Lindsay Civil HSEQ Audit

• Project Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Leading Hand

LC HSEQ Audit

• LC Crew Name or Subcontractor

Mandatory Pre-Start Requirements

• Daily Risk Assessment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Evacuation Muster Point defined and relayed to all personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works to be conducted for the day is defined and communicated to work party

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS reviewed and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DBYD Plans on site, current and reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permit to Excavate signed & completed within 1 month validity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolbox Talk conducted regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crew wearing all required PPE Hard hat, Steel caps, Hvis Long pants & sleeves, glasses, clipped gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Site Safety

• All Excavations and compounds are secure temporary fencing/flagging or supervised / controlled by site personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drop Zones defined and marked with witches hats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate Traffic and Pedestrian Management in place supplemented with Traffic / Pedestrian Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RMS Road Occupancy License, Council Road Opening Permit and other legislative requirements in place and onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant RMS Certificates of Competency held by traffic controllers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works site is controlled and segregated from general public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate signage in place defining pedestrian and traffic access around work site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slips, Trips and Fall hazards are segregated from general public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any temporary road plates or trafficable covers are securely fixed down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction material is stored in areas that do not cause obstruction to access or egress (including in case of emergency)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit is provided & trained First Aider allocated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Authority Mandatory Requirements

• Current copy of the Electrical Safety Rules on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certified Design on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Impact Assessment on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Handbook on site (Ausgrid only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works in Progress Signs clearly displayed with 24 hour emergency contact name and number at each work location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standards for the works being conducted available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel undertaking works have relevant training for the task and are authorised to work on the network

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV Rescue and / or Pole Top Rescue Kit checked and in place as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access Permit, Clearance to Work, Authority to Work, Access Authority is reviewed, communicated and signed by work party

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Live underground assets in unsupervised excavations are blinded, boarded and temporary fenced with signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE and Equipment Tested as per the regulation, industry guides and Australian Standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EWP Insulation Tested within the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height Sticks Insulation Tested within the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV Rescue Gloves less than 5 years from manufacture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV Working Gloves less than 3 years from manufacture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Arrest Harnesses have been tested and tagged within the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

• Daily inspection of plant and equipment completed and record exists

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment operator licence or certificate of competency sighted and on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine reversing alarms and flashing lights are in place and operating correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators reversing are looking in direction of travel. Plant is driven safely (walking pace)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance carried out on plant as per manufacturer's schedule and records exist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant is left parked on level ground and keys are not left when unattended

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile phones not used whilst operating any plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock out or tag out in place when conducting maintenance on plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher available, tested and tagged within past 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• People not twisting while lifting loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People bending knees when lifting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People not lifting awkward loads alone (utilising team lifts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People using mechanical aids (e.g., trolleys, etc) when one is able to be used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Heights

• Ladders are not used to work from when a person could fall 1.8 metres or more (eg, like next to penetrations) unless 1 metre back from edge for every 1 metre of height on the ladder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People are not stepping above third highest rung and have 3 points of contact (2 feet and one hand, or 2 hands and 1 foot) during going up or coming down the ladder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person working at heights is carrying tools and equipment in a belt or bag or use a hand lanyard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Builders or extension ladders are securely fixed at top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are rated for max 120 kg, industrial strength, are fully open (& locked) and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electricians when required use fibreglass ladders only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harnesses are in good working order & have been tested within last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails /edge protection in place where there is a risk of fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavation

• Buried services are located and identified prior to ground being broken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavations that are greater than 1.5 metres in depth, are controlled with benching, battering or shoring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment, plant, materials or soil is not within 1 metre of edge unprotected from collapse. Straddling of trench by mobile plant is acceptable when soil is compacted and firm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavator boom and bucket not slewed over workers. People clear of area in trench when lifting is being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where the potential for a gas release exists, ignition sources (such as smoking) are not allowed in the vicinity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No person to work alone in trench unless spotter is present. Spotter is in sight of operator at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily inspection of trench walls completed by competent person and records exists (e.g Prestart form)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Edge protection is in place for excavations in excess of 1.5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Near Overhead Power Lines

• Minimum distance is maintained to overhead powerlines. Voltage up to 132kV min 3m, 132 to 330kV min 6m, Greater than 330kV min 8m. Advisory stickers in Plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant is operated by 'ticketed' person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area of overhead power line is barricaded and/or an observer is used for all work near overhead power lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead power lines are tiger tailed or signage is posted indicating the height of power line

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Waste Register & dockets obtained for all loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disposal of waste at a Licenced Facility for it's specific classification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stockpiles located away from drains where runoff could cause water pollution

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are appropriately stored in a bund. 110% coverage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise barriers erected at sensitive locations during work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stockpiles and surfaces of erodible materials are covered and/or watered down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Silt controls are in place properly for stormwater drains and pits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trees in close proximity to work are barricaded/fenced for protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kit available to contain the amount of substances on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Work

• Current Hot Work Permit is being used and copy exists at location of hot work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person undertaking hot work has signed copy of permit prior to commencing. Controls are complied with

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher is located within safe proximity of hot work within 10 metres), charged, inspected within last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For welding activities, flash screens and signage warning others of setup

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding is carried out in adequately ventilated areas and correct PPE being worn properly (eg, gloves, mask, leather apron, cotton drill long sleeves and pants, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oxy / Acetylene bottles adequately secured and in an upright position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least one flashback arrestor is fitted to oxy / acetylene equipment on each gas line

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashback arrestors have been tested within last 12 months and last test date is permanently shown on flashback arrestor or proof of purchase

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding equipment tested and tagged (if electric)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding area is free of flammables and other combustibles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals (Hazardous Substances)

• SDSs (not older than 5 years) available on site for all substances stored or in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of Hazardous Substances kept on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All substances are left in their original containers and are clearly labelled (with risk and safety phrases)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable substances are more than 3 metres away from sources of ignition (eg, welding) and fire extinguisher inspected within last 6 months (with complying tag) is available nearby (within 10 metres)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods are stored in bunded areas and appropriately segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sharp Edges & Equipment Storage

• Guarding fitted on saws and other tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves used on sharp or rough objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Falling Objects Material Storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are securely stacked so as not to fall or be easily dislodged. Materials are stored in a stable condition (eg, on the base rather than upright position)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate access is maintained around stored material for emergencies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp or rough edges are to protrude into any walkway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• RCDs have been tagged and records exist for testing within the last 3 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads are protected from mechanical damage and elevated accordingly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads and tools have been tested and tagged within the last month

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No obvious sign of damage to any lead or tool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting

• All equipment & attachments being used are marked with SWL and are being used within their SWL

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily inspection of lifting equipment (e.g., crane, chains, slings, etc) completed and record exists

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting chains, shackles, slings & lifting points have annual test exam certificate and tagged accordingly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suspended load is under the control of a Dogman (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane operator and dogman licence or certificate of competency sighted and on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exclusion zones are established around drop zone. People not underneath suspended loads (for any purpose)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance carried out on lifting equipment (e.g., crane) as per manufacturer's schedule and records exist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined space is sign posted and secured to prevent unknowing people from entering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Confined Space Entry Permit is being used and copy exists at entry point. Gas test carried out prior to entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People entering confined space and standby person are confined space trained and a record exists

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Using required equipment ( harness, rescue equipment, gas detector)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting exists at access points and within the confined space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented emergency retrieval system exists and is able to be enacted if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and Corrective Actions

• Auditor Signature

  Sign

• Crew Leader Signature

  Sign