TECSIDE group Client Safety Assessment

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Placement Summary

• <br>Existing TECSIDE Client?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job Classifications:

• Primary Contact Details:

• Work location & environment:

• Worksites (if applicable):

• Hours of Work:

• Required Qualifications/ Licenses & Experience:

• PPE requirements:

Section A - Client General Safety Systems

Commitment to Safety

• How has Senior Management demonstrated a commitment to health and safety? (please type in any other ways not listed below)

• Endorsed safety policies

• Active participation in safety consultation

• Active involvement in development of the safety system?

• Other (please list above)

• Who is the Client representative responsible for Occupational Health & Safety on site? (name, title, contact number)

• What health & safety qualifications/training/experience does the Client OHS representative have?

  Select Tertiary Diploma Certificate 1+ yrs experience 3+ yrs experience

  • Tertiary
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
  • 1+ yrs experience
  • 3+ yrs experience

• Are the managers and supervisors informed of their OHS responsibilities and how have these responsibilities been documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety performance monitored (safety statistics)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the current frequency rates of incidents/injuries sustained in the areas TECSIDE workers are working? (E.g. LTIFR or number of incidents in last 12 months)

Consultation

• Has an OHS Committee been established? If yes, how often are meetings?

  Select yes, annually yes, quarterly yes, monthly yes, fortnightly yes, weekly yes, daily no

  • yes, annually
  • yes, quarterly
  • yes, monthly
  • yes, fortnightly
  • yes, weekly
  • yes, daily
  • no

• How is the effectiveness of the OHS Committee meetings determined?

• Is there a worker on site who has been identified as the site Health and Safety Representative for the workers who will also represent TECSIDE workers? How have they been identified in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How has the Health & Safety Reps been trained?

  Select Induction On-the job Formal No Training No OHS rep on site

  • Induction
  • On-the job
  • Formal
  • No Training
  • No OHS rep on site

• Will TECSIDE workers be consulted on all relevant WHS issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What opportunities will TECSIDE workers have to provide input into relevant OHS issues?

  Select Toolbox talks Pre-shift meetings Team meetings Safety Walks Hazard Reporting no consultation opportunities

  • Toolbox talks
  • Pre-shift meetings
  • Team meetings
  • Safety Walks
  • Hazard Reporting
  • no consultation opportunities

• What level of reporting will TECSIDE workers have in relation to health and safety?

  Select Senior Management Site Supervisors Team Leader TECSIDE workers cannot report injuries to client

  • Senior Management
  • Site Supervisors
  • Team Leader
  • TECSIDE workers cannot report injuries to client

• Will TECSIDE workers be consulted following all relevant incidents, near misses and hazard identifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What level of supervision is provided for TECSIDE workers?

  Select Continuous Frequent Occasional Minimal None

  • Continuous
  • Frequent
  • Occasional
  • Minimal
  • None

Hazard and Risk Management

• What level of risk assessment is undertaken?

  Select Inclusive of all business processes Project based risk assessments Site specific risk assessments Task specific risk assessments No Risk Assessments completed

  • Inclusive of all business processes
  • Project based risk assessments
  • Site specific risk assessments
  • Task specific risk assessments
  • No Risk Assessments completed

• How is the risk assessment methodology verified/reviewed?

  Select 3rd party audit methodology reviewed following incident Developed by competent personnel reviewed based on WHS data Not Verified

  • 3rd party audit
  • methodology reviewed following incident
  • Developed by competent personnel
  • reviewed based on WHS data
  • Not Verified

• How are individuals deemed competent to undertake a risk assessment?

• Does the risk assessment process require initial consideration of whether the task can be eliminated or substituted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the risk assessment process require the adequacy of identified controls to be reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How does the client implement the Hierarchy of Controls in the risk assessment process?

• Has the client identified the OHS/WHS Legislation that applies to their business? Who is responsible to ensure that all relevant health and safety legislation is being followed?

• What is the process for TECSIDE workers to report hazards?

Workplace Hazards

• Has a risk assessment been undertaken by a competent person for all identified hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have hazard controls been implemented and assessed in accordance with legislative requirements and applicable codes (e.g. codes of practice), Safety Data Sheets, OEM Manuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are hazard controls reviewed/verified?

  Select Following incident In response to change Regular audit/inspection Absence of incidents

  • Following incident
  • In response to change
  • Regular audit/inspection
  • Absence of incidents

• How does the business ensure equipment selected is fit for purpose?

• How is equipment and infrastructure maintained?

• How does the business ensure that hazards requiring permits are identified and managed?

Induction / Training

• What type of training is provided to labour hire workers before commencing work?

  Select Formal induction on-the-job Informal induction No Induction given

  • Formal induction
  • on-the-job
  • Informal induction
  • No Induction given

• Is there a documented job specific training for the task being completed by TECSIDE workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the induction and training include hazards specific to the workplace and the activities that TECSIDE workers will be undertaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of inductions and training conducted retained and does TECSIDE have access to these records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are regulatory training requirements (licensing or certificates) identified?

