Information

  • HTS Site Quality Audit V.4
    http://connection-solutions.hills.com.au

  • Work Order Task:

  • Conducted on:

  • Work Order:

  • Auditors Name:

  • Contractors Name & ID:

  • Location:
  • HTS Expectations:

    It is a WHS requirement that a Pre-start toolbox is conducted with all persons attending site, a Risk Assessment is completed for every task, this is done before a job is started.
    This will be separate to any site specific inductions that may be required.
    The subcontractor will complete this audit in full and all evidence that is collected such as photos and comments made by the new subcontractor will be documented.

Risk Assessment - Auditor

  • Have you completed a Pre-start check or site induction with the subcontractor you are auditing?

  • Please conduct a Pre-start meeting with the contractor you are auditing

  • Hazards

  • Controls

  • Residual Risk Level

  • Auditors Signature

Subcontractor Responsibilities (PCBU)

  • All persons conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace (PCBU) have a primary duty of care to ensure so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers engaged by the person, and all other persons are not put at risk from work carried out by the PCBU.
    Division 2 - s (19) WHS Act 2011
    Division 2 - s (40) WHS Reg 2011 list the duty of the PCBU in relation to general workplace facilities
    https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/law-and-regulation

  • Confirm with the subcontractor they are aware of the following WHS responsibilities as a PCBU. Provide access to first aid (First Aid Kit) Provide access to water (Fresh drinking water) provide access to hygiene services (Toilet paper, wet wipes, hand sanitizer) Provide access to food Provide access to communications (Mobile Phone) Provide access to an emergency management plan (Emergency Evacuation Plan)

  • Confirm the subcontractor is aware of legislative requirements that all persons onsite must be accredited and carry all necessary PPE to complete the job safely while working in accordance with the SWMS?

  • Confirm the subcontractor is aware of the Emergency Australia app - this should be part of their emergency evacuation plan in case of an emergency.

  • Emergency Australia App - National Triple Zero Awareness Work Group
    http://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/

  • Confirm the subcontractor subcontractor aware of all ODU separation of service requirements, as per S009-2020 Customer Cabling Rules (ACMA)? Minimum height ODU 2.4m. Minimum distance ODU to poly-carbonate roofing 2m. Minimum electrical separation 3m. Minimum separation to all other services 1m.

  • Confirm the subcontractor is aware of all IDU separation of service requirements, as per S009-2020 Customer Cabling Rules (ACMA)? Minimum height IDU 300mm from floor. Maximum Height IDU from floor 1.8m Minimum electrical separation 150mm or 50mm if a permanent barrier from GPO Minimum clear access to IDU 900mm NTD Label visible and not covering ventilation Tamper proof screw and sticker fitted to rear of IDU

HTS compliance

  • Ensure the sub-contractor is wearing Safety Footwear that meets AS/NZS 2210? Ensure the sub-contractor is wearing Hi-visibility clothing that meets AS4602 class D or D/N?

  • Ensure the Sub-contractor has the following licenses? Drivers license, White card (or state equivalent), Digital Enable Card, Working at Heights License, Inspection Log Book, Inspection Certificate? QT must sight all licenses, log books and certificates - (Mandatory)

  • Ensure the sub-contractor has an Hills ID badge with risk calculator - (Mandatory)

  • Ensure the subcontractor is carrying their Height Safety Logbook and all height safety equipment is tagged - Required for 005 audit

  • Sub-contractors must carry a copy of their height safety logbook and provide on request, please advise the sub-contractor to download from the contractor portal and complete.

  • Ensure the Sub-contractor is carrying a signed copy of all the latest versions of HTS SWMS and relevant MSDS (Mandatory)

  • Sub-contractors must carry a copy of the relevant SWMS and MSDS and provide on request, please advise the sub-contractor to download these documents from the contractor portal.

  • Ask the sub-contractor if they know where to access Manual Work Orders, Consent Forms and Deed of Release forms (3) (Mandatory) <br>All are available in the download section of the contractor portal. <br>Does the contractor have any with them?

  • Advise sub-contractor that all forms are available for download from the contractor portal and that they should carry & have an adequate number of manual paperwork to complete an installation if Journey is unavailable, please advise the Sub-contractor to download these forms from the Contractor Portal.

  • Is the subcontractor carrying multiple spares in case of a failure or to pick up additional jobs?

HTS Compliance - Risk Assessment/JSA Sub-Contractor

  • Does the Sub-contractor have an off-sider working with them on this site?

  • Is the offsider authorised to be onsite?<br>Do they have a White Card and Enable Card? Are they known to HTS - QT to ask and check

  • QA fail this inspection, ask the non authorised person to leave site and notify HTS of this breach

  • Has the prime contractor completed the risk assessment for the offsider in Journey?

