Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
1. HSEQ Management Plans
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Note: Consult with both workers and Subcontractors to see if they understand their requirements to report Health and Safety and Environmental Incidents/Issues/concerns.
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1.1. Is there Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Plans for the project (Check that they are signed and dated).
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1.2. Have all Staff and Subcontractors undertaken the HSE Induction for the site?. (Blue/White Cards sighted)
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1.3. Have weekly inspections been completed for the site as stated in the Safety and Environmental Management Plan?.
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1.4. Have Construction Procedures and ITP's been included in the Quality Plan?. Do the ITP's have the Witness and Hold Points signed off by the relevant personnel e.g. Client's Rep, Project Manager etc?.
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1.5. Is a Lot Register included in the Plan and have Lots been established for the works with the description and location recorded?.
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1.6. Are Safe Work Method Statements available for all high risk activities?. (Check that relevant staff have signed SWMS)
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1.7. Are Incident/NCR books available?. (Check to see if any completed for HSEQ, have been added to the FIXIT Diary and appropriate actions taken to close out)
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1.8. Have Construction Drawings been issued for the project?. (Check that drawings are current and have been issued to relevant staff and sub-contractors, check that Drawing Document Receipt form has been returned to office)
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1.9. Have Daily Pre-starts/Toolbox Talks and Site Diary been completed?.
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1.10. Is Site signage displayed at the entrance to the project (Project signage, Unauthorised entry signs)?.
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1.11. Are Emergency telephone numbers available/displayed?.
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1.12. Are Dumpy Levels/Laser Levels in calibration?.
2. Site Access
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2.1. Rock shaker grid in place at site entrance and is not full of sediment with adequate voids to be effective and trap sediment?.
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2.2. Public roadways/footpaths clear of sediment?.
3. Flora & Fauna
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3.1. Extent of clearing has been delineated using markers (no over clearing), with ground cover maintained where possible for future placement in completed areas?.<br>
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3.2. All cleared trees have been mulched or disposed as approved by the Superintendent (no unauthorised felling or removal of vegetation).
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3.3. No domestic animals present on site (construction staff bring pets to site).
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3.4. No damage to surrounding vegetation during construction (excess soil/rocks placed around base of trees or vehicles going off formed tracks).
4. Overhead / Underground Services
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4.1. Ergon Safety Advice has been received (where required) and requirements put in place as per the Safety Advice?.
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4.2. Dial-Before-You-Dig plans and As-cons for existing services (Local Government Services e.g. Water, Sewerage)?.
5. Erosion and Sediment Control
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5.1. Are erosion and sediment control devices in place prior to excavation works commencing on site.<br><br>
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5.2. Erosion and sediment control devices (including kerb inlet pits) have been checked and maintained following rain events.<br>
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5.3. Are storm water/kerb inlet pits fitted with protection and (where required) kerb side turf in place to slow the speed of water and trap sediment from leaving job?.
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5.4. Temporary stockpiles (exposed for more than 14 days) have been grassed or have sediment fence on the downslope side.
6. Cultural Heritage
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6.1. If identified, protection and notification methods are being followed as per Environmental Management Plan.<br>
7. First Aid
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7.1. First-aid Officer's identity displayed?.
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7.2. Are there sufficient first-aid kits on site, are the contents as per the contents list and are in date?.
8. Signage
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8.1. Are relevant signs displayed (e.g. Construction signs, deep excavation, overhead power, PPE)?.
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8.2. Are signs in good condition (clean and not faded)?.
9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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9.1. PPE is maintained and in good condition (boots not falling apart, shirts not faded, helmets in date, 3 years) and being worn correctly?.
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9.2. PPE is available and appropriate to tasking (helmets for working in trench/near plant, face shield/dust mask for cutting concrete)?.
10. Fueling and Maintenance
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10.1. There has been no major vehicle maintenance conducted on site (daily pre-start maintenance permitted).<br>
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10.2. Refueling has only been undertaken in designated areas.<br>
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10.3. Spills or leakage of any fuel stores have been fixed and remediated and absorbent materials restocked?.
