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HSE Project Inspection [BAC-HSE-FRM-07]
HSE Project Inspection [BAC-HSE-FRM-07]
Calum Taylor

HSE Project Inspection [BAC-HSE-FRM-07]

BAC's Health, Safety and Environment inspection template for construction projects.

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Project Inspection Details

  • Project Name & Number

  • Project Name

  • Contractor Company Name

  • Contractor Company Name

  • Activity Area

  • Please describe

  • Inspection Date & Time

Inspection Attendees

  • Attending BAC HSE Person/s

  • Attending BAC Works Manager and/or Works Inspector

  • Attending Works Manager Name

  • Are additional persons from BAC present for this inspection?

  • Persons present

  • Name of other present persons

  • Contractor Company / Consultant Attendees

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  • Inspection Type

WHS Project Progress Inspection

  • Do any of the works being performed require a Works Approval and/or NORA?

  • Works Approval/NORA Number

  • Are all WA/NORA additional conditions being adhered to?

  • Does the contractor display an understanding of open and upcoming NORA's?

  • What are the construction works activities or site features applicable to the project? (select all that apply)

    • Scaffolding
    • Traffic management
    • Airside works
    • Demolition work
    • Electrical work
    • Asbestos removal
    • Work at height
    • Excavation work
    • Hazardous chemicals
    • Public access area
    • Site fencing/hoarding

Public Access Area

  • As the operator of a major public access facility, BAC is committed to ensuring members of the public and other airport workers are not exposed to risks to their health and safety as a result of construction work activity.

  • Are the floor surfaces of public access areas adjacent to the site free from trip and slip hazards (e.g. uneven surfaces, obstructions, construction debris, dust, liquid, etc)?

  • Are there appropriate warning/restriction signs on the perimeter of the site to alert the public to the dangers associated with the works?

  • Is there clear delineation of public access areas from construction traffic and activity (including equipment storage areas, movement of materials and contractor parking)?

Airside Works

  • Are works being conducted in accordance with any MOWP issued by BAC?

  • Are appropriate controls in place to ensure the risk of FOD is minimised (with particular attention on housekeeping and storage)?

  • Is there evidence that workers have undergone pre-deployment drug and alcohol testing and have been trained in BAC's DAMP?

Hazardous Chemicals / Dangerous Goods

  • A hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) hazard classes, including a classification in Schedule 6 of the WHS Regulation. PCBU's are responsible for managing the WHS risks associated with using, handling, generating and storing hazardous chemicals at a workplace. BAC is particularly interested in ensuring that hazardous chemicals used on construction projects are appropriately labelled and stored to eliminate the risk of fire and other WHS risks.
    https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/58172/managing-risks-hazardous-chemicals-cop-2013.pdf

  • Is the principal contractor ensuring that hazardous chemicals are stored, used and labelled in accordance with the SDS?

Excavation Work

  • Particular risks associated with excavation work include underground services, falls, instability of adjoining structure and plant as well as exposure to soil contaminants. Construction work carried out in or near a shaft or trench greater than 1.5m deep or a tunnel is considered to be 'high risk construction work' for which a SWMS must be prepared. The PCBU must also manage risks associated with any excavation, no matter how deep.
    https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/58161/excavation-work-cop-2013.pdf

  • Have essential services been identified and are control measures in place (and maintained) to ensure these are not struck.

  • Are there appropriate controls in place to ensure that access to the trench or excavation is secured from unauthorised access (including inadvertent entry)?

  • Are there appropriate controls in place to ensure workers are protected from exposure to soil contaminants and the like?

Work at Height

  • Work performed at heights on construction projects can present a risk to airport workers and members of the public, particularly where items may be dropped into public spaces. Access to elevated work areas also needs to be considered. Mobile elevating work platforms may only be used as a means of entering and exiting a work area where the conditions set out in AS 2550.10 (Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use - Mobile elevating work platforms) are met. Ladders are only to be used for access/egress and for light work of short duration (i.e. does not require both hands to carry out activity).

    Use of MEWP as means of access.JPG


  • https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/58171/managing-risk-falls-workplaces-cop-2011.pdf

  • Are the risks of falling objects (tools, equipment, bolts, etc) appropriately managed (e.g. via exclusion zones)?

  • Are workers appropriately protected from the risk of falls (e.g. fall protection)?

