HFWSI V1 CHECKLIST

1.1 Is there sufficient signage in place advertising work in progress?

1.2 Are traffic controller ahead signs in place (Stop / Slow)?

1.3 Are flashing hazard lights being used and working?

1.4 Are sufficient traffic cones or bollards in use?

1.5 Are all access and side tracks secured from unauthorised public entry?

1.6 Safety Issues

2.1 Is signage in place for "No Unauthorised Entry"?

2.2 Are all persons must report to site office or site controller displayed?

2.3 Is PPE required for site displayed?

2.4 Worksite speed limit displayed?

2.5 Site contact names and numbers displayed?

2.6 Is the site secure from unauthorised entry of vehicles and/or traffic?

2.7 Are spotters provided to control and direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic (where required)?

2.8 Is a formal traffic management plan (TMP) available for the worksite (If required)?

2.9 Safety Issues

3.1 Are there designated parking areas for plant, workers and visitors?

3.2 Is there a WHS notice board displayed?

3.3 WHS policy displayed, signed by senior management and current?

3.4 Is a site induction conducted?

3.5 Are responsible persons names and titles displayed?
Site Manager
Superintendent
WHS Officer
Worker Safety Representative
Work Health and Safety Representative (HSR)

3.6 entry and exits clearly marked?

