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  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Site Control

  • Hazard board and signage up-to-date

  • Environmental plan in place

  • Toolbox talk last date

  • Safety inductions for all on-site

Site Facilities

  • Access to drinkable water

  • Toilets - clean, washing water

  • Electricity on-site

  • Site and H&S docs available

General Site Tidiness

  • Clear, safe access to work areas

  • Stairways and access ways clear

  • Temporary fence/gate in place

  • Fence/gate secure and braced

  • Loose materials secure from wind

  • Work areas are clear of debris and trip hazard

  • Waste disposed of in bins

  • Material storage safely

  • Rebars, waratahs capped

Personal Safety Equipment

  • Signage displayed and legible

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

  • Correct footwear being worn

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

  • Hardhats being worn

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

  • Safety goggles being used

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

  • Ear muffs being used

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

  • Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) being used

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

  • Is it suitable for the work and its hazard

  • Corrective action

  • Is it a suitable fit

  • Corrective action

  • Hi-Vis vest being used

  • Why not

  • Corrective action

First Aid/Fire Prevention

  • First aid box available

  • Accident register available

  • Fire extinguishers available

  • Is it suitable?

  • Is it current (within 12 months)

  • Is the number of units sufficient?

  • Evacuation procedure available

  • Is it current?

  • All emergencies covered

Cranes / Hoist / Lifting Equipment

  • Are there any cranes, hoist, lifting equipment on-site?

  • Proper lift assessment plan done

  • Crane/Hiab certification current

  • Slings/chains certified

  • Emergency plan/control in place

Excavations

  • Are there any excavations happening on-site?

  • Correctly shored and secured

  • Appropriate control measures in place

Welding/Gas Cutting

  • Is there any welding/ gas cutting being carried out on-site?

  • Hot work permit being used

  • Fire extinguishers on hand

  • Operator using appropriate PPE

Electrical Equipment

  • Is there electrical equipment being used on-site?

  • Mainboard lockable/weatherproof

  • Current tagged and damage-free leads

  • Current tagged plant/equipment

  • Current tagged lifeguards

  • Leads safely placed

  • Equipment in good condition

  • Appropriate guards on equipment

  • Adequate temporary lighting

  • Staff trained to use equipment/plant

Chemicals

  • Are there any chemicals being used or stored on site?

  • Correctly stored

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available

  • Operator using appropriate PPE

Scaffolding

  • Is scaffolding being used on-site?

  • Scaftag current

  • Handrails/midrails in place

  • Toe boards in place

  • Planks in place and tied down

  • Ladders/stairs correctly installed

  • Are bases sound and well supported?

  • Work platforms clear and trip free

  • Clear headroom

  • Adequate ties/bracing

Ladders

  • Are ladders being used on-site?

  • Good condition

  • Appropriate for the work being done

  • Top and bottom secured

  • Stays present in step ladders

  • Working from 2 steps down

  • Task analysis being carried out

Fall Hazards

  • Barrier around floor edges/openings

  • Safety nets in place and sound

  • Warning sign in place

  • Remedial Actions
  • Issue

  • Action required

  • Person to action

  • To be actioned by

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