Karpah Construction Safety Management System Weekly Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Proof of registration and good standing with compensation insurer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor have an approved Safety and Health plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the contractor's Safety and Health plan been approved and signed off by the client's agent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor have a site specific risk assessment plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor have method statements and safe work procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the contractor monitor the Disabling Injury Frequency Rate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access scaffolding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile scaffolding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free standing scaffolding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Openings and edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevated works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demolition works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site vehicles / plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Conveyors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed as the 16(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing as the construction manager 8(1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing as an assistant construction manager 8(2)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing as the safety officer 8(5)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appointed safety officer registered with the SACPCMP CR 8(6)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed as a construction work supervisor 8(7)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed as an assistant construction work supervisor 8(8)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing as an OHS representative 17(1) for the first 20 employees and thereafter 1 for every 50 employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the members of the OHS committee 19(1)been appointed in writing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing to supervise scaffolding operations CR16(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing to inspect all scaffolds CR16(1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing as the scaffold team leader CR16(1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed in writing as a scaffold erector CR16(1)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to design, inspect and approve temporary works 12(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to supervise temporary works 12(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to supervise excavation work CR13(1)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to supervise and control all demolition work CR14(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to check structural integrity during all demolition work CR14(3)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in to inspect ladders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed to install and inspect all temporary electrical installations CR 24(c) and 24(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to inspect lifting machines and equipment CR 22(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to operate a material hoist CR 19(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to inspect the material hoist on a daily basis CR 19(8)(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to operate construction vehicles or mobile plant CR 23(1)(d)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency and valid medical evaluation attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to inspect construction vehicles or mobile plant CR 23(1)(k)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a person appointed in writing to inspect and control the issue of hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to develop a fall protection plan and ensure implementation and regular updating CR 10(1)(a-c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to supervise all stacking and storage operations CR 28(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to use, inspect and maintain an E.A.F.D CR 21(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to supervise and control the use and safekeeping of all E.A.F.D devices CR 21(2)(g)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person with specific knowledge and experience appointed in writing to use and inspect electric arc welding, gas welding and gas cutting equipment GSR 9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person with specific knowledge and experience appointed in writing to Co-ordinate fire prevention, emergency contingency planning and execution ER 9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to inspect all fire fighting equipment CR 29(h)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing as a First Aider for the first 10 employees and for every 50 employees thereafter GSR 3(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person with specific knowledge and experience appointed in writing to the use and storage of Hazardous Controlled Substances HCSR 3(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person with specific knowledge and experience appointed in writing to supervise, inspect and use electrical machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person with specific knowledge and experience appointed in writing to inspect pressure vessels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing as the incident / accident investigator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing as the risk assessor CR9(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has application been made to the Dept. of Labour for a construction work permit and is their evidence of such application?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the notification of construction work been submitted to the Dept. of Labour and if so is proof readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor registered and in good standing with a registered compensation insurer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a valid letter of good standing from the compensation insurer available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the client presented a site specific Safety and Health specification to the contractor including a base line risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a specification has not been recieved is there proof available requesting one?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current copy of the OHS act available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contractor conducting monthly OHS audits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a hazard identification been conducted and have the results been recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contractor's OHS plans available and approved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the OHS file being maintained and are the results available to the client

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are written agreements in place with all contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of all contractors displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the contractors in good standing with a registered compensation insurer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all contractors have valid letters of good standing with their compensation insurers available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COMPETENT person been appointed by each contractor in writing as a construction work supervisor CR 8(7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all contractors appointed a competent person to function as an OHS representative