Site Fencing/Hoarding

  • As the operator of a major public access facility, BAC is committed to ensuring members of the public and other airport workers are not exposed to risks to their health and safety as a result of construction work activity.

  • Is all site hoarding and/or perimeter fencing properly maintained to prevent unauthorised (including inadvertent) access?

Asbestos Removal

  • Asbestos containing materials have been located in many areas and buildings at Brisbane Airport. Where it is determined that the asbestos material is to be removed, there are strict measures to be applied in order to manage the risks to health and safety.

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  • https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/58194/how-to-safely-remove-asbestos-cop-2011.pdf

  • Is the asbestos removal work being conducted by a licensed asbestos removalist (evidence of licensing to be sighted)?

  • Has the regulator (WHSQ) been notified of the licensed asbestos removal work (evidence to be sighted)?

  • Where Class A asbestos removal work is being undertaken, is a competent person conducting air monitoring and clearance inspections for the work (evidence of asbestos assessor licence to be sighted)?

  • Are signs and labels displayed in the asbestos work area, is access limited and are appropriate decontamination and waste containment measures in place?

  • Is work being carried out in accordance with the asbestos removal control plan accepted by BAC (e.g. method of removal, tools, equipment and PPE to be used)?

Electrical Work

  • BAC as a PCBU is responsible for ensuring its business or undertaking is conducted in a way that is electrically safe. This includes ensuring that all electrical equipment used in the conduct of the business is electrically safe. To support this, BAC has developed a design standard which specifies the minimum standard of design and installation of electrical equipment in BAC-controlled areas.

  • Is the electrical work being performed by a competent person (holder of an electrical work licence)?

  • Where BAC has identified areas of particular risk (e.g. ceiling spaces), is the contractor complying with the controls specified by BAC (e.g. inspections, notification of unterminated cabling, etc)?

  • Where electrical work has been completed since the last inspection, is a certificate of testing for the work able to be sighted (that clearly identifies the work performed and the name and licence number of the person certifying the work)?

Demolition Work

  • Demolition work should be carefully planned before work starts so it can be carried out safely. A demolition plan should be preapred for all demolitions where there are a number of other PCBU's (e.g. subcontractors) involved. This plan should not duplicate a WHSMP or SWMS, but can reference them. The demolition plan should include specific information on the structure to be demolished, the type of building, its principal materials, methods of demolition, etc. Work involving demolition of a structure or part of a structure that is load bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure that is at least 6m in height, involves load shifting machinery on a suspended floor or involves explosives, is notifiable to WHSQ at least 5 days before commencement of work. Additionally, a licence is required to undertake some demolition work.
    https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/58160/demolition-work-cop-2013.pdf

  • Has the PCBU undertaking the demolition work incorporated hazard information (e.g. asbestos register, other building or ground contaminants) from BAC in the demolition plan and SWMS?

  • Are there adequate controls to ensure public safety (e.g. hoarding, containment sheets, overhead protective structure, exclusion zones, etc) and are these being maintained?

  • Is demolition debris being progressively removed to ensure it does not present a fire, access or other health and safety hazard?

Traffic Management

  • The WHS Regulation defines construction work on, or adjacent to, a road, as 'high risk construction work'. A PCBU for 'high risk construction work' must ensure a SWMS is prepared for the work (including the work performed by traffic controllers). This document needs to identify the work that is high risk construction work, specify the hazards and risks relating to this work, describe the measures to be implemented to control the risk (e.g. compliance with the MUTCD Part 3) and describe how the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed. Maintenance work such as mowing of median strips, trimming trees on a median strip or footpath and undertaking work on underground or overhead services or utilities is classed as 'construction work' for the purpose of the WHS Regulation. Activities that do not relate to construction or maintenance work (e.g. a tow truck driver retrieving a broken down vehicle) are not covered by this requirement.
    Traffic control plans should be prepared for short-term and mobile work, work involving relatively simple part-roadway closures and complex traffic arrangements.
    https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/58203/traffic-management-construction-cop-2008.pdf

  • Is the traffic guidance scheme appropriate for the particular worksite location (e.g. considering lane configuration, traffic volume, approach speed and type of work)?

  • Have the temporary traffic control signs and devices been set out in accordance with the traffic guidance scheme accepted by BAC?

  • Are there provisions for signs and devices to be removed from the worksite when work is finished each day with appropriate signage (such as no lines, loose stones, etc) remaining in place until all work is completed?

