Residential Construction Site Checklist

• Site Name

• Location
  Address

• Inspected by

• Participants

• Date & Time

  Date

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• The site manager is required to undertake an inspection at the residential construction site at least fortnightly and at any other time at the discretion of the site manager.

Construction Safety Plan

• Prepared by Principal Contractor prior to commencement of works – including on site signage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Supervision

• Appointment of site supervisor and training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of Supervision e.g. diary notes, site instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation

• Mechanisms for consultation with employees, contractors e.g.: toolbox talks, SWMS, memos, minutes, noticeboard, site safety plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access

• Risk assessment to determine site hazards (only applicable if site not fully secured)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perimeter fencing (sound, height, gates, lockable, full enclosure, material stored inside boundary)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage (visible, contact details, site specific)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sign in process – contractors, visitors, clients

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Facilities for meals, toilets, washing, drinking water (clear signage and adequate)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid (kits, register of injuries)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power and services available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inductions

• Industry – Construction Induction Training or Red card (VIC) Industry – Blue card (QLD) available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site specific induction program (site rules, emergency, first aid, issue resolution, dispute procedures) available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Method Statements

• Available on site as required (including high risk works)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Access and egress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Openings floor or roof guarded or protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Capping of sharp objects e.g. spikes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage (materials, hazard substances, dangerous goods)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste (removal) facilities available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders, Trestles and Tools

• Safe work procedures – current, site specific, signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and inspection records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolds

• Certification and training records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work procedures incl. No Go Zones as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe access, stable, guardrails, kickboards, mid-rails, complete bracing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant

• Risk assessments and registration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and inspection records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Plant

• Certification and training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and inspection records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work procedures incl. No Go Zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing beepers, roll over and fall protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE issue and usage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Tagging and testing, VIC – Leads & Tools (3 monthly and RDCs monthly), QLD – (regularly or every 6 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCDs and insulated stands or hooks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meter Box – Generator – RCD tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meter Box – Generator – Good condition and weather proof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meter Box – Generator – Route of underground power displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meter Box – Generator – Photo of electrical including signage and test stickers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work procedures incl. No Go Zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and inspection records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height

• Safe work procedures applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall protection – roofs, skylights, openings and voids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting gear e.g. bricks, roof tiles available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavation and Trenching

• Checks all underground services – electrical, gas, water,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• sewerage, telecommunications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certification of operators – on site register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and inspection records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• >1.5m deep – shoring, trench shield, soil 0.5m back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe access – ladders into trenches, shafts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work procedures for confined spaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricading of excavations when unattended

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant to be secured when unattended

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Safe work procedures applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting equipment available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE issue and usage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods

• Register & SDS accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work procedures applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage, labels, first aid, signage, PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Register of issue, condition and use is appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incident Reporting

• Accident, incident and near miss reporting – forms, procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Investigation and authority notification understanding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Records

• Consultation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training and licenses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work method statements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspections and registers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor OHSMS, insurances and w/comp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Control

• Pedestrian access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public safety and traffic management

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deliveries, plant and equipment access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE e.g. reflective vests, signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Council

• Compliance, certifications and notification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EPA

• Procedures and notification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill containment, noise, recycling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre-construction requirements

• Soil testing, asbestos, contamination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Existing services and disconnections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign-off

• Site Manager's Name & Signature

  Sign