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  • Client Name

  • Worksite

  • Location
  • Main contractor on site

  • Site Foreman

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Executive Summary

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PCBU Safety Management

PCBU - Main Contractor

  • Name of main contractor

  • Main contractor has a SSSP or PSMP available and used

  • Main hazard and risk register is available and reflects the hazards and risks on site

  • Training and competency register available of main contractor employees

  • Evidence of regular safety meetings held in the last 30 days (min of two)

  • Evidence of regular inspections held in the last 30 days (min of two)

  • Contractor has an active incident register

  • Last incident recorded

  • Incidents recorded shows proof of investigations and sign off

  • Updated Hazardous Substances Inventory available

  • PCBU - Sub Contractor
  • Name of sub contractor

  • Evidence that the main contractor has evaluated the SSSP

  • Main hazard and risk register is available and reflects the hazards and risks on site

  • Training and competency register available of all workers on site

  • Evidence of regular safety meetings held in the last 30 days (min of two)

  • Evidence of regular inspections held in the last 30 days (min of two)

  • Emergency plan available for high risk activities

  • Contractor has an active incident register

  • Incidents recorded shows proof of investigations and sign off

  • Updated Hazardous Substances Inventory available

Site Access, Emergency Response and Safety

  • Worksite is secure against unauthorised entry

  • Hazard board visible and reflect current data on entry to the site

  • Adequate site signage (speed limits/office/first aid etc.) visible

  • Access to site adequately controlled

  • There is a sign-in for visitors and contractors. Regularly completed

  • Site-specific health and safety inductions are carried out for all persons

  • Site wide emergency response/evacuation plan visible

  • List of First Aiders and Fire Wardens available or visible

  • Evacuation route signposted

  • Clear sign-posted assembly point

  • Working areas and access ways are clear and unobstructed

  • Building/work material stacked in an orderly and safe manner

  • Safety caps on all vertical/rio bars that present an impaled risk

  • Other related observations to this section

Health Management

  • Office space is tidy and acceptable

  • Access to hot water available or plan in place for access

  • Access to clean drinking water

  • Toilets, changing facilities available and clean

  • Bins and skips available for waste management and not overfilled

  • UV protection managed (sunscreen availble/PPE)

  • Workers informed of asbestos-related hazards if on-site

  • Dust, vibration and noise are effectively managed on-site

  • Access to first aid and first aiders on site

  • Name of trained First Aider

  • Other related observations to this section

Hazard and Risk Management

  • Evidence of a risk assessment method/tool being used as part of hazard management

  • Is there evidence that WorkSafe has been notified for particular hazardous work?

  • Permit to work system (PTWS) are used and documents all completed by PI/PR/users

  • JSA/TA/SWMS/HITRS used for any activities completed and signed by all workers involved in the task

  • Rescue plan available for High Risk activities and executable

  • Fire extinguishers available, in date and secured

  • PPE is being worn related to site hazard board, risk register and site activities

  • Isolation process used (LOTO) and followed as per site rules

  • Other related observations to this section

Working at heights and general fall protection

  • Fall risks into open pits, trenches, voids or openings have been managed

  • Edge protection in place as means of fall prevention

  • Workers working at height have minimum required training (US 23229) or evidence or informal training and competency

  • For harness use only: A feasible rescue plan is in place

  • Height safety equipment used is date and six-month certified

  • Anchors are an approved or certifed anchor with the correct rating and set up to prevent falls/pendulum

  • Height safety systems used is appropriate for the task and fall clearance

  • Safety nets installed by a competent person, secured without debris on top

  • Stairways are fitted with handrails

  • Workers using MEWP for working at height doing it safely

  • MEWP six month certification on machine and in date

  • MEWP logbook completed or machine inspection app

  • MEWP operator ticketed for specific machine

  • MEWP set-up is safe and outriggers have been deployed on stable ground

  • Isolation of work area in place to prevent unauthorised access during MEWP operations

  • Other related observations to this section

Mobile Plant including forklifts

  • Mobile plant on site:

  • Those operating mobile plant work safely and in compliance with site rules

  • Mobile plant is isolated from other workers and machinery / Warning signs in place

  • Mobile plant operators are licenced/trained

  • Evidence of plant inspections completed

  • Does the plant have a current in-service certification? Example: Licence/ WOF

  • Operating warning lights and audible alarms are working during operations

  • Is the plant fitted with a ROPS/ MOPS

  • If the equipment is equipped with a safety belt, is the operator using the belt during operating the machine?

  • Other related observations to this section

Scaffolds

  • Those working on scaffold are working safely

  • Mobile scaffold above 2 metes is tagged and erected by a competent person

  • Mobile scaffold is set up on firm area, wheels locked, fully decked with toeboards and edge protection in place

  • Scaffold tag at access points and within required inspection date

  • Evidence that the scaffold was erected by a competent person

  • Scaffold components are in good condition<br>

  • Scaffold are fully decked and no loose scaffold planks

  • Scaffolds have edge protection and toeboards on all levels

  • Edge-to-face gaps are less than 300mm wide

  • Those working below the scaffold are protected or area is identified as an exclusion zone

  • Access to the scaffold is clear, safe and ladders secured

  • Are special scaffolds designed by a Chartered Professional Engineer?