3.7 Safety Issues

4.1 Are visitors required to formally sign-in and out?

4.2 Is the visitor to be escorted at all times while on site? (If yes, a basic induction is only required).

4.3 Is a means of identifying visitors implemented?

4.4 Are visitors advised of emergency procedures?

4.5 Are areas where visitors are not permitted clearly identified / explained?

4.6 Is suitable PPE provided to visitors?

4.7 Safety Issues

5.1 Are contractors made aware of company WHS policies and rules before commencing work

5.2 Do engaged contractors provide adequate insurances (Workers Compensation and Public Liability to 20 Million)?

5.3 Are sub-contractors safety systems and consultation arrangements harmonised with the engaging PCBU?

5.4 Are sub-contractors management systems provided to the principle PCBU?

5.5 Are checks made of the contractors plant and equipment for compliance and safety?

5.6 Safety Issues

6.1 Are emergency procedures displayed?

6.2 Emergency services 000 and PCBU names and numbers?

6.3 Site map available?

6.4 Are training drills conducted periodically, verbally at toolbox talk and practically exercised (6 monthly)?

6.5 Is there an effective alarm system in place?

6.6 Muster / Assembly point identified?

6.7 Fire equipment available and tagged for currency?

6.8 Safety Issues

7.1 Is communication available (Phone, radio, satellite)?

7.2 Does the worksite have agreed radio contact numbers for various locations?

7.3 Do all workers on-site know the radio numbers for locations?

7.4 Do workers understand basic hand signals (i.e. Stop)?

7.5 Safety Issues

8.1 Qualified first aid names displayed (First aid level).

8.2 Medical supplies checked for currency and expiry date?

8.3 First aid kits for workers on-site within easy access?

8.4 Medical supplies and facilities are adequate for the nature, location and composition of workers on site?

8.5 Safety Issues

9.1 Toilets available on site?

9.2 Are toilets provided for each gender?

9.3 Washing facilities provided?

9.4 Are toilets and shower areas cleaned regularly?

9.5 Are sufficient consumables made available in washrooms and toilets?

9.6 Are sufficient tables and chairs provided?

9.7 Are lunchroom, kitchen facilities clean and hygienic?

9.8 Is clean drinking water provided?

9.9 Safety Issues

10.1 Is there a WHS project or site specific plan in place?

10.2 Do all workers have their General Construction Card on-site?

10.3 Are pre-start shift meetings conducted?

10.4 Are toolbox talks conducted periodically to discuss safety issues between worker and management?

10.5 Are there worker safety representatives I.e. HSR

10.6 Do workers understand the PCBUs legal responsibilities for consultation?

10.7 Safety Issues

11.1 PPE allocated to workers specific to activities (Australian Standard)?

11.2 Workers wearing PPE required by company policy?

11.3 High visibility clothing?

11.4 Hard hat and wide brim hat?

11.5 Fully enclosed footwear?

11.6 Are signs displayed where specified PPE must be worn?

11.7 Is PPE fitted correctly, serviceable and in good condition?

11.8 Do workers wear PPE when mandated in SWMS?

11.9 Safety Issues

12.1 Is a risk assessment conducted for manual tasks (heavy lifting or strenuous work)?

12.2 Are workers trained in lifting practices?

12.3 Do workers request assistance for heavy or awkward lifting tasks?

12.4 Do workers warm before heavy lifting to avoid strain injuries?

12.5 Are adequate rest breaks allocated to allow workers time to recover?

12.6 Safety Issues

13.1 Are safety issue / hazard and near miss reporting forms available on-site

13.2 Do workers understand the procedure for reporting safety concerns (Stop work, apply control or report to supervisor)?

