Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Audit Title

  • Job Description

  • Location
  • Service Provider

  • Crew Leader

  • Subcontractor

  • Prepared by

  • Conducted on

Audit Protocol for MG SWP CP1.001

Prior to Commencing Work

  • Do all personnel have MG passports on site?

  • Is all training, authorisations and qualifications current for the functional role of the passport holder? <br>• UEGNSG411 Maintain cathodic protection systems <br>• UEGNSG412 Install cathodic protection systems <br>

  • Are all relevant SWMS on site?

  • Has the JSA/site risk assessment identified site specific risks, been signed and dated by all crew members and have SWMS for task been identified? i.e <br>Has the work area and inside the test point been checked for dangerous items such as syringes, insects, sharp objects?<br>

  • Are all identified risk control measures on SWMS and JSA/site risk assessment in place?<br>Review PTA / high risk work and associated permits / checklists.

  • Has the Traffic/Pedestrian Management Plan been identified/created and available on site and documented on the JSA?<br>Has vehicle been parked in a safe location?<br>

  • Is PPE in accordance with Multinet Gas as a minimum and Service Provider expectations and within inspection/ replacement dates?

  • Does the excavation / manhole have appropriate support / effective engineering controls – i.e. battered, shields, shoring etc<br>Is the excavation / manhole large enough to work in comfortably & has safe entry/exit been provided e.g. ladder and consideration for emergency situations

  • For deep excavations - Has a permit been authorised by the Supervisors / notification made to WorkSafe.<br>Is the excavation being monitored during work and controls in place for unmanned work. <br>

  • Are field employees aware of the emergency plan and is emergency equipment readily available i.e. extinguisher located up wind from the worksite

  • Have environment impacts been considered on the risk assessment?<br>i.e. waste, water (including syphon water), soil management, sediment control, contamination, emission, flora (incl tree mgt) and fauna, heritage. <br>Has risk / contamination been effectively controlled?

  • Have all hazardous chemicals / substances (including asbestos) been managed and disposed of as per expectations & SWPs by competent and trained persons.

  • Have naked flames / sources of ignition been eliminated from work area.

Locate and Prove Assets

  • Have the 5P’s been utilised effectively <br>- Plan: has planning been completed prior to work commencing – identify risk / controls to be implemented <br>(including DBYD plans, no go zone rules )<br>- Prepare : have trained & competent (DBYD class/field certified) employees been utilised to identify underground assets – using approved DBYD locators <br>- Pothole/Prove: has Potholing been used to establish the exact location of the asset <br>- Protect: has the infrastructure been protected by – marking assets, identifying exclusion zones, placing barriers and communicate effectively. <br>- Proceed: has work proceed with all of the above risk controls in place.

  • Have underground assets been documented on asset location sheet and Supervisor been advised of high-risk scenario (including HV checklist)

Specific HSE Checks

  • Are all persons required to work in confined space trained & competent and are completing assigned tasks effectively?<br>(check passports and ‘prior to work checks’ have been completed)<br>

  • Are all persons required to work in a gaseous environment trained & competent in the operation and care of medical air respirator - Are completing assigned tasks effectively? (check passports and ‘prior to work checks’ have been completed) <br>Has the following been considered?<br>- Presents of ignition sources <br>- Adequate ventilation for air and gas mixture to disperse.<br>- Second person must remain outside of the trench or access hole observing and manning the equipment / fire extinguisher.<br>

General Tests

  • If voltage is detected – was area restricted, consumer informed, power isolated, supervisor contacted?<br>Note: do not carry out any work until fault has been determined.

Comments & Sign off

  • Comments / Audit Findings Summary

  • Auditor(s)

  • Auditee (Crew Leader)

The templates available in our Public Library have been created by our customers and employees to help get you started using SafetyCulture's solutions. The templates are intended to be used as hypothetical examples only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of a template is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your circumstances.