Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1. Administration and First Aid

  • 1.1 Has an audit on administrative procedures been carried out for this project?

  • 1.2 Safety Management Plan available or review?

  • 1.3 Site inductions for workers, subcontractors & visitors being carried out in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.4 Supervisory arrangements in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.5 Required training, licenses and skills register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.6 SWMS for High Risk Construction Work reviewed and monitored in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.7 Subcontractor SWMS reviewed in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.8 Incident Notification process in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.9 Site safety inspections, safety walks, or audits carried out in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.10 Toolbox meetings, site meetings or other consultative arrangements being conducted in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.11 Emergency response plan displayed on site?

  • 1.12 Emergency evacuation procedure displayed on site?

  • 1.13 Adequate First Aid kit on site?

  • 1.14 Access available to trained first aider/s?

  • 1.15 Plant and equipment register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.16 Hazardous chemical/substance register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.17 Safety Data Sheet register maintained in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.18 Safety Data Sheets available on site?

  • 1.19 Traffic Management Plan in place in accordance with SMP?

  • 1.20 Does SMP identify any activities requiring permits to be used, (i.e. Hot Works, Excavation Work )?

  • 1.21 Is an Environmental Management Plan in place for the site?

  • 1.22 Pick 3 persons signed in for the day and check against induction records.

  • 1.23 Is the first aid shed/office clearly identified as such with the correct signage? (White cross on green background )?

  • 1.24 Open the First Aid Kit and check for certification every 12 months.

  • 1.25 How many First Aiders are on site? Should be a ratio of 1 to 25 in a high risk/construction environment

  • 1.26 Is there a First Aid room? Should be a facility for this if 100 workers or more.

2. Site Security

  • 2.1 Is site fencing adequate to prevent unauthorised access?

  • 2.2 Is site signage displayed and in a prominent and easily visible place?

  • 2.3 Does signage include the name of the PC carrying out the building works?

  • 2.4 Does signage give the location of the site office?

  • 2.5 Does signage specify an after hours contact number?

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

3. Working at Heights

4. Plant and Equipment

  • 4.1 Are power tools in good condition and safe for use?

  • 4.2 Are power tools tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.3 Are power tools specified for industrial use?

  • 4.4 Are power tools supplied through a portable RCD?

  • 4.5 Are portable RCD's tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

  • 4.6 Are extension leads in good condition and safe for use?

  • 4.7 Are extension leads tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010? Minimum every 3 months.

  • 4.8 Are extension leads appropriately suspended off the ground?

  • 4.9 Are extension leads being used correctly (i.e. not joined together)?

  • 4.10 Are portable RCD's tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZ 3012:2010?

5. Scaffolds

  • 5.1 Is Modular or Kwik stage scaffold erected on site today?

6. Temporary Electrical Installation

  • 6.1 Is mains power connected to provide temporary power to site?

  • 6.2 Are socket outlets protected by an RCD?

  • 6.3 Does RCD have a current inspection tag?

  • 6.4 Does switchboard allow for leads to be entered so that lid can be closed without damaging leads?

  • 6.5 Is switchboard easily accessible and free of obstruction?

  • 6.6 Are enough switchboards installed to ensure leads do not need to be joined together to reach work areas?

  • 6.7 Are socket outlets overloaded?

  • 6.8 Does electrical contractor have an effective electrical isolation procedure?

  • 6.9 Are site sheds connected to mains power?

7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Permit Works

  • 7.1 Does site have a sign indicating minimum PPE requirements, (i.e. hard hats, safety boots, Hi Vis)?

  • 7.2 Are workers wearing PPE in accordance with signage requirements?

  • 7.3 Are workers wearing appropriate PPE for specific hazardous tasks, (i.e. using angle grinder)?

8. Work Environment

  • 8.1 Do workers have ready access to adequate amenities? (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms, etc)?

  • 8.2 Is site well maintained, clean and tidy, (i.e. good housekeeping)?

  • 8.3 Is lighting sufficient?

  • 8.4 Is adequate noise/vibration control in place if required?

  • 8.5 Are there any other uncontrolled hazards not already covered?

  • 8.6 Audiometric testing. Ask for evidence of audiometric testing if applicable. Testing should be done if PPE is used as a control measure, (i.e. ear plugs or muffs and the worker has been there 3 months or more).

9. Environmental Hazards

  • 9.1 Are adequate controls in place to prevent contaminants entering stormwater drains?

  • 9.2 Are adequate dust suppression controls in place?

  • 9.3 Are the excavations that could affect underground services being worked on?

  • 9.4 Are any works required to stop? Provide detail.

Corrective Actions

  • All items identified in this audit must be addressed by the contractor responsible for the site. The contractor must use a risk based approach to address any issues. Where there is a need to implement an interim control until the hazard can be permanently addressed this must be documented. Where there has been a system failure DHA will require a written plan to address how the company will prevent a reoccurrence.

  • Enter any corrective actions that have been discussed onsite.

Sign Off

  • On site representative :

  • Auditor's signature :

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