Information

  • Universal Corporation Monthly HSEQ Inspection & Observation Audit Report

  • Site/Project

  • Conducted on

  • Site/Project Location
  • Site Manager

  • Leading Hand/Foreman

  • Prepared by

  • UCHSEQ Audit Report No.

1.0 Previous Audit

  • 1.1. Have all outstanding actions from the previous audit been closed out?

2.0 Site Entry/Exit

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 2.1 Are fences in place and in good condition?

  • 2.2 Is the Universal Corporation project information board installed and up to date?

  • 2.3 Are site signage appropriate and in place?

  • 2.4 Is the site shed identified/accessible and can visitors find it easily?

  • 2.5 Is the Emergency Evacuation Point identified, marked and sign installed if placed outside the fence boundary?

  • 2.6 Can Emergency Services access the site if required?

  • 2.7 Are the Universal's policies listed?

  • 2.8 Is there Fire Equipment located within the compound/site shed?

3.0 Site Amenities / Facilities

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

3.0 Site Amenities / Facilities

3.1 Lunch Room / Kitchen Facilities

  • 3.1.a. Is the lunchroom clean and in good condition?

  • 3.1.b. Has the lunchroom RCD Box been tagged within the last month?

3.2 Toilets / Bathroom Facilities

  • 3.2.a. Are the toilets clean and in good condition?

  • 3.2.b. Are there adequate supplies available?

3.3 First Aid Facilities

  • 3.3.a. Is there a First Aid kit in place?

  • 3.3.b. Are the First Aid items regularly checked and restocked?

  • 3.3.c. Are the contact details for the First Aider/s on or near the kit?

  • 3.3.d. Is there clean running water available?

4.0 Administration

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 4.1. All permits (i.e. council, Work Zone/Construction Zone, EPA, Electrical, Confined Space etc) have been obtained and approved for use?

  • 4.2. Is the 'If your're injured' poster on display with the correct contact details?

  • 4.3. Are Evacuation Plans displayed?

  • 4.4 HSEQ Site Folders are in place, set up correctly and being used?

  • 4.5. Have Induction Forms been completed for all persons signed in on day of audit?

  • 4.6. Adequate supervisory arrangements in place?

  • 4.7. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for high- risk work submitted and reviewed?

  • 4.8 Are SWMS specific to the task (not generic)?

5.0 Trenching & Excavation

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • What is the purpose of the Excavation/Trench works onsite?

  • 5.1. Have all underground services been located?

  • 5.2. Is earth moving plant being used safely?

  • 5.3. Are workers protected from trench collapse?

  • 5.4. Are confined space precautions needed?

  • 5.6. Are people safeguarded from falling into excavations (i.e. webbing/temp fencing barriers installed)?

  • 5.7. Is there safe access to trenches and shafts?

  • 5.8. Is someone else always present when a worker is below ground?

  • 5.9. Is placement of excavated materials/spoil appropriate?

  • 5.10. Is there any evidence of surface cracking?

  • 5.11. Are walkways and bridges in good condition?

6.0 Plant and Equipment

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • Inspected Plant #
  • UC - Plant Identification Number:

  • Plant Type?

  • 6.1. Has operator correctly filled out & completed the Daily Pre-Start Logbook?

  • 6.2. Are 'Owner/Operator Manual' located with plant?

  • 6.3. Is the 'Plant Risk Assessment' available & up to date ?

  • 6.4. Are 'maintenance records' available & up to date?

  • 6.5. Are any incompatible attachments being used with the plant/equipment?

  • 6.6. Does the operator have a copy of the SWMS?

  • 6.7. Operated by trained/licensed person appropriate for that plant?

  • 6.8. Equipment regularly inspected and maintained?

  • 6.10. Are clear work areas/exclusion zones defined?

  • 6.11. Is a flashing beacon fitted to plant in good condition & functioning as designed?

  • 6.12. Is squawker/beeper fitted to plant functioning as designed?

  • 6.13. Cabin in good & clean condition?

  • 6.14. Plant 'Safe Working Load' (SWL) displayed?

  • Observation (i.e. hazards and/or faults, ) No.
  • Observation details:

7.0 Electrical Hazards

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 7.1. Are electrical tools and extension leads in good condition and compliant? (damaged, out of test date or untested)

  • 7.2. Are the RCD's correctly secured and locked?

  • 7.3. Contact with underground assets?

  • 7.4. Contact with overhead electrical lines?

  • 7.5. Overloading outlets?

  • 7.6. Leads placed on ground or touching metal?

  • 7.7. Electrical equipment near water?

  • 7.8. Electrical equipment near flammables?

  • 7.9. Electrical equipment near chemicals that could cause damage?

  • 7.10. Electrical leads that may be damaged from contact with moving machinery parts?

8.0 Cranes / Lifting Equipment

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 8.1. Has the plant been checked to ensure it is not unsafe or damaged?

  • 8.2. Are loads lifted over persons, close proximity to obstacles incl. overhead power lines?

  • 8.3. Is the lifting equipment in good condition?

  • 8.4. Is the SWL information displayed?

  • 8.5. Is there a daily inspection protocol?

  • 8.6. Have ropes, slings, chains & hooks been checked to ensure they are in good condition?

  • 8.7. Lifting equipment labelled?

9.0 Harness and Equipment

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 9.1. Unsafe or damaged harness or equipment?

  • 9.2. Incompatible hooks/equipment?

  • 9.3. Unlabelled or does not meet AS?

  • 9.4. Unsafe or uncertified anchor points?

  • 9.5. Lack of inspection protocol for equipment?

  • 9.6. Lack of or inadequate formal training for operators?

10.0 Work Environment & Housekeeping

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 10.1. Adequate amenities for the amount of workers on site?

  • 10.2. is there clear access throughout the project?

  • 10.3. Is the ground stable and at a condition where it will not present a hazard for anyone working on site?

  • 10.4. Slip/trips hazards addressed?

  • 10.5. Sharp edges capped?

  • 10.6. Is rubbish/debris being removed frequently?

  • 10.7. Trenches and pits are barricaded/shored/battered?

  • 10.8. Is rubbish being stockpiled and not interfering with access?<br>

11.0 Hazardous Manual Handling

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 12.1. Has hazardous manual handling tasks been identified?

  • 12.2. Has the manual tasks been assessed?

  • 12.3. Risk controls in place (examples: job rotation, lighter loads, trolleys, lifting equipment, etc)?

  • 12.4. Have workers been trained in risk controls and safe lifting/ team lifting techniques?

12.0 Hazardous Chemicals / Dangerous Goods

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 12.1. Safe storage location (e.g. flammables not near ignition sources, spills entering stormwater drains, etc)?

  • 12.2. Incompatible chemicals not stored near each other?

  • 12.3. Is spill containment equipment required for the chemicals present on site?

  • Is the spill containment equipment on site?

  • 12.4. MSDS's available on site?

  • 12.5. Emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc?

  • 12.6. Excessive quantities stored on site or in vehicles?

  • 12.7. Is there sufficient ventilation?

  • 12.8. Is the correct type of PPE available for the types of chemicals stored on site?

  • 12.9. Suitable storage containers (unlabeled or stored in food containers)?

13.0 Emergency Response

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 13.1. Is there an emergency plan or procedure for the site?

  • 13.2. Evacuation Point is communicated during the induction?

  • 13.3. Emergency wardens identified and introduced to all personnel?

  • 13.4. Communication equipment working?

  • 13.5. Emergency Numbers are displayed in prominent positions?

14.0 Traffic Management

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 14.1. Traffic Management Plan (TMP's) in place?

  • 14.2. TMP's communicated to all persons on site (contractors and visitors)?

  • 14.3. TMP's controls in place (physical barriers, bollards, speed limits, flashing lights, spotters, etc)?

15.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • Are all workers wearing the Following;

  • 15.1. High Visibility Tops?

  • 15.2. Safety Boots?

  • 15.3. Hearing Protection when excessive or prolonged noise is generated?

  • 15.4. Dust Masks when hazardous cutting is being undertaken?

  • 15.5. Eye protection when there is a chance of foreign bodies entering the eyes?

  • 15.6. Is UV protection required?

  • Is UV protection being used either by sunscreen or by protective clothing?

  • 15.7. Hard hats are worn?

16.0 Environmental Hazards

  • Does this section relate to the project at the time of this audit?

  • 16.1. Is there an Environmental Management plan (EMP)?

  • 16.2. Adequate, dust suppression system?

  • 16.3. Adequate systems to prevent contaminants entering storm-water drains?

  • 16.4. Are there emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc?

  • 16.5. Insufficient ventilation?

  • 16.6. Are current MSDS's (material safety data sheets) for all hazardous materials/chemicals on site and easily accessible?

  • 16.7. Insufficient, and/or incorrect safety equipment/PPE?

  • 16.8. Are workers correctly supervised and trained in the handling of hazardous materials/chemicals?

17.0 Other safety items identified and/or to be addressed.

  • 17.1. Are there any other safety items that need to be addressed which have not been identified in the audit?

  • Please list other safety items required to be addressed.

Further Observations, Notes & Comments:

  • Auditors notes / comments

18.0 Complete & Signed Audit

18.1. Project Team Sign Off

  • Site Supervisor/HSR

18.2. Auditor Sign Off

  • Auditor

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