Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
General Questions:
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1. What are the activities/trades working on the site on the day of the Safety Inspection?
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2. Are there Risk Assessment/Safe Work Method Statements (RA/SWMS) for these activities?
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3. Has the Site Manager assessed Sub Contractor RA/SWMS for these activities?
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4. Can the Site Manager demonstrate that the controls/safeguards documented in the RA/SWMS are in place?
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5. Are the controls/safeguards effective?
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6. Have there been any safety items or issues raised in Toolbox Meetings or identified on the "Critical Items" checklist?
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7. Have these issues/items been addressed?
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Photos
Site Inspection:
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Base the inspection on the activities identified previously, any areas of interest on site and a quick assessment of which activities / areas may be of high risk or high priority.
C = Complies O = Observation CA = Corrective Action Required
1. Housekeeping
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Note: May inspect some or all areas.
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1. General neatness of work area.
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2. Projecting nails or screws removed or bent over?
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3. Waste containers provided and used?
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4. Passage ways and walk ways clear?
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5. Amenities areas clean and tidy and stocked?
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6. Site office clean and tidy?
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7. Public protection assessed - control measures in place?
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8. Storage container in tidy condition - all items stored in appropriate areas?
2. Electrical
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1. RCDs being used? (Earth Leakage breakers)
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2. Distribution boxes equipped with (closed) compliant covers?
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3. Flexible cords and cables protected from damage?
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4. Unused openings in cabinet boxes and fittings closed?
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5. All cabinets, RCDs and power tools in wet locations protected by weather proof enclosures?
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6. All cables out of water, traffic areas and access ways (not a trip hazard).
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7. All cables tested and tagged and in date?
3. Working at Heights
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1. Safety anchors secured properly to appropriate structures?
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2. Employees exposed to fall hazards are tied off?
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3. Employees below protected from hazards are tied off?
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4. Harness and fall arrest equipment correct (to AS1891)?
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5. Are employees working more than 2 metres above a lower level protected (by guardrails or personal fall arrest system) or:
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6. Are unprotected workers on flat areas at height working more than 3 metres from live edge?
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7. Rescue plan and equipment available?
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8. Suitable access to height work area available?
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Observations / Other Issues:
4. Ladders
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1. Ladders extend at least 1 metre (3 rungs) above the landing (if applicable)?
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2. Ladders are secure to prevent slipping, sliding or falling?
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3. Stepladders used in fully open position?
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4. No step ladders being stood on above top two rungs?
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5. No step ladders being straddled?
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6. All ladders industrially rated (>120kg)?
5. EWP's and Scissor Lifts
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1. Used on stable, solid ground or slab?
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2. Operator is familiar with Safe Work Load?
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3. Pre-Operational log is up to date?
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4. Employees kept from under loads, booms or platforms?
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5. Operator's have high risk license (WP) if over 11m boom?
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6. Wind speed at safe level (as per manufacturer's instructions)?
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7. Harness worn and anchored correctly?
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8. Gate shut on platform / basket?
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9. Movement beeper functioning (raise/lower, travel)?
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10. Flashing hazard light working?
6. Personal Protective Equipment
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1. Hard hats worn (no baseball hats under) and in good condition?
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2. Safety glasses are being worn when required?
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3. Respirators are being used when required?
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4. Hearing protection being worn when required (correctly)?
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5. Gloves worn when required?
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6. Double protection worn (goggles/glasses and face shield) during grinding / cutting work?
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7. UV protection - hats, glasses, long sleeves, trousers, sun lotion available?
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Date and Time
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Name and signature of author
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Name and signature of Site Manager
