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  • 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

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

Site set-up

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

  • Are barriers adequate for site hazards?

  • Are pedestrians directed safely around or through site?

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

Traffic Management

  • Is work within the road reserve?

  • Is a Traffic Management Plan being followed?

  • Are Traffic Controllers qualified (sight evidence)

Pre-Works Preparation

  • Any underground or overhead services within the work area?

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

  • Is a hot work permit in use if required?

  • Comment

  • Is a confined space permit in use if required?

  • Comment

Hazard Identification & Controls

  • Is a SWMS in use?

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

  • Are all fall hazards adequately controlled?

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

  • Asbestos register reviewed for presence of asbestos in buildings?

  • Comment

Electrical Hazards

  • Have electrical hazards been identified and controlled?

  • Comment

  • Are all electrical tools tested and tagged?

  • Comment

  • Is there RCD protection on the generator?

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Is appropriate PPE being used?

  • Comment

  • Is PPE maintained and stored correctly?

  • Comment

Plant & Equipment

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

  • Do all plant operators hold appropriate licences or competency?

  • Comment

  • Have Pre-Start Checks been conducted on plant?

  • Comment

  • Have all faults discovered been rectified or reported?

  • Comment

  • Has hired equipment been checked and is serviceable?

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

  • Are manual handling mechanical aids used where possible?

  • Comment

Excavations

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

  • Comment

  • Are excavations appropriately barricaded to protect pedestrians and traffic?

  • Comment

General Housekeeping

  • Is area free of rubbish and trip hazards?

  • Comment

  • Are items secured in case of wind?

  • Comment

Hazardous Substances

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

  • Comment

  • Are substances being used safely as per SDS?

  • Comment

Emergency

  • Is a team member first-aid trained?

  • Comment

  • Is there a suitable first aid kit on site?

  • Comment

  • Is there a fire extinguisher available?

  • Comment

  • Is there a suitable means of communication?

  • Comment

  • Is there transport to medical help available?

  • Comment

  • Is there an Emergency Plan for the site?

  • Comment

Facilities

  • Are there suitable toilet and Hand washing facilities?

  • Comment

  • Are there suitable sheltered eating/rest areas?

  • Comment

  • Is there adequate clean drinking water available?

  • Comment

Sun Safety

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

  • Comment

Smoking

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

  • Comment

Environment

  • Are sediment/erosion control measures in place?

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

  • Is contaminated run-off prevented from entering drains?

  • Comment

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

  • Comment

Job Completion

  • Is site tidy with no trip hazards remaining?

  • Comment

  • Are all spills cleaned up?

  • Comment

Acknowledgment

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

  • Comment

  • Contractor or NMC Site Representative:

  • Position/Role:

  • Contact Number:

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