  • QA fail this inspection, ensure prime contractor completes Journey and lists offsider

  • Does the Sub-contractor have a 3rd-party contractor working with them onsite?

  • Has the 3rd-party signed on to the Sub-contractors SWMS?

  • Photo of signed SWMS

  • Auditor to instruct 3rd party to sign onto SWMS to continue working - QA fail this inspection - It is mandatory for a 3rd-party to sign on to a sub-contractors SWMS

  • Is the contractor working in accordance with the latest SWMS and do they have all necessary PPE to complete the job safely?

  • You must stop the job until you have the correct PPE and either downloaded a copy of the latest SWMS to your tablet or have a hard copy in your vehicle.

  • Were all safety procedures followed?

  • Explain why some safety procedures were not followed?

  • Did the contractor identify any hazards such as poly-carbonate roofing (2m), electrical (3m), other services (1m) and ensured any installed equipment has minimum separation distances?

  • List hazards sub-contractor did not identify?

Has the Contractor identify all risks and fill out the JSA Correctly, based on the nbn Risk Profile based on the nbn Critical Risk Controls (CRCs)

  • Select what control risks have been identified in the contractors JSA

Work order and Journey

  • Check the sub-contractors ID badge is current, confirm they advised the customer of the emergency contact procedure and sited the sub-contractors ID card?

  • Ensure sub-contractor is aware they must always produce their ID badge and confirm the emergency contact procedure prior to starting any work.

  • Check the sub-contractor on-sited in Journey, gained consent and checked all customer details before starting any work?

  • Check if the Contractor has identified any hazardous substances onsite or if the property is heritage listed?

  • Has the subcontractor provided adequate notes clearly communicating what has done on site, Information is key to be paid a site visit. No information = No Payment

First Aid

  • Check a First Aid Kit is carried by the sub-contractor and a First Aid sticker is displayed on their commercial vehicle? <br>First Aid kit contents covered in HTS00017 & HTS005 Audits and must comply First Aid kit must comply with First Aid in the work place Code of practice 2020

Electrical Safety

  • Has the subcontractor demonstrated how to implement electrical lockout using an approved electrical lock out kit, and provided the required acceptable photo for Journey - Check the contractor is aware of the mandatory Electrical Safety laws including electrical lockout when completing one of the following tasks? - Accessing a cavity or under a house, pulling cables through a cavity, drilling / penetrating into a ceiling, roof or walls, or accessing a metal roof.

  • Please refer the contractor to the contractor portal Training Manual 25 - Electrical Hazards

  • Was the power-box locked out correctly while the contractor was completing the following?<br>Accessing a roof cavity or under a house, pulling cables through a cavity, drilling / penetrating into a ceiling, roof or walls or accessing a metal roof?

  • Photo of lockout tag in use (On switch board or circuit that has been locked out)

  • Check if the house has an Aerial lead-in cable?<br>Check the contractor has a minimum 3m clearance to any installed equipment away from the lead-in cable and has identified the possible route of the cable to the switchboard?

  • Check if the sub-contactor used 240 volt AC power tools?

  • Do the power tools have current Tag & Test certificate?

  • Have you advised the subcontractor of the fail and the need to have the power tools tested

  • Check if the contractor is carrying a working Volt Stick and approved Electrical Services Locator?

  • Mark audit as not compliant and advise quality to raise a CAR notice with the contractor to purchase these items

  • Photo of Volt Stick

  • Photo of Cable Locator

Ladder Safety

  • Can the subcontractor demonstrate how to set-up the ladder and take an acceptable photo for Journey, clearly demonstrating 1000mm, 4/1 ratio, 3/1 Exclusion zone (These are all the mandatory photo requirements)

  • Please provide photo of ladder set-up

  • Please provide photo of ladder set-up

  • Check the sub-contractor is carrying both the 1.8m - 2.1m Step Ladder & 3.7m Extension Ladder?

  • Are the subcontractors ladders in good condition?

  • Advise the subcontractor to have their Ladder repaired or replaced

  • If a ladder was used, was it correct for the task?

  • Please advise subcontractor to always use appropriate ladder for the task

  • Did the subcontractor have 3 points of contact while using the ladder

  • Did the ladder extend 1000mm past the landing point and was it secured?

  • Was an exclusion zone created around the ladder? For every 3m up, there should be a drop zone 1m out.

  • Was the ladder at the correct 4/1 ratio

  • Photo of Ladder secured to acceptable Anchor Point showing 1000mm, 4/1 ratio, Exclusion zone

  • Check how the ladders are secured to the sub-contractors vehicle?

