Construction Workplace Inspection Checklist (First Time)

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Plans and Required Documentation

• SSMP is available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction Project Hazard log is available on-site and up-dated regularly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site induction forms have been completed for all personnel on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of general construction induction (White / Green card) qualifications / Certifications and a valid RIW card as specified in the network rules and network procedures certification standards are available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures are available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site safety rules are displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site personnel contact details are displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drug and alcohol Policy are displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External site signs identify Principle Contractor and emergency contact details.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Licences, Permits, authorities and qualifications are available at the time of inspection.<br><br>Hot Works Possession Asbestos Removal <br><br>Confined Spaces Dangerous Goods Storage Other (Describe)<br><br>Electrical Work Demolition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Interfaces

• Public Areas are clean and tidy.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interfaces with public areas are secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access is restricted & appropriate signage is available to prevent entry.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pedestrian access around site is well managed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary fencing around site is secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inductions and Briefings

• All staff have been inducted onto site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A site walk has been conducted by the site supervisor / or person completing the Pre-Work briefing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-Work Briefing has been has been undertaken by the site supervisors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site and work tasks are adequately supervised.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SWMS

• SWMS are provided for all high risk construction activities that are being undertaken on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS have been reviewed and are site specific.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS were developed in consultation with employees.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work at the site is undertaken in accordance with the SWMS.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS have been signed by those undertaking the works.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• All workers on site (Including Supervisors) wear high visibility vests (Orange in rail corridor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Helmets / Hardhats are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steel-capped ankle high lace-up boots are being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Australian Standards eye protection is being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection is being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skin cancer protection is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory protection is being worn were required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other protective equipment is being used as per SWMS.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• A fire warden is available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A list of fire wardens is displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate fire Extinguisher(s) are available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location, accessibility and signage for fire extinguisher(s) is adequate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incidents

• Incident forms are available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident investigation reports are completed for any incidents that have occurred on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• A qualified first aider is available on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A list of first aiders is displayed on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid room or stations and first aid box are clean, tidy, labelled and adequately stocked and inspection forms are available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Adequate facilities and amenities are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work areas

• Work areas are clean and tidy, clear of trip and slip hazards and exits are clear from obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are secured, including dangerous goods and hazardous materials and have safety Data Sheets (SDS).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetrations are sign posted and guarded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous material registration is available on site for demolition or refurbishment work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos or lead paint removal work plans are available on site(N.B for Major Works)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demarcated exclusion zones with signage is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct PPE is being worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decontamination facilities are available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arrangement for safe disposal and transport to waste facilities are in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical containers are labelled and stored in bunded areas or pallets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas bottles are stored upright and secure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable gas bottles are stored in ventilated areas separated from ignition sources.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Adequate lighting (Walkways, Site-shed, Storage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Worksite protection

• Worksite protection plan is on site and current <br>NOTE<br><br>Implementing protection in the Danger Zone must be completed by a protection officer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Onsite traffic management plan is in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• RCDs (Earth Leakage Protection) are in use for all leads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All portable electrical tools, leads and equipment are in good condition and are tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Approach Distances

• Safe approach distances / Electrical permit are maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arrangements are in place to prevent encroachment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile plant operator(s) and safety observer hold 'Safe Electrical Approach for Crane and Plant' Competency.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant

• Plant and equipment register (Including electrical) is available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Log books and inspection records are available for all plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant operator has the required qualifications (E.g Current High Risk Licence).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operational flashing lights, reversing siren is available and in good working order for all mobile plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily Pre-Start checks have been completed for all plant in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exclusion zones are in place around mobile plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot works

• Hot works permit is completed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work and requirements comply with permit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders stored fixed working upright

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grinding / Welding is protected ( Face shield, Fire Extinguisher, Spark screen and correct PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working & Heights

• Fall prevention is in place with a rescue plan.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall prevention System (E.g Harnesses, Lanyard, Static line) is in place and inspected as required by legislation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas below personnel working at heights is barricaded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladders are used for access only.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder extends at least 1m above landings at an angle of 1:4 and the top and bottom are lashed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are non-metallic in the rail corridor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavation

• Excavation plan has been approved and is being followed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asset owners are consulted when excavating in the vicinity of services with DYBD and areas are marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No mechanical excavation is being undertaken within 2m of known services.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations are Benched, Battered, Shored and edge protection is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Scaffolding is certified with regular inspection and Scaff Tag in place on all entry points to the scaffold

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold is complete with handrails, Kick-boards and internal/External Access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Solid foundation under scaffolding and secured against vandalism.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area around scaffold is barricaded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are locked on mobile scaffold.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition

• Demolition plans are in place and qualified supervisor is on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Formwork

• Engineers formwork certificate is available(As Applicable) and complies with AS3610.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sole plates are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure access is supplied.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area barricaded during erection of formwork

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space

• Confined space permit is in place and correctly filled in.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All personnel hold Confined Space Certification and training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined space watcher permit is in place with Gas reading sign on/off by all.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rescue plan is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental

• Noise issues are managed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust is minimised.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water run-off is controlled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sedimentation barriers are in place Spill kits are available on site and are stocked correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Information or issues Found

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A