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10.4. No empty grease cartridges left laying around.
11. Plant and Equipment
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11.1 Have daily Pre-start checks been completed and recorded?.
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11.2. Operators hold appropriate certification or have completed a VOC where required?.
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11.3. Are trainee operators supervised, have a training plan and maintain a written training record/logbook?.
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11.4. Warning lights and reversing beepers operating and all anti-slip surfaces in good condition?.
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11.5. Do all plant with quick hitch attachments have safety pins inserted?.
12. Noise
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12.1. Nuisance or disturbance noise from site activities is being kept to a minimum and work that causes such noise is only being conducted during Council approved hours.
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12.2. All equipment has been effectively muffled and well maintained?.
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12.3. Have any noise or vibration complaints been received?.
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12.4. Has a noise exposure survey been conducted on plant?.
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12.5. Is the hearing protection provided appropriate for the level of noise emitted?.
13. Vibration
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13.1. Vibration from site activities is being kept to a minimum and such work that causes vibration is only being conducted during approved construction hours.<br>
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13.2. Damage to adjoining properties & utility services is being avoided (dilapidation inspection required).<br><br>
14. Lifting Equipment - Including Excavators / Backhoes used for Crane Work
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14.1. Overhead services clear of lift zone, is electrical spotter required (works in 3m exclusion zone)?
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14.2. Is all lifting gear tagged, current, stored appropriately and in good condition (check test date)?
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14.3. Excavators/backhoes used in crane mode have anti-burst devices fitted, and "SWL" marked on the dipper arm and "appropriate" load chart in the operator's cabin?
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14.4. Are hooks used for slinging loads fitted with safety latches?
15. Ladders
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15.1. Are Ladders in good condition and rated greater than 120kg (not domestic)?.
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15.2. Are Ladders set up on firm flat ground with solid footing, no loose material or debris at base with access ladders extended 1m past point of access and secured?.
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15.3. Persons using ladders maintain 3 points of contact, are not over reaching, pulling or pushing potentially over turning the ladder?.
16. Trenching and Excavation
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16.1. Overhead services clear of excavation zone, is electrical spotter required (works in 3m exclusion zone)?.
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16.2. All services located (prior to excavation) with copy of locations included in project folder?.
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16.3. Are all staff wearing a safety helmet with-in 3m of swing zone and in excavation/trenches?.
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16.4. Trenches deeper than 1.5m shored, benched, battered or certified by an engineer and is all excavated material, plant and equipment kept back 1m from edge of trench to avoid collapse?.
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16.5. Are adequate access ladders or access points provided along length of trenches @ 9m centres (where depth is greater than 1.0m) and all excavations barricaded when left unattended?.
17. Concrete Works
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17.1. Are all exposed vertical started bars and any star pickets used to brace formwork fitted with end caps?.
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17.2. Are all pits/penetrations covered with a suitable cover that is secured against dislodgement with the words "Warning Hole Below" clearly marked. Where covers are not available ensure pit/penetration is barricaded?.
18. Impacts on Water Quality
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18.1. Storm water run off from site is controlled.<br><br>
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18.2. Concrete trucks/pump wash-out location in place and identified.<br>
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18.3. Earthen batters and stockpiles have silt protection fitted.
19. Air Quality
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19.1. Plant & Equipment exhaust emissions minimised by ensuring maintenance is undertaken at nominated periods.<br><br>
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19.2. Roads have been watered to control dust and stockpiles and truckloads covered, as necessary.
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19.3. There has been no burning of waste on site?.
20. Confined Spaces
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20.1. Is work being undertaken in a confined space?.
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20.2. Has a confined space risk assessment and entry permit been completed and are all relevant workers certified in confined space entry?.
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20.3. Is retrieval gear available and a rescue plan in place with all personnel aware of content?.
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20.4. Are ventilation fans available/in use?.
