Title Page

  • Work Order Number

  • Conducted on

  • Observer(s)

  • Location
  • No. of People Contacted

  • Worker(s) Observed

  • Brief Summary of the TASK(s) OBSERVED during the Work Contact:

Category 1 - People & Competency

  • Worker verified competent to perform work? - e.g. inducted, licence, tickets, white card, yellow card, certificates, SiteSafe etc

  • Worker/s demonstrating competency in their approach to the work? Situational awareness (beyond the task at hand)? Observations below

  • Changing position

  • Rearranging job or task

  • Stopping job or work

  • Comments

Category 2 - Procedures & Planning

  • Pre-start risk assessment - Take5, JSA, PRA, Hazard Prompt (or similar) conducted

  • Is there a relevant procedure and/or SWMS specific to the task

  • Is there a relevant Permit required and followed

  • Are isolations adequate and verified

  • Job preparation in place and free from hazards

Category 3 – Physical Environment

  • Is there correct use of Tags/Locks

  • Is barricading and applicable signage displayed

  • Is there the correct Fire/Emergency equipment

  • Lighting adequate and ventilation both in & outdoor

  • Is emergency access clear

Category 4 – Tools & Equipment

  • Are the correct tools/equipment being used

  • Are tools/equipment in good condition

  • Are all tool guards in place and operational

  • Are all tools/equipment being used properly

  • Electrical equipment and leads tagged & current

  • Are earth leakage protection devices used

  • Are there precautions for explosive tools on site

Category 5 – Body Use & Position

  • Correct lifting, pulling, carrying, pushing position

  • Clear of “Line of Fire”

  • Eyes on path and work, appropriate pace

  • Maintains 3 points of contact

  • Ergonomic / Repetitive motion

Category 6 – Mobile Equipment

  • Does all equipment have up to date log books

  • Are operators appropriately licensed for its use

  • Are all inspections conducted as per requirements

Category 7 - Housekeeping

  • Are electrical leads/hoses stored appropriately

  • Is the area free of slip and trip hazards

  • Are necessary signs & posters displayed

  • Hazard Observation process in place

  • Are Work areas clean and tidy

Category 8 – Life Rules at CW

  • Never work at heights without using the correct Personal Fall Protection devices correctly.

  • Never commence work until all necessary Energy Isolations have been completed and permits are in place.

  • Never enter a confined space or restricted area without appropriate training or authorisation.

  • Never operate or modify any plant or equipment unless competent and authorised to do so.

  • Never remove, bypass or modify a safety protection device without appropriate authorisation.

  • Never direct or instruct another person to breach a life rule or undertake an activity which endangers life.

Category 9 – Quality

  • Have the works been completed on time and to scope?

  • Was the area left clean and tidy & services connected where applicable?

  • Are fittings secure?

  • Confirm no hazards exist due to the works being performed.

  • Confirm no rectification works are required.

  • Has required works documentation been completed and filed?

  • Hazard Prompt Sheet or Pre-start Risk Assessment, SWMS been completed?

  • Have all permits been signed and returned – (e.g. work at heights, electrical isolation, confined space, hot works, Caltex permit)

Category 10 - PPE

  • Is necessary PPE being worn

  • Is PPE adequate for the task

  • Is PPE being worn properly

  • Is PPE in good condition

  • Adjusting PPE

Commendable BEHAVIOURS: (consider: planning, job set-up, communication methods, emergency response, PPE, etc.)

  • Details

Identified AT RISK BEHAVIOURS or ISSUE:

  • (i.e. that which relates to the Categories 1 – 9 e.g. Non-compliance with required PPE, wrong tool for job, incomplete documentation or works. These can be found as a checklist on the reverse side of this page)

  • Risk / Issue / Behaviours
  • Category

  • Areas of Concern (a brief description of the At-Risk Behaviour or Issue to be addressed or commented on)

  • Action Needed (When & by Whom)

  • Name and Signature

General OBSERVATIONS

  • Observations

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