UE Vegetation Assessor

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Client / Site

  UE

  MG

• Region

  North

  South

• Contractor/s

• Job Description

• Date

  Date

• Time

  Date

1. Health & Safety Site Risk Management Assessment

• Has a worksite induction been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all work party members including contractors (e.g. Traffic Management) been inducted onto the site and signed onto the JSA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all visitors been requested to sign onto the JSA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Hazards & Control measures been identified? (TFB (Permits), Hazardous manual handling activities, (Gloves)etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Traffic/Pedestrian Management Plan been identified/created and available on site and documented on the JSA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the JSA cross refernce with any other JSEA on the worksite? E.g. Traffic control.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the JSA list SWMS numbers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Personnel Protective Equipment

• Is approved PPE clothing worn and is wrist to ankle coverage maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is high Vis worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check Hard Hat issue & in test date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check condition of safety footwear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sunshade brim available for the hard hat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard working gloves available & in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Glasses AS/NZ standard rated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Face shield/goggles available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Sunscreen protection 30+ available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respirator/dust mask available & in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Traffic and Pedestrian Management

• Has the appropriate Traffic and Pedestrian Management Plan been identified, and does it meet all requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the actual traffic/pedestrian layout reflect the onsite Traffic/Pedestrian Management Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is pedestrian traffic safely controlled through the worksite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic signs and devices legible and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable barriers provided to protect the public from the work site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic management personnel wearing high visibility PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Forms/Documentation

• Is there a job file available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current UE AIM available onsite for referencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there hard copies of Customer notification & defect letters available for issue? (As in Doc UE MA 2620)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a vehicle folder and what does it contain? (Auditor to list).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, have fire permits been obtained and issued for use during bushfire season?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a weeds and seeds policy & management procedure available onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Skills and Competency

• Do all personnel have Passports on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all training and are all authorisations current for the functional role of the Passport holder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all personnel have select Solutions or client ID card available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are apprentices adequately supervised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Vehicles/Plant

• Are all plant operators/Drivers licenses current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are logbooks available for all plant on site and have they been maintained appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pre-start checklists been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicles on site registered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicles/plant within their service range?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the general condition of the vehicles/plant (cleanliness)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment carried on vehicles adequately secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate Co branding identification on contractor vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. First Aid

• Is there an intact First Aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the kits location marked on the vehicle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the contents appear to be complete, in good condition and within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Tools and Equipment: Testing and Condition

• Are all electrical tools and PETE items within their test date range? E.g. Modiwark, Multimeter.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire extinguisher available and date test tag current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable is there fresh drinking water available onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable is there hand washing water available onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Environment and Hazardous Goods

• Are environmental risks and controls identified on the JSA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the environmental controls identified on the JSA being implemented on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bushfire mitigation equipment available and ready to use (e.g. knapsack full of water, rakes,)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Worksite/Work Practices

• If applicable is an effective Safety Observer in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safe Approach Distances maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate tests being carried out (e.g. Safe to approch, Safe to touch test.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment appropriately rated for primary voltage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site tidy with no obvious tripping or other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Hazards Identified

• Biological - Potential for harm caused by exposure to biological hazards, e.g. flora , fauna, marine, bacteria, livestock, flu

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Climate - Potential for harm or damage to equipment/ assets resulting from exposure to an extreme climatic event e.g. drought, fire, flood, winds, rain, snow, lightning, fog

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical - Potential for harm or damage equipment/ assets resulting from exposure to electrical sources e.g. HV, LV, ELV, induction, static, magnetic fields

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual Handling / Ergonomics - Potential for harm associated with physical stress on the human body i.e. exertion, excessive repetitive movement; poor posture e.g. load handling, bending, twisting, repetitive workplace task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gravity - Potential for harm or damage equipment/ assets resulting from a person/object falling or moving unexpectedly e.g. fall at level / heights/ depth, falling object, slope stability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Land / Water - Potential impact on the natural environment due to the use/ management of land / water e.g. modification/change to natural environment, pollution, land closure, vegetation clearing, water diversion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical - Potential for harm or damage to equipment/ assets resulting from exposure to sources of mechanical energy e.g. cutting, grinding, rotating equipment, projectile, pinch point, stored energy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Behavioural Actions - Potential for harm to people and equipment/assets associated with undesired behavioural actions e.g. not following policies/procedures, wilful misbehaviour, alcohol/drug use, fatigue, shift work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radiation - Potential for harm to people and equipment/assets associated with exposure to or contact with radiation waves from either natural or manufactured sources e.g. UV, infrared, X-Ray, laser, radioactive dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliance /Cultural - Potential for harm to people and equipment/assets associated with not complying with internal, external & legal expectations and social-cultural expectations e.g. legal, business & stakeholder expectations, economic, cultural heritage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise - Potential for harm resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive noise e.g. noise from continuous sources & via impact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Substances - Potential for harm to occur as a result of exposure to chemicals whose properties are normally controlled e.g. asbestos, lead, SF6, Oils, dust (inhalable/respirable). Refer to chemical Inventory if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire / Thermal - Potential for harm or damage to person or equipment/ assets resulting from exposure to fire / hot surfaces e.g. fire from ignition of bush land/ equipment, explosion, combustible materials, gas / acetylene torches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle / Transport - Potential for harm or damage to person or equipment/ assets resulting from the use/operation of vehicles or any mode of transpiration e.g. vehicles, aircraft, construction and maintenance vehicles including cranes and forklifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste - Potential impact on the environment due to the inadequate management/disposal of waste e.g. hazardous/prescribed waste (e.g.: asbestos, oil, contaminated water), non hazardous waste, office paper/cardboard, biological

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work Environment - Potential for harm resulting from hazards associated with workplace conditions e.g. housekeeping, inadequate design, impact to pedestrian (broken ground, slippery conditions, demarcation), ventilation, confined space, travel health

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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