• Is competency assessed before TECSIDE workers undertake the operation of plant / equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the relevant PPE worn within the workplace? (e.g. Hi vis clothing, ear plugs/muffs, protective shoes, gloves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid and Emergency Management

• How are all potential emergency situations identified?

• How are emergency equipment, emergency response personnel and emergency response plans resourced and developed?

• Is the workplace equipped with adequate, well maintained emergency equipment?

• Is emergency response planning integrated with the risk assessment process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures in place to cover all possible emergencies within workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How do emergency response drills address all identified potential emergency situations?

• Controls - This is not intended to be a definitive assessment of the validity of controls in the workplace. This section is designed to confirm that controls identified through the risk assessment process have been implemented.

Manual handling

• Do risk assessments cover manual handling tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling tasks eliminated where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees trained in manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the use of lifting and manual handling equipment been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are TECSIDE workers made aware of the hazards associated to manual handling? (eg Induction, Job Specific Training)

Work Environment

• What processes have been implemented to ensure the maintenance of a suitable work environment?

Incident Reporting, Investigation and Injury Management

• Is there a formal incident reporting process, that outlines what will occur in the event of an TECSIDE worker being involved in an incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated and corrective actions arising from incident investigations are finalised to prevent reoccurrence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are relevant risk assessments and/or safe work procedures reviewed following an incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all supervisors and managers aware to immediately contact TECSIDE in an event of an incident involving an TECSIDE worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there negotiable provisions for TECSIDE workers injuries on site to do a return to work programme? If yes please list possible suitable duties.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Inspection - (note observations during walk through)

• Relevant site photos

  Media

• Document any site safety observations

Supporting Documentation for remote sites

• List supporting documentation used to assess remote clients (e.g. safety reports, procedures, certificates, asset registers, maintenance procedures, risk assessment processes, inductions, hazard registers, incident registers etc)

• Photos of supporting evidence

  Media

Section B - Workplace Hazards

• Please identify all workplace hazards TECSIDE workers will be exposed to:

• Physical Hazards

  Select Manual Handling over 20kg Manual Handling under 20kg Twisting Bending/stooping Reaching Jumping Shoveling/digging Sitting for long periods Repetitive hand/arm movements Standing for long periods Manipulating loads Other

  • Manual Handling over 20kg
  • Manual Handling under 20kg
  • Twisting
  • Bending/stooping
  • Reaching
  • Jumping
  • Shoveling/digging
  • Sitting for long periods
  • Repetitive hand/arm movements
  • Standing for long periods
  • Manipulating loads
  • Other

• Please list all other physical hazards:

• Environmental hazards

  Select Noisy Confined space Cold temperatures Working in hot environment Dusty Inclement weather Other

  • Noisy
  • Confined space
  • Cold temperatures
  • Working in hot environment
  • Dusty
  • Inclement weather
  • Other

• Please list all other environmental hazards:

• Equipment/Plant hazards

  Select Operation of machinery Driving vehicles/plant Night driving Hand tools - powered Hand tools - non powered Working around mobile plant/vehicles TECSIDE workers will not be working with or around any plant or equipment Other

  • Operation of machinery
  • Driving vehicles/plant
  • Night driving
  • Hand tools - powered
  • Hand tools - non powered
  • Working around mobile plant/vehicles
  • TECSIDE workers will not be working with or around any plant or equipment
  • Other

• Please list all other equipment/plant hazards:

• Hazardous Substances

  Select Working with chemicals Exposure to fumes, mists, dusts Working with infectious waste Working with caustics or corrosives TECSIDE workers will not be working with or around hazardous substances Other

  • Working with chemicals
  • Exposure to fumes, mists, dusts
  • Working with infectious waste
  • Working with caustics or corrosives
  • TECSIDE workers will not be working with or around hazardous substances
  • Other

• Please list all other hazardous substance hazards:

• High Risk Tasks

  Select Confined space Working at heights Hot works Scaffolding Abrasive blasting Rigging/Dogging Demolition Working with asbestos/lead Spray painting Electrical work Construction work Mining Excavation Foundry work TECSIDE workers will not be required to perform any high risk tasks Other

  • Confined space
  • Working at heights
  • Hot works
  • Scaffolding
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Rigging/Dogging
  • Demolition
  • Working with asbestos/lead
  • Spray painting
  • Electrical work
  • Construction work
  • Mining
  • Excavation
  • Foundry work
  • TECSIDE workers will not be required to perform any high risk tasks
  • Other

• Please list any other high risk tasks:

• Has all workplace hazards TECSIDE workers will be exposed to been identified in risk assessments & associated risks have been minimised as far as reasonably practicable by competent personnel?

  Yes

  No

• TECSIDE workers must be made aware of all known hazards before they start work.

• List any areas of concern that need to be addressed with the Client prior to the placement of labour. (include actions required, person responsible and completion date).

Safety Assessment Sign Off

• In the event that TECSIDE personnel are being moved to another site as part of the Client's workplace and/or the job changes, then TECSIDE must be informed. Client sign-off and acceptance of the assessment implies that the information provided at the time is current and valid.

• Client Representative Sign

  Sign

• TECSIDE Representative Sign

  Sign