SITE SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT CHECKLIST

• PROJECT NO. :

• PROJECT NAME :

• DATE :

  Date
• Site Location :
  Address

• Inspected By :

• Client :

• Project Manager :

1. Project Documentation

• All personnel inducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily Prestart Meetings held each morning and minuted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety and Construction notices/signs prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedure displayed and evacuation point signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS in place and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foremen's diaries up to date and suitable detailed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Housekeeping

• Housekeeping adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular disposal of waste and rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate access around site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Timber de-nailed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oil and greases removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ablution facilities adequate and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recycle bins in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. First Aid

• First Aid kits on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid supplies adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency contact numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Fire Prevention

• Fire extinguishers in place and tags current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good housekeeping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NO SMOKING signs posted and enforced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Electrical

• Electrical dangers posted ie. Overhead wires

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCD units in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads and tools tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads elevated off the ground to remove tripping and damage risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Hand Tools

• Proper tool being used for each job - no improvisation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Neat storage, safe carrying methods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Damaged tools repaired and replaced promptly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Ladders

• Ladders inspected and in good use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only Industrial ladders in use on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly secured, top and bottom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side rails fixed ladders extend above top landing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Step ladders fully open in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal ladders not used around electrical hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper maintenance and storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders extended past landings by 1m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top 3 rungs not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Scaffolding

• Erection under proper supervision & scafftag in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All structural members adequate for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All connections adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe tie-in structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders and working areas free of debris, grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper footings provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passers-by protected from falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supports plumb, adequate cross bracing provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guard rails and toe boards in place and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Cranes & Rigging

• SWMS in place for working with cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rigging gear in good condition and stored properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All items in rigging register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harnesses tested band tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable support/ground conditions under cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outriggers fully extended on hydraulic cranes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power lines inactivated, removed or at safe distance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper loading for capacity at lifting radius

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct load chart in crane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment properly lubricated and maintained, daily prestart inspections complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane operators have correct certification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dogmen have correct certification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication adequate between Dogmen and operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check manual override system not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Heavy Equipment

• Predelivery inspection completed and items in Plant Register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights, brakes, warning signals operative

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels chocked when necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator has required certificates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Haul roads well maintained and laid out properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protection when equipment is not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belts fitted and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers fitted and checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access in good state of repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular inspection and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lubrication and repair of moving parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cracked or broken windows

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard lights fitted and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Motor Vehicles

• Regular inspection and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Qualified operators - correct license

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes, lights, warning devices operative

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel carries in a safe manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard lights fitted and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Marine Equipment

• SWMS in place for work around water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waterways rules and regulations observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Registration, stability details, v sheet, flare kit in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Life jackets - adequate type, qty available and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Life preservers/buoys - rescue plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire protection on board

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kit on board

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floating pipelines, walkways and handrails

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails aboard vessels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decks clear, free of oil and grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe access on and off vessel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable safe storage of materials onboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Equipment Maintenance

• Planned maintenance and inspection program

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate equipment records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper oils, fuels, lubricants used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Containers & Stores

• Fires hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dispensing of fuels and lubricants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good housekeeping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material containers are correctly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. Barricades

• Penetrations suitably protects or barricaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roadways and walkways effectively protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. Handling & Storage of Materials

• Neat storage area, clear access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials neatly stacked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacks on firm footing, not too high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct manual handing procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials protected from what and moisture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic routing and control

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. Excavating & Shoring

• Shoring or battering where depth exceeds 1.5 meters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials not too close to edge of excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spoil material well back from edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment well back on edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment at safe distance from edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders or stairs provide for access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment ramps adequate, slope not to great

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. Demolition

• Correct procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. Pile Driving

• Proper storage procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant Inspections completed & items on Plant Register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct unloading and storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chains, slings etc. in operating condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pile driving rigs properly supported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders on frames

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper bracing and ties in current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses with safety chains connected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20. Hazardous Materials

• All containers clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper storage practices observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS available for all hazardous materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substance risk assessments (SF012) completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire hazards checked and suitable fire extinguishers in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable PPE available as per MSDS requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel delivery and storage adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trolleys for moving gas cylinders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cylinders secured upright and stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21. Welding & Cutting

• Qualified operators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screens and shields

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Goggles, gloves , clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment inn good operating condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power cables protected and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers neardby

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cart for moving cylinders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cylinders secures upright

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot works permit in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22. Work at Heights

• SWMS in place for work at heights activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness worn correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall arrest system suitable for height of fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anchor points suitable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable rescue plan in place in case of fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23. Concrete Construction

• Forms properly installed and braced as per drawings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate shoring, plumbed and cross braced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shoeing remains in place until strength in attained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper curing period and procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mixing and transporting equipment supported and traffic planned and routed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nails and striped form material removed from area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable handrailing and fall protection in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable concrete washout facility on place and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REO and z-bar capped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24. Traffic

• TMP in place as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage, barriers, traffic controllers in place as per TMP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable pedestrians and vehicle access around work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment not blocking right of way

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust control

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

25. Entry into Confined Space

• Statutory regulations observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined space entry permit in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26. Compressors and Compressed Air Tools

• Equipment adequately silenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment adequately maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety chains and clips fitted on hoses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27. Environmental

• EMP on site and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Silt fences in place and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust and noise acceptable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits in place and well stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concrete wash out sump in place and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire ant controls in place (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All other EMP controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Comments/Action

• Action Required

• Responsibility

• When

• Completed

• Signature

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