MIF-010 Site HSEQ Audit/Inspection Checklist

1.1 Copy of HSE Policy and Project/Site HSE plan available at site and Communicated to all workers

1.2 Risk assessments completed and recorded

1.3 Fredon induction undertaken by all workers (include SWMS)

1.4 Principal Contractor Induction undertaken by all workers

1.5 Induction records kept for each person

1.6 PPE and safety equipment issued and recorded

1.7 Site rules issued and recorded

1.8 Monthly HSEQ reports completed and submitted

2.1 Pre-Start meetings held daily

2.2 Records of attendance kept and minutes kept

2.3 SWMS and Identified risks are included

3.1 Tool box meetings held weekly or as specified in HSEQ Plan

3.2 Records of attendance kept and minutes kept

3.3 Suggestions and issues are investigated and resolved

3.4 Input from workers, subcontractors, customers and project management

4.1 HSE consultation arrangements in place (eg HSE reps)

4.2 Workplace HSE committee operating at site

4.3 Minutes of HSE committee meetings posted on notice boards

4.4 HSE representatives/committees inspect the site

4.5 HSE representatives/committee members receive training

5.1 Workers engaged in ‘prescribed’ occupations are certified and records kept

5.2 Licences/Competencies recorded in register, copies of certificates kept

5.3 Personnel who are being trained are supervised

6.1 SWMS are developed, reviewed/specific for the job and registered

6.2 Task steps and High Risks Hazards identified and included

6.3 SWMS include adequate Control Measures

6.4 Communicated and necessary training/instruction received by all workers

6.5 Workers comply with controls in SWMS and procedures

6.6 Work covered by SWMS is monitored to ensure compliance and adequacy/effectiveness of controls

7.1 HSEQ inspections conducted at periodic intervals

7.2 Subcontractors and management participate in inspections

7.3 Records kept and results communicated

7.4 Actions developed, implemented and closed out

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8.2 Supervisors action hazard reports

9.1 Requirements communicated and known by all personnel

9.2 Incidents (incl. environmental incidents) reported and recorded

9.3 Investigations completed where required

9.4 Corrective actions addressed and closed out

10.1 Emergency response procedures current and accessible

10.2 Emergency equipment, exit signs, paths of travel and alarm systems inspected, tested and maintained at regular intervals

10.3 Emergency response procedures have been tested (Drills conducted)

10.4 Evacuation maps are prominently displayed and understood

10.5 Locations for fire extinguishers identified and marked

10.6 Extinguishers of the correct type, inspected, tagged and current

10.7 Personnel trained in use of emergency equipment

11.1 First aiders clearly identified

11.2 First aid kits provided and contents regularly checked

11.3 Register of first aid treatments maintained

11.4 First aid facilities are sign posted

11.5 Emergency phone numbers, location of doctor/ hospital are displayed

12.1 Amenities and offices adequate for number of employees

12.2 Amenities and washing facilities provided kept clean, tidy and hygienic

12.3 Amenities and offices have fire extinguishers

12.4 All appliances clean, operational and tagged:- air conditioners/ heaters/ urns/hot water units/drinking water/refrigerators-food warmers/microwaves

12.5 Adequate noticeboards in place, including HSE noticeboard

12.6 Safety signs are in good condition and clearly visible

13.1 Good site layout all access/egress ways kept clear, work areas neat and tidy, walking surfaces in good condition and work areas well lit

