Information

  • Site

  • Contractor

  • Client

  • Document reference

  • Naidu Consulting Project Number

  • Date audit conducted

  • Client Project Number

  • Location
  • Audit conducted by

  • Site personnel present during audit

General documentation

Administration and Management documentation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Updated list of staff available (management and labour)

  • Updated Organogram available

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

  • Injury claim forms available

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

  • Copies of reports available on site [GAR 8]

  • Tax clearance valid

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

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

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

  • Any part of the works sub-contracted?

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

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

Staff management [CR 7]

  • Updated list of staff available (management and labour)

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

  • Copies of ID's [CR 7(7)]

Legal appointments

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

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Registered with SACPCMP?

  • Safety Reps [OHSA 17]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • First Aider/s [GSR 3(4)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

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

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

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Risk Assessor [CR9(1)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Stacking and storage [CR 28(a)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Fall protection [CR10 (1)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

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

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Machinery inspector [CR 23(k)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Lifting equipment inspector [DMR 18(5)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Scaffold inspector [CR 16(1)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Scaffold erector [CR 16(1)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Incident investigator [GAR 9(2)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Excavation Inspector [CR 13(1)(a)]

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Other appointments

  • Legal appointment completed

  • Certificate of competence valid

  • Valid proof of Medicals available

  • Plant on site?

  • 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?

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

Operational work documents

Operational documentation

Risk and incident management [CR 9]

  • Risk register available and up to date

  • Risk register/risk assessments approved

  • Proof of risk assessment training available and up to date

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)]

  • First aid box register

  • Fire extinguisher register [CR 29(h)]

  • Road sign register

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

  • Ablution facility register

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

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

  • Excavation register [CR 29(l)]

  • Evacuation Drill [CR 29(h)]

  • Hand tools

  • Workplace Inspection

  • Contractors monthly safety audit report

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

Camp site and offices

Camp site [CR 30]

  • Camp site planned and established according to plan

  • Site camp neat and tidy [CR27]

  • Stacking and storage acceptable [CR28]

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

  • Shower facilities [OHS FR 4(1)(2)]

  • Water available [OHSA FR 7(a)(b)]

  • Adequate Flammable storage area available

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

  • Access control into site camp in place

  • Storeroom in place

  • Store Control in place

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

  • Ventilation and lighting provided

  • Assembly point clearly identified

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

  • Clear signage shows the location of the first aid box

  • First aid box supplies are replenished

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

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

  • Extinguishers have been correctly serviced [CR 29]

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

  • Signage shows the location of the extinguishers

  • Waste removal adequate [CR 27 (b)]

Offices

  • Offices on level platforms and secured

  • Offices neat and tidy [CR 27(c)]

  • SHE Policy displayed [OHSA 7(1)]

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

  • Extinguishers have been correctly serviced,

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

  • Area free of slip and trip hazards

  • Sufficient lighting provided

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

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

  • Sharp objects capped (reinforcing bars)

Site compliance

General

  • Controlled storage of tools and equipment

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

  • Site clean and tidy [CR 27]

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

  • All employees adhering to safety

Traffic accommodation

  • Adequate signage

  • Signage in Good condition

  • Signage correct size

  • Signage positioned correctly

  • Signage stable & secure

  • Distance between signage

  • Flag men present

  • Delineators positioned correctly

  • Traffic safety officer present

  • Checks done regularly

Mobile plant

  • Mobile plant on site [CR 23]

  • Amber rotators

  • Construction vehicle stickers

  • Seat belts fitted and being worn

  • All persons seated

  • No cell phones being used

  • Safety devices fitted - fire extinguishers/machine guards

Excavations [CR 13]

  • Excavations at present?

  • Adequately shored/braced

  • Loads, material, plant/ equipment away from edge

  • Clearly visible boundary indicators- night

  • Adequately protected

  • Safe means of access and egress

Elevated positions [CR 12]

  • Working in elevated positions

  • Ladders secured

  • Clear access and egress points

  • Handrails installed

  • Toe boards fitted

  • Scaffold tagged

  • Working platforms fully boarded/boards secured

  • Scaffold secured

  • Safety harnesses in use

  • Hard hats worn

Lifting tackle [DMR 18(1)]

  • Lifting tackle

  • All tackle identified and recorded on register

  • Inspection records up to date

  • Safe working loads displayed

  • Visual condition of equipments

  • Adequate storage facility (off ground level)

Lifting equipment: Crainage [DMR 18(11)]

  • Lifting equipment:Crainage

  • All tackle identified and recorded on register

  • Inspection records up to date

  • Safe working loads displayed

  • Operator and rigger competencies verified

  • Operator/ rigger communication methods clear

  • Lift areas kept clear of unnecessary persons

  • Outriggers fully extended, supported on mats

  • Adequate ground support / level surface clear of excavations

  • Tag lines as required (16mm fibre rope)

Electrical Equipment [CR 24]

  • Electrical equipment

  • Equipment identification mark visible

  • Earth leakage used on all tools /equipment

  • Cords elevated above floor level / where practicable

  • Temporary power boxes location clear of hazards

  • Leads not obstructing walkway

Hazardous chemicals [CR 25]

  • Hazardous substances

  • Register of substances - MSDS data sheets available

  • Stored in isolation - warning signs displayed

  • Storage facility adequate for stated control requirements

Employee conduct

Employee conduct

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

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

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

  • Staff appear confident in assigned tasks

  • No horseplay noted on site

  • Tools selected are right for the job and used correctly

  • Throwing of tools and material not practiced on site

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

Employee understanding [OHSA 13/14]

  • Employees understand Toolbox talks

  • Employees know how to report accidents

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

  • Employees understand the reason for the PPE being worn

  • Employees understand the task he/ she is responsible for

OHS Committee [OHSA 19]

  • OHS committee established

  • Members appointed in writing

  • Meetings held monthly

  • Minutes kept

General comments and Sign off

General comments

  • Further comments

Sign-off

  • Audit conducted by

  • Role/designation

  • Add signature

  • Site personal present during audit
  • Site Representative present during audit

  • Role/designation

  • Add signature

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