Star Safe Site Review

• Client

• Job Name

• Location
  Address

• Conducted On

  Date

• Prepared By

• Photos Of Site Boundary

  Media

• Project Manager/Site Foreman

• TRADES DOING WORK ON SITE Not necessarily on site at time.

  Select BLOCKLAYERS/BRICKIES/STONEMASONS BUILDERS CONCRETE PUMPERS CONCRETERS ELECTRICIANS ENGINEERS/FABRICATORS EXCAVATORS/LANDSCAPING GIB STOPPERS/PLASTERERS INSULATORS PAINTERS/DECORATORS PLUMBERS ROOFERS SCAFFOLDERS TILERS SAFETY NET INSTALLERS SOLAR PANEL INSTALLERS FLOORING INSTALLERS CARPET LAYERS TRUCK DRIVERS HIAB OPERATORS OTHER...

  • BLOCKLAYERS/BRICKIES/STONEMASONS
  • BUILDERS
  • CONCRETE PUMPERS
  • CONCRETERS
  • ELECTRICIANS
  • ENGINEERS/FABRICATORS
  • EXCAVATORS/LANDSCAPING
  • GIB STOPPERS/PLASTERERS
  • INSULATORS
  • PAINTERS/DECORATORS
  • PLUMBERS
  • ROOFERS
  • SCAFFOLDERS
  • TILERS
  • SAFETY NET INSTALLERS
  • SOLAR PANEL INSTALLERS
  • FLOORING INSTALLERS
  • CARPET LAYERS
  • TRUCK DRIVERS
  • HIAB OPERATORS
  • OTHER...

• If Other Name Trade

• Name Trade

• Name Trade

• Name Trade

SITE CONTROL

• Clear & Defined Entry To Site From Road / RoW

  Yes

  No

• Is There Any Need To Consider A Traffic Management Plan. This would be considered when site activities are extending onto the road or footpath outside the construction site.

  Yes

  No

• Traffic Management Plan In Place

  Yes

  No

• Organise aTraffic Management Plan. Any Work Creating A Risk Should Be Stopped Until A Plan Is In Place.

• Hazard Board & Signage At Site Entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Board Complete With Contact Details, Current Hazards, Signed And Dated At Weekly Intervals Or When Site Conditions Change

  Yes

  No

• Whats Missing?

  Select Date Current Site Hazards PPE Requirements Contact Details Signature Other

  • Date
  • Current Site Hazards
  • PPE Requirements
  • Contact Details
  • Signature
  • Other

• What is is

• Site Office Clearly Identified & Safe Access Indicated Prior To Site Entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Underground Services Been Located? i.e. Power, Water, Waste, Any underground services.

  Yes

  No

• Do Not Work Or Allow Any Digging Work Activity Until Services Have Been Located
  Contact Project Manager, General Manager.

• Are There Overhead Power lines?

  Yes

  No

• Have The Power Lines Company Been Notified and Close Approach Permit Applied For And Received? <br><br>This is needed for any work within 4 metre's of the power lines including, but not limited to the following work activities - deliveries from hiab trucks, craning activities, machinery use, scaffolding, paint rolling.

  Yes

  No

• Take The Following Course Of Action:
  Do Not Work Or Allow Any Work Activity Within 4metres of the Lines
  Contact Project Manager, General Manager.

• Safety Notice Board At Site Sign In

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SSSP Onsite & Complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Inductions Log Available & Complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolbox Safety Meetings Up To Date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL SITE TIDINESS & ACCESSWAYS

• Clear, Safe Access To Work Areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways & Access-ways Clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoardings / Fence & Gates Secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose Materials Secure From Wind

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction Waste Materials Stored Safely Or In Waste Bins For Removal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE FACILITIES

• Toilets - Clean, Adequate, & With Washing Water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Break Areas - Clean, Adequate, & With Potable Water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tool Sheds - Clean, Adequate & Secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Main Board Lockable / Weatherproof / RCD / Certificate of Compliance (CoC), a Record of Inspection (RoI) and an Electrical Safety Certificate (ESC).

  Yes

  No

• Equipment In Good Condition - i.e. no exposed primary insulation, plugs and cords in good condition, guards in place and secured, casing not damaged, tools running as they should be.

  Yes

  No

• REMOVE ANY PLANT FROM SITE THAT IS DAMAGED OR NOT GUARDED PROPERLY
  IT IS NOT TO BE BOUGHT BACK ONTO SITE UNTIL FIXED.
  
