Title Page
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Location
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Additional Personnel
Arriving on site
Common hazards
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Aware of site safety requirements e.g. PPE to be won on site
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Aware of site traffic requirements
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Aware of where to locate equipment
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Aware of where to drop off or pick up equipment
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Fit for work
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Permit for work required?
Control measures
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Report to site office to get directions
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Report to site supervisor
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Report to site personnel
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Accurate directions supplied from transport controller, hire office or service controller
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Attended site induction
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Escorted around site by site personnel
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Do not need to enter site
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Where required, Permit to work issued by site supervisor
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Ensure adequate rest period has been taken between shifts
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Not effected by alcohol or drugs (as per Coates Alcohol and Drug Policy)
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Collision or interaction with traffic/equipment/pedestrian/other workers
Common hazards
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Roadways
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Vehicles or cyclists
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Public walkways
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Pedestrians or general public in the area
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Other workers in the area
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Equipment working in the area
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Blind corners
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Positioning of moving vehicle/ crane/ equipment
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Railway/ tram lines/ crossings
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Aircraft/ runways
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Shipping/ wharf activites
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Other
Control measures
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Physical barriers
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Qualified traffic controller
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Traffic signs
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Physical separation of activites
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Roadwork/ warning signage
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Traffic control plan
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Barrier mesh/ tape/ bunting
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Witches hats
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Use a spotter when moving vehicle/ crane/ equipment, especially when reversing
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Persons stay in safety zones during loading
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Travel speed maximum 10km/h or per site conditions
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Engage rotating beacon
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Engage hazard warning lights
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Motion/ reversing alam
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Ensure only essential personnel are in the work area
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Other
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Site environmental condition
Common hazards
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Stable, even, non-slippery ground surfaces
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Site housekeeping
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Wet or waterlogged ground conditions
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Waterways/ drainage nearby
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Trenches/ backfilled nearby
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Trees/ flora
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Buildings
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Onsite facilities/ structures or equipment
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Bridges
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Other overhead obstruction
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Other
Control Measures
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Ground conditions assessed by competent person
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Vehicle/ crane/ equipment is on FIRM LEVEL ground
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Fully extend outriggers on cranes or equipment where fitted
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Suitable packing is to be used under outriggers/ stabilisers
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Set up a crane/ equipment's nearest outrigger to the trench, as far away from the trench as the trench is deep
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Ensure adequate distance/ protection is maintained for all onsite facilties, structures or equipment
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Relocate position of crane or equipment if necessary
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Use a tag line
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Use a spotter
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Obtain authority to trim trees/ flora if trimming is required
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Use trak mats
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Advise site supervisor of site housekeeping issues that will affect the job
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Wear suitable protective footwear/ clothing
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Other
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Services or powerlines
Look up and Live. Common hazards
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Locate power lines
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Overheard services
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Live Aerial conductors (power lines)
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Gas Transmission Lines
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Above ground pipes
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Installing Earth stakes for portable generators
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Other
Control measures
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Locate power lines
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Locate and mark all services
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Maintain safe working distance
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Observe no go restrictions
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Use a QUALIFIED spotter
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Contact authorities and isolate power if necessary
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Ring "Dial Before You Dig" 1100
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Obtain approval for work in Gas Transmission pipeline areas
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Relocate task to another area
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Other
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Weather/visibility
Common hazards
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Windy or stormy conditions
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Electrical storm/ heavy rain
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Extreme heat
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Poor visibility, night work
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Extreme cold/ icy conditions
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Other
Control Measures
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Do not operate equipment or cranes during an electrical storm or heavy rain
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Do not operate EWP's or cranes if wind speed exceeds wind speed rating
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Use a tag line when lifting a load with a crane
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Install artifical lighting if working at night or in dark conditions
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Wet weather clothing
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Postpone all work until suitable conditions are present
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Ensure hydration levels are maintained to safe working level
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Take appropriate breaks if required
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Sun protection e.g. hat and sunscreen
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Wear adequate clothing during cold/ icy conditions
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Wear adequate footwear
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Other
Is job site safe?
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Yes
Working at heights
Common Hazards
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Edge protection
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Working from a ladder
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Working above 2 metres
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Operating a boom lift
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Risk of a fall
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Climbing on to equipment
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Other
Control Measures
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Maintain 3 points of contact when working with a ladder
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Ensure ladders are adequately secured both top and bottom
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Use a person to assist in securing a ladder
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Use a work platform
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Use an EWP
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Pre sling loads
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Ensure all surfaces are non slip and there is no risk of a fall
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Do not go within a 2m distance of an unprotected edge
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Wear a harness when operating an EWP
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Employ fall arrest equipment when working from heights
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Ensure surface is not fragile or unstable
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Other
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Confined spaces
Common Hazards
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Have identified a confined space
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Required to enter confined space
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Other
Control Measures
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Assess site for confined spaces
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Suitably trained and qualified to enter a confined space
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Suitably equipped to enter a confined space
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Have obtained a confined space entry permit
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Other
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Personal or physical protection
Common Hazards
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PPE required to perform task
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PPE in bold print MANDATORY for dogging and personnel in loading/unloading area
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Task involve manual handling
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Other
Control Measures
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Hard hat
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Hand protection
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Eye protection
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Protective clothing & hi vis garments
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Fire resistant clothing (petrochemical plants)
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Appropriate safety footwear
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Hearing protection
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Respiratory protection
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Never lift more than 20kg
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Use mechanical lifting aids
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Site PPE requirements observed
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Have adhered to Coates Hire PPE policies
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Own use equipment
Common Hazards
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Need to conduct an inspection of equipment
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Need to use hand tools
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Need to use electrical equipment
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Other
Control measures
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Daily inspection of equipment/cranes and lifting gear has occured
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Daily inspection has been recorded in a log book
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Hand tools are inspected before use
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Electrical equipment is adequately tested and tagged
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Other
Is the job site safe?
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Yes
Finalisation
Only proceed if it safe to do so
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Signature