PS Structures - Safety Audit Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

A. Project Safety Management Plan & FSC System Requirements (Ref SOP 5 Site Management Procedures)

• 1. Review effectiveness of action items & NCR's from last audit report.?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Project Safety Management Plan & Risk Register approved, implemented & reviewed details of review (ATT 29)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Safety Inspections (Att 25). Leadership Inspections (ATT26 - Bi Monthly) Others as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Safety Design Checklist (Att 33B), Design Changes (Att 33C) & Designers OHS Report. Any changes communicated to workers? What records of this are kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Availability of OHS Act, OHS Regulations & other applicable legislations, Codes ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Plant Risk Assessment, Pre mobilisation Check and Daily Inspection completed.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. JSA Review Checklist (Att 30C) is completed for each JSA/SWMS. JSA monitored once?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. MSDS Register (ATT 9) is established and maintained recording hazardous substances, dangerous goods used on site (Risk Assessment if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Permit for Hot Work (Att 7A) is completed for hot work if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Permit to Ecavate (Att 7B) is completed for excavation work if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Permit for work near overhead power lines if required (Att 7c)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Permit for Crane use (Att 7D)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Permit for Confined Space is completed and persons trained AS2865 (Att 7E)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Concrete Cut/Drill Permit (Where there is a risk of contacting services Att 7F)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Electrical Isolation Permit & Procedure (Att 7G)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Site Induction Record completed - Copies of certificates & licenses. Competency verified?<br> Ref SOP 5.1.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Visitors Log Completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Staff Training assessed & up to date (IMS, promoted personnel trained, other?) (Att 14D) Training file available?<br> Certificates & training feedback forms available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Incidents/accidents and fist aid treatments recorded, investigated & closed out. (Att 19 & 20)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Key Performance Indicators measured quarterly using (Att 24)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Contact details established/maintained (Att 31 A,B,C,D)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22. Toolbox Meetings held weekly and minutes and attendance recorded (Att 18)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23. Specific procedures implemented (Tilt up & precast, Work at Heights, FSC reporting, Purchasing, Preferred Supplier)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24. Notice board established on site and information displayed which includes:<br> Company Policies - Safety, Quality, Enviromental, Fitness<br> Toolbox/ prestart minutes of meeting<br> Site Emergency Evacuation Plan and emergency contact details<br> Site Organisation Chart<br> Dispute Resolution<br> Site Rules and Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signage (Reg 3.7, 3.11) Ref SOP 5.1.1.2)

• 1. Adequate signage is displayed at site to warn others of hazards eg PS Structures site signage and entry requirements, First Aid, Danger Construstion Site-No entry, Men Working Above, Nail Guns in Use, Demolition in Progress, Excavation, Scaffold incomplete etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Site entry and exit, stairs, walkways are marked/signposted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response (Reg 3.10, 3.12) Ref SOP 5.1.2

• 1. Emergency Drill held and results of the drill recorded (minimum 3 monthly) Att 31C

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are all sources of power e.g. electricity and gas and water identifiable and readily accessible for emergency personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Trained first aid personnel on site and details listed on emergency contacts list?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Assess First Aid requirements - adequate for risk, appropirate for the site (Att 31D)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Assess emergency equipment is suitable, accessible, appropirately located?<br> Fire extinguishers - signposted, charged and serviced in last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Emergency equipment, exit signs, paths of travel & alarm systems are inspected, tested & maintained at regular intervals.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment ( Reg 3.32 - 3.44) Ref SOP 5.1.8

• 1. Mandatory site PPE is worn by subcontractors on site (as per signage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. PPE worn correctly and for the appropirate conditions and tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping (Reg 3.17) Ref SOP 5.1.22

• 1. Site generally tidy and work areas free from clutter i.e. No tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Access/egress to works areas are clear i.e. no obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Adedquate waste bins provided, strategically placed and empied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Rubbish disposed of in the bins provided (ensure litter on ground cleaned-up)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Floors, stairs and ramps are free from trip hazards. NB If floors or stairs wet ensure clean to prevent slipping. Also check ramps to ensure safe access/egress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Perimeter fences and gates secure and maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Protruding reinforcing steel is capped to prevent injury to persons working at site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of Hazardous Substances/Dangerous Goods Ref SOP 5.1.21

• 1. Chemicals and dangerous goods labeled with their contents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Chemicals and dangerous goods stored securely (eg gas bottles on trolleys)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Any storage facility established is well ventilated, flammable substances stored away from a ny potential source of ignition and signage e.g. HAZCHEM shown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Flammalbe substances stored in sealed containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are incompatible chemicals segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Suitable equipment is available to contain a chemical spill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. In the event of any spill, confirm waste has been responsibly disposed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical (Reg 3.59 - 3.65 & Australian Standard 3012) Ref SOP 5.1.9