  
  Guards can be removed from table saws for scoring timber but must be put back immediately after the task.

• Current Tagged Plant Or Inspection Routine In Place - If tag out of date or no tag look at condition of tool, ensure no primary insulation, no broken casing, guards in place. Ensure plant is safe before using. Ensure visual checks are done before plant. Ensure documented regular inspection routine is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Leads Tagged & Damage Free -If leads are not tagged ensure that the lead is in good condition with no exposed primary insulation, damaged shrouds and no damaged pins.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate Guards On Equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads Safely Placed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Temporary Lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DUST AND AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS

• Are there activities that create dust and airborne contaminants on site?<br>i.e. cutting, grinding, demo

  Yes

  No

• Have other trades in the local area been notified of the risk and PPE requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there designated area for cutting ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop work and set up a designated area for cutting.

• Is there some way to isolate the dust onsite ? i.e vacuum extraction, water suppression ?

  Yes

  No

• Is A Dust Mask Being Used As Well As Secondary Protection?

• If Silica dust is involved no cutting/grinding is to be undertaken until extraction or suppression set up is in place.

• WorkSafe - Managing Dust In Construction
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/dust-and-fumes/dust/

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• PPE Signage Displayed & Legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hard Hats Required For Activities Onsite

  Yes

  No

• Are Hard Hats Being Worn By All Workers?

  Yes

  No

• Workers Name and Employer

• Yes

  No

• Correct Footwear Being Worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers Name and Employer

• Worker Is Not To Go Back To Task Until PPE Is Put On

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Hi-Viz Vests / Clothing Being Worn - Must Be Worn Around Moving Traffic i.e. Craning Activities, Hiab, Concrete Pumps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection Being Used - Note - Fashion Sunglasses Are Not Safety Glasses.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are The Safety Glasses In Good Condition?

  Yes

  No

• Worker Who Needs New Glasses

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Yes

  No

  Needs Refilling

• Advise Worker to wear safety glasses. re-induct if necessary.

• Hearing Protection Being Used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who Are The Worker Not Wearing Hearing Protection

• Workers Name and Employer

• Worker Is Not To Go Back To Task Until PPE Is Put On

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Masks / Respirators Being Used

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• Are Dust Masks In Good Condition And Suitable For The Task? i.e. Good Fit, Vapour/Dust Masks

  Yes

  No

  Needs refilling

• Workers Name and Employer

• Worker Is Not To Go Back To Task Until PPE Is Put On

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Workers Name and Employer

• Seasonal Clothing Considered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness Inspections Completed And Current Certification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers Trained In Harness Use And Working At Heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID / FIRE PREVENTION / EVACUATION

• First Aid Equipment Available

  Yes

  No

  Needs refilling

• Fire Fighting Equipment Available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguisher Type & Number Sufficient

  Yes

  No

• Fire Extinguisher Service Certificate <12 Months

  Yes

  No

• Injury Register / Investigation Processes In Place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation Plan In Place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Emergencies Included

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LADDERS

• Are ladders on site?

  Yes

  No

• Are the ladders in good condition? I.e. No bends or buckles, all rivets in place, stays in good working condition, feet not worn through and in good condition, steps free of debris.

  Yes

  No

• Ladders that are not in a good condition must be removed from site immediately.

• Trade Rated

  Yes

  No

• Remove ladder from site and find suitable option.

• Working Within Manufacturers Recommendations

  Yes

  No

• Stop work on ladder and find an appropriate ladder or appropriate working platform.
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/equipment-for-working-at-height/

• Site Manager To Contact Contractor And Forward On Information And Create Follow Ups
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/equipment-for-working-at-height/

• Three Points Of Contact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Ladders Used For Access Being Secured At The Top & Bottom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WorkSafe - Equipment for Working at Height
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/equipment-for-working-at-height/

• WorkSafe Guidelines - Safe working with ladders and stepladders
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/dmsdocument/20-safe-working-with-ladders-and-stepladders

FIXED SCAFFOLDING

• Is there scaffolding present of site?

  Yes

  No

• Does the scaffold have a tag system attached to the entry point?? Does not include mobiles where the platform height is lower than 2 metres.

  Yes

  No

• Does the tag say who erected it, show their contact details and when they erected it? - Must have clear and legible details on back of scaffold tag including the name and contact phone number of the certified scaffolder (or erector if under 5 m).

