Title Page

  • Construction Work / Project Title

  • Project Manager / Principal Contractor

  • Inspection conducted by (Names of people participating in inspection)

  • Date of Review

  • Workplace Location

Inspection Checklist

  • Instructions

    1. Determine the compliance of each item below by choosing either "Compliant", "Non-Compliant" or "N/A".
    2. Add photos and notes by clicking on the paperclip icon
    3. To add corrective actions, click on the paperclip icon then "Add Action", provide a description, assign to a member, set priority and due date
    4. Complete audit by providing digital signature
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Weather Conditions at time of inspection

Public Interfaces

  • 1. Public areas are clean & tidy and free of trip hazards

  • 2. Temporary wayfinding is in place and community notification signs up to date

  • 3. Access is restricted & appropriate signage is available to restrict entry

  • 4. Temporary fencing and gates are secure

  • 5. Site is free of graffiti or offensive material

Supervision and briefings

  • 7. Pre-work brief has been undertaken and reflects the works being carried out on site

  • 8. Worksite is adequately supervised

SWMS

  • 9. Works are being undertaken in accordance with the SWMS

  • 10. Appropriate work permits are in place for works being undertaken on site (hot works, working at height, excavation, confined space etc)

PPE

  • 11. All workers at workplace (including supervisors) wear high visibility vests, safety footwear, safety glasses, hard hats, long sleeve trousers and shirts

  • 12. Is hearing protection being worn when required

  • 13. Are dust masks being worn when required

  • 14. Is double eye protection (glasses and face shield) being worn when undertaken works such as grinding or welding

Emergencies

  • 15. Emergency and first aid contact details are up to date, first aid kit available, well stocked and sign posted

  • 16. Emergency evacuation plan is current and displayed and assembly point signs in correct locations

Work Areas

  • 17. Work areas are clean and tidy, rubbish placed in bins and materials stored and stacked neatly

  • 18. Dangerous / flammable goods are stored in a well ventilated and appropriate manner that is secure and bunded

  • 19. Penetrations are sign posted and protected

  • 20. Site amenities in good condition (toilets, lunch sheds, change rooms etc), are clean and tidy and not used for material storage.

  • 21. Demarcated exclusion zones with signage is in place

  • 22. Spill kits and fire extinguishers are available, clearly located and ready for use

Worksite protection

  • 24. Worksite Protection Plan is in place

  • 25. PO brief is well communicated and thorough

Traffic Management

  • 26. Workplace Traffic Management Plan is in place and followed

Electrical

  • 27. Temporary electrical distribution boards have clear access, are in good conditon, are secure, tested and tagged and have correct CB feed and contact details available

  • 28. Electrical leads are being used correctly

  • 29. All portable electrical tools, leads and RCD's are good condition and tested / tagged monthly

Safe Approach Distances

  • 30. Safe approach distances / electrical permit are maintained

  • 31. Arrangements are in place to prevent encroachment

  • 32. Mobile plant operator & safety observer hold ‘Safe Electrical Approach for Cranes and Plant’ competency

Environment

  • 33. Are bins full to overflowing

  • 34. Are tree protection zones enforced

  • 35. Are stockpiles and distrubed areas of ground covered

  • 36. Are erosion and sediment controls are in good order

  • 38. Washout areas are in good condition

  • 39. Are dust suppression measures being used on site

Plant

  • Plant on site at time of inspection:

  • 40. Principle contractor has undertaken checks on plant and approved for use on site.

  • 41. Plant operator has the required qualifications (high risk license, VOC)

  • 42. Daily pre-start checks have been completed for plant

  • 43. Exclusion zones are in place around mobile plant

Hot Works

  • 44. Work area around and below hot works area is clear of flammable materials and appropriate fire fighting equipment is nearby and easily accessible

  • 45. Grinding / Welding works are undertaken safely (tools and equipment in good working order, double eye protection, exclusion zone, spark screen, PPE)

Working at heights

  • 46. Are fall prevention methods, such as as edge rails or catch decks, in place?

  • 47. Fall prevention system (e.g. harness, lanyard, static line) is in place and inspected as required by legislation

  • 48. Areas below personnel working at heights barricaded and signage in place

Ladders

  • 49. Platform ladders being used correctly

  • 50. Access ladders extend at least 1m above landings at angle 1:4; top and bottom are secured.

  • 51. Ladders are non-metallic in the rail corridor or for electrical work

Excavation

  • 52. Excavation plan has been approved and is being followed

  • 53. Excavation area is well marked and closed off to rest of site

  • 54. Access around and into excavation is safe

  • 55. Excavation is benched or shored when deeper than 1.5m

  • 56. Is material or plant stored in the zone of influence

Scaffolding

  • 57. Scaffolding is certified with regular inspection done and tagged.

  • 58. Solid foundation under scaffolding base plates

  • 59. Scaffolding is clear of surplus waste and material

  • 60. Mobile scaffold is installed correctly with all components in place

Formwork

  • 61. Engineers Formwork certificate is available (as applicable) and complies with AS3610

  • 62. Area barricaded during erection or stripping of formwork

Confined Space

  • Works being undertaken:

  • 63. Confined space permit is in place and completed

  • 64. Correct equipment is in place for confined space works

  • 65. Rescue plan is in place

Quality Assurance

  • Check ITP's or documentation for materials or works currently being undertaken on site. (provide photographic evidence of records, signed off hold points, inspections, dockets etc)

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Other Information or issues found

  • • Are there other issues / information or items that needs to be included on this inspection?

  • Other Items / Information or Issues

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  • Detail
  • Item / Information / Issue

  • • Condition

  • • Work in progress during inspection

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  • • Examples of good practice

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  • • Safety improvements recommended

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Inspection Completion

  • Inspector's Name and Signature

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