NC Safety Audit V2.0

• Site

• Contractor

• Client

• Document reference

• Naidu Consulting Project Number

• Date audit conducted

  Date

• Client Project Number

• Location
  Address

• Audit conducted by

• Site personnel present during audit

Administration and Management documentation

• OHS File maintained and available to the client [CR 7(1)(b)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16 (2) Appointment signed [OHSA 16(2)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site supervisor appointment signed [CR 8 (2)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety plans available and approved [CR 5 (1)(l)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PC OHS plan available [CR 7(1)(c)(vi)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Company SHE Policies in file [OHSA 7(1)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Policy displayed on the Employee Norice Board [OHSA 7(3)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of relevant acts on notice boards [GAR 4]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Updated list of staff available (management and labour)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Updated Organogram available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Letter of good standing valid [COIDA 80/ CR 5(1)(j)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Injury claim forms available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of Annexure 1 available on site [GAR 9(3)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of reports available on site [GAR 8]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tax clearance valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notification of construction works submitted to Department of Labour [CR 4(1)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation plans developed and displayed [CR 29(l)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Method statements in file and covers works [CR 6(1)(c)(ii)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any part of the works sub-contracted?

• Sub-contractor safety agreement signed 37(2) signed [OHSA 37(2)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sub-contractor safety file available and compliant? (Separate audit required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staff management [CR 7]

• Updated list of staff available (management and labour)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medicals undertaken for all staff [CR 7(8)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of ID's [CR 7(7)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Legal appointments

• All appointments to be filed together with proof of competence if applicable and valid Medicals if applicable

• Safety officer [CR 8(5)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Registered with SACPCMP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Reps [OHSA 17]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aider/s [GSR 3(4)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of person responsible for the First Aid box [GSR 3(6)]

• Health and Safety Committee Member [OHSA 19(1)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessor [CR9(1)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking and storage [CR 28(a)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall protection [CR10 (1)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall protection plan developer [CR 23(1)(d)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machinery inspector [CR 23(k)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting equipment inspector [DMR 18(5)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold inspector [CR 16(1)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold erector [CR 16(1)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident investigator [GAR 9(2)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation Inspector [CR 13(1)(a)]

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other appointments

• Legal appointment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certificate of competence valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valid proof of Medicals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For each listed plant, a legal appointment should be filed together with the operators certificate of competence, ID and Medicals.

• Plant traceable with specs and clear identification available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator information including competence, appointment and Medicals valid and in the file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operational documentation

Risk and incident management [CR 9]

• Risk register available and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk register/risk assessments approved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proof of risk assessment training available and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of site induction procedure/presentation or documentation in the file? (What is used to induct people onto site) [CR 7(6)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proof of inductions available? [OHSA 13(a)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site visitor management in place? [CR 7(6)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accidents and incidents being adequately investigated and reported [GAR 8(a)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proof of training of managers and labour on accident and incident processes available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management and staff understand the process to be followed in an accident/incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Registers

• All registers are to be kept up to date. Any register which is not current has been marked as non-compliant.

• Daily plant inspection [CR 23(1)(k)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid box register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher register [CR 29(h)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road sign register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting equipment register [CR 10(2)(d)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ablution facility register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment issue forms [GSR 2(5)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment Inspections [GSR 2(2)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation register [CR 29(l)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation Drill [CR 29(h)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workplace Inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractors monthly safety audit report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meaningdul OHS Representative Reports [OHSA 18(1)(g)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Camp site [CR 30]

• Camp site planned and established according to plan

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Site camp neat and tidy [CR27]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Stacking and storage acceptable [CR28]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Adequate ablution facilities provided [OHS FR 2(2)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Shower facilities [OHS FR 4(1)(2)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Water available [OHSA FR 7(a)(b)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Adequate Flammable storage area available

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Spillage trays/bunds available for diesel [CR 25(f)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Access control into site camp in place

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Storeroom in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store Control in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storeroom stacking and storage acceptable [CR28(b)(c)(d)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Ventilation and lighting provided

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Assembly point clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid box available on site? [GSR 3(1)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear signage shows the location of the first aid box

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid box supplies are replenished