13.3 Are risk assessments conducted to identify site hazards with controls implemented?

13.4 Do workers know and refer to the hierarchy of control?

13.5 Safety Issues

14.1 Are incident / injury forms available on site?

14.2 Do workers report all incidents ASAP?

14.3 Are all incidents fully investigated and effective remedial action implemented?

14.4 Are WorkCover NSW "Notifiable Incidents and Preservation Site", regulations clearly understood by the PCBU?

14.5 Safety Issues

15.1 Have workers been inducted and consulted, in the development of SWMS?

15.2 Are SWMS systematic with steps, hazards and controls?

15.3 Are SWMS specific to the activity and easy for workers to understand?

15.4 Do all workers understand SWMS and are they signed off?

15.5 Are SWMS monitored and reviewed for effectiveness?

15.6 Are SWMS provided to the principle contractor?

15.7 Do SWMS meet the minimum standards required by applicable Codes of Practice?

15.8 Safety Issues

16.1 Has plant been assessed as safe to use and complaint to Australian standards?

16.2 Are operators trained and Verified as Competent (VOC); is evidence available?

16.3 Are daily pre-start checklist completed and faults reported?

16.4 Are repairs and maintenance conducted in a timely manner (Risk rated)?

16.5 Safety Issues

17.1 Are worker safe operating procedures (SOP) in place specific to plant?

17.2 Are operators provided with periodic checks on SOPs?

17.3 Are operators verified as competent (can evidence be provided)?

17.4 Safety Issues

18.1 Loads requiring calculation must be slung by a competent person i.e a licensed dogman?

18.2 Are all ropes, slings, chains and lifting attachments inspected daily before use?

18.3 Are loads properly calculated before lifting commences?

18.4 Does the Crane operator and Dogman communicate effectively?

18.5 Safety Issues

19.1 Do operators understand the initial tag-out procedure?

19.2 Are tags available in the machine or location?

19.3 Do mechanics apply their own locks when working on machinery?

19.4 Are all locks issued to a person keyed identically?

19.5 Are operators notified of return to service?

19.6 Are there procedures or SWMS for Isolation, tag-out and lock-out.

19.7 Safety Issues

20.1 Permit completed?

20.2 Signs in place to identify exclusion zone?

20.3 Exclusion zones secured?

20.4 Safety Issues

21.1 Is there an environmental plan in place?

21.2 Are work practices designed to reduce impacts to the environment?

21.3 Are sediment barriers used around perimeters of earthworks and waterways?

21.4 Is dust suppression available (E.g. Water carts)?

21.5 Are vehicles and plant purchased and maintained to reduce emission levels?

21.6 Are procedures available for the disposal of waste and used hazardous substances E.g. Safety Data Sheets?

21.7 Does the company have a recycling policy?

22.8 Safety Issues

22.1 Weather monitored to implement controls to minimise soil erosion?

22.2 Silt control fences in place or other?

22.3 Waterway traps inserted to contain and remove contaminants?

22.4 Safety Issues

23.1 Have all areas been assessed for the presence of harmful noise levels?

23.2 Are all workers in the presence of harmful noise levels wearing hearing protection?

23.3 Are noise hazard locations identified by safety signs or stickers?

23.4 Are workers wearing hearing protection provided with hearing tests (Every 2 years if wearing hearing protection)?

23.5 Safety Issues

24.1 Are work plans available to include procedures for re-instatement of work sites?

24.2 Are all locations rehabilitated to meet EPA standard?

24.3 Bin location prominent, adequate and emptied regularly?

24.4 All materials removed from sites?

24.5 No litter strewn around site ?

24.6 Laydown (repairs and maintenance) areas defined with fluids properly disposed of?

24.7 Safety Issues

25.1 Are hazardous materials identified and control measures implemented?

25.2 Are Safety Data Sheets available for all substances used in the workplace?

25.3 Are all safety data sheets current (not over 5 years old)?

25.4 Have risk assessments been conducted to eliminate or minimise the type of chemicals used?

25.5 Are workers trained in the safe handling and application of hazardous chemicals?

25.6 Do workers follow SDS procedures when handling chemicals?

25.7 Are chemicals stored properly ( E.g. 110% bunded and in-compatible separation)?

25.8 Are all containers used for handling chemicals labeled correctly?

25.9 Is the product identified correctly?
- Australian address, business telephone number and manufacturer / import identified?
- hazardous chemical pictograms consistent with correct classification?

25.10 Are first aid treatment and emergency procedures available relevant to the chemical?

25.11 Do workers using hazardous chemicals require health monitoring (Refer chemical)?

25.12 Are workers wearing PPE as prescribed by the safety data sheet (SDS) for chemical used?

25.13 Safety Issues

26.1 Is electrical equipment tagged and tested for currency?

26.2 Is the site shed protected by Residual Current Device (RCD) Electrical circuit breaker?

26.3 Are power boards used (no double adaptors or piggy backs)?

26.4 Do portable power tools have RCDs?

26.5 Are leads inspected daily for damage (Hostile environment)?

26.6 Safety Issues

27.1 Are power tools in good condition?

27.2 Are adequate storage facilities provided?

27.3 Are all guards in place?

27.4 Is hearing protection worn if over 85dB?

27.5 Safety Issues

28.1 Permit to conduct hot work (Usually encompasses a risk assessment)?

28.2 Have risk assessments been conducted where hot work presents a risk?

28.3 Is fire fighting equipment available for fire prone locations?

28.4 Are flammables or explosive substances removed from location prior to hot work?

28.5 Spotter available if required within permit?

28.6 is correct PPE being worn for task?

28.7 Welding screens and fire blankets in place?

28.8 Safety Issues

29.1 Are gas cylinder properly stored (chained and secured)?

29.2 Gas cylinders properly turned off and hoses wound up?

29.3 PPE available and used for welding or oxy cutting?

29.4 Cylinders secured, gauges operative, flashback arresters fitted and hoses in good condition?

29.5 LPG - Is the LPG cylinder stamped as current (Within 5 years) and in serviceable condition?

29.6 Safety Issues

30.1 Risk assessment conducted?

30.2 Are workers trained in working at heights?
- Evidence provide e.g. tickets?

30.3 Height of work and regulations checked?

30.4 Is there electricity power cables in close proximity to the work?
- Have effective controls been implemented?
- Essential energy notified 13 20 80 to conduct preliminary risk assessment if required?

30.5 Correct edge protection in place and to a structural strength?
AS/NZS 1576 Scaffold Series?

30.6 Fall protection device includes AS/NZS 1891.1
- a secure fence
- edge protection
- working platforms and;
- covers

30.7 Surfaces are structurally capable of supporting all persons and things that may be located or placed on it?

30.8 Surface materials not brittle?
- skylights identified?

30.9 Pitch of roof assessed?
- less than 15 degrees?
- worker no closer than 3 metre from edge?
- how is this controlled?

