Details of inspection

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Attendees

Inspection questions

Competence and training

  • Are site operatives suitably trained to undertake the task they are doing?

  • Are site operatives experienced in the task that they are doing?

  • If the operative is new to a task that doesnt require formal training, have they been sufficiently "familiarised" and are they being supervised?

Setting to work

  • Is there a RAMS in place which covers the task which is being undertaken?

  • Has the RAMS been briefed to the site operatives and have they signed on to it?

  • Has a start of shift briefing/TBT been undertaken?

  • Have risks and controls relative to the work been discussed and recorded on the SOS briefing/TBT sheet?

Stop Work Authority (SWA)

  • Is the site operative aware of what "SWA" means?

  • Does the site operative know what to do if they cannot work to the RAMS or if something changes that may pose a risk to themselves or others?

Supervision

  • Is there an adequate level of Supervision at the worksite?

Tools & Equipment (Inc plant)

  • Is the tool or equipment being used as per the requirements set out in the RAMS?

  • Is the tool or equipment in good condition?

  • If applicable, does the tool or equipment have an in date calibration or inspection cert/date etc?

  • If applicable has a site based inspection checklist been completed?

  • If applicable, does the equipment have sufficient bunding to prevent oil spills to ground/watercourses?

Worksite layout & Housekeeping

  • Does the worksite have adequate walkways/signage to segregate people from plant?

  • Are site operatives using the walkways?

  • Are walkways clear from waste & obstructions?

  • Is there adequate waste disposal facilities? (Bins/Skips)

  • Are work areas tidy and free from litter?

  • Are work areas free from potential trip hazards?

  • Are work areas free from potential dropped objects?

  • Are work areas barriered and have suitable signage where required?

  • Is there adequate lighting at the worksite/work area?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Are site operatives wearing the required PPE?

  • Is the PPE in good condition?

  • If the PPE is additional to the standard PPE requirement, is it adequate to protect the user from the specific risk?

  • Does the operative know who to speak to if they require new or additional PPE?

  • Is wet weather PPE available?

Emergency and First aid

  • Is there an Emergency Response Notification Flowchart at the worksite?

  • Is there adequate fire fighting equipment at the worksite?

  • Is there adequate first aid provision at the worksite?

  • Is there adeqate spill response at the worksite?

  • If on a vessel - is there adequate Life Saving Equipment at the worksite?

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