  • Have provisions been made for other road users (e.g. pedestrians, including people with disabilities if appropriate, bicycles, emergency vehicles)?

Scaffolding

  • A person must hold a basic, intermediate or advanced scaffolder certificate if a person or thing may fall more than 4 metres from the scaffold. A scaffold plan should be prepared and provided by the PCBU doing scaffold work. This is to be made available for inspection at the worksite and should address the basis of design, foundations (including ground conditions and loadings), supporting structure, access and egress, tying, bracing, type of scaffold and edge protection.

    Scaffold base plate.JPG


  • https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/58195/scaffolding-cop-2009.pdf

  • Is there evidence of inspection of the scaffold by a competent person at least every 30 days?

  • Is the scaffold level and set up on a stable foundation with proper base plates?

  • Where the scaffold is over 4 metres, is the handover certificate (completed by the person responsible for erecting the scaffold) able to be sighted?

  • Is the scaffold fully planked and fitted with guardrails, mid-rails and toe boards on any working deck where a person or object could fall more than 2 metres?

  • Has perimeter containment screening been used where objects could fall into a BAC-controlled area?

  • Is the scaffold complete, properly braced and tied to the supporting structure?

Environmental Project Progress Inspection

General

  • Is there a BAC approved CEMP in place for this project?

  • Is there a process in place to raise actions regarding environmental performance?

  • Is the site generally in a tidy condition?

  • Are all materials and equipment contained within the project boundary?

  • Are all works undertaken within the project boundary?

  • Are designated access points being used?

  • Have you received any complaints?

  • What environmental risks are applicable to this project?

Air Quality

  • Has dust monitoring been undertaken?

  • Have there been any exceedances?

  • Are lime stockpiles covered?

  • Are haul roads generating excessive dust?

  • Is a water truck readily available for dust suppression?

  • Are high traffic areas covered with gravel or similar to avoid dust generation?

  • Is there visual evidence of dust leaving site boundaries?

Acid Sulfate Soils

  • Any excavated or stockpiled material showing signs of ASS/PASS?

  • Are excavated soils being managed in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Management Plan?

  • Are lime stockpiles covered?

  • Is there evidence of lime treatment taking place and records or evidence of treatment?

  • Has the ASS treatment pad been approved?

  • Are stockpiles and treatment pads situated away from drainage channels and water flow paths?

Contamination

  • Are stockpiles managed in accordance Contamination Management Plan/stockpile management plan?

  • Has any contaminated material been uncovered as part of the project works (i.e. ACM, oily waste, ASS/Pass soils etc.)?

  • Has dewatering been undertaken in accordance with the Dewatering management Plan?

Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Chemicals

  • Are all hazardous materials stored correctly (incl. Fuels/oils/paints) in accordance with the applicable SDSs, applicable legislation and standards?

  • Has any plant and equipment servicing been undertaken and has it been managed correctly (containment measures such as temporary bunding, drip trays and impermeable matting in place and not within 20 metres of a drainage line)?

  • Are spill kits readily available, fully stocked and signed on site?

  • Are excavator attachments with disconnected hydraulics stored in a dedicated bunded area or with appropriate controls in place to prevent spillage?

  • Has a risk assessment been undertaken prior to the application of line marking or Prime/seal?

  • Is refuelling occurring more than 20m from creeks, drainage features and or wetlands and is the process managed in accordance with the CEMP?

  • Are there visible spills or land contamination on site?

Erosion and Sediment Control

  • Are Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) structures constructed / installed as per the specified approved drawings and designs?

  • Is the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan up to date?

  • Are exposed areas stabilised where required?

  • Has dewatering been undertaken?

  • Was it approved? Permit in place (if required) and controlled (stabilised inlet and outlet).

  • Is there evidence of off-site sedimentation or a visual plume (iron floc) in waterways, drainage features, etc

  • Is there evidence of off-site sedimentation or a visual plume (iron floc) in the event of rainfall?

  • Is surface water and groundwater monitoring being undertaken in accordance with the monitoring requirements?

  • Do ESC’s require modification, maintenance (must be returned to capacity by the end of the day or during the next stay in rainfall) or repair?

  • Are site exit controls (rumble grid/rock pads or washdown facility) in place, maintained and operating to ensure no material deposit on public roads?

  • Are surrounding roads free of tracked mud and debris?