30.10 If no edge protection and the roof is flat and is less than 15 degrees the following applies:
1. Conduct a risk assessment?
2. Floor sound and not slippery?
3. No person is to be within 3 metres of the edge?
4. Optional - 3 metre line is identified with a barrier or adequate controls that ensures a person cannot cross?

30.11 Loose objects secured from falling?

30.12 Safety Issues

31.1 AS/NZS 1892 Portable Ladder?

31.2 Load rating of 120kg?

31.3 Ladder placed at 1:4 or no more than 1:6 slope?

31.4 Is the ladder secure at top and bottom?

31.5 Does ladder extend 900mm to 1 metre above the landing platform?

31.6 Fall protection at stepping of point?

31.7 Are temporary ladders not > 6 metres between successive ladder landings?

31.8 Safety Issues

32.1 Are workers trained and competent in the safe operation of plant?

32.2 Manufacturers or suppliers instructions are consulted on safe operation of plant?

32.3 Platforms are used as a working platform and not as a means of entering and exiting the work area?
Unless the conditions set out in AS 2550.10 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Mobile elevated platforms are met.

32.4 Unless designed for rough terrain, the platforms are used only on solid level surface?

32.5 Workers are licensed (HRWL) when operating boom type elevating work platforms with a boom length of 11 metres or more?

32.6 Are persons in travel towers, boom lifts, or cherry pickers wearing a properly anchored safety harness?

32.7 Safety Issues

33.1 Handover certificate on-site E.g. Scaff tag?

33.2 Has steel wire mesh/shade cloth or containment sheeting been erected to protect members of the public or workers from falling objects?

33.3 Where the working platform is less than 4 metres, was it erected by a competent person? Are procedures in place to inspect scaffolding every 30 days?

33.4 System in place in place to inspect after trades have used scaffolding e.g. Form workers, concreters, brick layers, tillers etc?

33.5 Is a work method statement or appropriate documentation available for management on-site once erected?

33.6 Is there a system in placed to prevent damage to the scaffolding from loads suspended from a crane and is it recorded in SWMS?

33.7 Have trades been inducted on the safe use of the scaffolding?

33.8 Is metallic scaffold a minimum of 4 metres from overhead powerlines?

33.9 Where overhead powerlines (up to and including 1000 volts) cannot be de-energised and isolated, are tiger tails installed by the network operator for the full length of the scaffold plus a minimum distance beyond each end of the scaffold of 5 metres?

33.10 Has the network operator e.g. Essential Energy, been contacted to conduct a risk assessment where uncertainty exists or scaffold is within 4 metres or above 1000 volts of powerlines?

33.11 Safety Issues

34.1 Is supporting structure in good condition and adequate strength?
Has it been assessed by a competent person / engineers certificate?

34.2 Is there a risk of the supporting structure being overloaded from other sources adequately controlled?

34.3 Is there a system in place to prevent scaffolding being struck by vehicles and or plant e.g. Concrete blocks, guards, fenders, traffic management?

34.4 Safety Issues

35.1 Scaffolding erected on suitable foundation/footing e.g. Not adjacent to excavations, trenches, underground services or soft ground?

35.2 Base plates used are a minimum 100mm x 100mm and 6mm thick?

35.3 If on soft ground are sole boards being used to distribute the weight evenly e.g. Unstable ground, gaps?

35.4 Are the sole boards continuous and where ever possible support two standards?

35.5 Are the sole boards a minimum 220mm wide?

35.6 Is packing used under sole boards e.g. Hardwood?

35.7 Screw jacks not extended more than 600mm or a a manufacturers requirements?

35.8 Safety Issues

36.1 Has scaffold been designed for wind loading where signage is being tied to the scaffolding?

36.2 Are the sheets adequately fixed/tied?

36.3 Are there tears or gaps in the sheeting?

36.4 Is the an engineering ticket for ties?

36.5 Is there a minimum 50mm overlap?

36.6 Signs on scaffolding - any engineering calculations - wind design?

36.7 Safety Issues

37.1 Is the scaffold erected close to OHPL within 4 metres?

37.2 Has the service provider been contacted to conduct a risk assessment for controls e.g. Disconnect service lines, erect tiger tales?

