Information
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Rail Safety
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Type of Safe Working Rule:
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Person in Charge of Safe Working:
Safety Meter Inspection Criteria
Access, Egress and House Keeping
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- access and egress to work area is clear of obstruction and defined.
- work areas are orderly and free from trip hazards (e.g. tools and rubbish)
- materials are stored in a neat and orderly state.
- bins are available for use and not overflowing.
- JHG entry signs are located at appropriate locations to site. -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Safe Working
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- PO requests to see Induction / TSA.
- PO provides information regarding protection provision that are in place and appropriate safe working documents completed.
- PO indicates what the emergency procedures are including the nominated 1st Aider and location of Emergency Assembly Area.
- Person in charge of protection is suitably qualified
- Track protection is correct
- Track protection devices are available and properly used / stored (e.g. Dets, flags, horn, track circuit clips) -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Behaviour & Work Habits
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- Worker is wearing mandatory PPE
- Worker is using task specific PPE
- Worker is not taking any obvious risks
- Workers who are smoking are not affecting others -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
SQE Risk Management Process
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- START Cards have been appropriately completed
- START Cards have been reviewed by crew leader (initially)
- TRA is present at each work location
- Workers have signed onto the TRA
- TRA has been reviewed (if > than one week duration)
- AMS is available for the work team to review
- SEP is available as required -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Mobile Powered Plant Management
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- Daily Inspection completed and any faults recorded
- Plant Hazard Assessment completed and available
- Reverse beeper, flashing lights working
- Plant operations are appropriately isolated or separated from adjacent work activities
- Spotter is in place for plant operations where plant operation can not be controlled by other means
- Plant operators are not operating when using a mobile phone
- Operator holds applicable license / competency and the competency has been verified
- Plant has fire extinguisher and a fully stocked first aid kit -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Hot Works / Welding
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- Hot Works Permit is current and available
- Suitable fuel reduction and fire fighting provisions in place
- Welding signs are set out in appropriate locations
- Weld returns completed -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Tools and Equipment
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- Tools and Equipment are appropriate for the task being undertaken and free from obvious damage
- Oxy / acetylene sets have flash back arresters fitted
- Fixed / retractable blade knives are not being used (Stanley Knives)
- Fire Extinguishers are tested every 6 months -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Lifting Equipment
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- Lifting Equipment is appropriate to the task and ready to use
- Lifting device is tagged / identified with SWL / WLL
- Dogman / Rigger holds the relevant competency and has been verified -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Electricity and Lighting
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- Equipment is tagged and in test date
- RCD is fitted to mains supply or portable generators
- Leads are run out correctly off the ground and supported on insulated stands or hooks
- No lead extends > 35 meters and are fitted with clear shrouded plugs with LED indicator
- Access and / or task lighting is adequate and work lights have protective cage or diffuser -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Protection of Services
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- Overhead Power Lines have a "Danger OHW" sign posted to alert people of their presence
- A current Excavation and Trenching Permit is available for any ground breaking / penetrating work activities
- Each Plant Operator carrying out ground penetrating works has read, understood and signed the Excavation and Trenching Permit -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Traffic Control
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- Traffic Controller is wearing appropriate attire (e.g. Orange hi-vis)
- Traffic Controllers are not using mobile phones while performing traffic control duties
- Traffic control signs / devises are in place
- Current traffic control plan is located at the work site -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Edge and Fall Protection
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- Edges are appropriately delineated and barricaded
- Edge protection in place is appropriate for the protection required
- Penetrations are signposted and covered -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Work at Heights
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- Personnel working at height are using the correct fall prevention equipment
- Fall restraint / arrest equipment is certified and in date
- Method of working at height follows the Hierarchy of Controls for working at height
- Work at Height Permit has been issued and is in date
- Work at Height Rescue Plan has been developed for the works
- Personnel conducting work at height have been trained (within 1 year) -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Chemical Management
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- Hazardous Substances are stored correctly
- Flammable substances stored in bundled area
- Refuelling is conducted in appropriate area with TRA in place
- SDS's are available to the work crew
- Spill Kit is available at the work location
- No evidence of previous spills -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Water Pollution Risk
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- Controls in place where there is a risk of pollution of waterways
- Erosion and sedimentation controls in good working order
- No evidence of polluted water leaving the work area -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Flora and Fauna
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- No unnecessary damage to surrounding plants
- Endangered species / heritage areas identified and protected as required
- Trees protected if required
- Restoration and rehabilitation being done progressively
- No weed establishment in disturbed areas -
Comments
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Not Correct Items
Changing Safety Culture - One Conversation at a Time
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Topic discussed / Issue raised
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General Comments (including result of conversation, what went well, what could improve)
Positive Observation Record
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List a minimum of two positive comments from the inspection
Conclusion
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Inspection Overview
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Inspection sign off:
