PLUMBERS UNION QLD SAFTEY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Is there covered access from inclement weather? (Reg 40(f))

Are crib huts seating capacities adequate for site personnel numbers? (Reg 41, Schedule 5A part 3 item 5(1))

Are crib huts hygienic and separated from work activity that exposes or is likely to expose a construction worker to a health and safety risk?<br>(a) If there are at least 15 construction persons adequate space and seating for the maximum number of construction workers likely to use the room or shelter at one time (i.e. inclement weather).<br>(b) Have appropriate facilities for washing and storing utensils, boiling water, and storing food in a cool place.<br>(c) Bins with bin liners.<br>(Reg 41, Schedule 5A part 3 item 5(2)

Adequate number of toilet cubicles with clean,tidy washing facilities?<br>(a) 1 toilet for each 15 or part of 15 construction persons.<br>(b) One toilet on at least each of the following levels: ground floor, fourth level, every third level after fourth level.<br>(Regs 41, 315a, schedule 5A part 2

When a toilet must be connected:<br>(a) A connected toilet must be provided within 2 weeks after the first time that there are at least 15 construction persons and the connection is available.<br>(b) A portable toilet must be replaced by a connected toilet within 2 weeks after the sewer connections become available.<br>Regs 41, 315a, schedule 5a part 2 item 3

Cool clean drinking water available at appropriate locations? <br>(a) Supply located within 30 metres of a construction worker on a single level building.<br>(b) Supply located on the ground level and then on every second level of a high rise building.<br>(Regs 41, 315a, schedule 5a part 3 item 7)

Is there a WHSQ Management Plan developed for this project? (Reg 309)

Is the WHS management plan available for inspection? (Reg 310)

Is there an emergency evacuation plan in place?<br>a) evacuation procedures<br>b) the periodic testing of fire equipment<br>(Regs 314(c), 43, 43(1)(a)(ii), 43(1)(b))

Is there safe access and egress? (Regs 314(a), 40(a)

Is there suitable public protection where building works are adjacent to, or over public access ways? i.e. gantries, hoardings (Regs 315(e,f,g,h))

Is site management involved in SS meetings? No longer required to be member of Health & Safety committees - see WHS Act s76<br>Alternative: Is there an issues resolution procedure? (Act s80, reg s23)

Are site personnel kept informed on incident/accident data?

Are personnel and induction records kept on site? (Reg 317)

Are contractor/subcontractor safe work method statements provided before commencement of works? (Regs 312, 299)

Are management involved in regular, formal site inspections?

Are signs posted at entrance? i.e. hard hats, report to site office (regs 298, 308)

Are necessary permits developed and retained on site?

Are site personnel aware of the first aid location and is it clearly identified? (Reg 314(b), 42)

Is first aid box adequately stocked? (Regs 314(b), 42(2))

Are there adequate first aid personnel who are clearly identified? (Regs 314(b), 42(2))

Are first aid treatment records kept on site? (Reg 314(b), 42)

Are emergency response personnel trained in site emergency procedures? Last test date of emergency (Regs,314 (b,c), 42, 43(1)(a)(iv), 43(2)(a))

Emergency siren and equipment? i.e. stretcher, trauma kit, oxy viva(Regs 314(c), 42, 43(1)(a)

Emergency contact numbers displayed in conspicuous locations? (Regs 314(c), 42, 43(1)(a,c)

Is there a site induction for new starters to the project? (Reg 316)

Are induction records maintained on site? (Reg 317)

Do all site personnel hold a current general induction? (Reg 317(2))

Is emergency response and evacuation training conducted? (Regs 314(c), 43(1)(c))

Are personnel trained in fire precautions and use of fire extinguishers? (Regs 314(c), 43(1)(c))

Is training in safe work method statement requirements conducted? (Reg 300)

Are visitors inducted as to site hazards and procedures?

Have managers and supervisors attended health and safety courses?

Are hazards, incidents and accidents reported to personnel at toolbox meetings?

Do supervisors conduct regular toolbox meetings? (Act s47, s48)

Do supervisors close out hazard accidents and incidents actions?