  Yes

  No

• Does the tag show the purpose and duty loading?

  Yes

  No

• Are weekly inspections documented on back of scaffold tag?

  Yes

  No

• Are Installer Procedures In Place - Task Analysis/Job Safety Analysis/Safe Work Method Statement in place following the Good Practice Guidelines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WorkSafe NZ Notifiable Work Notifications Completed - Required for Platform Height greater than 5 metres.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold stable?

  Yes

  No

• Does the scaffold have base plates or base jacks centred on the sole boards?

  Yes

  No

• Scaffold needs inspection and repairs. Contact scaffolder immediately. If scaffold is moving or unstable removed scaffold tag, stop access at gates and advise all trades on site it is not to be used.

• Ladders / Stairs Installed Correctly, All ladders must extend 900mm past the platform they are giving access to.

  Yes

  No

• Ladders must be installed and set up so they are fit for use and appropriate access is available to the working platforms.
  Scaffold needs inspection and repairs. Remove scaffold safe tag, . Contact scaffolder immediately. Stop access at gates and advise all trades on site scaffold is not to be used.

• Are All Handrails / Midrails Installed - Handrail Must Be Between 900mm and 1100 With The Midrail Set In The Middle Of The Handrail And Platform.

  Yes

  No

• Scaffold Must Not Be Used.
  Remove Tag, Secure All Entrances With Do Not Use Signs
  Contact Project Manager & Scaffolder

• What is the roof pitch?

  +25 Degrees

  -25 Degrees

• Where the platform is located below the roof edge, it should be within 300 mm.
  Install the mid rail and bottom rail at 500 mm centres.
  Install the top guardrail 900 – 1100 mm above where the roof line projection intersects the guard railing.
  

  

• Is the scaffold set up appropriately?

  Yes

  No

• Stop work on the roof and contact scaffolder to fix.

• Scaffold must be set up so that its platform is within 1m of the roof edge and appropriate rail height - see image

  

• Is the Scaffold setup appropriately?

  Yes

  No

• Stop work on the roof and contact Scaffolders to fix.

• Is Work Being Done on Roof or Roof structure within 2 metre's of the Gable Ends?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• Does The Scaffold Have Gable End Protection Offering The Same Protection As The One In The Picture

  

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended path of action.
  Ensure no work is undertaken within 2 metres of the gable ends
  Develop a task analysis for the work
  If work needs to be done within 2 metres ensure gable ends are put in place or a harness is used.
  Contact Project Manager, General Manager and Scaffolder.

• Site manager must be contacted. . No work is to be undertaken on the roof within 2 metres of the gable ends if protection is missing. Warning Barrier Must Be Put Up To Stop Worker Encroaching On 2 Metre Exclusion Zone. This applies for timber work.

• Toe Boards Installed - Not required at ground level due to low level of risk.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Site Manager and Scaffolder's to install Toe Boards. Only let scaffold be used as access tool, not for work.

• Are Platforms an Planks Fixed or Secured

  Yes

  No

• - Contact Project Manager and Scaffolder - Scaffolders Details Should Be On Tag
  - Pull Scaffold Safe Ticket If Deemed High Risk.
  - Tell All Current And Future Trades It Is Out Of Action Until Notified,
  - Put Signage At All Access Points Saying Scaffold Not Safe.

• Work Platforms Clear

  Yes

  No

• Organise a clear up of the scaffolding to ensure appropriate access.

• Headroom Clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Project Manager and Scaffolder.

• Screening Installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffold Good Practice Guidelines
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/scaffolding-in-new-zealand/#lf-doc-18833

MOBILE SCAFFOLDING

• Is Mobile Scaffolding On Site And In Use Or Being Setup For Use

  Yes

  No

• Is the scaffold suitable for the purpose for which it is being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stop using the scaffold, reassess the situation and re-do a task analysis immediately.

• Does the mobile have ladder access to all deck levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mobile fully decked, with the decks secured from moving?<br>If the mobile is not fully decked does it have guardrails to protect the voids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the top guardrails between 900 mm and 1100 mm high?

  Yes

  No

• Stop Using Scaffold, Set It Up As Per Manufacturers Recommendations.

• Are the castors lockable and marked with their SWL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold stable (3 to 1 for 2 m or above, 2:1 for under 2 m) see below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mobile more than 2.0 m away from the edge of a building and any floor penetrations, voids etc?