13.2 All stairs and landings are clear from obstructions

13.3 Barriers in place around open areas, pits and ramps, railings in place to guard ladder ways and wall openings

13.4 Emergency exits clearly signed and unobstructed Clear access to fire extinguishers/hose reels

13.5 ‘No Smoking’ and ‘Smoking Permitted’ areas clearly marked

14.1 Materials stored off the ground

14.2 Storage areas covered and weather proof

14.3 Materials protected against damage

14.4 Materials easily identified

15.1 Correct PPE being worn

15.2 Eye protection (double shielding where necessary)

15.3 Gloves (Minimum Cut 3 rating)

15.4 Safety boots

15.5 Safety Hats

15.6 Long sleeves and trousers

15.7 High visibility vests or shirts

15.8 Hearing, Respiratory, Safety harness used where required or specified

16.1 Necessary work permits obtained/monitored/complied with as required:

16.2 General Work Permit

16.3 Hot Work

16.4 Working at Heights

16.5 Live Work

16.6 Excavation

17.1 Assessments completed

17.2 Hazardous substances stored/labelled correctly and in secured area

17.3 Appropriate PPE being worn correctly, additional PPE available to manage appropriate substances

17.4 SDSs and register readily available and current

17.5 Warning notices and placards in place

17.6 Area free of chemical spills

18.1 Flammable substances stored as per regulations and will not contaminate area or equipment (e.g. bunded)

18.2 Warning signs visible including No smoking/naked flame signs

18.3 Gas cylinders are segregated by type and full/empty

18.4 Adequate ventilation

19.1 Electrical equipment in good condition and tagged correctly

19.2 Residual Current Devices (RCDs) tested and results recorded

19.3 Certificates obtained for RCDs in boards

19.4 Earth leakage devices available, in use and tagged

19.5 Covers on and locked on distribution boards

19.6 Out of service/danger tags used

19.7 Cables secured and organised

20.1 Correct tools being used for tasks

20.2 Safe operating procedures available for specific tools

20.3 Guarding adequate and correct voltage/air pressure being used

20.4 Inspected/serviced regularly

20.5 Cables/hoses/connectors/earthing/ check/etc in good condition

20.6 Damaged items tagged ‘Out of Service’ and removed from service

20.7 Stored correctly

21.1Trained/licensed operator

21.2 Appropriate shielding/containment

21.3 Control of cartridges (authorised personnel only)

22.1 System in place to de-energise electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic equipment

22.2 Personnel understand/competent in requirements

22.3 Use of isolation tags/locks

22.4 Faulty construction plant and equipment is tagged out of service/isolated

22.5 Faulty plant and equipment is inspected, maintained, repaired and approved by a competent person

23.1 Permit obtained where required

23.2 Height hazards controlled by permanent or temporary handrails or scaffolding

24.1 Plant Operators have a certificate of competency and hold the relevant High Risk Licence (where applicable)

24.2 Work covered by a SWMS/permit

24.3 Pre-start checks completed / maintenance records current

24.4 Controls clearly marked /Marking of Safe Working Load (SWL)

24.5 Handrails in good condition and secure

24.6 Harness used (where applicable)

25.1 Erected correctly by a competent person. For scaffolding over 4m, erection was performed by licensed scaffolders.

25.2 Scaff-tag or similar in place

25.3 Guard rails, boards, toe boards in place

25.4 Scaffold tied to structure

25.5 Platforms free from debris

25.6 Mobile scaffold is working correctly, on secure level surfaces

26.1 Inspected/serviced regularly

26.2 In good working order and damaged ladders removed from service

26.3 Wooden or fibreglass for electrical works

26.4 Platform Ladders to be used to work from (not A-Frame Ladders)

26.5 Extension Ladders being used as access and correctly:

26.6 No dangerous situations, correct angle placement and tied off

26.7 Three points of contact method used

26.8 Ladders extend 1m above level of exit

27.1 Register available of all fall protection equipment on site

27.2 Maintenance and inspection schedule for fall protection equipment

27.3 Records of maintenance and inspection kept

27.4 Equipment stored correctly

27.5 Personnel using fall protection equipment hold a certificate of competency

27.6 Fall arrestor anchor points certified, checked and tested

28.1 Licensed operators

28.2 Maintenance log kept (Cranes)

28.3 Operational instructions legible/available and permits current

28.4 Warning signs notices displayed

28.5 Lift studies have been conducted and records kept

28.6 Operational areas clear of power lines

28.7 Lifting equipment register in place and up to date

28.8 Lifting equipment in good condition (no signs of broken wire ropes, severed wires and strands, rust, corrosion, kinks, dog legs, signs of damage or abuse, down grading of slings, etc)