• 1. Electrical leads tagged with current colour coding and inspected by Electrician?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Leads and portable electric tools, lighting, plant or equipment used on site protected by an approved earth leakage protection device (ELCB)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Construction wiring to be fitted with yellow maker tape every 5 metres (Construction wiring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Electrical equipment isolated rom power, and/or the correct locking out and/or danger tagging procedure followed prior to any work carried out on equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Electrical cables protected from damage and insulated lead stands used where possible (keep off the ground)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Portable generators fitted with "core balance earth leakage protection" with a rated tripping current not exceeding 30ma?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Portable and semi portable electrical equipment inspected by a certified electrician in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Results of the electrical inspections and tests must be recorded & kept on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are electrical leads properly earthed and not exceeding 32m in length?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Use of Lasers

• 1. Lasers must not be operated unless classied and labelled to AS 2211

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Amenities (Reg 3.12) Ref SOP 5.1.22

• 1. Ablution area maintained in a sanitary condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Crib room maintained in a hygienic condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Rubbish bins with plastic liners provided for food refuse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Bins containing food refuse emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Washing and hand drying facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Fridge provided for storage of food and maintained in a clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Clean, cool drinking water proviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height (Reg 3.48 - 3.57) Ref SOP 5.1.4

Scaffold and Formwork (Reg 3.67) Ref SOP 5.1.6 & 5.1.7

• 1. Scaffold erected is certified safe for use - Tagging as per AS/NZS 1576.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Structure erected on a stable foundation and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Suitable base plates used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Required cross face/heal and toe bracing in place secured and at correct spacing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Guard rails and toe boards in place and secured (prevent any objects falling below)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is the work platform adequate, in good condition and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders (Reg 3.26) Ref SOP 5.1.5

• 7. Ladders used on site comply with Australian Standard (AS1892.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Ladder Register available and all ladders on site tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Ladders used on site are secured at the top and bottom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Ladders extend a minimum of one metre above the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Ladders angled at the correct distance form the structure, 1 out 4 up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Ladders maintained in good condition (ie no rungs missing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Ladder not used as a work platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Personnel using ladders as a working platform (3 points of contact not maintained)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Open Floor Penetrations ( Reg 3.54) Ref SOP 5.1.1.5

• 15. Holes/openings in floors covered, secured and signage displayed - danger hole below (i.e. eliminate potential for slip, trip of any fall from height to a floor below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Guard rails on all stairs and above ground level landings and fixed platforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Guard rails in place where a person could fall 2 metres or more from a stair, landing or fixed platform (particular attention to any formwork in progress\)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Static Lines & Fall arrest equiupment register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Rescue Plan for work at heights using harness (Att 8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations (Reg 3.109) Ref SOP 5.1.18

• 1. Are any excavation that are a possible risk to workers, shored, propped or battered to prevent collapse of sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Ensure barricading to excavations over 1 m deep to prevent risk of fall from height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is any load, whether plant or excavated material, kept at a safe distance from the excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Observer present & JSA where workers are in an excavation at least 1.5m deep

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is the stability of buildings/structures adjacent to an ecavation maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Plant & Equipment (Part 4 OSH Regs) Ref SOP 5.1.28

• 1. Are guards in place where required and are they effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is all fixed and mobile equipment kept clean and in a servicable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are Safe Working Loads, Capacities and Tolerances etc., known for relevant equipment, displayed and complied with (eg hoist, lifts, mobile cranes, forklifts etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is mobile plant operated only by trained/certified operators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is the speed and movement of mobile plant controlled at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is mobile plant operated well clear of overhead power lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Check plant log book

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes, Lifts & Hoists (Part 4 - OSH Regs) Ref SOP 5.1.14 & 5.1.16

• 1. When Mobile Crane is in operation, is it located on compacted or stabilised ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. When a crane is in operation, is the crane and the movement of the crane job well clear of any overhead powerlines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is there a means of restriction or control to prevent persons or vehicles from entering the area or vicinity in which a crane is operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are lifts and hoists securely located on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are lifts and hoists operated by licensed (>11m) or competent (<11m) operators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are slings and chains in good condition and tagged (Register available)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling (Reg 3.4) Ref SOP 5.1.23

• 1. Mechanical aids available on site to deliver materials close to persons work area, to minimise risk of manual handling injury eg. carrying/pulling/pushing materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Ensure team lifting (two or more people) to avoid a person carrying excessive load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Safety (OSH Act Sec.20-22) Traffic Control (Reg 3.22) Ref SOP 5.1.1.9

• 1. Adequate hoarding or barricades put in place to eliminate public access to site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Check that fence, hoarding and/or barricades are secure ie no risk of falling over

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Traffic Control Plans implemented as required, and warning signage for both traffic management/diversion and alternative route for pedestrians is clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A