  • Other related observations to this section

Lifting and Equipment

  • Manual handling risks identified and adequate risk controls in place. (examples: no job rotation, lighter loads, trolleys, lifting equipment, etc)C

  • Lifting equipment(chains, slings, strops ect) have a current certification tag attached

  • Lifting plant has current certification and vehicle certification

  • Clearly defined exclusion zones are in place

  • Inspection record of lifting equipment and machinery available and completed

  • SWL information displayed and clearly avaible

  • Lift plan in place and available

  • Crane operators are licenced and trained

  • Crane set up on stable ground, stabilisers fully extended and safely positioned

  • MAD maintained during crane operation

  • Use of dogman during lifts (depends on the complexity and lift plan)

  • Load rigged by competent person/rigger

  • Other related observations to this section

Ladders

  • Ladders are compliant with industry requirements (AS/NZ 1892,120kg)

  • Ladders are in good, safe working condition

  • Ladders are properly secured

  • Ladders are suitable for the job

  • Workers using the ladders is using it safely

  • Other related observations to this section

Tools and equipment

  • Are those working with tools and equipment working safely?

  • All tools and equipment have guards in place around moving parts, drive belts, chains and blades

  • Angle grinders have handle to prevent kick back

  • Disks and blades are correct size and in good condition

  • Workstations are well set up and fir for purpose

  • Electrical tools are tested and tagged

  • For PAT are the gun and cartridges in a locked boxed when not in use

  • Those operating PAT are trained and ticketed

  • Clear warning signs in place where PAT's are in use and the operator calling before firing a shot

  • Other related observations to this section

Temporary works and structures

  • Those working on/under/close to temporary structures are working safely

  • Temporary works plan signed off by a competent person or certified professional engineer

  • Props and all equipment is in good and safe condition

  • Other related observations to this section

Hazardous Chemical (including fuel and oil)

  • Are those working with chemicals working safely?

  • Chemicals stored safely and in compliant containers

  • Adequate spill containment equipment available on site

  • Safety Data Sheets accessible on site and in date

  • Ignition sources kept away from flammable chemicals

  • Signage in place as required for quantities above specified levels

  • Other related observations to this section

Hot Works

  • Those engaged in hot works activities, are working safely

  • Permit to work at hot work area displayed

  • Fire fighting equipment close by and in working condition

  • Work zone isolated or screen in place to protect others and area of sparks

  • Gas cylinders are secured and upright

  • Gas plant have fitted flash back arrestors and maintained

  • Flammable material has been removed before hot work started

  • Other related observations to this section

Electrical Hazards

  • Are those exposed to potential electrical hazards, working safely?

  • Leads, plugs,and portable equipment tested and tagged

  • Minimum approach distance (MAD) of 4 meters is maintained from power lines or a consent form is in place for closer distance

  • Lifeguards, RCD's, leads, multi-boards (EPOD's), portable socket outlet assemblies (PSOA's) are commercially rated - IP33 or higher inside and IP67 or higher outside

  • Temporary switchboard close securely and is lockable

  • Temporary switchboard have a current COC or COV (six monthly)

  • Leads placed hanging not on the ground or around metal structures

  • Are site 3 phase RCD units rectified every four months

  • Other related observations to this section

Environmental Management

  • Environmental Management plan (EMP) in place

  • Adequate dust suppression system in place

  • Adequate systems to prevent contaminants from entering stormwater drains are in place

  • Noise impact under control

Concrete work (wet or dry)

  • Those woking with concrete are working safely

  • Correct PPE is worn to prevent dust inhalation silicosis, and contact with wet concrete creating a risk of chemical burns or dermatitis

  • Clean water readily available for cleanup

  • Concrete mixer safe and tagged

  • Exclusion zone in place during pumping activities

  • Other related observations to this section

Traffic Management

  • Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in place

  • Adequate controls for TMP in place (physical barriers, bollards, speed limits, flashing lights, spotters, etc)

Excavations

  • Those working close to excavations are working safely

  • Suitable fencing or barriers are in place to prevent falls into the excavation

  • Underground services were identified and clearly marked out

  • Safe access and egress are avaible

  • Excavations deeper than 1.5 meters are adequately benched, shored or battered to prevent trench collaps

  • Machinery, materials, and spoil are at an adequate distance from the edge

  • Other related observations to this section

Confined Space Management

  • Those exposed to confined space hazards are working safely

  • Permit is on-site and available

  • Feasible rescue plan in place

  • Rescue equipment on site, inspected and certified

  • Evidence of atmospheric testing has been carried out

  • Fit for purpose gas detecting device is used

  • Isolations are in place as per permit requirements

  • Safety observer (standby person) appointed and trained

  • Entrants trained in CS entry

  • Entrants connected to a rescue device and provided with a personal gas device

  • Other related observations to this section

Corrective Actions

  • Enter any corrective actions that will be undertaken

Sign Off

  • Auditor's signature

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