Major Works - Construction Workplace Inspection Checklist

1. SSMP on site

2. SWMS are provided for all high risk construction activities that are being undertaken on site and are reviewed and signed by those undertaking the work.

3. Construction Project Hazard log on site and updated regularly

4. Emergency procedures, Drug and alcohol policy and site safety rules displayed on site

5. All staff have been inducted onto the site

6. Pre-work brief has been undertaken by the site supervisors

7. Pedestrian access around site is clean and well managed, boundary gates closed or manned, Temporary fencing is secure and appropriate traffic management is in place.

8. All site people wear appropriate PPE for the work undertaken as required in the SWMS

9. Adequate fire extinguisher(s) on site and in date and accessible.

10. A qualified first aider is available on site and list of First Aiders is displayed on site

11. Work areas clean and tidy, clear trip and slip hazards and exits clear from obstruction. Storage areas secured, including dangerous goods storage and hazardous equipment

12. Worksite protection on site is as per worksite protection plan

13. Traffic control for the site / road interface is in place

14. Worksite Traffic Management Plan for vehicles and plant on site is in place

15. All portable electrical tools in good condition and tested monthly and lead stands / hooks are in use.

16. Electrical permit obtained if SADs cannot be maintained or appropriate controls in place with a L4 approved SWMS in place.

17. Plant risk assessments available and controls in place with daily pre-start checks have been completed for all plant.

18. Exclusion zones are in place around mobile plant and people and plant is managed.

19. Mechanical manual handling equipment is available

20. Hot work permit completed and work and requirements complies with permit and appropriate fire fighting equipment available

21. Working at heights plan reviewed and approved with appropriate controls in place including fall arrest or fall prevention. All staff working at height are qualified.

22. Excavation plan is on site, has been approved and is being followed

23. Results from service searches are on site and services are marked on site and identified.

24. Penetrations and excavations are sign posted and guarded

25. Excavations are benched / battered / shored and edges of excavations have fall prevention measures in place

26. Scaffolding is certified and regularly inspected and not installed within electrical SAD’s.

27. Demolition plans are in place and demolition supervisor is qualified

28. Formwork is installed correctly and inspected and certified

29. A hazardous materials register is available and appropriately stored on site.

30. Asbestos / Lead removal plans on site and workers qualified with licences on site and work completed to SWMS.

31. Signed off SEMP and SECM on site, and controls in place as per SEMP and SECM