Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Initial Requirements

  • Client's Health & Safety Specification in File

  • Notification Dept. of Labour - proof of delivery

  • Mandatory Agreement S37.2 with Client

  • Construction Permit on file

  • Permit number prominently displayed

  • Letter of Good Standing

  • Copy of the OHS Act and its Regulations

  • Organogram displayed and up-to-date - with Appointment references<br>- Rev numbers displayed with date revised

  • Approved Occupational Health and Safety Plan on file

  • Method Statements approved and available on file (where required)

  • Internal Audits conducted by SHE Officer, Regional SHE Coordinator or other parties

  • Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Policy signed by CEO Displayed

  • Employee Register in place and up-to-date

  • All employees on site have valid Medical Clearance Certificates

  • Signage in place to instruct all visitors to report to Site Office<br>- Offices clearly demarcated and signage clearly displayed

Inductions & Task Safety Training

  • Are all employees inducted and received site specific safety rules

  • Subcontractor induction including all other persons

  • Vistors Induction

  • Safe work procedures in place and communicated to the relevant personnel in relation to their duties

  • Where employee moves to different tasks have additional safe work procedures been done

  • Job specific in-house training conducted i.e. Working at Heights

  • Are Planned task observations conducted and where deviations are detected; are amendments and retraining done

Registers

  • Register indicating the number of Plant, Equipment and Machinery on-site - numbers verified monthly

  • Incident/Accident register including Statistics

  • 3rd Party Accident Register

  • Bulk mixing plant register - maintenance and repair

  • Construction Plant/Vehicles by Driver/Operator

  • Demolition

  • Excavation

  • Fire Extinguishers

  • Hazardous Chemical Substance inventory

  • First Aid Box Contents

  • Lifting tackle (slings, chains, ropes, etc)

  • Material Hoist daily inspections

  • Material Hoist Maintenance Records

  • Portable Electrical Equipment

  • Personal Protective Equipment

  • Scaffolding Inspection

  • Temporary Works Inspection Results

  • Temporary Works Concrete Pour Authorisation

  • Temporary Works Removal Authorisation

  • Traffic Safety Officer Inspection Report

Appointments

  • Principal Contractor Appointment CR5(1)(k)

  • Contracts Manager Sect. 16(2)

  • Plant Manager Sect. 16(2)

  • Site Agent Non-statutory Sect. 16(2)

  • Construction Manager CR8(1)

  • Alternate Construction Manager CR8.1

  • Competent Person - Mechanical GMR2(1)

  • Assistant Construction Manager CR8(2)

  • Sub-ordinate Competent Person - Mechanical GMR2(7)

  • Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Officer CR8(5)

  • Construction Supervisor CR8(7)

  • Assistant Construction Supervisor CR8(8)

  • Occupational Health and Safety Representative Sect 17

  • Scaffolding Supervisor CR16

  • Stacking Operations Supervisor GSR28

  • First Aider GSR03

  • Electrical Installation and Machinery Supervisor CR24(c)

  • Certified Blasting Operation Supervisor ER12

  • Bulk Mixing Plant Supervisor CR20(1)

  • Drivers and Operators - Authorised CR23(k)

  • Demolition Operation Supervisor CR14(1)

  • Fall Protection Plan Developer CR10(1)(a)

  • Excavation Operation Supervisor and Inspector CR13(1)(a)

  • Fire Equipment Inspector CR29(h)

  • Hazardous Chemical Substance Supervisor HCS Reg

  • Incident Investigator GAR09

  • Lifting Machinery Inspector DMR18(5)-(6)

  • Ladder Inspector GSR13(A)

  • Material Hoist Inspector CR19(8)(a)

  • Lifting Tackle Inspector DMR18(10)(e)

  • Material Hoist Inspector CR19(8)(a)

  • Portable Electrical Equipment Inspector EMR10

  • Risk Assessor CR9(1)

  • Contractor Appointment CR7(1)(c)(v)

  • Suspended Platforms Supervisor CR17(1)

  • Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Committee Nominee Sect. 19(3)

  • Temporary Works Designer CR12(1) read with CR6(2)

  • Temporary Electrical Installations Controller CR24(c)

  • Temporary Works Inspector CR12(1)

  • Temporary Works Erector CR12(3)(a)

  • Traffic Safety Officer

  • Temporary Works Supervisor CR12(2)

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

  • Task Specific Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Register CR9(1)

  • Task Specific Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment done CR9(1)

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Monitoring plan CR9(1)(d)

  • Documented methodology of risk evaluation CR9(1)(b)

  • HIRA communicated to employees and evidence kept thereof CR9(3)

  • Inform and discussed with Contractors CR9(4)

  • Reviewed after changes and/or incidents CR9(7)

Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Committee Meetings

  • Monthly Meeting and records thereof Sect 19(4)

  • Monthly Meeting Attended by Site Agent and General Foreman

  • Occupational Health and Safety Representatives Reports tabled

  • Contractors attend monthly OHSE meetings

  • Monthly Internal & External Audits done and reviewed

  • Incident Tabled and Preventative measures taken

  • Monthly Contractor Audits reviewed

  • Meeting minutes endorsed by Contracts Manager and Construction Manager

Subcontractor Documentation

  • List of Contractors available (K7)

