Information

  • Site conducted

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

General Site Access Conditions

  • Chain lock system operational & maintained

  • Barricades/cones/tape/temp. fences in place to prevent public access

  • Site maintained (e.g. No long grass)

  • Structurally sound

  • Safety & warning signs in place

  • PPE signs in place

  • Site clean

  • Overhead work area secured from public access

  • Access ways clear of debris & tools?

  • Adequate lighting/ventilation

Inductions and Access to Site

  • Site visitors inducted and record with signature available on SWMS and/or Visitor Logbook

  • Personnel OHS induction cards available on site

  • Personnel tickets available on site for the task being undertaken

Management System

  • Emergency/Rescue procedure in place

  • SWMS adequate and reviewed on site by workers. Subcontractor SWMS To be verified against the GRA SWMS Checklist (GRASFM24)

  • Pre-Start meeting and Toolbox Talk records available

  • Permits/Approvals to work obtained (ie. Hot Works, Confined Space, CR’s)

  • Safety inspections (daily/weekly) and assessment checklist undertaken for high risks works (Plant, W@H, excavation, etc)

  • People verified competent to perform tasks

  • Maintenance records / logbooks available (I.e. rigging gear)

  • Adequate Supervision for all the tasks performed

  • GRA Project Safety Management Plan available for consultation (office filing system)

Work At Height

  • Is there Any Work at Height?

  • Ladders appropriate and secured

  • EWP's and Workboxes fit for use (WLL/SWL Visible)

  • Fall Arrest/Restraint System correct including harness, lanyard and anchorage

  • Rescue / Retrieval kit readily available

  • W@H Risk Assessment completed

  • Drop or exclusion zones identified?

Elevated Work Platform - EWP

  • Is there an EWP on site?

  • EWP SWMS acceptable for work being carried out

  • Daily vehicle maintenance valid

  • Drivers duty record within limits

  • Barricades/cones/tape/temp. fences and signage in place to prevent public access

  • Spill kits available

  • Hired Plant and Operator Checklist completed

Crane and Other Mobile Plant

  • Is there a Crane or other mobile plant on site?

  • Crane / Plant SWMS acceptable for work being carried out

  • Condition suitable for use

  • Daily vehicle maintenance valid

  • Maintenance record of vehicle valid

  • Drivers duty record within limits

  • Barricades/cones/tape/temp. fences and signage in place to prevent public access

  • Noise & Exhaust controlled

  • Seat belts fitted, as required

  • Safe working loads indicated

  • Travel / operation smooth

  • Roll over protection fitted, as required

  • Spill kits available

  • Hired Plant and Operator Checklist completed

Traffic Management

  • Parking adequate

  • Vehicles separated from people

  • Delivery/laydown area defined as required

  • Traffic Management in place where required and plan available on site

Personal Amenities

  • Toilet facilities identified locally

  • Water available on site

  • Rest area identified

First Aid and Emergency

  • First aid kits readily accessible and fully stocked

  • Fire extinguisher available at work site location (Tested & In date)

  • Emergency response plan in place with local medical centre details, first aid kit and fire extinguisher locations defined

  • Assembly area defined

  • Emergency contact details displayed / available

  • 2 Senior first aiders available on site

Personal Protective Equipment - PPE

  • Are all persons wearing company issued long sleeve shirts & full length trousers

  • Hardhats worn on site (In date)

  • Safety footwear appropriate

  • Respirators available as required

  • Safety glasses worn as required

  • Hearing protection available for task

  • Double eye protection (face shield or goggles available) for high impact tasks

  • Sun protection available

  • Radiation detection equipment available (calibrated)

  • Gloves available as required

Manual Handling

  • Safe work practices adopted

  • Correct posture used for task

  • Correct tools and lifting devices used for task

  • Handles fitted where required

  • Weight indicated where possible

Tools and Equipment

  • Fit for use, no damage

  • Guards fitted

  • Stored correctly

  • Lifting Equipment tagged and tested

  • Safe working loads I weight indicated

  • Tool Lanyard fitted

  • Calibration certificates available for test equipment

Electrical

  • Power Supply Adequate

  • Tools & Equipment tagged and tested

  • RCD's in use

  • Leads on stands, protected from damage

Hot Works

  • Are there any Hot Works scheduled on site?

  • Area clear of flammables / combustibles

  • Flash back arrester used, as required

  • Fire extinguisher available at work location

  • Screens used where required

Chemicals

  • MSDS and Register readily available on site {soft or hard copy to be instantly readable during the use of chemical)

  • Chemicals labelled correctly

  • Storage adequate, bund where required

  • Gas cylinders upright and secured

  • Safe use of chemicals and adequate PPE worn

Compressed Air

  • Is compressed air being used onsite?

  • Safety Clips Used

  • Air receivers fitted with relief valve

  • Valves, gauges and drains operational

  • Hoses and connections free of damage

  • Being used correctly

Hydraulics

  • Are there Hydraulics in use on site?

  • Drip tray fitted where required

  • No obvious leaks

  • Hoses and connections undamaged and within load capacity

  • Gauges fitted and calibrated where required

  • Pressure relief valve or bypass fitted and operational

Dust, Noise and Fumes

  • Identified or pre-defined roads are being used

  • Dust suppression available, if needed

  • Noise limited to an acceptable level

  • No excessive odours or fumes

Water and Wet Areas

  • Is there any excessive water or wet areas on site?

  • Slips Prevents

  • Electrical equipment clear

  • Sediment and erosion control in place

Excavations

  • Are there any excavations planned?

  • Has an excavation Permit been completed

  • Spoil (Soil, dirt, rubble) clear of excavations

  • Bench and batter to standard and drawings

  • Support installed to prevent collapse

  • Barriers in place

  • Well ventilated

Confined Spaces

  • Is entry into confined space required?

  • Entry Permit used where required

  • Confined space signage in place

  • Stand by person at entrance

  • Air monitor calibrated & in use

  • Respirators available & used where required

  • Hazards highlighted (paint or tape)

  • Rescue procedure and equipment readily accessible

  • Communication method agreed and in use during task

Environment

  • Air pollution - watering of sites to minimise dust generation

  • Water Pollution- wastewater management to prevent discharged to storm water drains

  • Noise Control - noise mitigation measures adopted

  • Waste Management - Appropriate waste disposal, including recyclable waste areas/processes

  • Waste Management - chemical waste, if any, collected and disposed of properly by licensed facility/personnel

  • Protection of Flora - disturbance to flora minimised

  • Protection of Fauna - disturbance to fauna minimised

  • If cultural heritage aspects exist on site, preservation measures In place

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