Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Contractor

  • Personnel

Introduction

  • Disclaimer

    The assessors believe the information contained within this inspection report to be correct at the time of printing. The assessors do not accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the information herein. The report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the assessors during the day of the assessment and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive record of all possible risks or hazards that may exist or potential improvements that can be made.


    Confidentiality Statement

    In order to maintain the integrity and credibility of the inspection processes and to protect the parties involved, it is understood that the assessors will not divulge to unauthorised persons any information obtained during this inspection unless legally obligated to do so.

  • Scope of Works

Scoring Overview

  • Below is a list of the categories assessed and score achieved

  • 1 Site Documentation 2 First Aid Facilities 3 Fire Prevention & Emergency 4 Site Security 5 Personal Protective Equipment 6 Housekeeping 7 Trip & Fall Safety 8 Scaffolding 9 Hand Power Tools 10 General Machinery, Plant & Equipment 11 Work at Height 12 Electrical Safety 13 Confined Spaces 14 Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

General

  • Project / Site Name

  • Supervisor / Foreman at time of this inspection

  • Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  • Describe weather conditions on site today

  • Minimum temperature today?

  • Maximum temperature today?

  • Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

Site Documentation

  • Is the Project Notifiable as required by CDM 2015

  • If notifiable, is the F10 on display

  • Is the Construction Phase Plan available and up to date

  • Is there an Induction Register

  • Is there a toolbox talk Register. Date of and subject of last Talk

  • Are Risk Assessments / Method Statements for activities taking place available and valid

  • Is the required insurance displayed - Public Liability, Employers Liability, etc.

Welfare Facilities

  • Does Welfare conform to the requirements of CDM 2015 Schedule 2

Site Signage

  • Are signs indicating 'construction site' on perimeter

  • Are signs indicating PPE required

  • Are signs indicating pedestrian / traffic areas

  • Are signs indicating welfare, First Aid, emergency assembly points

Site Inspection Section Total

First Aid Facilities

  • Are first aid facilities to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • First aid contents within their expiry date?

  • First aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  • Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  • Are first aid officers known to workers and contact numbers displayed?

Fire Prevention & Emergency

  • Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  • Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  • Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • Exits clear of obstructions?

  • Emergency exit lighting operable?

  • Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  • Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  • Extinguishers recently serviced? (check Labels on cylinders)

  • Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  • Is there a hot works permit issued

  • Have previous hot works permits been cancelled?

Site Security

  • Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are site entry and exit points clearly designated?

  • Is clear signage requiring visitors to check in posted?

  • Is site perimeter fenced off appropriately with required site public signage posted?

  • Are all entries and exits closed and locked at night and during weekends?

  • If applicable, are site alarm systems functioning as expected?

  • If applicable, are site security procedures (guard patrols, security checks etc) undertaken as required and reviewed regularly?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is Personal Protective Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  • Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  • Is eye protection worn where required?

  • Is hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  • Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks

  • Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present?

  • Is footwear in good condition and of correct type?<br>

  • Are high-vis vests or clothing worn at all times outside the office?

  • Are safety harnesses appropriately worn at height?<br>

  • Is additional PPE used where required?

  • Are staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform?

Housekeeping

  • Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are tools not in use put away

  • Is waste / debris removed on completion of the task?

  • Are Access / Egress routes clear of materials

  • Are materials stacked correctly

  • Are bins/skips located at suitable points around site?

  • Is site generally orderly, with rubbish or waste materials disposed of correctly?

Trip and Fall Safety

  • Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Are entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  • Are floor surfaces free of liquid spills?

  • Are footpaths in good condition?

  • Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. barriers (preferred) or harnesses?

  • Is all fall protection equipment is visually inspected prior to use?

  • Is all work where there is a risk of falling being done safely?

  • Are all floor openings fully barricaded or are protected with a secured cover and labelled?

  • Are personnel below protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.)?

Scaffolding

  • Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are scaffolds constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel?

  • Have all scaffold plans been submitted and approved?

  • Are scaffolds accessible and clear of unstable objects and trip hazards?

  • Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  • Are guard rails installed on all scaffolds to prevent falls?

  • Are scaffold footings stable, secure and free of unstable propping objects (barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks etc)?

  • Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  • Are scaffolds being regularly inspected?

Hand and Power Tools

  • Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  • Are power cords in good condition?

  • Are all power tools in good condition?

  • Are defective pieces of equipment and tools red tagged and removed from service?

  • Are power tools stored correctly and in the right place when not in use?

  • Are employees using the proper power tool for the task they are performing?

  • Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce large amounts of dust?

General Machinery, Plant and Equipment

  • General Machinery, Plant and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  • Have risk assessments been completed for machinery where appropriate?

  • Are annual maintenance schedules in place for machines?

  • Do records indicate that machine maintenance schedules are being adhered to?

  • If required, are relevant pre-start inspections being completed on machinery, equipment and plants?

  • Are guards in good condition?

  • If required, are emergency stops fitted on machinery, equipment and plants?

  • Are drip pans on floor to prevent spillage? (where appropriate)

  • Noise levels controlled?

  • Is there sufficient room to use all machines safely?

  • Has a permit to dig / excavate been issued?

  • Have previously issued permits to dig / excavate been closed off?

  • Are machine, equipment and plant operators trained/inducted to be competent in safe and correct operation?

  • Is this training recorded?

Work at Height

  • Work at Height Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  • Are all stepladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • Are stepladders in good condition?

  • If used for electrical work are stepladders non conductive? (wood or fibre glass.)

  • Are stepladders being used according risk assessment requirements?

  • Are higher order controls used instead of step ladders

  • Are mobile towers being used

  • Are towers built/inspected by PASMA trained person

  • Are Podium steps used instead of step ladder where possible

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Are safety switches installed?

  • Are safety switches tested and recorded?

  • There are no outlets are overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  • Has portable equipment been tested and tagged?

  • Is there a register of PAT testing to include re-test date

  • There are no broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • There are no power leads across walkways?

  • There are no frayed or damaged leads?

  • Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

Confined Spaces

  • Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  • Do all applicable confined space works have adequate permits granted and documented?

  • Is a confined space emergency plan in place?

  • Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  • Are all workers undertaking confined space works trained in confined space entry and activities?

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

  • Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures to be inspected this audit?

  • Are Incident, Accident, Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  • Are adequate reporting forms for for these events in place?

  • Are all incidents investigated?

  • Are Corrective Actions then implemented?

  • Is an "If you are injured" poster displayed?

General Comments

  • Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

  • Add any additional relevant photos

  • Summary of findings during the inspection

  • Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  • Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

Sign Off

  • Name & Signature of Inspector

  • Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

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