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all contractors appointed a competent person as a First Aider?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof of competency attached to the appointment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have hazard identifications been conducted and have the results been recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a risk assessment plan been compiled and updated as and when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site personnel been informed and trained according to the risk assessment plan and is there proof of such?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a geo-technical report been submitted by the client if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a method statement for the sequence of construction available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are meaningful OH&S Reports available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have reports been actioned by management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an OH&S committee been established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are OH&S meetings being held monthly and are minutes being kept on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incidents (if any) discussed at these meetings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these actioned by management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds inspected weekly, after inclement weather and after major alterations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all drawings in connection with the design of the temporary structure kept on site and are these available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are detailed specific drawings available on site for temporary structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have temporary works erectors been trained and instructed on how to perform the work safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all equipment that is to be used been inspected by a suitably competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a written authorisation been obtained from the engineer prior to the casting of concrete as to the integrity of the temporary works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the temporary works been inspected before, during and after placement for structural integrity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the drawing include method statements and the sequence of construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an excavation work permit been issued by the project engineer where shoring or bracing is deemed as not being required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the excavations inspected daily before each shift, after rain, after every blast and after every damage to support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a register in place and is it up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a structural engineering survey been done, and a demolition method statement compiled by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has demolition risk assessment been compiled and is it available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ave inspections been conducted as per the method statement recieved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ladders been inspected on arrival to site and monthly thereafter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the registers pertaining to ladders up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary electrical installations inspected after installation, after alterations and weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the registers up to date and has a CoC been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth leakage tested and have the results been recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drivers and operators of lifting machines in possession of valid certificates of training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All operators trained for specific type of lifting machine operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction vehicle inspection register up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all relevant load certificates available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid operator training certificate available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proof that all operators are medically fit to operate heavy machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hand tool inspection register up to date and available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a risk assessment for all work at fall risk been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the employees working at height been deemed medically fit to work at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a training programme in place for employees working in fall risk areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure in place for the training, inspecting, testing and the maintenance of fall risk equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fall recovery plan in place and has it been communicated to all personnel including evidence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXPLOSIVE ACTUATED FASTENING DEVICE

• Inspections, repairs, maintenance, issue and return of cartridges recorded on suitable register (EAFD)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPETENT person appointed in writing to use EAFD

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding and flame cutting equipment numbered and including on register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment being inspected monthly as per register and is this available in the site OHS file and is it up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all fire fighting equipment being inspected as indicated by the equipment manufacturer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire risks on site been identified, actions taken to reduce and reviewed as conditions change?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection registers available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have a sufficient number of employees been trained in the correct use of fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the incident reporting procedure openly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all incidents according to Sect. 24 been reported to the provincial director, Dept. Labour within 7 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cases of occupational diseases been reported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are copies of incident reports available on file for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are copies of Annexure 1 available on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have remarks been made by the OHS committee regarding any and all incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have these remarks been actioned by site management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has every workplace been provided with sufficient first aid boxes (required when more than 5 employees are on site)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is first aid treatment freely available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment in the first aid box compliant with Regulation 3 of the OHS Act?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the list of first aiders publicly displayed and do these have certificates of competency on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the name of the first aider clearly displayed on the relevant first aid box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there records to indicate first aid treatment given?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs instructing employees to report all injuries and illnesses, including first aid cases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all chemical substances been identified and is there a list available as well as the necessary MSDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the OHS policy been signed by the most senior person in the company and is it available on the staff notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an HIV/AIDS Awareness programme on site available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a substance abuse policy in place, has it been signed by the most senior person on site and has it been placed on the site notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the OHS rules been explained to all (written proof) and placed on site notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees and visitors recieved induction training and is there written proof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the induction training include task safety instructions and associated risk assessments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees and visitors carry proof of induction training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toolbox talks conducted on a regular basis - weekly including written proof of attendance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees recieve basic OHS training and is there evidence of this?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operators of plant and equipment received specialised training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a follow-up procedure in place to ensure understanding and adherence to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the the following available on the site safety board: no. of hours worked without a compensation claim, no of days worked without a claim, star grading board up to date, safety posters displayed at keys areas around the site and are these changed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an employee notice board for OHS notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an OHS competition on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a company wide OHS competition in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there participation in the MBA's OHS competition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Are notices and signs placed at entrances and along site perimeter indicating NO UNAUTHORISED ENTRY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have notices and signs been placed at entrances instructing visitors and non-employees what to do and where to go upon entering the site including directional arrows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have signs been posted to warn of the type of works being conducted, i.e overhead work as well as other hazardous activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have precautionary measures been taken to protect passing by the site and/or persons entering the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access control control being implemented and is there a sign in and out register at the site entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there security patrols after hours and over weekends?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting after dark?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency contact numbers strategically located near telephones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the emergency evacuation plan been posted on the staff notice board and has it been communicated to all personnel including proof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency evacuation contingency plan in place and has it been posted on the site notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an audible alarm available on site and have the different sirens been explained to all?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an emergency evacuation drill been conducted assembling at the emergency assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a site layout plan displayed indicating the emergency evacuation routes and the emergency assembly points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

• Has the need for PPE been identified, prescribed and reviewed as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where prescribed are all site employees and visors wearing hard hats (SABS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the prescribed wear being worn; wet works = gumboots, roof work = non-slip safety shoes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eye and face protection being used during the following activities; concrete breaking, angle grinding, drilling into overhead brickwork or cement, using EAFD, vibrating concrete, using hammers and chisels, brazing, welding, gas cutting, arc welding or electrical sawing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection being used during the following activities; concrete breaking, EAFD, electrical wood working, operating heavy plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hand protection being used during the following activities; cement, bricks, steel, chemicals, welding, hammer and chisel work, concrete breaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection used while working with or in the following; dry cement, dusty areas, hazardous chemicals and angle grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the following equipment used when working on scaffolding, close to edges, or working on ring beams; suitable double lanyard harnesses other fall arrest equipment or catch nets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all jobs requiring PPE been identified and is it being used i.e. rain suits, overalls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all required PPE being issued to personnel free of charge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE in an acceptable and useable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all personnel been instructed on the correct use of the required PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there acknowledgement of receipt of PPE including acknowledgement that it will be used according to instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a record of issue and receipt of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Is a scrap removal system in place including all scrap items unsuitable or scrap items and redundant materials and are these placed in a designated area and removed daily from the designated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scrap and waste removal from height done by way of chutes or hoists, over edges is not allowed and is scrap disposed of in designated areas or containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scrap and redundant materials removed from site as and when it is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the following in place with stacking; stable, firm level surface, adequate base, not leaning over, no danger of collapse, irregular shapes bound, if more than 1 stack to support each other height not exceeding 3 x its base, are the stacks easily accessible to staff and vehicles, removal is done from the top and not the sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has adequate storage been provided and has an area adequately been demarcated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the storage areas functional, i.e. racks, bins, protected from the elements and vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have "special areas" been demarcated and identified for flammable gas, cement etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the base adequate to carry the load, stacked in rows and not in danger of collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stores and storage areas clear of unnecessary equipment and materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage behind buildings or storage containers controlled and kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas clear of litter and vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are off - cuts and re-usable materials kept to a minimum in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is re-usable materials tacked and stored correctly in the demarcated areas including timber nails flattened or removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the issue, return and disposal of hardware items controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are demarcated stacking areas maintained and are acceptable standards maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas kept neat, tidy and clear of unnecessary equipment and materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways demarcated and kept clear of material and waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general appearance of the site within acceptable margins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SCAFFOLDING AND TEMPORARY WORKS

• Scaffolding: Is the foundation firm, stable, sufficient for the load, acceptibly level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: Is the bracing adequate, sufficient, secured and is installed as per the design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: Is the condition of the platform boards acceptable, sufficient and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: Are the handrails installed at the correct height, toe boards installed and are they secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: Are adequate access ladders installed, sufficient and are these suitably secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: Is the area directly beneath and around the scaffold clear of materials and rubble?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: If outriggers are used are they tied back onto the structure and are the bases secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: Is appropriate signage in place on structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding: If wheels are used do these have functional brakes, wheels or swivels in good order and are they all in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drawings relevant to the design on site and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all temporary works structures adequately erected, braced and supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all temporary works structures been erected according to the drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the deck panels been secured against possible displacement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to prevent personnel from slipping on the release agent?q

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Once concrete has been placed is the structure left in place until concrete can support it's own weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has provision been made for the safe access and egress to the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have edges been adequately barricaded, are they sufficiently positioned, braced and are they visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have manholes been appropriately and sufficiently barricaded with covers and are these visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LADDERS

• Stepladders: Are all hinges, rungs, stays and stiles in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stepladders: Are stepladders being used correctly and are they stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension ladders: Are the ropes, rungs, stiles and safety catch in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension and straight ladders secured at the top and bottom before being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No joined ladders being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders stored off the ground and protected from the elements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No wooden ladders on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders extend 900mm past landing platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FALL PROTECTION

• Is all fall protection equipment in good order, suitable for the job and of sufficient strength?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment securely attached when used and are the fall arrestors in order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools attached to anchor lines and are these attached at the work areas to prevent equipment from falling to lower levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor openings and edges correctly and adequately protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double lanyard harnesses being used, are these secured to lifelines and are ladders correctly and adequately secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient barricades and signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDING

• Is the electrical DB Board correctly coloured, numbered and warning sign displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DB Board easily accessible and area surrounding clearly demarcated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DB Board fitted with an internal cover plate, are unused slots blanked off, no access to exposed conductors and are the doors kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are circuit breakers identified and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth leakage unit fitted, functional and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors fitted to the DB Board functional and is there functional access when the doors are closed to power outlets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the condition of temporary wiring, extension cord insulation acceptable and is it secured into the plug and no joints on the leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is earthing continuity and polarity on plug correctly secured into plug?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables protected from mechanical damage and moisture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overloading of circuits is not being experienced and is the circuit breaker rating visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings and lamps protected from mechanical damage and moisture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment plugged into a 15amp electrical output?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the insulation and casing in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a double insulation mark where there is no earth wire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables in good condition with no wires exposed and correctly secured to plug and machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the plugs in good condition and are they correctly connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

• Are fire extinguishers available at the site office, stores, where gas cutting and welding is taking place and are they easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire equipment serviced as prescribed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location of fire extinguishers clearly marked with appropriate signage and are they unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs in place indicating no smoking, no open flames, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXCAVATIONS

• Has the ground stability been evaluated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prohibit the loading of or movement near the edges of any excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe and sufficient access and egress from the excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the presence of underground services been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the excavation been adequately barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have warning signs been placed around the excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOOLS

• Are handles free of cracks and splinters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handles secured in tools and are they secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the working edges square and sharp?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hammers suitable for the task including the correct type, size and weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the handles as per design only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handles free from cracks and is the handle grip suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chisels in good condition (no mushrooming), head chamfered and correct shape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cutting edge sharp and square?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the condition and storage of the EAFD in order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the EAFD in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the EAFD locked away when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs posted when the EAFD is being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the EAFD examined before it used, records available and is it used and inspected by a suitable competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the EAFD being cleaned daily after use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MOBILE CRANE

• Has a pre-ignition check been conducted including checklist completed and signed off by site supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are both rear view mirrors and are they in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the windscreen correctly fitted, are the wipers operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are indicators and lights fitted and are these fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all necessary hooters and sirens fitted and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no oil leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct slings and slinging techniques being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hydraulics in good order, no leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boom in good condition with no visible damage or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cable and sheaths greased and good condition with no signs of damage or corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane hook pop marked, safety latch fitted and functional and is MMN displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the deflection chart fitted, in good condition and visible to the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an outrigger base risk assessment been conducted and have underground services been identified, i.e. manholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the outriggers compliant in terms of location to excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the outriggers and foot plates in good condition and are they used when lifting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRANSPORT AND MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

• Are all site vehicle and mobile plant on inventory list, inspected before shift and signed off by operator and site supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are deviations as recorded on plant inspections recorded, reported and actioned as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site speed limit displayed and adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BRICK CUTTING MACHINE

• Are only authorised personnel using the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency stop switch easily accessible and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around the machine dry, slip and trip free and clear of off-cuts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving parts and nip points adequately guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators using the correct and approp PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WOODWORKING MACHINERY

• Are only authorised competent personnel using machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machine guards in place and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an anti-kick back device in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a riving knife fitted and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators using the correct and appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPRESSORS

• Are whip slings in place and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all test documentation available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are relief valves locked and sealed, all drives secured, all hoses and breakers in functional condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ERGONOMICS

• Has an ergonomics survey been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the results of the ergonomics survey being applied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PORTABLE GRINDERS

• Is the area around the grinding work clear of all water, slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On and off switch clearly marked, visible, functional and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all protective guards secured and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all required PPE being used, i.e. eye protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Is adequate lighting installed where lux reading requires it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings appropriate for purpose and not posing a risk or hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE

• Are tasks identified where noise exceeds 85db?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all reasonable steps taken to reduce noise at source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is noise protection PPE being issued and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ABLUTIONS

• Are sufficient toilets available (1 toilet for every 30 persons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is toilet paper available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities and soap for washing hands available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are means of drying hands available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ablution facilities clean and hygienic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seperate toilet available for male and female?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

POLLUTION OF ENVIRONMENT

• Measures in place to reduce dust generation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accumulation of cement bags, plastic wrappings and packing material prevented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the spillage of lubricants, fuels and chemicals prevented from flowing into storm water or any other drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an environmental management plan and policy in place and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A