Health & Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Principal Contractor

• Client / Worksite Address
  Address

• Authorised Officer / Reviewer

• Conducted on

  Date

• Client / Site

Administration Requirements / Documentation

• Project Notification board displaying contact details in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor's Safety coordination arrangements are clearly established and well communicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of contractor's project Safety, Environmental Management Plan on site and accessible to all

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Site Diary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor OH&S representative on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proof of Client Contractor Induction Pass available (check recent arrivals to site from site register, 'Site Labour Checklist')

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site specific induction completed (sample some new arrivals to the project)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site induction inform new arrivals to the project site of known hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers on site have proof of construction industry induction (Sample some workers on site from site register, 'Site Labour Checklist' and verify by sighting records)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the Asbestos / Hazmat Register on site and accessible to all

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS used by contractors working on site now, readily available and accessible for review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation & Issue Resolution

• Records of toolbox talks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of daily pre-start walk-through completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elected HSR on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of consultation with HSR on OHS matters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of resolving OHS issues on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Requirements

• First Aid signage visible, names of First Aider(s) displayed with their contact numbers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of first aid training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid kit in place (check contents expiry date)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incident Management

• Records of injuries (and treatment received) kept and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Accident / Incident Response Procedures on file

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WorkSafe 'If you are injured at work' poster displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• Emergency procedures / plans in place and practiced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone numbers displayed clearly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signs displayed with all exits clear and un-obstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Sign-in/out Register (to be used for roll call)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers tested and tagged in the last 6 months and readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Safety

• Site secured with permanent hoarding / temporary fencing to provide adequate separation between worksite and public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the public protected from dust, debris and danger

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise controls adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust controls adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Sheltered area for meals maintained in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable (drinking) water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets and washing facilities available and maintained in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Evidence of Housekeeping Reports

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to and around site including stairwells to be clear and adequate width at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All sharp and protruding edges of any type is covered or capped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting whether natural or powered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetrations controlled by covering and / or barricading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste materials stored orderly and removed daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• High visibility clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety boots or safety shoes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard hats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection appropriate to the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye protection appropriate to the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory protection appropriate to the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant, Machinery and Hand Power Tools

• Effectively maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications (check maintenance records incl. calibrations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily pre-start log book completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operated by licensed and competent person(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop devices fitted and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audible beepers and flashing lights working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable hand tools and machinery to have effective guards in place (where "designed-in")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any defective plant and equipment reports, if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of Site Plant Register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Plug-in power tools and extension leads tested and tagged in last 3 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary power boards with a lockable cover over RCDs. RCDs tested monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power leads off the ground and positioned to avoid being damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PSOA (Portable socket outlet assemblies) with RCD protection used to supply power tools at work location/s

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) to be used on live switchboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power lines "No Go Zone" observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underground services "No Go Zone" observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Mechanical lifting and handling aids available where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work tasks set in manner to reduce/eliminate manual lifting and handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling procedure corrrect

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods

• Does Asbestos Register indicate site is "free" of asbestos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no, is there a plan for adequately identifying locations of known asbestos containing materials and informing project team members

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous Substances Register in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS's (Safety Data Sheets) available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous materials clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Placarding / Signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS and PPE for use with Hazardous Materials available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kit available if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MDF and Silica dust controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Heights

• SWMS available for work at heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is WorkSafe guide 'Prevention of Falls-Ladders' displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall protection in place for falls over 2 metres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lanyards / Harnesses tested and tagged and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rescue procedures in place for harness work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold tagged and tested along with scaffold inspection records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders in good condition, secured and properly used and are rated Industrial strength at 120kgs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Works

• Hot Works Permit signed by Client Authorised Officer and in possession of persons involved in works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot Works SWMS sighted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trained / competent operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire / explosion control measures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas bottles secured and flashback arrester / non return valves in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area properly ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding / spark screens in place if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off to conclude Safety Audit

• Principal Contractor acknowledges safety issues identified and documented on Safety Audit, are their responsibility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety issues documented in this Safety Audit remain open until the Principal Contractor confirms in writing they have been rectified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Principal Contractor's representative involved in Safety Audit

  Sign

• Principal Contractor's Authorised Officer conducting Safety Audit

  Sign