Construction Template

• Site Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• 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

• Asbestos present in site?

  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

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

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

• Is an "If you are injured" poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Add any additional relevant photos

  Media

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• Name & Signature of Inspector

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