37.3 If the OPHL have not been de-energised is there a system of work to ensure the scaffold complies with local requirements during erection, altering, use and dismantling?

37.4 Safety Issues

38.1 Are mixed components being used?

38.2 Are they compatible?

38.3 Engineers certificate available if required?

38.4 Have ties been installed as per manufacturers/suppliers instructions/information and AS/NZS 1576?

38.5 System in place to monitor ties as other trades progress e.g. Form workers, brick laying, tilers etc?

38.6 System in place to monitor ties as the structure is dismantled?

38.7 Do the ties pick-up two standards or legs?

38.8 Are single leg ties used - is relevant documentation available?

38.9 Have 90 degree fittings been used (Swivel fittings not to be used)?

38.10 Are ties provided every 4 metres (Vertically) in height?

38.11 Are ties provided as per AS/NZS 1576 - Vertical = 4 metres?

38.12 Height of scaffolding < 15 metres (horizontal ties required)
- Between ground and 15 metres = Every 3rd standard
- Between 15m and 30m = zero
- Between 30m and 45m = zero

38.13 Height of scaffolding 15 metres and 30 metres (horizontal ties required)
- Between ground and 15 metres = Every 2nd standard
- Between 15m and 30m = Every 3rd standard
- Between 30m and 45m = zero

38.14 Height of scaffolding > 30 metres (horizontal ties required)
- Between ground and 15 metres = Every standard
- Between 15 and 30 metres = Every 2nd standard
- Between 30m and 45m = Every 3rd standard

