Construction Work Site Safety Checklist PWF-0667

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 DOCUMENTS

• 1.1 Is the safety management plan for this project on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comment and actons:

• 1.2 Have safe work method statements (SWMS) been provided prior to work commencing for all site activities

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comment and actions:

• 1.3 have SWMS been reviewed

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comment & Actions:

• 1.4 Is the construction environmental plan on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & Actions:

• 1.5 Is there a accident/injury register on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & actions:

• 1.6 Have you provided written advice regarding rectification of site safety/environmental instructions

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comments & actions:

• 1.7 Is there a register of asbestos on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & actions:

• 1.8 Is there a hazardous substances register on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & actions

• 1.9 Is there a register of plant & equipment on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & actions:

• 1.10 Is there a record of electrical equipment inspections

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & actions:

2.0 INDUCTION

• 2.1 Are there induction records on site

  Sighted

  Not Available

• Comments & action:

• 2.2 Have all workers undergone a site induction training prior to work on site

  Sample Provided

  No Evidence Available

• Comments & actions:

3.0 CONSULTATION

• 3.1 What consultation with employees has occurred since the last checklist

  Consultation Process Required

  No Consultation Process Required

• Select Safety committee Safety representative Toolbox talks Other agreed arrangements

  • Safety committee
  • Safety representative
  • Toolbox talks
  • Other agreed arrangements

4.0 SITE AREA

• 4.1 Security- Is the site security fenced

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comment & actions

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  Media

• 4.2 Signage

  Yes

  Not Required

• Is there a clearly visible sign stating name and contact number of after hours and emergency contact for the project

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add media

  Media

• Is there construction &PPE signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select yes no not applicable

  • yes
  • no
  • not applicable

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  Media

• Is there an emergency/serious accident procedure displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

• Add media

  Media

• 4.3 Emergency/Incidents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where is the nearest phone in case of emergency

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comment & actions

• Are ther suitable fire extinguishers on site and where

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

• Is there a fully stocked first aid kit on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Is there a qualified first aid person on site, names required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Is there a spill kit on site and where located

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Ha a spill kit been used since the last inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & action

• 4.4 Amenities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

• Is ther adequate fresh, cool drinking water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Are rubbish bins provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• 4.5 Waste disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a rubbish/waste container on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

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  Media

• Is the site area clear of rubbish/scattered materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Were roads and paths cleaned (at work completion)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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• Have you submitted a waste disposal report since last site inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Specific work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fences/barricades around trenches and work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are excavations >1.5m benched/battered/shored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

5. LADDERS & SCAFFOLDING

• Ladders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders construction rated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are all ladders used on site rated for electrical work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  Media

• Scaffolding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the scaffold is under construction, has a safety barrier been set up near the scaffold base

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Is proper ladder access provided to scaffold working decks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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• Are scaffolds secured against tipping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are the planks secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Has scaffolding of more than 4m or more been signed off by a licensed scaffolding contractor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are hand rails and toe boards in place along the full length of the scaffold

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Are copies do material safety data sheets (MSDS) available on site for all registered substances

  Sample Provided

  No Evidence Available

• Are all containers of chemicals adequately labelled (including decanted ones)

  Sample Provided

  No Evidence Available

• Comments & actions

• Have site workers been trained in how to use the chemicals/spill kits safely

  Training Register Sighted

  No Evidence Available

• Comments & actions

• Is adequate ventilation provided when chemicals are stored or in use

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comments & actions

7. TOOLS

• Do the machines/tools on site have guards fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Electrical

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical leads and plugs in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are extension leads off the ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Is there any electrical equipment over due for inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are all the construction supply boards locked at the end of days work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are all power outlets protected by earth leakage devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Explosive Tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there explosive powered tools in use on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Are warning signs for explosive powered tools displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are operators licensed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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8. PLANT & EQUIPMENT

• 8.1 Documentation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do plant operators have appropriate licenses or competencies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Does all machinery have registration/permits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Are safety check log books for machinery being completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• 8.2 Specific Plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where quick hitch systems are being used, is a safety pin in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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• Do backhoes/excavators have "beware of electrical hazards" signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Is the work close to power lines &/or underground services and are all workers aware of regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Is the plant in good order (visual inspection, no oil leaks, hydraulic hoses ok etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Is a safe working load indicated on the boom of all cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Do vehicles have reversing alarms and rotating orange lights where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Add media

  Media

• Are all workers around moving plant wearing hi visibility vests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Add media

  Media

• Are operators of EWP that can exceed 11m ticketed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select sighted current not applicable

  • sighted current
  • not applicable

• Comments & actions

9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Are safety helmets being worn by all persons on site

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Are safety boots being worn

  Yes

  Not Required

• Are site workers wearing hearing protection whilst doing and/working near noisy work

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comments & actions

• Add media

  Media

• Comments & actions

• Add media

  Media

• Are supervisors and site workers wearing UV protective equipment and clothing

  Yes

  Not Required

• Comments & actions

10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

• 10.1 Pollution control

  Pollution Issues With Project

  No Pollution Issues with Project

• Have all steps been taken to minimise and control soil and water pollution eg uncontrolled run off or illegal discharge to sewer etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Have all steps been taken to minimise and control noise and vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Have all steps been taken to minimise and control air pollution and dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• 10.2 Environmental Quality

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does water quality down stream of site appear to be unaffected by construction works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

• Have nearby residents been affected by potentially offensive noise or vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

• Are ther any signs of dust/mud deposits outside the construction site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• 10.3 Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vegetation - Are all required protection measures in place and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment & actions

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  Media

• Archaeology/Heritage - Are all required protection measures in place and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

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  Media

• Traffic Management - Have all required traffic control measures been implemented in accordance with the EMP.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• Add media

  Media

• Community Consultation - Have local residents been notified 5 days prior to the commencement of works foe works outside normal working hours or works that are likely to cause nuisance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

11. WORKCOVER, DEC (EPA) OR LOCAL AUTHORITY VISITS

• Have any work over, DEC (EPA) or local Authority representative (s) attended the site since the last site meeting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

• If yes to previous when did they attend

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select date

  Date

• Comments & actions

• Were any Prohibition Improvement Notices (PIN) or on-the-spot fines issued to either the contractor and/or Sub-Contractor and/or Employee

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments & actions

12. RATINGS

• Safety

  Rating Required

  Rating Not Required

• Superior - often exceeds requirement Good - sometimes exceeds requirement Acceptable - meets requirements Marginal - meets minimum requirements with action required Unacceptable - does not meet minimum requirements

  Select superior good acceptable marginal unacceptable

  • superior
  • good
  • acceptable
  • marginal
  • unacceptable

• Comment & actions

• Environmental

  Rating Required

  Rating Not Required

• Superior Good Acceptable Marginal Unsatisfactory

  Select superior good acceptable marginal unacceptable

  • superior
  • good
  • acceptable
  • marginal
  • unacceptable

13. SIGN OFF

• Principals Authorised Person

  Sign

• Select date

  Date

• Contractor site manager

  Sign

• Select date

  Date