Information

  • Audit Title

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

General

  • Have their been any incidents in the past week, e.g. oil spills, unauthorised discharges?

  • Has a Private Property Access Agreement been completed prior to commencing works on council land or private property?

  • Has an excavation permit been completed for each site been completed prior to commencing works?

Erosion and Sediment Controls

  • Have erosion and sediment controls been implemented in accordance with the Blue Book, including:<br> - Protection of stormwater drain inlets<br> - Silt socks around the work perimeter<br> - Tarp / geofab etc to protect grass or road beneath works

  • Have sediment controls been maintained?

  • Is drilling fluid contained within a recirculating system? Are controls in place to prevent the fluid spreading in the event of a spill?

  • Are roads clean? Are there signs of dirt tracking outside site?

  • Are drains and gutters clear of sediment, litter, etc?

Dust Control

  • Is significant dust visible leaving site?

  • Have dust mitigation measures been implemented, e.g. use of watercart

  • Has the weather forecast been checked daily to assist in planning control measures?

Waste Management

  • Is the site free of litter?

  • Are general waste containers available? Have they been emptied at a suitable frequency?

  • Has waste drilling fluid been removed by a licenced waste contractor?

Chemicals and Hazardous Materials Management

  • Are spill kit(s) near active work sites / in vehicles and are they suitably stocked?

  • Is there any evidence of any spills or leaks that have not been cleaned up or reported?

  • Are chemical materials stored in bunded areas or removed from site at the end of shift? Are bunds maintained?

  • Are all chemical storage containers labelled and in good condition?

Noise and Vibration

  • Have any night works been completed this week? If yes, was notification provided and monitoring completed?

  • Has noise monitoring been completed for each activity?

  • Is plant onsite maintained with efficient muffler design?

Flora and Fauna

  • Are boreholes or test pits located outside the canopy span or drip-line of trees?

  • Have any trees / shrubs been removed / trimmed / pruned / damaged?

Community/business Issues

  • Are all parked site vehicles clear of property driveways/access points?

  • Are all footpaths clear from blockages, e.g. gates, materials, stockpiles?

  • Is business signage visible and not being blocked by works?

  • Have all community issues been followed up, i.e dust, noise etc?

Other

  • Has any asbestos, acid sulphate soil or other contaminated material been uncovered?

  • Have any unexpected heritage items been uncovered?

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