LVRC Construction Workplace Hazard Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Fire Protection

• Are inspection tests up to date (every 6 months) for: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose Reels or any other fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Date of last inspection?

• Is fire equipment marked with a location and identification marker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment accessible, clear from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Construction Safety Plan

• Has a Construction Safety Plan (CSP) been completed for the project / work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the CSP contain emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the emergency procedures contained in the on site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the CSP contain contract details of: Project supervisors, WHS Advisor/Officer, First Aid Officer, Emergency Coordinators (wardens), Emergency Out of Hours contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the CSP contain emergency contact details for local power supplier, gas supplier, telecommunications provider?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the CSP contain contact details for local police, fire, ambulance, doctors and poisons information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Are Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) available and signed off by all relevant on site workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SWMS in place and signed off by relevant workers for ALL high risk activities being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all workers including contractors, sub-contractors received a site specific induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that all on site workers have produced a Construction Industry General Induction card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a visitors register available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incident / injury forms available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hazard Report forms available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are there sufficient first aid kits in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits checked on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last check?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the contents in date? (Check expiry dates)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contents of kits agree with contents lists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid officers identities displayed? (Notice board, Site office, SMP-workers are aware of identities)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency telephone numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all injuries, incidents and near misses reported and recorded? (Forms available on site)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When first au d equipment is used, is it recorded of r re-stocking purposes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a sharps kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clean water available for first aid purposes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Is electrical equipment tested and tagged on a regular basis? (Check some equipment eg. tools, battery charges etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If power is connected, is connected is a functional safety switch (RCD) installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the RCD manually tested to ensure correct operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct power boards used (no double adapters or piggy back plugs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads off the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signage

• Are relevant signs displayed on or near equipment? (eg. hearing protection required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unauthorised entry signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs in good condition? (Not faded, damaged)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Out of Service / Danger Tags available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is appropriate PPE available and being used and maintained correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All workers wearing safety boots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection is being worn by those in noisy areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glasses are being worn when required and are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard hats are being worn when required and are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All hard hats are less than one year old (after issue)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Riggers gloves or appropriate similar hand protection are being used when required or are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respirators / dust masks are being used when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respirators and dust masks are stored in sealed plastic bags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disposable dust masks are 2 strap type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate signage in place where PPE is required to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is all PPE maintained in good condition? (Check some PPE)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Has noise exposure survey been conducted on all machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hearing protection provided appropriate for the level of noise emitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Have all chemicals been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers clearly marked / labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate ventilation for use and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided and available to all workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an SDS register available on site? (Check if several hazardous substances found in the workplace are in the register)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate decanting system in place for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a spill kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment

• Is all lifting gear tagged, current, stored appropriately and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shackles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting bars

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Safe Working Load (SWL) displayed on relevant lifting equipment? (Including lifting beams)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks used for slinging loads fitted with safety latches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct lifting equipment being used for lifting activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant / Equipment / Machinery

• Are ladders / steps in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Amber flashing lights and reverse beepers are operating when plant is mobile on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators hold appropriate licences / certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do trainee operators maintain a written training record / logbook as is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trainee operators supervised at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily checks conducted on all machinery and recorded in a log book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rollers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Graders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other machinery including hired plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant correctly parked? (eg. Attachments, blades lowered, not idling unattended etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant/equipment free from damage and in good condition (no missing or damaged guards, no obvious leaks, tyres ok, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant / equipment appropriate for the job? (eg. Semi-tipper on steep gradient)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that safe work instructions in relation to plant / machinery are understood by workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there procedures in place for Lock Out Tag Out for cleaning, servicing and maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Tools

• Are hand tools in good condition? (Check some items)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handles or shafts free from splits, deep cuts or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tool heads checked regularly to ensure they are secure? (Eg. Mattocks, sledge hammers, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Power Tools

• Are portable power tools in good condition? (Check some items)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate storage facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers use power tools correctly with Safety Switch (RCD)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Control

• Does road signage in place match TGS (diagram)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If traffic controllers are in place, is speed restricted to 60km/hr or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If traffic controllers are in place, are there flagman signs up on all approaches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these signs covered when traffic controllers are not in place? (Eg. After shift or during breaks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all road signs clean, legible and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs at correct heights? (Eg. 1.5m or 2.2m for long term work)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the delineation suitable and leaves no doubt which part of the roadway is available to traffics?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily records kept detailing dates, all signs used, location and times etc.? (MUTCD Appendix A)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do traffic controllers have traffic control licences and construction induction cards on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is two-way radio communication between traffic controllers, site workers / plant operators and supervisors clear and concise? (Positive communication ie. all commands and instructions confirmed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Barricading

• Are barricades / bollards / witches hats erected around the work area where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate safe access for pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles and plant not directly involved in construction activities parked clear of the work site and public thoroughfares so as not to contribute to any issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Areas

• A the work areas tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does regular waste removal occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate storage facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers use good storage and stacking techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Are toilets and hand washing facilities available in site or within a reasonable distance? (Eg. A shirt drive to depot - vehicle available)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable facilities available for meal breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available? (Or workers advised in advance to bring their own)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Have all Confined Spaces been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Confined Space procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Confined Spaces only entered by trained individuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct procedures being followed for Confined Spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corrective Actions

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