Are health and safety committee established on site? (Act s75)

Are health and safety meetings held regularly? (Act s78)

Are health and safety committee meeting minutes discussed at toolbox meetings and displayed in the crib hut? (Act s77)

Does a competent person tag portable electrical equipment? (s87 AS 3012: s3.3)

Are all electrical leads protected from mechanical or water damage? (s87 Electrical Safety Reg, AS 3012: s2.6.8)

Are extension leads correctly connected to temporary power boards? (s87 Electrical Safety Reg AS 3012: s2.6.8)

Are temporary power boards weather proof? ( s87 Electrical safety reg AS 3012: s2.3.2)

Is the electrical testing register maintained on site? (s87 Electrical safety reg AS 3012: s3.9)

Extension leads not longer than 30 metres? (s87 Electrical safety reg AS 3012: s2.6.7)

All electrical equipment in good condition? (s87 Electrical safety reg AS 3102)

What type of scaffold is being used? E.g. Modular, wedgelock, mills, alum mobile (Scaffolding COP s7)

Are standards on solid foundations with adequate sole boards? (Scaffolding COP s5.4.1)

Is there adequate bracing in all directions? (Scaffolding COP s6.2)

Are the ties correctly positioned/fixed (every 3 bays, 2 lifts)? (Scaffolding COP s5.6)

Are working platforms at required locations? (Reg 306p)

Are handrails and kick boards installed on scaffolds over 2 metres? (Reg 306p)

Is there a control measure for falling objects? (Scaffolding COP s4.5)

Is there access and egress to all working platforms? (Scaffolding COP s5.10)

Are working platforms the correct distance from the working face? (Scaffolding COP s5.8)

Are ladders installed correctly and an industrial grade? (Reg 306m)

Are ladders secured top and bottom, projecting above landing 1 metres and at a 4:1 pitch? (Reg 306m)

Are scaffold boards secured to prevent uplift from wind in cyclone prone areas? (Scaffolding COP s5.7)

Do ticketed scaffolder erect scaffolds over 4m high? (Scaffolding COP s2.1)

When scaffold is completed is a handover certificate supplied? (Scaffolding COP s8.3)

Are signs/barriers erected for incomplete scaffolds? (Scaffolding COP s4.5)

Are scaffolds regularly inspected and records kept of details? (Scaffolding COP s8.1)

Does the relevant person have safety data sheets available for all hazardous chemicals used at the workplace? (Reg 344)

Have SDS been provided to principal contractor? (Reg 344)

Is hazardous chemicals register kept on site? (Reg 350)

Are information placards posted at site? (Only if site has hazardous chemicals over the placard quantity threshold in column 4, schedule11) (reg 350)

All hazardous substances containers appropriately labelled? (Reg 342)

Are chemical storage areas provided that keep the risk at an acceptable level? (Reg 363)

Are procedures in place and equipment available to contain and clean up a spill or leak of dangerous goods? (Reg 357)

Where required by a risk assessment, are workers wearing appropriate PPE for the hazardous substances being used? (Reg 44)

Crane certificates of inspection provided and readily available? (Mobile Crane COP s18.7, tower crane COP s14.6)

Crane driver's certificate of competency and licences provided for site records? (Reg 85, schedule 3 high risk work licences and classes of high work risk)

Manufacturers instruction book and cranes log book in crane completed daily? (Mobile crane COP s18.7)

Cranes set up firm, level ground. Engineers specification detail where necessary? (Mobile crane COP s10.2)

Riggers and dog men certified and recorded and used for all crane operations? (Reg 85 schedule 3 high risk work licences and classes of high risk work)

Is there a safe working zone established for crane operations?

Is all lifting gear in good condition with inspection records kept on site? (Mobile crane COP s9.5, tower crane COP s11.2.1)

Are excavators used as cranes fitted with burst protection valves and load chart available? (Mobile crane COP s15.5 and 15.2)

Are manufacturers instructions for lifting capacities in all directions in excavator cabins? (Mobile crane COP s15.2)

Are roll over protection systems on all earthmoving equipment? (Reg 214, 215, 217 Plant COP)

Where applicable are reverse and visual alarms operating and audible? (Reg 212, 214, 215, Plant COP s5.8)

Are isolation procedures developed for maintenance and repair work on plant? (Reg 210(2), Plant COP s5.14)

Are elevated work platform logbooks and daily inspections completed, recorded and kept on the machine? (Reg 214, 215, 213)

Do only competent persons operate elevated work platforms?

