Site Safety Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Inspection Time & Date

  Date
• Project/Site & Location
  Address

Site Control

• Is the hazard board and signage up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any environmental issues been addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Last Toolbox Meeting Date

  Date

• Have inductions been completed for all staff on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Facilities

• Is the office clean, fit for purpose and well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lunch facilities clean and water provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet facilities clean and hand washing systems available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tool/equipment shed tidy, accessible and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is relevant signage displayed, in good condition and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Site Tidiness & Access Ways

• Is there clear safe access to work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways and access ways clear of debris and product?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fences & gates secure, restricting access to the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all loose materials secure from wind?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Safety Equipment

• Is signage displayed and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats being worn as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct footwear being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are glasses/ear muffs/high vis clothing/masks being worn where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid/Fire Prevention

• Is the first aid kit available and contents up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accident register on site and completed as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers available and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher inspection date?

  Date

• Is there a sufficient number of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency procedures and evacuation assembly points in place with clear signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cranes/Hoist/Lifting Equipment

• Is there a proper lift assessment plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting work "Notifiable Works"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lifting device currently certified and in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slings and chains certified and in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there operator procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular inspections being carried out on all equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a man cage available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency rescue plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Air Equipment

• Is all equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all guards appropriately fitted and in good condition preventing access to moving parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the user trained and competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Has the excavation work been notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the excavation works shored, benched or battered correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding/Gas Cutting

• Is hot works being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a permit for hot works been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct PPE being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Is the main board lockable/weatherproof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an RCD being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment tested and tagged? (Pick 5 items at random)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads placed safely while in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary lighting adequate for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding

• Do all tools have appropriate guarding in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Are chemicals stored correctly, labelled and correct signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for the chemicals on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct PPE being used as per the MSDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools

• Are staff trained in tool use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff using tools in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scaffolding

• Has the scaffold structure been notified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current scaffold tag showing scaffold inspection within the last 7 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all handrails and mid-rails in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do platforms provide adequate access clear of tools and product?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders, stairs and access points suitably designed and placed and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the scaffold footing on a flat, secure surface with sole boards and plates in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are platform planks secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate headroom at all access points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ties and bracing adequate for the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders in good condition, free from damage and signs of wear and tear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct ladder type and size being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders secured when in use as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder users working at least 2 steps from the top?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Hazards/Working at Height

• Are harnesses being utilised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers using harnesses hold the NZQA 15757 unit standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roof workers isolated from falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor edges, openings, lift shafts and stairs isolated from risk of fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are excavations isolated with perimeter fencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A