Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by:
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Location
General
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Certificates of Competency are current and personnel have correct qualifications to carry out the work in relation to the scope of works.
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Verify work activity is documented correctly on pre-start, site plan/s, pre work briefing, SWMS etc.
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Verify worksite protection used is adequate for activities undertaken (fencing, barricading, traffic control) under the worksite plan documented for the work being conducted.
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Confirm all workers have been inducted and signed on to worksite briefings / pre-starts (Check controls are applied).
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Check PPE is worn and adequate for current activities. Complies with TfNSW and BPL requirements.
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Check work permits are in place if applicable. Ensure all appropriate personnel have signed on and understand the procedures.
Working at heights
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Fall risks of 2m or more (including voids, pits & trenches) are controlled. Check if there is sufficient edge protection.
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Working at heights permit for harness as primary control
Plant & Equipment
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Plant is compliant with project requirements. (BPL sticker, Quackers, flashing beacon, SWL, fire extinguishers, guarding, quick hitch, log books, servicing & maintenance regime)
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Plant people separation, OHW/ underground services, loading out, radio communication, exclusion zones
Scaffolds
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Scaff tag in place and checked monthly
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Licensed persons erecting scaffold above 4m
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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.)
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SWL not exceeded, are materials stored in access ways, site plan and used for access or work platforms.
Lifting Equipment
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Loads lifted over persons, close proximity to obstacles including OHW and other services.
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Lifting radius and exclusion zones established to protect authorised entry
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Maintenance, testing & inspection and daily inspection protocol.
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SWL information displayed as per Australian standards.
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Licensed operators including Dog- man, VOC
Harness & Equipment
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VOC for formal training of operators
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Anchor points certified, in use and fit for task
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Permit to work in place
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Compatible equipment / hooks, inspection protocol for equipment, damaged or unsafe equipment
Ladders
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Unsafe or damaged ladders, unsafe positioning, ladders not secured properly, appropriate ladders for the task.
Hazardous Manual Tasks
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Lack of identification of hazardous manual tasks, risk assessment and inadequate risk controls (no job rotation, trolleys, lifting equipment)
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Training, risk controls, safe lifting / team lifting techniques.
Hazardous Chemicals (including fuel & oil)
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Storage location (flammables near ignition sources, spills, near stormwater drains or water ways, etc)
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Storing incompatible chemicals near each other
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Adequate spill containment equipment or bunds.
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Safety Data sheets accessible on site
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Lack of emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc.
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Excessive quantities stored on site or in vehicles, adequate bunds in place.
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Sufficient ventilation, vents on container PPE as per SDS etc.
Emergency Response
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Emergency plans site specific, closest medical centre known
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Emergency procedures displayed at site or noted / briefed at pre-starts.
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Training & rehearsal of emergency plans/ evacuation
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Adequate First Aid equipment on site / trained nominated first aiders on site.
Traffic Management
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Site specific traffic management Plan (TMP) in place
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Communication of TMP for all persons on site (contractors, visitors etc.)
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Live traffic separation from worksite, TMP addresses location and speed of traffic at worksite
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Pedestrian access is maintained/ considered in plan
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Adequate controls for TMP (physical barriers, bollards, speed limits, flashing lights, spotters)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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System to issue, inspect, replace & monitor adequate PPE for activity including sun protection.
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Use as per SWMS & BPL requirements/tasks etc.
Work Environment
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Amenities (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms etc)
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Task lighting, housekeeping etc.
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Adequate noise, vibration and dust control.
Electrical Hazards
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Electrical leads and tools (damaged, out of test date or untested)
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Leads placed on ground, work surfaces, sharp or metal structures, no isolating hooks.
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ELCB, RCD protection and double adapters or overloading outlets
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Electrical leads/equipment near water, flammables, chemicals or that may be damaged from contact with moving machinery or plant.
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Close proximity to OHW or contact with OHW or underground assets.
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Lock-out /tag-out (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment.
Environmental Hazards
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Lack of or inadequate training in EMP /CEMP & EPL requirements
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Dust suppression
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System to prevent contaminants entering stormwater, waterways or exiting site (sediment controls)
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Water re-use systems
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Air monitoring as required (ACM removal, high dust etc)
Administrative Procedures
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Site safety plans (demolition plan, asbestos control & removal plan etc)
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Appropriate work permits (council, EPA- minor works, RMS, hot works, confined space etc)
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Induction & consultative arrangements (pre-starts, start cards etc) with workers, contractors, visitors etc.
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Signed SWMS for planned activities (High risk works) for all workers, contractors on site and appropriate BPL review of SWMS as needed.
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Adequate supervisory arrangements, training, skills, experience and licenses.
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Adequate routine monitoring of activities, site inspections and audits.
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Adequate incident notification procedures / processes as per TfNSW.
Demolition
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Adequate plans in place, WorkCover notification, licensed operator etc.
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Traffic control
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Controls for tracking of dirt onto roadways
ACM
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Appropriate plans (removal & control) in place.
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Relevant training & licensing.
Corrective Actions
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List corrective actions
Sign off
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Signature of all Site Representatives
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Signature of Person who conducted the Audit