28.9 Repairs correct/satisfactory

28.10 Records of inspection and maintenance kept for lifting equipment

28.11 Lifting equipment correctly stored

28.12 Lifting equipment marked - Safe Working Load (SWL)

29.1 Plant Operators have a certificate of competency and hold the relevant High Risk Licence (where applicable).

29.2 Pre-start checks completed and recorded

29.3 Maintenance log kept

29.4 Seatbelts fitted and used

29.5 Fire extinguisher installed

29.6 Reversing alarms, flashing lights

29.7 Loads appropriately secured

30.1 Hot work Permit and Extinguisher in place

30.2 Goggles, gloves, helmets etc suitable for job

30.3 Screens shields and warning signs in place

30.4 All equipment, leads, connectors in good condition and grounded correctly

30.5 Cutting torches in good condition

30.6 Cylinders secured/upright

30.7 Hose and regulators in good condition and protected against fire/physical damage, flashback arrestors fitted

31.1 Underground services identified/protected

31.2 Adequate access/egress

31.3 Barriers/warnings in place

31.4 Shoring/sloping/stepping adequate for conditions

31.5 Rebar ends protected

31.6 Spoil clearance and plant/equipment clearance adequate

32.1 Risk Assessed and entry procedure documented, area sign posted and access restricted

32.2 Personnel trained and stand-by person available

32.3 Emergency procedure in place, approved and consulted

32.4 Ventilation adequate and low voltage lighting used

32.5 Atmospheric testing conducted, Test equipment (eg atmospheric monitor) calibration up to date and records available

33.1 Risks identified and Permits issued

33.2 Fire protection available

33.3 Stand-by person appointed, if applicable

34.1 Risk assessments conducted and documented

34.2 Personnel trained in safe manual task work practices

34.3 Materials have “lift points” where they cannot be easily handled

34.4 Suitably rated trolleys and lifting equipment is available and readily accessible to cart and materials

34.5 Workstations adjustable to meet requirements of user

34.6 Work postures meet ergonomic requirements, are practical for task are adequately addressed

34.7 Work processes are set up to reduce twisting and bending

34.8 Processes and work areas in place to reduce repetitive work

35.1 Inspection, measuring and test equipment identified, calibrated and logged in register

35.2 A schedule of testing dates is available

35.3 Inspection, measuring and test equipment maintained & stored correctly

36.1 Remote workers have communications which have been tested

36.2 Emergency response procedures in place

37.1 Areas emitting noise/vibration are identified with hearing protection requirements clearly signed

37.2 Personnel wearing correct hearing protection

37.3 Adequate arrangements to minimise noise pollution

37.4 Monitoring where appropriate

37.5 Noisy works are carried out during specified hours

38.1 Environmental response procedures available where required (e.g. chemical spill)

38.2 Response and clean up arrangements in place with spill response kits available, stocked, identified and accessible

38.3 Personnel trained in environmental emergency response

39.1 Waste management systems in place (prevent/reduce/reuse/recycle)

39.2 Appropriate segregation of waste

39.3 Adequate bins provided

39.4 Waste disposal records maintained

40.1 Appropriate pumping out of excavations

40.2 Tanks adequately bunded and bunds intact

40.3 Stockpiled materials have sediment controls around them

40.4 Stormwater drain sediment controls are in place and effective

41.1 No black smoke from plant

41.2 Dust generation minimised

41.3 Mobile Plant is restricted to designated routes to minimise dust

42.1 Impact of traffic minimised

42.2 Traffic Management Plan in place where required

43.1 Endangered flora and fauna have been identified and protected where necessary

43.2 Weeds are controlled

44.1 Drawings are registered on the drawing register

44.2 Drawings or part of drawings being photocopied show drawing number to cross-reference if title block in not part of photocopy

44.3 Drawings that are for reference only i.e. architectural, stamped “For Reference Only” on the drawing holder

44.4 PC/Laptop used on site, regularly backed-up

44.5 ITP’s and ITC’s are initiated as required by the specification or client requirements

44.6 ITP’s/ ITC’s are used to verify actual work carried out in the field

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