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
C = Complies O = Observation CA = Corrective Action Required
1. Job Information
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1. Policy & forms posted and up to date?
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2. All persons on site signed in?
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3. All persons on site inducted?
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4. RA/SWMS provided and signed ?
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6. Critical items checklists regular and up to date?
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7. Tool box talks held regularly?
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8. Work areas properly signed (warning)?
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9. Is first aid kit stocked and up to date?
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10. Are first aid supplies readily accessible?
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11. Has first aid kit usage for been used?
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12. Is there an employee trained in first aid on site?
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13. Site entry signage in place and correct (mandatory)
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Observations / Other Issues:
2. Housekeeping
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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. Drinkable water available?
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7. Crib hut clean and tidy?
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8. Site office clean and tidy?
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9. Traffic control measures appropriate, in place?
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10. Public protection assessed - control measures in place?
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Observations / Other Issues:
3. Fire Prevention / Explosion
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1. Adequate fire extinguishers, checked, tagged and accessible?
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2. "No smoking" posted and enforced on site (near flammables)?
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3. Emergency evacuation horn in place and functional?
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4. Pressure vessels ( compressors etc.) in good condition, no damage, hose connections secure, hoses not damaged?
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Observations / Other Issues:
4. Electrical
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1. Extension cords 10amp and no longer than 25 metres?
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2. RCDs being used? (Earth Leakage breakers)
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3. Distribution boxes equipped with (closed) compliant covers?
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4. Flexible cords and cables protected from damage?
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5. Unused openings in cabinet boxes and fittings closed?
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6. All cabinets, RCDs and power tools in wet locations protected by weather proof enclosures?
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7. All cables out of water, traffic areas and access ways (not a trip hazard).
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8. All cables and equipment test tagged and in date?
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Observations / Other Issues:
5. Hand, Power & Explosively Actuated Tools
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1. Hand tools in safe working order?
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2. Guards in place on machines, such as saws and grinders?
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3. Right tool being used for the job at hand?
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4. Explosively actuated tools safe and in good condition?
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Observations / Other Issues:
6. 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:
7. Ladders
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1. Ladders extend at least 1 metre (3 rungs) above the landing?
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2. Extension ladders set up at 4:1 ratio?
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3. Ladders are secure to prevent slipping, sliding or falling?
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4. Ladders with damaged rungs or stiles taken out of service?
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5. Stepladders used in fully open position?
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6. No step ladders being stood on above top two rungs?
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7. No step ladders being straddled?
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8. All ladders industrially rated (>120kg)
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Observations / Other Issues:
8. Scaffolding
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1. All scaffolding inspected daily?
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2. Erected on sound rigid footing?
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3. Tied to structure as required?
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4. Guardrails, intermittent rails, toe boards in place?
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5. Planking is sound and sturdy and appropriate?
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6. Proper access provided?
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7. Employees below protected from falling objects?
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8. Tagged in or out?
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9. Hand over certificate provided and available?
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10. Required bracing in all directions?
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11. Fully decked with platforms on same level?
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Observations / Other Issues:
9. Floor & Wall Openings
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1. All floor or deck openings are planked over or barricaded?
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2. Perimeter protection in place?
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3. Materials are stored away from edge?
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4. No work being performed from ladders within three metres from edge?
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Observations / Other Issues:
10. Trenches, Excavation and Shoring
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1. Competent person inspected before entry?
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2. Excavations over 1.5m in depth are shored and/or battered back?
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3. Materials are stored at least half a metre from excavation edge?
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4. Equipment is a safe distance from edge of trench or excavation?
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5. Ladders provided every 9m in trench more than 1.5m deep?
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6. Have underground utility installations been located?
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7. Is the excavation a confined space, and if so is a permit in use?
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8. Excavations barricaded and or covered?
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Observations / Other Issues:
11. Material Handling
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1. Materials are properly stored or stacked?
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2. Employees are using proper lifting methods?
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3. Tag lines are used to guide loads?
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4. Proper number of workers for each operation?
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5. Manual handling devices in use/available?
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Observations / Other Issues:
12. Welding & Hot Work
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1. Gas cylinders stored upright and secured?
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2. Proper separating distance between fuels and oxygen? (min 7m)?
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3. Welding goggles or shields are used?
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4. Fire extinguishers are nearby? (within 5 metres, within sight, within room)?
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5. Hoses and regulators are in good condition, with flash arrestors?
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6. Hot works permit completed?
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7. Required PPE worn during hot work?
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Observations / Other Issues:
13. 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 SWL?
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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?
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Observations / Other Issues:
14. Concrete Construction
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1. Employees are protected from cement dust?
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2. Exposed skin covered?
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3. Eye protection, gloves and helmets during concrete pump use?
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4. Concrete pump registered, operator licensed?
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5. Walls over 2.4m are supported?
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6. Are all protruding reinforcing rods and star pickets capped/protected?
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Observations / Other Issues:
15. 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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Observations / Other Issues:
16. Vehicles
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1. Do vehicles, earth moving or compacting equipment have a backup alarm?
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2. Do all moving plant items have operating flashing warning lights?
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3. Do vehicles and earth moving equipment have seat belts and are they used?
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4. Are log books filled out / up to date (to appropriate standard)?
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5. Operator trained / certified?
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6. Clear work zones for cranes, concrete pump or mobile plant?
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Observations / Other Issues:
17. Stairs
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1. Are flights of stairs with four or more risers equipped with standard stair railings or handrails?
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2. Are stairwells kept clear of materials and debris?
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3. Are stairwells adequately lit?
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Observations / Other Issues:
18. Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods
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1. Is access to MSDS list available?
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2. Are containers labelled appropriately/correctly?
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3. Are chemicals / dangerous goods stored safely / correctly?
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4. Is exposure to lead or lead base paints, such as paint removal controlled?
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5. Is exposure to silica, such as sandblasting, using sand or cutting brick, block or compressed sheet controlled or protected?
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6. Is asbestos identified and exposure controlled?
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Observations / Other Issues:
19. Environment
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1. Runoff / Sediment controls functional and adequate and clear of debris?
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2. Soil management / spoil stockpiles are managed to minimise runoff or dust emissions?
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3. Vegetation to be retained is protected?
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4. Spill kit is available and correctly stocked?
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5. No excessive smoke or exhaust fumes from vehicles and paint?
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6. Vehicles and plant turned off when not in use ?
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7. Noise pollution minimised or controlled?
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8. Dust emissions controlled?
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9. Visual impact of work minimised or hidden?
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10. Erosion controlled?
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11. Historic / heritage structures or artefacts are protected?
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12. Litter is contained on site / surrounding area free from site litter?
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13. Regular disposal of water and trash?
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14. Recycled (streamed) disposal of waste and trash?
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Observations / Other Issues:
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Select date
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Name and signature of author
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Name and signature of Site Manager