Height Safety

  • Can the subcontractor demonstrate how to setup the 2/1 Tether System and take an acceptable photo for Journey showing how to work safely at height (These are all the mandatory photo requirements)

  • Please provide photo of 2/1 tether set-up

  • Please provide photo of 2/1 tether set-up

  • Did the subcontractor access the roof and use a height safety kit including a Harness and temporary anchor point?

  • List the PPE used with the Height Safety Kit.

  • Explain why a Harness was not used, this is an WHS breach if the subcontractor was working at height without Fall Restraint

  • Is the subcontractor aware that they must use a rated anchor point @ (15kn) and secure themselves correctly?

  • Did the subcontractor use a safety line ensuring the minimum amount of line was played out so that there was no chance of a fall?

  • While the Sub-contractor was working on the roof, were they attached to an anchor at all times?

  • Were all tools & materials secured while subcontractor was on the roof?

  • Is the sub-contractors height safety equipment in good condition? (Photo to be supplied in 005 audit)

  • Advise the subcontractor to have their height safety kit inspected

Prequalification:

  • Has the subcontractor demonstrated they can complete a PQ and SQ test clearly showing Cell Statistics (All mandatory photo requirements)

  • Has the subcontractor demonstrated they can connect the IA to the ODU wirelessly to their device

  • Has the subcontractor demonstrated they can perform a 360 degree pan checking for all available PCI listed in the priorities within 14km

  • Has the subcontractor demonstrated how to check at multiple heights deciding on what type of mount to be used, i.e Flexi Tin, 1.8 or 3m mount.

  • Has the subcontractor demonstrated how to check multiple locations looking for Non Standard options and how to close correctly in Journey.

  • Does the subcontractor know the difference between Mode 1 and Mode 2 readings and when they are required.

ODU and APL Mount:

  • Does the subcontractor understand the ODU photo requirements, ODU side on, all fixing points visible, drip loop with weather proof boot fitted and cable penetration.

  • Mount Type?

  • List all compliant aspects of the mount

  • Is the Installed Mount on the APL

  • You must direct the contractor to cease using mounts that are not approved. Any non approved mount will need to be removed and replaced with an approved mount. You will need to fail this QA and a rework will be issued.

  • Does the ODU have a clear LOS over the roof even though the RSRP reading is a pass?

  • The ODU needs to have a clear LOS over the roof to maximise the signal, if this has not been achieved then state the reason why not.

  • Is the mount fitted to a KlipLok or TrimDek roof?

  • Was a Clevis bracket used & is the mount installed at the highest point on the roof?<br>Are the stay arms out of the water channel?

  • Was a standard bracket used and are the stay arms secured to rib?

  • Was an additional MBRK used? This needs to be recorded by selecting non standard.

  • Is the Cable mechanically protected if more than 100mm of exposed cable is not secured to the mount?

  • Photo of ODU and Mount

  • Please explain reasons why ODU and mount is a pass. (i.e contractor engaged with EU and choose suitable location with a clear LOS)

Cable run and IDU

  • Does the subcontractor understand the IDU photo requirements, close up photo clearly showing NTD Sticker, IDU from 2m clearly showing environment, IDU power supply and security lock installed.

  • Were all cable penetrations sealed with a liberal amount of silicone?

  • Was Conduit or Flexi Conduit used with the correct amount of saddles?

  • Why was conduit used?

  • Is the cable penetration sealed with silicon?

  • Was a Wiremap test completed using an approved LAN tester?

  • Was a pass reading clearly identified by the NTD number on the IDU or did the contractor use a camera app (Evidence Cam)?

  • Please mark this audit as a pass with actions and advise the contractor on the correct procedure to complete this test.

  • Please mark this audit as a pass with actions and advise the contractor on the correct procedure to complete this test.

  • Are the cables neat and tidy and not a hazard? ( patch lead & power lead )

  • Does the installed IDU and cable meet S009-2020 customer cable separation of service requirements?

  • Please explain reasons why IDU and cabling is a pass. (i.e contractor engaged with EU and installed IDU near existing EU equipment)

  • Photo of Installed equipment

Artifact / Photos

  • Have you all the required photos for this QA?

Customer satisfaction

  • Could the installation / ODU, IDU , cabling been completed another way? Has the contractor looked at all options and spent sufficient time surveying the property? Was there a more aesthetically pleasing location, or accessible location for the installed equipment?

  • Were the completed works explained to the customer?

  • Is the customer satisfied with the completed works and the location of all installed equipment?

  • Explain why the customer was not satisfied with the completed works?

  • Did the subcontractor clean up before leaving?

Inspection Results

  • Was the Inspection a Pass or Fail?

  • Select Type of Fail.

  • Select all applicable responses

  • Is any rework required?

  • List reworks required.

  • Is any retraining required?

  • List retraining issues

  • List your comments below regarding contractors overall installation

Sign-Off

  • Add signature

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