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of treatments found in first aid box [GSR 3(7)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire fighting equipment on site [GSR 3(6)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers have been correctly serviced [CR 29]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Correct types of extinguishers are available to suite the fire hazards on site [CR 29(c)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Signage shows the location of the extinguishers

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Waste removal adequate [CR 27 (b)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Offices

• Offices on level platforms and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Offices neat and tidy [CR 27(c)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SHE Policy displayed [OHSA 7(1)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire fighting equipment? [CR 29]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers have been correctly serviced,

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Signage shows the location of the extinguishers [CR 25(c)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Area free of slip and trip hazards

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Sufficient lighting provided

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Adequate ablution facilities provided [OHSA FR 2(2)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Emergency access and egress clear of obstructions [CR 29(k)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Sharp objects capped (reinforcing bars)

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

General

• Controlled storage of tools and equipment

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• All employees wearing [PPE GSR 2(3)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Site clean and tidy [CR 27]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Work is as per method statement [CR 6(1)(c)(ii)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• All employees adhering to safety

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Traffic accommodation

• Adequate signage

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Signage in Good condition

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Signage correct size

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Signage positioned correctly

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Signage stable & secure

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Distance between signage

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Flag men present

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Delineators positioned correctly

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Traffic safety officer present

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Checks done regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile plant

• Mobile plant on site [CR 23]

• Amber rotators

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Construction vehicle stickers

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Seat belts fitted and being worn

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• All persons seated

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• No cell phones being used

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Safety devices fitted - fire extinguishers/machine guards

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Excavations [CR 13]

• Excavations at present?

• Adequately shored/braced

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Loads, material, plant/ equipment away from edge

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Clearly visible boundary indicators- night

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Adequately protected

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Safe means of access and egress

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Elevated positions [CR 12]

• Working in elevated positions

• Ladders secured

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Clear access and egress points

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Handrails installed

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Toe boards fitted

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Scaffold tagged

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Working platforms fully boarded/boards secured

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Scaffold secured

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Safety harnesses in use

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Hard hats worn

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Lifting tackle [DMR 18(1)]

• Lifting tackle

• All tackle identified and recorded on register

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Inspection records up to date

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Safe working loads displayed

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Visual condition of equipments

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Adequate storage facility (off ground level)

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Lifting equipment: Crainage [DMR 18(11)]

• Lifting equipment:Crainage

• All tackle identified and recorded on register

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Inspection records up to date

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Safe working loads displayed

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Operator and rigger competencies verified

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Operator/ rigger communication methods clear

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Lift areas kept clear of unnecessary persons

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Outriggers fully extended, supported on mats

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Adequate ground support / level surface clear of excavations

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Tag lines as required (16mm fibre rope)

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Electrical Equipment [CR 24]

• Electrical equipment

• Equipment identification mark visible

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Earth leakage used on all tools /equipment

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Cords elevated above floor level / where practicable

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Temporary power boxes location clear of hazards

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Leads not obstructing walkway

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Hazardous chemicals [CR 25]

• Hazardous substances

• Register of substances - MSDS data sheets available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored in isolation - warning signs displayed

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Storage facility adequate for stated control requirements

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Employee conduct

• Adequate or suitable PPE worn for the tasks undertaken [GSR 2(3)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Employees do not adjust or correct PPE directly because of the audit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff qualified for operation of equipment [CR 23(1)(k)]

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Staff appear confident in assigned tasks

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• No horseplay noted on site

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Tools selected are right for the job and used correctly

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• Throwing of tools and material not practiced on site

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

• General behavior patterns/consideration of Health, Safety and Environment

  Cease work immediate action required

  Attention required before the end of shift

  Attention required within one week

  No action required

  Not applicable

Employee understanding [OHSA 13/14]

• Employees understand Toolbox talks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees know how to report accidents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees know who their immediate supervisor is and know that they should report accidents and incidents to him/her

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees understand the reason for the PPE being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees understand the task he/ she is responsible for

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OHS Committee [OHSA 19]

• OHS committee established

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Members appointed in writing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meetings held monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minutes kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General comments

• Further comments

Sign-off

• Audit conducted by

• Role/designation

• Add signature

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Site personal present during audit

• Site Representative present during audit

• Role/designation

• Add signature

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