38.15 Where drilled-in anchors are being used; are engineering drawings/calculations etc available on site?

38.16 Do the ties obstruct access along the full length of the working and access platforms?

38.17 Safety Issues

39.1 Are platforms free from obstruction?

39.2 Are planks in good condition and a minimum of 220mm wide?

39.3 Do planks overhang supports by 150mm - 300mm?

39.4 Are planks adequately secured where they overlap?

39.5 Are loads on any given platform evenly distributed?

39.6 Are standards correctly positioned i.e. Staggered?

39.7 Is the duty of the scaffolding suitable for the task i.e. Heavy, medium or light?

39.8 Is the scaffold width appropriate for the duty e.g. Heavy duty 5 planks?

39.9 Are signs erected on the bays indicating duty of the bay(s)?

39.10 Are any of the platform bays being used to stack/store materials e.g. Bricks, formwork?

39.11 Does the weight of these materials exceed the rated WLL per platform bay?

39.12 Is there any material etc. being stacked/stored above the height of the guardrail?

39.13 Is there any signage indicating scaffolding incomplete where required?

39.14 Are openings at working platform level covered and secured e.g. Plywood (17mm), planks?

39.15 Safety Issues

40.1 Has separate stairway access been provided to access scaffold?

40.2 Is the stairway a minimum of 500mm wide?

40.3 Is the access landing a minimum 500mm x 450mm?

40.4 Is a handrail provided on each side of the stairway?

40.5 Safety Issues

41.1 Has face bracing been provided i.e. Longitudinal at no more than 3 bays apart, unless otherwise specified?

41.2 Has bracing been provided at the end of scaffolding i.e. Transverse bracing

41.3 Does the bracing extend the full height of the scaffold?

41.4 Safety Issues

42.1 If hop up brackets are 500mm above or below the working platform, has adequate fall prevention been provided?

42.2 Is the access along the working platform - 450mm wide for persons and tools only 2 planks?

42.3 Is the access along the working platform - minimum 675mm wide for persons and materials (3planks)?

42.4 Are incomplete scaffolding platforms etc. blocked off and/or signs used?

42.5 Is there suitable access to and from the working platform e.g. From the building to the platform?

42.6 Is there safe access between working platform during use , erection and dismantling?

42.7 Safety Issues

43.1 Is edge protection provided where a person or object could fall (2m or) more?

43.2 Handrail, mid rail and toe board or brick guard provided?

43.3 Where guard rails and toe boards (150mm) only are being used, is a suitable infill such as brick guards or infill panels being used?

43.4 Are guard rails being erected, between 900mm and 1100mm above the platform?

43.5 Where brick guards are being used, is the mesh aperture no > 50mm x 50mm?

43.6 Where the gap between scaffolding and supporting structure is > 225mm, has edge protection been provided?

43.7 Safety Issues

44.1 Do the trades on site using scaffolding alter the scaffolding themselves?

44.2 Are trades on site that are using the scaffolding aware that any alterations to the scaffold is to be done by the scaffolder?

44.3 Safety Issues

45.1 Do restraint systems conform to AS/NZS 1891 industrial fall arrest systems and devices?

45.2 Does each anchorage point conform to AS/NZS 1891.4 industrial fall arrest systems devices - selection, use and maintenance?

45.3 Are fall arrest systems and devices inspected by a competent person at regular intervals to manufacturers specifications?

45.4 Is there a minimum of two persons on site to activate an emergency rescue in the event of a person falling?

45.5 Are the fall arrest systems adequate for the type of working at height activity?

45.6 Are workers trained in working at height? Provide evidence?
Competence person providing full supervision for untrained workers?

45.7 Is a safe work method statement available for the activity of high risk construction work?
Excluding minor work exemptions and those definitions?

45.8 Do persons in charge have access to the Code of practice for Falls
Are they aware of the Code of Practice for Falls?

45.9 Safety Issues

46.1 Are details available for scaffold WLL and/or a compliance plate?

46.2 No unauthorised alterations prevalent?

46.3 Kickboards or toe boards in place to prevent falling objects?

46.4 Scaffold level and plumb at all times?

46.5 Kept well clear of powerlines, open floor edges and penetrations?

46.6 Is not accessed until castors are locked to prevent movement?

46.7 Is never moved while anyone is on it?

46.8 Is only accessed using external ladders?

46.9 Has a trap door for a hazard free platform?

46.10 Safety Issues

47.1 Code of Practice for Confined Space available on-site?
SWMS states COP to be made available on entry sites.

47.2 SWMS available on-site, signed by all workers?

47.3 Emergency rescue plan discussed and adequate?

47.4 Emergency rescue equipment/trailer and medical supplies available on-site?

47.5 Communication system in place?

47.6 Entry permit available and progressively completed as required for activity?

47.7 Risk assessment completed and necessary controls are in place e.g. Ventilation, gas monitoring, barriers in place etc?

47.8 Workers are nominated for positions e.g. Worker entering space, competent worker in charge and 3rd worker to assist with spotting or activating emergency response plan?

47.9 Access and egress are clear as is reasonable practicable?

47.10 Permit completed and all equipment removed?

47.11 Safety Issues

48.1 Asbestos removalist has applicable license (Class A Friable or Class B Non-Friable less than 10 Square metres)?

48.2 Asbestos management plan available at the worksite (SWMS acceptable provided compliant)?

48.3 Is a licensed asbestos removalist on location?

48.4 Are workers wearing the correct PPE when handling asbestos?

48.5 Are all workers trained in the handling and removal work (Provide evidence)?

48.6 Are suitable suppression of asbestos equipment of processes being used?

48.7 Is adequate signage and fencing in place for asbestos contaminated locations?

48.8 Are there adequate decontamination facilities for workers?

48.9 Safety Issues

Overall summary and rating