  • Sect 37(2) agreements signed for all Contractors

  • Contractor Appointment in place for all Contractors

  • All Contractors are in the possession of Letter of Good Standing (FEM & WCA)

  • All Contractors have a Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Plan and this has been approved by the Construction Manager

  • All Contractors have received the portion of the Client's Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Specification applicable to their scope of work

  • All Contractors have been audited monthly

  • Closure of findings raised during the monthly Contractor Audits are available for inspection

Incident Investigation

  • All reportable incidents reported and WCL2 forms available on file

  • All incidents investigated and incident reports available on file

  • Effective Corrective and Preventative steps taken to prevent recurrence

  • Annexure 1 reports available on file

  • There is a system in place to report near misses and these are investigated

  • Incident Alerts discussed with all employees following the incident - Toolbox talks

Excavations

  • Excavation is shored/braced or sloped back to prevent collapse

  • Excavation inspected daily before use

  • Safe access and egress is provided for all employees

  • Excavation inspected after rain or after blasting in the vicinity

  • Excavation barricaded, guarded or cordoned off

  • Excavation inspected after an unexpected fall of ground or damage

  • Lighting provided where needed

  • Adequate warning signs strategically placed

Traffic Management

  • Traffic Management Plan in place

  • Traffic signage adequate

  • Spacing and alignment between signs correct

  • Traffic regulating equipment in place

  • All equipment working as planned

  • Certificates of competence available for all personnel

  • Shifts in place

  • Communication and procedures working properly

  • Traffic configuration available and accurate

Construction Plant & Vehicles

  • Are all relevant persons in possession of the applicable Driver's license

  • Professional Driver's permit valid where applicable

  • All operators in possession the applicable Certificate of competence

  • No passengers on construction plant

  • Inspected daily by Operator/Driver

  • Auto acoustic revised device fitted

  • Amber working lights fitted when working in traffic

  • Maintained in good working order

  • Parked plant equipment in fully lowered position

  • Access to moving parts prevented where practical

  • How are defects detected addressed - to be discussed at SHE meeting minutes

General Storage & Housekeeping

  • Storage adequate, neat, tidy and under control

  • All stacking done safely

  • Safe storage of fuel

  • Fuel tanks bunded - fire precautions taken

  • Adequate fire fighting equipment and signage

  • Lifting tackle marked with maximum loads indicated

  • Lifting tackle load test certificate including shackles

Fire Precautions & Equipment

  • Fire extinguishers readily available

  • Smoking near flammable substances prohibited

  • Suitable visual signs for escape routes displayed

  • Fire equipment regularly serviced and safe for use

  • Personnel trained

First Aid

  • First Aiders qualified with valid certificates

  • First aiders name and number displayed

  • First aider boxes sufficient

  • Contents as per the list in the regulations

  • The first aid box neatly sorted and in a clean condition

  • Location of the box indicated

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Symbolic signs re PPE displayed

  • Required PPE worn on site

  • Employees refusing to wear PPE, stopped from working and corrective action taken

  • Employee instructed on the proper use of PPE and record retained thereof

  • PPE issued free of charge

  • A system implemented to reissue damaged and lost PPE

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • Perimeter fenced up - if applicable to work area

  • Signs "Report to office", etc. displayed

  • Appropriate emergency numbers available and displayed

  • Emergency procedures communicated

  • Danger signs displayed - excavation, roadworks, etc.

  • Access control and security in place - work area

  • Public walkways demarcated and safe for use

  • No intoxicated persons allowed at the workplace

  • Emergency plan reviewed at regular frequencies and fire drills conducted

Environmental Management

  • Waste control and removal system in place

  • Drip trays used for leaking equipment and plant

  • No-go areas/ nature features and trees left undisturbed

  • Dust control measures in place

  • List of hazardous materials on site and disposal method indicated

  • HCS material safety data sheets available and communicated to relevant employees

  • Drinking water available for all employees

  • Toilets clean and hygienic

  • Toilet paper provided in toilet and available

  • One or more toilets /30 employees

  • Water and soap available

Electrical Installation & Equipment

  • Certificate of compliance available for all electrical installations

  • Proof of Electrician's competency retained on file

  • Guard against electrical cable/equipment on site

  • Adequate protection against underground cables

  • Leads are safe and do not obstruct walkways

Ladders

  • Ladders comply with the requirement of the regulations

  • Ladders are long enough for the task

  • Ladders are secured to the top to prevent it from slipping

Working at Heights

  • Employees working on height have been trained and proof kept on file

  • Fall protection plan is developed and site specific

  • Fall protection plan is implemented and maintained

  • Medical Clearance certificates include working at heights

  • Equipment used are inspected, in a good condition and maintained

  • Scaffolding adequate as per the Regulations and Standards (SANS 10085)

  • Public access to scaffolding prevented

  • Signage strategically placed and as per the standard

On-site Laboratory

  • Adequate lighting

  • Adequate ventilation

  • All employees handling HCS informed and trained

  • Complies with Schedule D

  • HCS identified and a register kept

  • MSDS's available for all HCS

  • HCS safely stored

  • Sufficient toilets available with toilet paper and handwashing facilitites

Site Specific Items

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