Title Page

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Project Name

General

  • Is the site specific WHS Management Plan on site and available to personnel?

  • Are pre start and site sign in sheets present at sign in booth and being signed on to by all personnel on site?

  • Have all personnel on site completed Melisi Projects induction and hold a current white card?

  • Is there a First Aid Kit on the worksite?

  • Are all workers wearing Hi-Vis, safety boots and hard hats?

  • Do all work areas where work is being conducted have adequate lighting?

  • Is there a hand wash station and toilet available on site?

  • Is there potable drinking water available on site?

Emergency Response

  • Is there a fire extinguisher on site and readily available? (Check compliance plate for compliance)

  • Is the emergency evacuation plan in the sign in booth?

  • Is emergency assembly point clearly identified and assessible?

  • Ask one person on site if he/she understands the emergency response procedure? Have them tell you the process (How personnel are notified, emergency muster point location, fire extinguisher location, emergency contact information location)

SWMS

  • Are all relevant primary and contractor SWMS readily available at the sign in booth?

  • Choose one SWMS for any personnel and ask them to tell you what the main hazards are and the relevant control measures they have put in place to mitigate the risk?

  • Choose one SWMS for another person on site ask them to tell you what the main hazards are and the relevant control measures they have put in place to mitigate the risk?

Signage

  • Is there a First Aid Kit sign and is it clearly identified?

  • Is all construction signage in place? (contact information and site hours of operation)

  • Is there a fire extinguisher sign and is it clearly identified?

  • Is there a Muster Point location sign on site? (Ensure it is in correct position)

Housekeeping

  • Are all walkways & floors clear from obstructions?

  • Is the worksite clear of trip hazards?

  • Is there a waste collection process on site? (eg. Skip bin)

  • Has the site waste collection been emptied as needed? (eg. Skip bin)

  • Is there a spill response kit onsite to contain and clean up possible chemical spills?

  • Are solid barriers installed around open or exposed edges? (e.g edges of decks, floors, holes, formwork, elevator shafts etc.)

Plant (Manitou, EWP's, Cranes etc)

  • Are all plant (e.g. forklift, cranes, EWP's etc) operational zones and people on the ground separated?

  • Does all plant have relevant pre start check records?

  • Do all operators have relevant license/ticket to operate plant? License/Ticket must be shown.

  • Is all plant equipment servicing and maintenance records present and in date?

  • Are all EWP's used with gates closed and not being moved with extended platforms?

  • Do all personnel inside EWP's have adequate fall arrest? (f required)

  • Is there a plant register on site and up to date?

  • Has all height safety equipment been inspected and in date? (harnesses)

  • Is plant being operated safety and properly as per procedure? (e.g. warning devices, flashing beacon, operator wearing seatbelt etc.)

Scaffolding

  • Does all scaffolding have a Scaff tag that is current and within 30 days?

  • Does all scaffolding have adequate edge protection? (eg. Handrails, mid-rails/toe boards)

  • Are all mobile scaffolds on firm even ground?

  • Have scaffolders been overloaded with materials/equipment? (refer to compliance tag for load rating)

  • Are all scaffold walkways clear? (minimum safe walking distance 450mm)

  • Have all lap boards been installed over gaps between scaffold been secured and can not be kicked off scaffold?

Electrical

  • Are all electrical leads elevated and not posing as trip/hang hazard?

  • Are all electrical tools and leads tested and tagged within date?

  • Has the main RCD power supply been tested and within date?

  • Is there a electrical test and tag register on site and up to date?

Barricade/Fencing

  • Is site adequately fenced?

  • Are public walkways fenced and signed off if needed?

Material Storage and Handling

  • Are all materials adequately stored/stacked?

  • Is a lifting aid available on site if needed?

  • Is all hazardous chemicals stored adequately?

Hazardous Chemicals

  • Is there a SDS register on site for all hazardous chemicals stored on site and in date (5 years)?

  • Is there a chemical register on site and up to date?

Additional Details

  • Inspection Summary (Provide a brief overview of inspection and any high priority areas to follow up)

Completion

  • Inspector Sign Off

  • Site Supervisor/Representative Sign Off

Developed by Michael Mullen (Safety Manager) Reviewed 15/01/2021

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