21. Hazardous Chemicals / Storage
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21.1. Spillage bunds suitable to materials and quantity being stored (110% largest container)?.<br><br>
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21.2. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) register is readily available and MSDS are current (5 years from issue date)?.
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21.3. Has a "Risk Assessment" been completed for Hazardous/Dangerous good on site?.
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21.4. Emergency spill response equipment (Yellow bin/spill kit) is on site and full inventory is available?.
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21.5. Only compatible substances stored adjacent to each other – See Hazardous Substances storage guide?.
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21.6. Are all chemical containers, including decanted containers, labeled appropriately?.
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21.7. Is there appropriate ventilation for storage and use of chemicals?.
22. Electrical Equipment / Power Tools
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22.1. Is all Electrical Equipment tested and tagged on a regular basis?. (Check date of next test)
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22.2. Are Generators protected by RCD's and have they been tested to ensure correct operation?.
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22.3. Are all leads plugged into RCD's (no double adapters or piggy back plugs)?.
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22.4. Electrical gear and leads are not exposed to damage (water damage, run over by plant, suspended where required)?.
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22.5. Are portable power tools in good condition with all guards in place and stored out of the weather?.
23. Working at Heights
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23.1. Ladder access provided and secured?.
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23.2. Workers using harnesses have been trained for their use and have a fallen worker retrieval procedure?.
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23.3. Scaffolding greater than 4m high erected by a licensed scaffolder?.
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23.4. Edge protection and kick boards are in place to prevent falls and falling objects?.
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23.5. Exclusion zones are maintained below workers and signs placed (if required) to state "Workers Above"?.
24. Hazardous Manual Tasks
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24.1. Are workers using mechanical aids for lifting/pulling/pushing activities?.
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24.2. Workers avoiding twisting and lifting (particularly over chest height)?.
25. Amenities/Work Areas
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25.1. Is site office clean and tidy (no trip/slip hazards) and does regular waste removal occur?.
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25.2. Is there a Fire Extinguisher provided (where required) and is it in test date (6 months)?.
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25.3. Is there adequate supply of drinking water, hand washing facilities and toilets available?.
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25.4. Are work areas tidy and staff using good stacking and storage practices?.
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25.5. Are vehicles and plant not directly involved in construction activities, parked clear of public thoroughfares?.
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25.6. Are thoroughfares provided for the public along footpaths (where required)?.
26. Traffic Management
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26.1. Is a Traffic Management Plan in place with signage setup as per the plan advising roadwork in progress?.
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26.2. Has pedestrian traffic been considered (where required)?.
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26.3. Are traffic control ahead signs in place (where required) and do Traffic Controllers have traffic control licences on site?.
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26.4. Is road and pedestrian signage located correctly, clean, visible and effective (is traffic following signage)?.
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26.5. Are sufficient traffic cones in use as per the TMP (correct spacing)?.
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26.6. Where water filled barriers are in use, are they placed in alternating colours (orange, white, orange etc) interlocked, filled with water and an end treatment in place as per manufacture requirements?.
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26.7. Suitable delineation of work site (is site open to traffic at night)?.
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26.8. Are side tracks in good condition (where required)?.
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26.9. Has the daily inspection checklist for traffic signs been completed?.
27. Waste Management
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27.1. General litter, (food containers, plastic wrap) controlled via closed top bins/bags and emptied daily.<br>
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27.2. General building waste contained and prevented from unintended release.<br>
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27.3. Quantities of materials on site has been minimised to reduce waste generation.<br>
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27.4. Materials to be recycled are identified and segregated from waste material.<br><br>
28. Task Observation.
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28.1. Complete a Task Observation against a SWMS.
Non-conformances
Recommendations
Sign off - fgf Personnel
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Note: Present audit findings to Project Team and sign off.
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Name and Role of fgf personnel conducting audit.
Sign off - Project Manager or Site Foreman
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Name and signature of Project Manager.
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Project Manager comments.
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Name and signature of Site Foreman.
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Site Foreman comments.
