Urbanedge Construction Site Audit

Construction Type

Are identified site specific hazards mentioned on the site sign eg: overhead power lines, gas lines, open trenches etc (has it been updated) <br>

Is the correct signage visibly displayed and details completed (eg. Keep Out sign, Contractor requirements and Builders Site sign with lot number)?<br>

Is mud control ie. crushed rock/recycled mix/mulch, required on site, has an adequate amount been ordered or does it require a top up

Are the building spoils separated and into allocated piles. eg: timber, plaster, brick and blow away material in cage/bin

Is the site bin/cage provided, accessible and not over flowing <br>

Is their adequate silt control on site eg: wash up pit, silt barrier, silt socks/sausages, brick barrier for sand

Noise is adequately managed on site minimise impact to neighbours and ensure site comms eg: radios, start times, generators, plant equipment

Cross over appropriately installed and maintained (if required)

Are the driveways, footpaths and nature strips clear of materials

Perimeter fencing appropriately installed and maintained (no missing panels/gates closed)

Slab back fill completed (Level ground and stable)

Clear access to front door, toilet, power board & bin/cage (is their a 1m clear zone around the build)

Is the site Trade ready (has the last trade completed all housekeeping so the next trade can complete their task internal & external

Is the toilet clean accessible and in correct operating condition with toilet paper

Are site fall hazards (eg retaining walls) controlled and identified on site sign or SWMS

Is there a barricaded drop zone for roof tilers spoils

Will the roof work endanger any people below

Roof guard railing in place for all roof work

Roof guard rail has identified access points with self closing gates minimum 2

The balcony guard rail is in place for all balcony works

Do all openings above 2m have guard railing eg. windows, balcony openings, internal voids etc.

Does the balcony and alfresco have sufficient structural support? (structural posts or accrow props for temp support)

Do all works near an open edge have sufficient guard rail height

Do stair risers have fall protection in place

External/internal, are they fully planked, less than 2m in height, have solid stable footings, safe access/egress and a clear fall zone, correct locking pins?<br>

Are materials, equipment and personnel on trestles within their rated capacity?<br>

Extension ladders in good condition, no damaged rungs, lean angle is not greater than 1:4 vertical ratio?<br>

Ladders secure/tied off/when accessing heights ladders extend 900mm past roof line?<br>

All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>

Step/platform ladder fully open, both stays in good condition and on stable ground<br>

Are trades working off step ladders safely eg. not standing on top step and not over reaching to complete task (platform ladders recommended)<br>

Is void protection in place with compliance certificate (note the void protection is to be installed prior to installation of 1st floor walls and flooring)

Is the void trap door cover down whilst works occurring on 1st floor

Does the void protection provide safe access to upper level (configured correctly - minimise low clearance hazard

Scaffold has clearly identified and usable access and egress points to required work zone

Is the scaffold certificate in place and signed off (eg. scaff tag)?

Are the mid rails, top rails and lap boards of the scaffold in place?

Are scaffold decks clear of debris?

Have all persons on site completed an induction (check that all people on site have signed the sign in book/Epass

Do trades/suppliers on site, have a SWMS and is the trade operating in accordance with their SWMS

Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained

Are all trades working sun smart

Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)

If a generator is used, it should have an RCD fitted and not used indoors or in confined space

Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date

Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box

Are electrical leads raised up where practicable

Are leads to be no longer than 35 metres in length and in good working condition and heavy duty (no exposed wires and not double up)

Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)

Drop saw and grinders have blade guard in place and blades in good condition (no missing teeth or chipped/broken cutting disk)

Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place

All working at height risks are managed for plaster delivery eg: team lift via internal void, crane lift from external window/doors, plaster lifter in use

Where stilts are used, is area clean and free from trip hazards with a seat readily available

Internal housekeeping maintained during rough in and stop up

Does all sanding equipment have adequate dust control measure in place and are personal using appropriate PPE eg: dust mask, eye protection

Does the contractor have a Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet onsite with all products used as part of works eg. glues, resins, sealants, paints etc

Is there a MSDS or SDS on site for any products that my be stored overnight eg. glues, resins, sealants, paints etc

Does the work require an operator with a licence/certificate of competency (Excavators, skid steer, forklift, crane, boom pumps, spotters, riggers...)<br>

Is there a pre-start checklist & SWMS completed for the item of mobile plant

Warning devices operational (reverse beepers, flashing lights, horn)

Does the plant look fit for purpose or use eg: Earthmover quick hitches secured/pinned

Open screw pile holes and piers that are left unattended have covers preventing entry and identified on builders site sign

Large exposed trenches have fencing/barrier in place, trenches in minimum excess of 1.5m deep have been battered back and/or shored

Soil pile located minimum 1m from edge of trench or angle or repose which ever is greater

Is the site secured (pad locked, secured fencing) where exposed pier holes or trenches are left overnight

The following PPE on site was not complied with:

Have you eliminated all potential risks from any other hazards identified on site that my affect work tasks