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  • PR-FS-INS-14-

  • WestConnex M4E - Parramatta Rd Civil

  • WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 14: BARRICADING AND SIGNAGE

  • Conducted on

  • Parramatta Road - Area - Activity - Task

Area Supervisor:-

Lead Inspector:-

Other members of the inspection team?

  • Another auditor

  • Correct type of barricade selected for hazards identified in accordance with the SWMS?

  • Note: (Refer to Barrier Selection Guide) Coloured warning tape, rope, cones or flasher units alone do not serve as a physical barrier and shall only be used as a temporary measure. Flagging must have information tags containing reason for flagging and name of contact point)

  • What type of barriers have been selected

  • Has permanent / semi-permanent metal perimeter fencing of at least minimum 2.0m height installed around work site to prevent unauthorised entry?

  • What type of fence is around the perimeter

  • If other is it adequate to prevent prevent unauthorised entry?

  • Do barricades have appropriate information and warning signage?

  • They should identify the type of activity or hazard, have the contact details of the responsible person and a date implemented in clear writing

  • Where a person is at risk of falling, is physical edge protection is installed in accordance with the Safety Essential for work at heights?

  • What type of edge protection is in place

  • Does the edge protection comprises of a handrail, mid-rail and toe board that is permanently or temporarily fixed.

  • If it is a scaffold structure above 4 meters has it been accompanied with a completed Scaffold Handover Inspection Checklist and Scaffold Handover Inspection Certificate.

  • Are Jersey barriers interconnected?

  • Take a photo of them

  • Are Plastic jersey barriers where used, filled with water?

  • Take a photo

  • Does the barricading encompass the entire potentially affected area of the hazard?

  • Has an exclusion zone been established for

  • Is this sufficient to control the hazard or activity

  • Is the barricading constructed so that it is capable of remaining anchored in position during inclement weather?

  • What type of bracing does the fence have?

  • Are all access ways clearly demarcated to avoid workers walking into hazardous areas?

  • Is there overhead protection provided where there is a potential for falling objects or where persons are working in close proximity or directly overhead?

  • What type of overhead protection has been installed

  • Where earth berms are formed is the material able to withstand imposed plant load, minimum height of earth berm must be 50% of the height of the largest tyre on plant operating in the vicinity?

  • What is the largest type of vehicle or mobile plant using this route?

  • Is this safe or at risk?

  • Are all signs and barricades kept clean and maintained in a good condition and well illuminated?

  • Do the barricaded areas have designated points(s) of entry?

  • Action required?
  • Action

  • Allocated to

  • Action due

  • Lead Inspector to sign

  • Other members of the inspection team to sign:

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