Safety Aust Group | Construction Project WHSMS Checklist

• Project Title

• Project Management Name

• Principle Contractors Details

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Work Health and Safety Management Plans (WHSMP)

• WHSMP for project has been prepared and includes the following;<br>- names, positions and WHS responsibilities <br>- arrangements for consultation and activity co-ordination / co-operation<br>- incident management processes<br>- site specific rules <br>- how SWMS’s are to be collected, assessed and reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PC ensures all workers are aware of location, content and right to inspect the WHSMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Process in place for review of WHSMP and informing workers of any updates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS statements are available for all high risk construction work that;<br>- identifies the work that is high risk construction work<br>- specifies hazards relating to the high risk construction work<br>- describes the measures to be implemented to control risks<br>- describes how control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed<br>- considers circumstances of the workplace that may affect work <br>- SWMS has been prepared for that workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of SWMS’s are maintained by the PC and are made available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Induction

• Workers hold valid General Construction Induction Training Cards (e.g. White Card)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers hold valid Induction Card for site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security and Sign In

• Site sign in locations determined and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site access controlled and secured from unauthorized access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Work Practices and Systems

• Are Work Method Statements (SWMSs) available for all works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety controls identified in the SWMS in use, for example personal protective equipment and signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the required work permits available and control measures implemented (e.g. Hot Work, Fire Protection Equipment Impairment Notice)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency and First Aid

• Emergency procedures have been developed appropriate for site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are aware of emergency procedures and what action to take in the event of an emergency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List of current emergency contact phone numbers (including First Aid) is displayed or easily available to all workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate number of trained First Aid Attendant’s available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aid Cabinets fully stocked and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct signage on fire hoses and extinguishers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire panels, fire exits, extinguishers and hoses operational and kept clear at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public and Worker Safety

• Are customers alerted about refurbishment work. Is disruption material displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment and fixtures are;<br>- Stored in designated and defined work zones<br>- Left in a safe state<br>- Not overloaded beyond safe working loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hoarding in place around physical construction works that is;<br>- Secured and only accessible by authorised personnel<br>- Solid and secure<br>- Panelled or dust sheeted to the roof<br>- Appropriately signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work zones clearly set up;<br>- That are clearly defined<br>- Physical works are being performed within the confines of defined work zones<br>- Enable a staged handover process to occur

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all shop fittings and equipment covered, for example checkouts tp prevent potential dust ingress or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all building materials and equipment cleared from passageways, the shop floor, the stockroom and footpaths

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general selling area and entrance clear of building dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable lighting for public access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an external/internal traffic management plan in place and being correctly adhered to (i.e. bollards in place, segregated areas or spotters)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is restricted access signed. Is unauthorised entry signage displayed where appropriate and observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors Plant and Equipment

• Are all workers using their own plant, equipment and tools. NB: site equipment not to be used unless authorised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all plant and equipment clean, tidy and free from grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all plant and equipment adequately guarded and have warnings and instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the workers tools and equipment appropriate for the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are registration and maintenance records available for all plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk controls are in place for storage of plant when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant Inspection Service/Plant Check

• Pick 3 items of plant enter plant number and owner

• Plant 1

• Plant Pre Start Checks are up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant being maintained in a safe condition for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this plant within service schedule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant 2

• Plant Pre Start Checks are up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant being maintained in a safe condition for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this plant within service schedule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant 3

• Plant Pre Start Checks are up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant being maintained in a safe condition for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this plant within service schedule

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working from Height

• Controls in place to manage risk of falls from height as per SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are precautions in place for use of Elevated Work Platforms or Scissor lifts (e.g. Only trained and authorised personnel, equipment inspected for safe condition and maintenance up to date prior to use, operators wears safety harness when elevated, SWMS for work)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency and rescue procedures in place if all arrest systems are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition and used appropriately for the task (e.g. secure, non-conducting for electrical work)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fragile ceilings signed accordingly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers protected from falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers performing work at height been adequately trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Hazards

• Are control measures implemented as per the SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical leads elevated to prevent a trip hazard and to reduce the risk of damage from drag, contact with a sharp object or being run over by mobile machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a qualified technician, for example an A-Grade electrician, conduct works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment without defects, for example no frayed leads, no exposed wires and no broken plugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switches and circuits identified and secured to prevent unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lock-out tag procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Live work is not conducted or is managed through risk assessment and SWMS process

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Are compliant MSDSs available for all chemicals on site NB: MSDS must include Australian emergency contact details and be dated from within the last five years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls, including controls for environmental risks, in place in accordance with MSDSs and SWMSs for storage and use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers appropriately labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in accordance with the requirements of the MSDS and segregated where required (e.g. all gas bottles are secured)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Chemical Register available, up to date and lists all chemicals used on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding / Pressure Equipment

• Are control measures implemented as per SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gas bottles restrained, for example chained against a wall in a well-ventilated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is additional ventilation available to disperse or control welding fumes or other contaminants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vision screens used for electric welding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot work permits issued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flashback spark arresters fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders tagged and within date of inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses and hose connections in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition

• Are control measures implemented as per WMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the demolition area restricted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protection measures for the general public in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are mechanical aids provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling controls implemented in accordance with the SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subcontractor Management

• Review one subcontractor performing work

• Sub-contractor company

• Name of sub-contractor

• Does sub-contractor have SWMS for work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is subcontractor working in accordance with SWMS for work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the subcontractors plant and equipment safe for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review one subcontractor performing work

• Sub-contractor company

• Name of sub-contractor

• Does sub-contractor have SWMS for work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is subcontractor working in accordance with SWMS for work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the subcontractors plant and equipment safe for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Do contractors leave the loading dock clean and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contractors leave the stockroom free of hazards, slip or trip hazards or falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contractors leave the entry gates and emergency exits free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contractors leave access to emergency equipment free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have contractors removed all rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have contractors left the toilets and staff rooms clean at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill response equipment readily accessible on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Are workers provided and are wearing appropriate PPE for work performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers wear PPE that is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training given in correct PPE use and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Are controls in place to prevent overexposure of noise limits for customers and workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audiometric testing is completed for workers required to wear PPE to control noise levels that exceeds exposure standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Supervision / Inspections

• Minimum weekly inspections of works being completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor has addressed Corrective Action Requests within agreed time frame

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate supervision being provided considering the type of work being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incident Management

• Incidents on site are documented with incident root cause and corrective actions identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• File maintained of completed incident reports and investigations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are government incident notification requirements known and complied with

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos Management

• Safe Work Procedure in place for identification and management of asbestos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site asbestos management plan is reviewed prior to working on potential asbestos containing material onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have specialist contractors been engaged to remove asbestos as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Licensing

• Workers have required High Risk Work License’s for work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are adequately authorised and trained to perform work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training records for workers are maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation

• Toolbox talks are held regularly (i.e. minimum weekly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Determine consultation, cooperation and coordination procedures with other duty holders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Onsite handover meetings are conducted with notes / minutes maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Issue Resolution Process established followed to address any raised concerns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments/Observation:

• undefined

Recommendations

• undefined

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