  • Have any tidal works been proposed?

  • Has the ESCP been amended?

  • Has the ESCP been approved?

Flora, Fauna and Cultural Heritage

  • Has any material been imported/exported to or from the project?

  • Has this been approved by BAC?

  • Is a Spotter Catcher appointed to oversee all vegetation clearing activities?

  • Are tree protected plant retention zones (TPZ) in place and clearly delineated?

  • Have all environmental exclusion zones been clearly flagged off and signed?

  • Have works uncovered any CH items or places as part of the works?

Waste

  • Are all waste transport certificates available?

  • Is concrete waste managed as per the requirements of the CEMP with regard to the management and maintenance of wash-out effluent, wet concrete and solid waste concrete?

  • Is there any green waste / vegetation requiring temporary stockpiling or disposal?

  • Are there suitable waste segregation and recycling bins available and do they include a lid or cover?

  • Are waste receptacles regularly serviced by an appropriate waste contractor to avoid bins overflowing?

  • Are the ablution block facility holding tanks regularly inspected and serviced to prevent overflows?

  • IS hydrocarbon impacted waste from servicing/refuelling activities managed and treated as regulated waste?

  • Are any asphalt or profiling works being undertaken?

  • Has this material been investigated for contamination?

Weed and Pest

  • Have any weeds been identified?

  • Has weed treatment been undertaken?

  • Have any Fire Ants been identified?

  • Notifications undertaken?

  • Monthly inspections undertaken?

  • Are weed hygiene declarations available for all plant and equipment mobilised and demobilised to and from site?

  • Do washdown facilities exists in accordance with the Biosecurity Act and approved design (if applicable)?

Noise and Vibration

  • Has noise/vibration monitoring been undertaken?

  • Have there been any noise/vibration exceedances?

  • Have dilapidation surveys been conducted in cases where there is a risk of vibration damage to existing structures?

  • Are there any upcoming high risk work activities that might require monitoring?

  • Have any works occurred outside approved hours without written approval from BAC?

  • Have sensitive receptors adjacent to the project site been identified and additional management requirements put in place?

  • Is equipment/machinery shut down when not in use?

Site Fencing / Hoarding

  • Is the site fenced/barricaded?

  • Does the site fencing/hoarding comply with BAC's specific requirements? (per design code)

Site Signage

  • Is there construction signage on entry that displays entry requirements, PPE, contractor name, ABN and contact details?

Project/Site Plans

  • Is there a WHS Management Plan?

  • Is there a process for reviewing and revising the WHS management plan? (e.g. as new hazards/risks are identified, to respond to specific instructions from BAC, etc).

  • Is there an emergency plan that provides response, evacuation and notification in accordance with BAC requirements?

  • Is there an Asbestos Management Plan? (for a known asbestos location) or a procedure on what to do if a worker finds suspected asbestos?

Hazardous Chemicals / Dangerous Goods

  • Has a suitable location been identified for the storage of hazardous chemicals (including dangerous goods) in accordance with SDS requirements and is this location segregated and contained? (distance, barriers, spill containment to hold 110% of largest storage vessel and secured against unauthorised access as well as having emergency equipment such as spill kit and fire extinguishers in the vicinity).

Access

  • Are surrounding access ways, roadways, walkways and stairwells clear?

Contractor Parking

  • Has sufficient space been allocated for construction vehicle parking and staging, without impacting on roadways, surrounding properties and BAC activities?

Site Security

  • Can the site be made secure, both during and after hours in regards to fencing, gates and tools, plant and equipment storage (especially in sterile areas)?

  • Before the facility is accepted for handover, a walk-through should be undertaken to identify any safety hazards and risks to BAC employees, other airport workers and members of the public. Where potential hazards are observed, these should be noted and actions identified to appropriately eliminate or minimise risk. Corrective actions must have responsibility assigned and a date fixed for rectification.

  • Please select the elements applicable to the project

Hazardous chemical/dangerous goods

  • Are there any pesticides, fuel storage, cleaning products, dangerous goods, waste/recycled water required to use/maintain the structure?

  • Please describe

  • Has BAC's hazardous chemical / dangerous goods consultant (FireEMT) been consulted and involved in determining appropriate storage, signage, emergency response and regulator notifications associated with the facility?

  • Are all storage facilities/piping containing any of the above appropriately labelled in accordance with relevant Australian Standards?

