Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by:

  • Location

General

  • Certificates of Competency are current and personnel have correct qualifications to carry out the work in relation to the scope of works.

  • Verify work activity is documented correctly on pre-start, site plan/s, pre work briefing, SWMS etc.

  • Verify worksite protection used is adequate for activities undertaken (fencing, barricading, traffic control) under the worksite plan documented for the work being conducted.

  • Confirm all workers have been inducted and signed on to worksite briefings / pre-starts (Check controls are applied).

  • Check PPE is worn and adequate for current activities. Complies with TfNSW and BPL requirements.

  • Check work permits are in place if applicable. Ensure all appropriate personnel have signed on and understand the procedures.

Working at heights

  • Fall risks of 2m or more (including voids, pits & trenches) are controlled. Check if there is sufficient edge protection.

  • Working at heights permit for harness as primary control

Plant & Equipment

  • Plant is compliant with project requirements. (BPL sticker, Quackers, flashing beacon, SWL, fire extinguishers, guarding, quick hitch, log books, servicing & maintenance regime)

  • Plant people separation, OHW/ underground services, loading out, radio communication, exclusion zones

Scaffolds

  • Scaff tag in place and checked monthly

  • Licensed persons erecting scaffold above 4m

  • Check if all components are in place as per manufactures instructions and COP/AS for erection ( handrails- top, mid and toe boards, braces, tie-backs, base plates etc.)

  • SWL not exceeded, are materials stored in access ways, site plan and used for access or work platforms.

Lifting Equipment

  • Loads lifted over persons, close proximity to obstacles including OHW and other services.

  • Lifting radius and exclusion zones established to protect authorised entry

  • Maintenance, testing & inspection and daily inspection protocol.

  • SWL information displayed as per Australian standards.

  • Licensed operators including Dog- man, VOC

Harness & Equipment

  • VOC for formal training of operators

  • Anchor points certified, in use and fit for task

  • Permit to work in place

  • Compatible equipment / hooks, inspection protocol for equipment, damaged or unsafe equipment

Ladders

  • Unsafe or damaged ladders, unsafe positioning, ladders not secured properly, appropriate ladders for the task.

Hazardous Manual Tasks

  • Lack of identification of hazardous manual tasks, risk assessment and inadequate risk controls (no job rotation, trolleys, lifting equipment)

  • Training, risk controls, safe lifting / team lifting techniques.

Hazardous Chemicals (including fuel & oil)

  • Storage location (flammables near ignition sources, spills, near stormwater drains or water ways, etc)

  • Storing incompatible chemicals near each other

  • Adequate spill containment equipment or bunds.

  • Safety Data sheets accessible on site

  • Lack of emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc.

  • Excessive quantities stored on site or in vehicles, adequate bunds in place.

  • Sufficient ventilation, vents on container PPE as per SDS etc.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency plans site specific, closest medical centre known

  • Emergency procedures displayed at site or noted / briefed at pre-starts.

  • Training & rehearsal of emergency plans/ evacuation

  • Adequate First Aid equipment on site / trained nominated first aiders on site.

Traffic Management

  • Site specific traffic management Plan (TMP) in place

  • Communication of TMP for all persons on site (contractors, visitors etc.)

  • Live traffic separation from worksite, TMP addresses location and speed of traffic at worksite

  • Pedestrian access is maintained/ considered in plan

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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • System to issue, inspect, replace & monitor adequate PPE for activity including sun protection.

  • Use as per SWMS & BPL requirements/tasks etc.

Work Environment

  • Amenities (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms etc)

  • Task lighting, housekeeping etc.

  • Adequate noise, vibration and dust control.

Electrical Hazards

  • Electrical leads and tools (damaged, out of test date or untested)

  • Leads placed on ground, work surfaces, sharp or metal structures, no isolating hooks.

  • ELCB, RCD protection and double adapters or overloading outlets

  • Electrical leads/equipment near water, flammables, chemicals or that may be damaged from contact with moving machinery or plant.

  • Close proximity to OHW or contact with OHW or underground assets.

  • Lock-out /tag-out (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment.

Environmental Hazards

  • Lack of or inadequate training in EMP /CEMP & EPL requirements

  • Dust suppression

  • System to prevent contaminants entering stormwater, waterways or exiting site (sediment controls)

  • Water re-use systems

  • Air monitoring as required (ACM removal, high dust etc)

Administrative Procedures

  • Site safety plans (demolition plan, asbestos control & removal plan etc)

  • Appropriate work permits (council, EPA- minor works, RMS, hot works, confined space etc)

  • Induction & consultative arrangements (pre-starts, start cards etc) with workers, contractors, visitors etc.

  • Signed SWMS for planned activities (High risk works) for all workers, contractors on site and appropriate BPL review of SWMS as needed.

  • Adequate supervisory arrangements, training, skills, experience and licenses.

  • Adequate routine monitoring of activities, site inspections and audits.

  • Adequate incident notification procedures / processes as per TfNSW.

Demolition

  • Adequate plans in place, WorkCover notification, licensed operator etc.

  • Traffic control

  • Controls for tracking of dirt onto roadways

ACM

  • Appropriate plans (removal & control) in place.

  • Relevant training & licensing.

Corrective Actions

  • List corrective actions

Sign off

  • Signature of all Site Representatives

  • Signature of Person who conducted the Audit

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