  Yes

  No

• Does the mobile have a plan brace if not fully decked within 3 m of the base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the people using the mobile trained in its use?

  Yes

  No

• Follow the link below for access to the WorkSafe Scaffolding Good Practice Guidelines - Mobile Scaffolding Section 12.3

• https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/scaffolding-in-new-zealand/#lf-doc-20099

ROOFING WORK

• Is There Roofing Work Underway - Includes Installation Of Trusses And Rafters

  Yes

  No

• Is there scaffold set up on site that provides adequate protection for all roofing work?

  Yes

  No

  Not in all areas

• A task analysis must be produced and followed for all areas where there is no protection. If it is work that can be measured in minutes, not hours working from a harness may be appropriate.

• Is it short duration work? i.e Work that can be measured in minutes, not hours?

  Yes

  No

• This situation could be appropriate for use of a harness to complete the task.
  Complete a task analysis/safe work method statement prior to task and ensure all controls are in place before work begins on the roof.
  
  THIS JOB MUST NOT BEGIN UNLESS TASK ANALYSIS IS PRODUCED AND FOLLOWED

• Ensure suitable edge protection in installed then complete another task analysis or safe work method statement prior to beginning the task.

• Where the roof is more than 25 degrees in pitch, is the platform within 300mm's of the roof or trusses? <br>See image below

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No roofing work to be done until scaffold is at appropriate levels.
  Contact Project Manager & Scaffolder

• 

• Where the roof is less than 25 degrees in pitch, is the platform within 900mm's of the roof or trusses? <br>See image below

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Work To Be Undertaken.
  
  Contact Project Manager and Scaffolder.

• Is there a form of fall protection in place - i.e. trusses, nets, soft fall systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there gable end protection in place? See image

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 

• No roofing work to be done until scaffold is at appropriate levels.
  
  Contact Project Manager & Scaffolder

• 

• WorkSafe - Working On Roofs Good Practice Guidelines
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/roofs/working-on-roofs-gpg/

• WorkSafe - Working at Height Guidelines
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/

FALL HAZARDS

• Floor Edges / Floor Openings Protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All work within 2 metres of the void must be stopped.
  A plan must be put in place immediately so that the fall is managed, until such time as a hard fixing is in place ensure a physical boundary is set up so that workers do not walk within the ares.

• Stairwell/Lift Shaft Openings Protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Void Fall Areas Protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Fall Restraint Systems In Use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anchor Points Identified For Fall Restraint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WorkSafe Working At Height Guidelines
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/working-at-height/

• WorkSafe - Hazardous Substances
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/about-hazardous-substances/

EXCAVATIONS

• Are there trenches/ditches/excavations on site?

  Yes

  No

• Is A Safe Work Method Statement On Site?

  Yes

  No

• Stop Work And Fill Out Form If Work Not Completed

• Are Trenches Being Secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are All Reinforcing Rods Being Capped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open Excavations Correctly Shored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Risks Assessed & Controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• YExcavation Machinery / Equipment Procedures In Place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Licensed / Authorised / Competent User Checks Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WorkSafe NZ Notifiable Work Notifications Completed

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Unsure? Check what's require to be notified in the following link.
  https://forms.worksafe.govt.nz/hazardous-work-notification

• WorkSafe Excavation Guidance
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/excavation/

• WorkSafe - Code of Practice for Powder Actuated Tools
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/power-tools/powder-actuated-tools/

CHEMICALS/FUELS

• Are There Any Chemicals On Site?

  Yes

  No

• Are workers trained in the safe use, handling and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators have and are using required PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency/Clean up plan in place should a spill or incident happen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If flammable is a fire extinguisher available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correctly Stored - Containers in good condition away from electrical plant, power points and incompatible substances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Data Sheets/Safety Available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning Signage Adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WorkSafe Hazardous Substance Guidance
  https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/

• WorkSafe Managing your Hazardous Substances -https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/

• WorkSafe - Safety Data Sheets - https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/safety-data-sheets/

POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS

• Are There Powder Actuated Tools On Site For Use Or In Storage?

  Yes

  No

• Powder Actuated Tools Securely Stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Powder Actuated Tools - Current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator Procedures In Place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Powder Actuated Tools Signage On Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Licensed / Authorised / Competent User Checks Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE COMMENTARY

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