Title Page
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REF#
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Audit Title
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Date
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Field Officer or Rep
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Location
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Pole/Tower & Asset #
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Vehicle Registration
Worksite Safety
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Has each member been authorised & trained to perform the tasks they are performing?
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Required number of cones for worksite?
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Has each crew member been authorised & trained to perform the tasks they are performing?
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Safe work observation required by Field Officer or Rep (min 15mins)
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Appropriate Communication available on site (includes whistle on their person), working in isolation?
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Plant/vehicle safely setup; stablizers down, wheel chicks, earth chain down, EWP operating in safe range
P.P.E.
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Is PPE being utilised appropriately to task: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, ankle-wrist clothing, high vis shirt, steel cap boots, normal gloves, chaps/chainsaw pants, wrist guards (climber) etc
Working from Heights
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Has the climbing or EWP crew carried out a pre start check (refer to VEM10-05A Vegetation Safety Observer Checklist - Climbing & VEM 10-05B Vegetation Safety Observer Checklist - EWP)
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Are chin straps being utilised on hard hat while climbing?
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Is the climber attached at 2 points ( whilst using cutting equipment)?
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Is the harness & lanyard appropriately attached (EWP)?
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Does the plant/vehicle meet working from heights requirements - I.e handrails, CDD fitted?
Risk Related
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Has a risk assessment been carried out & all crew members signed on understanding the risks?
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If risks have been identified have measures been put in place to mitigate against them?
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Do crew members understand their SADS clearances in relation to the task being performed as per Ausnet Services additional clearances requirements?
Equipment/Plant
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Has pre start work checks been conducted & logbook completed (if required)?
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Is cutting equipment in safe working order, no oil leaks, chain brake working, chain catcher unmarked?
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Is cutting equipment being used safely & in accordance with work procedures and/or instructions?
Suppressions
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Is the work being performed in accordance with Ausnet Services Suppression Procedure?
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Has the line been suppressed & how was the few notified?
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Is there a suppression application on site & can crews identify their location?
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Has the KYLE 'E' OCR been suppressed & if so has it been tagged & was CEOT notified?
Environmental
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Is herbicide being applied correctly as per product direction & application record completed?
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Is the observance to significant roadside areas as outlined in the Ausnet Services cutting procedure?
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Are appropriate cutting techniques being observed as per Ausnet Services Cutting Procedure?
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Is the vegetation being actioned devoid of native fauna?
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Is there control measures in place to avoid the spread of plant & animal disease & soil disturbance?