Routine Site Inspection

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General

• Project / Site Name

• Supervisor / Foreman at time of this inspection

• Select site weather conditions at time of this inspection (select all that apply)

  Select Clear Sky Cloudy Raining Windy Hazy Snow / Hail OTHER

  • Clear Sky
  • Cloudy
  • Raining
  • Windy
  • Hazy
  • Snow / Hail
  • OTHER

• Describe weather conditions on site today

• Minimum temperature today?

• Maximum temperature today?

• Current activities being undertaken on site (select all that apply)

  Select General Abatement Demolition Pile Driving Formwork Reinforce Steel Steel Erection Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Glazing Roofing Drywall Painting Sitework Excavation Underground Work Stair Installation Cleanup OTHER

  • General
  • Abatement
  • Demolition
  • Pile Driving
  • Formwork
  • Reinforce Steel
  • Steel Erection
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Glazing
  • Roofing
  • Drywall
  • Painting
  • Sitework
  • Excavation
  • Underground Work
  • Stair Installation
  • Cleanup
  • OTHER

• Describe activities being undertaken on site

Site Safety Inspection

First Aid Facilities

• Are first aid facilities to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• No first aid contents past their expiry date?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• First aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is there easy access to first aid cabinets?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are first aid officers known to workers and accessible?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Fire Prevention & Emergency

• Are fire and emergency procedures to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Estimated distance to final safe exit is less than 18m

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is there more than one exit available from all work locations

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced? (check punch mark on tabs)

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Site Security

• Is site security to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site entry and exit points clearly designated?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is clear signage requiring visitors to check in posted?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is site perimeter fenced off appropriately with required site public signage posted?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all entries and exits closed when not in use and locked at night and during weekends?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• If applicable, are site alarm systems functioning as expected?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• If applicable, are site security procedures (guard patrols, security checks etc) undertaken as required and reviewed regularly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Is Personal Protective Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is head protection worn correctly and where required?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is eye protection worn where required?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of eye protection worn for tasks being completed?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is hearing protection worn in designated areas?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are the correct forms of hand protection worn for manual tasks

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection worn where dust, mist or fumes are present?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is footwear in good condition and of correct type?<br>

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are high-vis vests or clothing worn at all times outside the office?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses appropriately worn at height?<br>

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is additional PPE used where required?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are staff aware of correct PPE for tasks they are trained to perform?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is site housekeeping to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Areas

• Work areas to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are clear of rubbish and debris?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are tools not in use put away?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• There are no damaged hand tools in use?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• There are no damaged power tools in use?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Work height and positioning correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Workers are communicating clearly at acceptable volume (no shouting)?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Noise produced by work activities is within acceptable parameters and is not excessive?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are site furnishing and workbenches in sound condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Do work areas have adequate task lighting?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Do circulation Areas have adequate lighting

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• Site storage to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are racks and pallets in good condition generally?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Waste & Rubbish

• Waste and rubbish to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins/dumpsters located at suitable points around site?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is site generally orderly, with rubbish or waste materials disposed of correctly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are bins/dumpsters emptied regularly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are walkways and circulation routes clear of waste and debris

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is the loading / delivery area clean and tidy?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Trip and Fall Safety

• Trip and fall safety to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are entry and walkways kept clear?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces free of liquid spills?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are appropriate measures in place to prevent falls? ie. barriers (preferred) or harnesses?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is all fall protection equipment is visually inspected prior to use?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is all work within 2m of an edge being done safely?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is all fall protection equipment visually inspected prior to use?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all floor openings fully barricaded or are protected with a secured cover and labelled?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are personnel below protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.)?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is there proper scaffolding in place?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Scaffolds to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds constructed and erected only by qualified and trained personnel?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Have all scaffold plans been submitted and approved?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are scaffolds accessible and clear of unstable objects and trip hazards?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is scaffold adequately secured to building (or appropriately secured with alternative method)?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are guard rails installed on all scaffolds to correct spacing (n/e 470)?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Toe Boards fitted and secured

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Ladder Access hatches in place and working correctly.

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are scaffold footings stable, secure and free of unstable propping objects (barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks etc)?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are scaffold footings and anchorages designed to support the maximum intended load without settling or displacement?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are scaffolds generally safe and orderly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Has a Hand Over Certificate / Alteration Certificate been issued

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are scaffolds being regularly inspected?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Hazardous Manual Tasks

• Hazardous Manual Tasks to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Hazardous Manual Tasks on site been identified?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Have Risk Assessments for these tasks been completed where required?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Have Risk controls been selected for these tasks using the hierarchy of controls?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are suitable controls in place for high force / awkward postures?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are suitable controls in place for repetitive tasks?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Have the procedures surrounding risk controls been documented?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are workers compliant with the above procedures?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are relevant workers trained in these controls?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Has this training been documented?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Hand and Power Tools

• Hand and power tools to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tool guards in place and operable?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are power cords in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all tools double insulated or have a ground plug?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are ground fault circuit interrupters in place at the source of electricity?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all power tools in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are defective pieces of equipment and tools removed from service?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are tools stored correctly and in the right place when not in use?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are employees using the proper tool for the task they are performing?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are hand tools manufactured to standard and in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are employees using two hand on tools that are designed to do so?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are dust collectors and exhausts provided on tools that produce large amounts of dust?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

General Machinery, Plants and Equipment

• General Machinery, Plants and Equipment to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed for machinery where appropriate?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are maintenance schedules in place for machines?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Do records indicate that machine maintenance schedules are being adhered to?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• If required, are relevant pre-start inspections being completed on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are machines kept clean?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are guards in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• If required, are emergency stops fitted on machinery, equipment and plants?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is machine waste, off cuts, dust etc. removed and stored safely?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are drip pans on floor to prevent spillage? (where appropriate)

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is no bending or stooping required to use machines?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is there sufficient room to use all machines safely?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are machine, equipment and plant operators trained/inducted to be competent in safe and correct operation?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is this training recorded?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladders to be inspected in this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are ladders non conductive? (wood or fibre glass.)

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are ladders being used according to instructions?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• For extension ladders: are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are ladders not used to access heights when higher order controls should be used?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety switches installed?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• There are no outlets are overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Has portable equipment been tested and tagged?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• There are no broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• There are no power leads across walkways?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• There are no strained leads?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are portable power tools in good condition?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Chemical safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all containers labelled correctly?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are unused substances disposed of?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers available and easily accessible?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are spill kits or other clean up arrangements available?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Confined spaces safety to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all applicable confined space works have adequate permits granted and documented?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is a confined space emergency plan in place?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are confined spaces being continually monitored?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all workers undertaking confined space works trained in confined space entry and activities?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures

• Incident, Injury & Accident Procedures to be inspected this audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Incident, Accident, Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are adequate reporting forms for for these events in place?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are Corrective Actions then implemented?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Are Workers Compensation, Rehabilitation and Return to Work Programs in place?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

• Is an "If you are injured" poster displayed?

  Acceptable

  Improvement Needed

  Action Needed

  Commendable

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Add any additional relevant photos

  Media

• Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

Sign Off

• Name & Signature of Inspector

  Sign

• Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

  Sign