Iplex Pipelines - Site Safety Audit Plan

• Site

• Document No. (This Audit will need to be entered into the safety database on completion by site management)

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel Inspection conducted with;

Brief, before completing the Inspection make sure that you yourself have completed the required induction and are familiar with the site safety policies and procedures. Some policies differ from site to site and department to department dependant on the risk assessment outcomes. Answer the below questions adding photos as required. Include both management and employees during this inspection, request that operators and or management follow up any safety issues with a Hazard alert. Take all opportunities to complete safety interactions during this process (writing the words "Safety Interactions Conducted" in the answer box).

Management Responsibilities

• Has the worksite been inspected previously?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have previous inspection items been actioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety management plan for this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have subcontractors provided Risk Assessment / Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before commencing activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access / egress to and from the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Work area clean and tidy (adequate rubbish disposal facilities)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads not lying on or draped over walkways or mobile plant access ways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access ways clear of debris, obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment / material stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous locations / penetrations covered, sign posted and appropriately fenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs on site unobstructed, clean and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Portable electrical equipment and leads inspected and show current tags? Please provide evidence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads supported above the ground with hooks or stands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical testing register maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment in good condition (no frayed leads, damaged plugs/connections/leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are residual current devices / earth leakage protection systems used for all electrical connections, checked and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel undertaking electrical work appropriately trained and qualified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolations completed (lock-out procedures / permits to work in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fiberglass or aluminum ladders used rather than metal ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Plant and Equipment

• Plant and equipment is in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are both forklift operators and pedestrians adhering to the minimum exclusion zones ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily checks completed for forklifts ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable are reverse and visual alarm operating and audible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are crane logbooks kept on the mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily inspections completed and recorded for Cranes ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do only trained and licensed operators operate mobile plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work limit of lifting or carrying equipment displayed, tested and recorded kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery

• Is machinery clean and free from excess oil and grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery guarding in place and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs or instructions displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency stops clearly identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racking and Storage

• Is racking installed correctly to the relevant standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the racking safe working loads clearly marked ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items stored correctly locked in pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items stored above head height adequately secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Are Safety Data Sheets available for all hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a chemical / hazardous substance register kept on site and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site personnel aware of and understand MSDSs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage erected at storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers labeled and stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical storage areas provided with appropriate containment areas (bunds and spill kits)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required PPE supplied when using hazardous materials (as specified by MSDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency / first aid equipment available (showers, eye baths)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation / exhaust systems installed where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Work (includes oxy - acetylene cutting and welding)

• Are personnel trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot work permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bottles secured in an upright position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment is located in work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flash back arrestors fitted to both the hand piece and at the bottles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct PPE used as per SOPs or Job Safety Analysis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding equipment, hoses and fittings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are screens erected and ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height

• Are working at height permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel trained in working at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safe access and egress provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses inspected and inspection records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency protocols developed for retrieval of a fallen injured person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are anchor points assessed by a person qualified engineer / competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers, barricades and signs erected to delineate restricted access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls in place to minimise the risk of objects falling from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs, Steps and Landings

• No worn or broken steps, rungs or styles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip treatments / treads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kick plates where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4:1 Pitch and extended 1 meter above top landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• Is mandatory and job specific PPE worn, suitable for task and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular maintenance checks performed on PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees appropriately trained in the use of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs displayed to identify the required PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Has a risk assessment been undertaken to a) determine if necessary to enter the confined space and b) determine the control measures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel trained and certified to work in confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined space entry permits used, signed by supervisors and kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a adequate communication system utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a need for gas monitoring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures developed (including rescue plan and equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety equipment in good woking condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All confined spaces identified and appropriately signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Has a traffic management plan been developed and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all road work signs and devices erected in accordance with the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety barriers installed to segregate pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Protection

• Is access to the site controlled and unauthorised entry restricted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a boundary fence / barricades in place and stable in all sections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dust and noise controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Are amenities hygienic and tidy (washroom, toilet, lockers, meal rooms)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there notice boards in crib areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there cool clean drinking water available at appropriate locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are personnel aware of the first aid kit location and is it clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid kit located on site and adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of personnel trained in first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of treatment and supplies dispensed completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is there adequate access and work activity lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response and Fire Control

• Fire extinguishers in place service / tagged and appropriate to the hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there unobstructed clear access to fire fighting equipment ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency response procedures developed and issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency response personnel identified and trained in site emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency evacuation information correct, prominently displayed and included in the induction process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site have an emergency siren and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have trial evacuations been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Consultation

• Is there a site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records, certificates of competency and induction records maintained on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do team leaders/managers conduct regular Pause for Safety briefs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site personnel kept informed on hazards, incidents and committee meeting minutes at pre-work briefs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do supervisors carry out risk assessments and incident reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a health and safety committee established on site and meetings held regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Employee engagement

• Is there evidence of employee engagement? Check safety and lean boards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that the Golden Rules are being followed at all times ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site communication sessions being conducted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have national and local site safety initiatives being rolled out to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular toolbox talks being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety alerts reviewed and issues to all staff and employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any aged Hazards over 30 days ? If so review with site staff, assistance may be able to be provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is feedback provided to employees after raising a Hazard Alert and sign off requested from the initiator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Issues and Comments

• Issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

  Yes

  No

  N/A