start inspections being completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Man cage available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Air Equipment

• In good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate guards fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trained user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Correctly shored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Works

• Hot work permits being issued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers on hand

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators using PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety data sheet available (SDS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment/Plant

• Main board lockable/weatherproof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment Tested and Tagged (check dates) and damage-free leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current tagged plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads safely placed - leads hung off the ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment/plant – good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment/plant – appropriate guards on plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate temporary lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding – Planks Secured

• Notifiable weekly Scaftag/current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily checks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding Certified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails/mid-rails

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toe boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders/stairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Base sound

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work platforms clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platforms trip free

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planks tied down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Headroom clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ties/bracing adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secured top and bottom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stays to step ladders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working 2 steps down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Dangerous goods on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous goods on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate bunding in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical spill kit on site and in appropriate location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicles

• Registration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit - check contents and expiry dates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Additional recommendation

• Full Name & Signature of Inspector

  Sign