Site Inspection Checklist – Generic

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Site Control

• Hazard board and signage up-to-date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolbox talk last date

  Date

• Safety inductions for all on-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Facilities

• Access to drinkable water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets - clean, washing water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electricity on-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site and H&S docs available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Site Tidiness

• Clear, safe access to work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways and access ways clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary fence/gate in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fence/gate secure and braced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose materials secure from wind

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are clear of debris and trip hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste disposed of in bins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material storage safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rebars, waratahs capped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Safety Equipment

• Signage displayed and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

• Correct footwear being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

• Hardhats being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

• Safety goggles being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

• Ear muffs being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

• Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

• Is it suitable for the work and its hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective action

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it a suitable fit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective action

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hi-Vis vest being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why not

• Corrective action

First Aid/Fire Prevention

• First aid box available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident register available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it current (within 12 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the number of units sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedure available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All emergencies covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes / Hoist / Lifting Equipment

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

  Yes

  No

• Proper lift assessment plan done

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane/Hiab certification current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slings/chains certified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency plan/control in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Are there any excavations happening on-site?

  Yes

  No

• Correctly shored and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate control measures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding/Gas Cutting

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

  Yes

  No

• Hot work permit being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers on hand

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator using appropriate PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Is there electrical equipment being used on-site?

  Yes

  No

• Mainboard lockable/weatherproof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current tagged and damage-free leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current tagged plant/equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current tagged lifeguards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads safely placed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate guards on equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate temporary lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff trained to use equipment/plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

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

  Yes

  No

• Correctly stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator using appropriate PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Is scaffolding being used on-site?

  Yes

  No

• Scaftag current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails/midrails in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toe boards in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Planks in place and tied down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders/stairs correctly installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bases sound and well supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work platforms clear and trip free

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear headroom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ties/bracing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders being used on-site?

  Yes

  No

• Good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate for the work being done

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top and bottom secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stays present in step ladders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working from 2 steps down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task analysis being carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Hazards

• Barrier around floor edges/openings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety nets in place and sound

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning sign in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Remedial Actions

• Issue

• Action required

• Person to action

• To be actioned by

  Date