Information

  • Conducted on

  • Supervisor

  • Construction Manager

  • Address
  • Job Number

  • Construction Type

  • Building Stage

  • comment

  • Contractor/Supplier on site

  • Photo of site

Site Information & Procedures

  • 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>

  • Photo

Environment & Sustainability

  • Mud control ie. crushed rock/recycled mix/mulch, has an adequate amount been ordered?

  • 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

Site Conditions/Housekeeping

  • 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)

  • Star pickets are capped.

  • 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

  • Site level and clear of trip hazards (internal & external)

  • Trade vehicles are parked in an orderly and safe manner. Vehicles are not parked on ajoining block

  • Is the toilet clean accessible and in correct operating condition.

  • Date of last clean

  • Photos of crossover, footpaths, fences, housekeeping

Working at Height

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

Roof Guard Rail and Condition & Access (High Risk)

  • Is there a barricaded drop zone for roof tilers spoils

  • Roof guard railing in place for all roof work

  • Roof guard rail has identified access points with self closing gates.

  • 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

Trestles

  • 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>

Ladders - Platform ladders recommended to be substituted for step ladders

  • 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?

  • 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>

Void Protection (High Risk)

  • 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

  • Photo of void or stairs in place. If single take photo of entry hall.

Hanging Bracket Scaffold

  • 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?

Trades

  • 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

Electrical Tools & Equipment

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

  • Photo of meter board

  • Date last tested

  • 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

Plasterers

  • 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

Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Substances (High Risk Work)

  • 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

Items of Plant & Trenches (High Risk Work)

  • 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

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

  • The following PPE on site was not complied with:

  • Hi-visibility ves

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Hearing Protection

  • Sun Protective Clothing

  • Hard Hat

  • Safety Boots

  • Dust Mask

  • Eye Protection

Safety Chat with Contractors on Site - list points raised

  • Comments

  • Contractor present during discussion

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

  • Supervisor completing Site Audit

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