Construction Template

• Site Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Disclaimer: The assessors believe the information contained within this safety audit to be correct at the time of printing. The assessors do not accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the information herein. The report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the assessors during the day of the audit and shall not be relied upon as an exhaustive record of all the possible risks or hazards that may exist or potential improvements that can be made.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction notification form fixed and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and safety plan created, signed and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the contractor provide a suitable, systematic and sufficient risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perimeter fencing or access control placed around the perimeter of the site. At least 1.8m high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An access door is available and closed upon the contractor leaves the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access routes and main walkways are clear from material and stored items, this enables rapid evacuation in case of emergency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site asbestos-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

OHSA informed

• Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Supervisor / Foreman at time of this inspection

• Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  Select Clear Sky Cloudy Raining Windy Hazy Snow / Hail OTHER

  • Clear Sky
  • Cloudy
  • Raining
  • Windy
  • Hazy
  • Snow / Hail
  • OTHER

• Are workers exposed to extreme weather conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

Site Safety Inspection

First Aid Facilities

• Is a First Aid Box available in a visible prominent place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Fist Aid Box filled in as per legal requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention & Emergency

• Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A suitable amount of fire protection equipment available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced? (check date on label)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security

• Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site public signage posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all entries and exits closed and locked at night and during weekends?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, are site alarm systems functioning as expected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• The employer provided PPE for the workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Heights and Platforms

• All edges are protected with suitable edge protection? (Edge protection must be secured from the inside without the possibility of it being knocked over).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor opening closed off (floor opening must be closed completely without the possibility of falling through)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working platforms are adequate offering protection from all sides, from falls and have a solid floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolds are of adequate construction with protection from all sides including handrails at 1.2m toe boards and intermediate bar. Scaffolds are certified (with tags).<br>(mobile scaffold should have a braking system)<br><br>(Full flooring and safe access ladder is present)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are not being used as a working platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do working areas have adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping being kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trip and Fall Safety

• Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all work above 2m, or within 2m of an edge being done safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel working below protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

• Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power cords and power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce large amounts of dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Machinery, Plants and Equipment

• General Machinery, Plants and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Are machines and floor kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required, are emergency stops fitted on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machine waste, off cuts, dust etc. removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drip pans on floor to prevent spillage? (where appropriate)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient room to use all machines safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine, equipment and plant operators trained/inducted to be competent in safe and correct operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A distribution box is fixed in a suitable location with suitable MCBs and RCD's to protect the workers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Danger High Voltage sign attached to electrical distribution.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets are not overloaded / Double adapters are not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plugs, sockets or switches are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways are kept clear from power leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads are not damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required are emergency button in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Operations

• Are lifting operations ongoing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting machinery certificates in hand and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is operator trained in the use of lifting machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Chemical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers available and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits or other clean up arrangements available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all applicable confined space works have adequate permits granted and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a confined space emergency plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workers undertaking confined space works trained in confined space entry and activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

• Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Incident, Accident, Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Corrective Actions then implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

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