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Disclaimer
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Copyright and Disclaimer
Work Safety Systems Pty Ltd
Po Box 306
Black Rock VIC 3193
PH: 1300 610 059
Copyright © Work Safety Systems Pty Ltd 2023
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Whilst this report is accurate to the best of the authors’ knowledge and belief, Work Safety Systems Pty Ltd cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy of any data, descriptions or conclusions based on information provided by others. Responsibility is disclaimed for any loss or damage, including but not limited to that of the client, arising from the use of this report or suffered by any person for any reason whatsoever.
The audit was conducted against the Health and Safety legislation for construction work
Each requirement audited, was classified as one of the following categories:
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Conformance (C): there is evidence of compliance with this criterion/requirement
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Non-conformance (NC): there has been a failure to ensure legislative compliance or there is a clear safety breach and continual improvement action is required
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Opportunity for improvement (OI): Minor non-conformance, whilst some evidence of the criteria/requirement was evident, continual improvement is required
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Not applicable (NA): The auditor determined that this criterion/requirement was not applicable to the work/operations being carried out at the site
Executive Summary
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Coordination Plan
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HS Policy displayed, signed by CEO and has a current review date
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Site specific policies
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Site safety roles identified
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Emergency contacts communicated
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Builder Identification Lic. No. & signage posted - Principal Contractor
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Contractor Management
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How does the organisation ensure that the HS requirements are met by contractors and their workers?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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How does the organisation ensure outsourced functions and processes are controlled?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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What is the pre-tender qualification process?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Pre-tender Safety Management System provided? - Providing site supervisor’s roles on site, - Set consultation frequency, - SWMS task observation frequency and review processes, - Supervisor’s touch points and feedback frequency to PC?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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How does the organisation identify hazards, assess and control the HS risks arising from: a.) the contractors’ activities and operations that impact the organisation? b.) the organisation’s activities and operations that impact the contractor’s workers?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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How are contractors monitored?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Have all subcontractor workers carrying out construction work received the general construction induction training?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Worker induction records available with competencies recorded?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Have all subcontractor workers been informed of the site-specific health and safety rules? as per Coordination Plan
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Have all workers undergone Site Specific Induction’ training prior to starting work on site?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are trainees or inexperienced workers onsite under the direct supervision of experienced workers?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are workers trained and licenced as per the high-risk work licence class
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Where is the licence verification recorded?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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How are licence expiration dates monitored?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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During Induction has the organisation identified the consultative arrangements made available to everyone involved in the project – evidence sighted
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Public & Visitor Safety:
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Public site Safety Signage
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Footpath safe and clean (cross over in place)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Site Establishment
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Visitor Registers (inductions)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Perimeter fencing and gateways secure
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Adequate site fencing
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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First Aid signage
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Site Signage is appropriate; alerts to associated site risks
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
First Aid
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Qualified Personnel available
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Adequate FA provisions
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Under 100 workers; adequately stocked first aid kit
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Medical contacts communicated
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Register of injuries in use
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Amenities
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Adequate washing and sanitation facilities
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are toilet facilities being maintained regularly
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Availability of cool drinking water, separate to construction water
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
PPE
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Are workers complying with the PPE requirements as stipulated in the WHS Coordination Plan
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are workers complying with the PPE requirements as stipulated in their high risk work SWMS, according to work activity
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Housekeeping & Waste:
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Waste collection processes in place
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Slips, trips and falls managed
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Emergency Management
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Adequate fire prevention
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Fire extinguishers maintained
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Emergency planning
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Adequate signage provisions (evacuation map)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Fire fighting equipment easily accessible and not blocked (1m clearance)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Consultation/communication
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Are there regular top management 'Safety Committee meetings' occurring? verify minutes with HSR contribution
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Toolbox's occurring to the expected frequency
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Toolbox talk recorded
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Hazard Identification
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Is there a procedure in place for identifying hazards on site?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Verify the procedure by sighting a risk assessment
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Verify hazard identification by sighting a task observations
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Verify the procedure with the most recent hazard report
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Is there a Risk Assessment available for this project?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Reporting
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How are hazards being reported?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Is there a illness/injury reporting procedure? sight last reported
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Is there an Issue Resolution procedure?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Has there been an Issue reported, following the Issue Resolution procedure
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Is there an Incident Response procedure? sight last reported
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Monitoring
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Is there a process is in place for the regular monitoring of the health and safety of the workplace (verify with a site inspection report)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Is there a schedule planned and executed for safety compliance audits, self-assessment including the identification of the person(s) responsible for undertaking such audits? • Internal (weekly, monthly) • External (quarterly)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are Corrective Actions being managed
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Electrical
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Electrical tools and leads – tested and tagged
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
High Risk Works - SWMS
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Is there a process in place (if so what is it) to ensure SWMS are provided for a project, and are reviewed before commencement of works?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Have all Safe Work Method Statements been reviewed / signed off?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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High Risk license validation
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) available on site for all site activities currently being undertaken assessed as having a high risk?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Does each SWMS identify the high risk construction work to which it applies?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Do SWMS state the hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Do SWMS describe the control measures to be implemented?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Do SWMS describe how control measures are to be implemented, monitored, and reviewed?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are relevant workers and HSRs consulted in the preparation of each SWMS. Worker involvement and consultation in developing project specific SWMS, not just signing off?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Where control measures have been revised, the relevant SWMS has been reviewed and, if necessary, revised?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Are workers on site working in accordance with their SWMS?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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A copy of each SWMS has been kept by the principal contractor for the required period and is readily available for inspection by the auditor and by any worker carrying out the relevant high risk construction work on the project?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Prevention of falls/working at heights
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Ladders stable, secure and conforming to regulations (Industrial 120kg)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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SWMS developed for high risk work
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Emergency evacuation plan with the use of EWP
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Provisions for fall arrest systems implemented and compliant (secure, regulation safe distance <2m live edge)
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Harness and arrestors compliance monitored
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Open stairwells & voids protected
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Contractor has working at heights licence
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Plant and Equipment:
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Plant register
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Operator licensing
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Competency assessment conducted
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Maintenance and inspection records
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Daily log book inspected/ pre-starts
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Guards fitted and operational
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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People and plant exclusion zones
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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SWMS provided
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Permit to Work Systems
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Are there any Permit to Works in place for relevant site activity? verify permit and activity
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Traffic Management Plan
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Plan in place
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Chemical Management
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SDS register in use
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Methods for controlling hazardous substance in use
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Hazardous substance storage
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Adequate storage signage
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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SDS maintained and controls applied
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Health Monitoring
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Have workers health been monitored and assessed due to the potential of exposure to a substance in the workplace? as listed in Regulations. Asbestos, Silica, Noise, Vibration, Hazardous Chemicals, Fumes, Gases, Vapours.
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Is there a Records Management procedure in place to ensure the records of sensitive information is being legislative compliant around record keeping, information identification, privacy and security, storage, retrieval, retention and disposal of records?
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
Other findings
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Finding 1
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)
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Finding 2
- Compliant (C)
- Non-Compliant (NC)
- Opportunity for Improvement (OI)
- Not applicable (N/A)