Information
Newcastle Courthouse - SQE Buddy Inspection
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Inspection Title
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
1) Access, Egress & Housekeeping
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- Access and egress to work area is clear of obstruction and easily defined
- Work areas are orderly and free from trip hazards (e.g. tools and rubbish)
- Materials are stored in a neat and orderly state
- General work area is clear of trip hazards and any rubbish or off-cuts do not affect access
- Waste bins are available for use and not overflowing, correctly used
- JHG entry signs are located at appropriate locations to work area
- Working platform/s clear from obstructions
2) Behaviour & Work Habits
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- Workers and assisting persons are wearing mandatory PPE
- Worker is using task specific PPE
- Worker is not taking any obvious risks
- Right tool for the task
3) SQE Risk Management
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- START Cards have been appropriately completed
- START Cards have been reviewed by crew leader (initially)
- TRA is present at each work location
- Workers have signed onto the TRA
- TRA has been reviewed (if > than one week duration)
- AMS is available for the work team to review
- SEP is available as required
4) Excavation & Trenching
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- A current Excavation and Trenching Permit is available for any ground breaking / penetrating work activities
- Each Plant Operator carrying out ground penetrating works has read, understood and signed the Excavation and Trenching Permit
- Edges are appropriate battered, benched or shored
- Stock piles are appropriate distance from edge
- Barricades, fencing securing excavation adequate to prevent people from entering the excavation or trench
5) Mobile Powered Plant
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- Daily Inspection completed and any faults recorded
- Plant Hazard Assessment completed and available (PHA Sticker)
- Beacons and motion alarms are operational
- Plant operations are appropriately isolated or separated from adjacent work activities
- Spotter is in place for plant operations where plant operation can not be controlled by other means
- Plant operators are not operating when using a mobile phone
- Operator holds applicable license / competency and the competency has been verified
- Plant has fire extinguisher
- Appropriate traffic control signage in place
6) Tools & Equipment
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- Tools and Equipment are appropriate for the task being undertaken and free from obvious damage
- Oxy / acetylene sets have flash back arresters fitted
- Fixed / retractable blade knives are not being used (Stanley Knives)
- Fire Extinguishers are tested every 6 months
7) Lifting Equipment & Operations
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- Lifting Equipment is appropriate to the task and ready to use
- Lifting device is tagged / identified with SWL / WLL
- Dogman / Rigger holds the relevant competency and has been verified
- No loads being lifted over people
8) Electrical & Lighting
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- Equipment is tagged and in test date
- RCD is fitted to mains supply or portable generators
- Leads are run out correctly off the ground and supported on insulated stands or hooks
- No lead extends > 35 meters and are fitted with clear shrouded plugs with LED indicator
- Access and / or task lighting is adequate and work lights have protective cage or diffuser
9) Hot Works & Welding
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- Hot Works Permit is current and available
- Suitable fuel reduction and fire fighting provisions in place
- Oxy and other bottles stored up right and secured
- Oxy / Act bottles on trolley with flash back arrestors at bottle & torch + extinguisher
- Welding signs are set out in appropriate locations
- Weld returns completed
10) Working Platforms & Fall Protection
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-Incomplete scaffold sign posted
-Scaffold tied in at regular intervals or mobile assembled correctly using check sheet
-Toe boards fitted when > 2m high
-Scaffold have base-plate or screw jacks
-Scaffolds adequately braced
- No gaps > 225mm between perimeter edge and scaffold. <6m metres from rail (fibre glass)
- Edges are appropriately delineated and barricaded
- Edge protection in place is appropriate for the protection required
- Penetrations are covered, secured and handrailed with applicable signage
- Platform ladder in good condition, Industrial rated (120kg) and set up correctly
11) Work at Heights
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- Personnel working at height are using the correct fall prevention equipment
- Fall restraint / arrest equipment is certified and in date
- Method of working at height follows the Hierarchy of Controls for working at height
- Work at Height Permit has been issued and is in date
- Work at Height / EWP Rescue Plan has been developed for the works
- Personnel conducting work at height have been trained (within 1 year)
12) Chemical & Dangerous Goods
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- Hazardous Substances are stored correctly
- Flammable substances stored in bundled area
- Refuelling is conducted in appropriate area with TRA in place
- SDS's are available to the work crew
- Spill Kit is available at the work location
- No evidence of previous spills
13) Environmental Management
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- Controls in place where there is a risk of pollution of waterways
- Erosion and sedimentation controls in good working order
- No evidence of polluted water leaving the work area
Corrective Action
SQE Item No.1
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.2
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.3
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.4
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.5
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.6
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.7
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.8
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.9
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
SQE Item No.10
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Discipline (SQE)
- Safety
- Quality
- Environment
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Observation / Hazard / Issue
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Corrective / Remedial Action
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Person / Contractor Responsible
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Classification / Close-out Time Frame
Review & Sign Off
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Person conducting the inspection
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Person conducting the inspection