Are elevated work platforms used on firm, level surfaces? (Reg 214, 215)

Are hoists erected on stable ground and tied into structure? (Reg 204)

Is overhead protection provided for operator with material hoist? (Reg 180, 204)

Are limit switches correctly installed? (Reg 210)

Are forklift operators licensed and trained for the specific type of forklift? i.e. work platforms, jibs etc (Reg 85 schedule 3 high risk work licences and classes of high risk work)

Is the operators manual readily accessible? (Reg 206)

Are seat belts installed in the FLT and used by the operator? (Reg 206)

Are excavation permits developed and implemented on site?

Is a site plan available for existing and new services?

Are new and existing services identified on site and controls implemented to prevent accidental contact? (Reg 304)

Are procedures in place to avoid isolated personnel working excavations? i.e. safe work method statement (Reg 305)

Is air quality testing carried out to ensure toxic gas build up does not occur? (Reg 305)

Is signage and barricading used for excavation works? (Reg 305a)

Are excavations more than 1.5m deep battered, benched or shored to prevent erosion or collapse? (Or have geo-tech advice) (Reg 306)

Has safe access/egress been provided for excavations more than 1.5m deep (e.g. Ladder every 9 m) ? (Reg 305b)

Has soil material and equipment been stored away from excavation edge?

Are dust control measures in place?

Sure hot work permits developed for site?

Are permits completed and signed by supervisors and kept on site?

Are bottles stored upright in lockable trolley? (Welding technical note TN 7-98 welding process COP s3.5)

Fire fighting equipment located with bottles or at work ares? (Welding technical note TN 7-98, welding process COP s3.3)

Flash back arresters fitted to the hand pieces and bottles? (Welding technical note TN 7-98, welding COP s3.5)

Correct personnel protective equipment for oxy-acetylene works? (Welding technical note TN 7-98, welding process COP 4.2 appendix B)

Is lifting box or cradle used for crane lifting or bottles? (Tower crane COP s11.4)

Are hoses and fittings in good condition? (Welding technical notes TN 7-98, welding COP s3.3 and 4

Is welding equipment in good working order? (Welding technical note TN7-98, welding COP s4)

Are screens and ventilation provided for welding works (welding technical note TN7-98, welding COP s3 and 4)

Are permits developed for confined space? (Reg 67 AS 2865 s1.30)

Are emergency procedures developed for confined space works? (Reg 75)

Is emergency rescue equipment available? i.e. radios, air monitors (Reg 75)

Are personnel trained for confined space works (including spotters)? (Reg 76 AS 2865 s11.1)

Are safe work method statements developed for working at heights over 2 metres? (3m for housing construction work)? (Reg 312)

Are emergency procedures developed for retrieval of a fallen or injured person when using fall arrest harness systems? (Reg 80, 306i)

Are personnel trained for working at heights? (Reg 79)

Is safe access and egress provided for personnel? (Reg 78, 314i)

Are harnesses inspected and inspection records kept on site? (Reg 306i)

Are anchorage points assessed by a competent person? (Reg 306i)

Are barriers, barricades and signs erected to delineate restricted areas? (Reg 78)

Is water or other means used to prevent dust generations?

Are roadways defined and used by site personnel?

Adequate equipment when cutting or chasing?

Are noisy work tasks defined, controls used to reduce noise levels and signage utilised? (Reg 59)

Is sound pressure level testing performed to ensure compliance? (Reg 58)

Are signs posted to alert personnel of noisy areas/tasks? (Reg 57 Managing Noise and preventing hearing loss at work COP s5.5)

Is hearing protection provided and used where required? (Reg 57 managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work COP 5.6)

Are all chemical or hazardous substances contained with correct medium reported? (Regs 314(e), 315, 346 and 347)

Are signs displayed in conspicuous location to identify the required PPE? (Regs 44, 45, 314(d))

Is PPE readily available and complying with the relevant Australian standards? (Reg 44, 314(d))

Are personnel trained in the use of specified PPE? (Reg 44, 314(d))

Are facilities provided for the maintenance and storage of PPE? (Construction work COP s3.3)