  • Have any required licenses been obtained and copies provided to BAC?

  • Are the above items stored appropriately (i.e. consideration has been made regarding potential incompatibilities between substances)?

Slips, trips and clearances

  • Do any electrical, communications or other cables pose a trip hazard?

  • Are there any areas where there may be slip or trip hazards due to uneven ground, un-marked steps or floor level changes, different flooring surfaces, etc?

  • Is lighting sufficient to ensure ease of navigation?

  • Are there any areas where tight spaces have been created (e.g. low head clearances, areas where access or egress is restricted, etc?

  • Are there any areas where the risk of fall from one level to another exist? If yes, specify the controls that have been implemented to mitigate risk.

Security

  • Are there any areas where alcoves, low lighting or other aspects create a risk to the safety and security of workers or members of the public?

  • Are there any unsecured hatches, doors or access panels that may expose unauthorised access to potential risks?

Accessibility

  • Is pedestrian movement facilitated appropriately to lifts, ramps and car parks?

  • Is way-finding and other signage appropriate and accurate?

  • Is access for people with disabilities adequately accommodated?

  • Is there appropriate access for emergency vehicles?

  • Are there appropriate emergency evacuation points?

Plant/Equipment

  • Does the layout of plant and equipment (and associated areas) provide for adequate exclusion zones and access/egress requirements?

  • Are items of plant and equipment (and associated areas) appropriately signed (i.e. labelled, PPE requirements, etc)?

  • Have provisions been made for storage of maintenance items associated with plant and equipment (including waste)?

  • Are emergency shut off points readily accessible?

  • Are appropriate measures in place for the security of plant and equipment items and areas?

  • Has training been provided to workers in regards to the safe use of all plant and equipment provided?

  • Have all items of plant requiring registration been registered and documentation provided to BAC?

Ergonomics

  • Are any manual handling hazards present (e.g. locations that require reaching, twisting, bending, etc)?

Fire Safety

  • Has fire safety equipment been provided and is it appropriate for the nature of the structure and its operations?

  • Has a Building Emergency Evacuation Plan been developed?

  • Are fire and emergency diagrams in place?

  • Is fire equipment easily accessible and appropriately secured (i.e. not obstructed by building features, etc)?

  • Have appropriate controls been put in place to manage storage areas containing dangerous or flammable goods?

Maintenance

  • Have maintenance requirements (for plant, equipment, building materials, etc) including type and frequency, been documented and provided to BAC?

  • What is the expected date for this information to be delivered to BAC? (Corrective action with due date to be raised).

Electrical Safety

  • BAC requires all new installations to be signed and have a one metre clearance zone marked in front of distribution panels and switchboards. If an exclusion is unable to be marked on the floor, then a sign MUST be fitted to the front of the panel to indicate the exclusion area.

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  • Have all electrical service installations (including switchboards) been completed to required standards (evidenced by appropriate certifications)?

  • Is signage visible on front panel as indicated above?

  • Is an exclusion zone clearly marked or signed as above?

  • Is unauthorised access prevented to any electrical equipment?

Safety in design

  • Has a review of the safety in design register been conducted to ensure all identified risks have been mitigated or controlled and has this information been transferred to appropriate parties (e.g. maintenance providers)?

Basic Environmental Inspection

  • Are there any dust or smoke plumes from the works?

  • Is there any water ponding on the site?

  • Is there any water leaving the site?

  • Are drains covered or protected?

  • Are any sediment fences neat and tidy?

  • Is there any sediment on the road leaving the site?

  • Are any soil stockpiles covered or protected?

  • Are there any spills or staining on site?

  • Are spill kits available?

  • Are chemicals being stored in a cabinet or a bund?

  • Is waste segregated?

  • Are bins covered to avoid FOD?

Other Observations

Other Observations

  • Have any other observations been made during this inspection?

  • Enter any additional observations made and note any other identified corrective/preventive actions.

    • Observation

  • Other observation details

Positive Feedback

Positive Feedback

  • Do you have any positive feedback about the contractor or works being performed in relation to Health, Safety or Environment?

  • What area is the positive feedback for?

  • Please describe the positive feedback in the notes section above

Sign Off

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HSE Project Inspection [BAC-HSE-FRM-07]
Calum Taylor

HSE Project Inspection [BAC-HSE-FRM-07]

BAC's Health, Safety and Environment inspection template for construction projects.

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