NMC Work Health & Safety Site Inspection Checklist

• Date

  Date

• Location / Project Name

• NMC / Contractor

• Conducted by

• This checklist is designed to be used to provide an indication of the Team/Contractor’s implementation and adherence to hazard controls associated with the project or job

• This checklist is not intended to be exhaustive therefore the Site Supervisor (or their delegate) should make relevant comments about any issues identified that are not covered within

• Any non-conformity should be discussed with the team leader and rectified immediately if possible

Site Control/Supervision

• Have inductions been completed - Site specific for a project and Contractor online inductions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nominated person in charge of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Comment

• Is there evidence of a daily Prestart / Toolbox Talk being conducted?

  Yes

  No

• Comment

• Is adequate supervision provided? (Employees, Contractors, Trainees, Labour Hire, Visitors)

  Yes

  No

• Comment

• Do all persons on site have a Construction White Card?

  Yes

  No

• Comment

Site set-up

• Is worksite clearly delineated and signposted to identify work-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers adequate for site hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians directed safely around or through site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items adequately secured in event of wind or vandalism?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Is work within the road reserve?

  Yes

  No

• Is a Traffic Management Plan being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Traffic Controllers qualified (sight evidence)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-Works Preparation

• Any underground or overhead services within the work area?

  Yes/unsure

  No

• Has Dial-Before-You-Dig been performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Have services been located and marked? i.e. Have low overhead powerlines been marked at ground level with bollards, tape or signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is a hot work permit in use if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is a confined space permit in use if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Hazard Identification & Controls

• Is a SWMS in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Have all team members/contractors present reviewed and signed SWMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Has the JSEA or SWMS identified all of the hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are the safety controls detailed in the SWMS in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are all fall hazards adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is a Safety Management Plan in use if required? (Works over 250K)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Asbestos register reviewed for presence of asbestos in buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Electrical Hazards

• Have electrical hazards been identified and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are all electrical tools tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there RCD protection on the generator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are instruments/tools calibrated or in test date if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is appropriate PPE being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is PPE maintained and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Plant & Equipment

• Is any plant or equipment in use that requires the user to have a current licence or competency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all plant operators hold appropriate licences or competency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Have Pre-Start Checks been conducted on plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Have all faults discovered been rectified or reported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Has hired equipment been checked and is serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are seat belts worn where required (If ROPS fitted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is plant being used in correct manner for the purpose intended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is lifting equipment appropriate tested?), safe and being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are manual handling mechanical aids used where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Excavations

• Are excavations benched, battered or shored if deeper than 1.5M

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are excavations appropriately barricaded to protect pedestrians and traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

General Housekeeping

• Is area free of rubbish and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are items secured in case of wind?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Hazardous Substances

• Are SDS available for the Hazardous Substances used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are substances being used safely as per SDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Emergency

• Is a team member first-aid trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there a suitable first aid kit on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there a fire extinguisher available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there a suitable means of communication?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there transport to medical help available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there an Emergency Plan for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Facilities

• Are there suitable toilet and Hand washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are there suitable sheltered eating/rest areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is there adequate clean drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Sun Safety

• Are all persons adhering to NMC Sun-safe Policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Smoking

• Is smoking controlled to minimise impact on other workers or public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Environment

• Are sediment/erosion control measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are controls in place to prevent physical damage to surrounding environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are dust/airborne debris controls in place if applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Is contaminated run-off prevented from entering drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are there spill controls available? (dust, socks, absorbent pads)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Job Completion

• Is site tidy with no trip hazards remaining?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are all spills cleaned up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Acknowledgment

• The observations recorded in this audit have been discussed with me

  Yes

  No

• Comment

• Contractor or NMC Site Representative:

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• Position/Role:

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