Information
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Conducted on
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Supervisor
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Construction Manager
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Address
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Job Number
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Construction Type
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Building Stage
- Site set up/set out
- Site cut
- Underground services
- Slab
- Frame
- Roof
- Fascia Gutter
- External Cladding
- Rough in
- Lock up
- Site clean
- Plaster
- Fix
- Paint
- Tile
- Floor coverings
- Fit out
- House Clean
- appliance install
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comment
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Contractor/Supplier on site
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Photo of site
Site Information & Procedures
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Are identified site specific hazards mentioned on the site sign eg: overhead power lines, gas lines, open trenches etc (has it been updated) <br>
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Is the correct signage visibly displayed and details completed (eg. Keep Out sign, Contractor requirements and Builders Site sign with lot number)?<br>
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Photo
Environment & Sustainability
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Mud control ie. crushed rock/recycled mix/mulch, has an adequate amount been ordered?
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Are the building spoils separated and into allocated piles. eg: timber, plaster, brick and blow away material in cage/bin
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Is the site bin/cage provided, accessible and not over flowing <br>
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Is their adequate silt control on site eg: wash up pit, silt barrier, silt socks/sausages, brick barrier for sand
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Noise is adequately managed on site minimise impact to neighbours and ensure site comms eg: radios, start times, generators, plant equipment
Site Conditions/Housekeeping
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Cross over appropriately installed and maintained (if required)
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Are the driveways, footpaths and nature strips clear of materials
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Perimeter fencing appropriately installed and maintained (no missing panels/gates closed)
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Star pickets are capped.
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Slab back fill completed (Level ground and stable)
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Clear access to front door, toilet, power board & bin/cage (is their a 1m clear zone around the build)
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Is the site Trade ready (has the last trade completed all housekeeping so the next trade can complete their task internal & external
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Site level and clear of trip hazards (internal & external)
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Trade vehicles are parked in an orderly and safe manner. Vehicles are not parked on ajoining block
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Is the toilet clean accessible and in correct operating condition.
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Date of last clean
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Photos of crossover, footpaths, fences, housekeeping
Working at Height
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Are site fall hazards (eg retaining walls) controlled and identified on site sign or SWMS
Roof Guard Rail and Condition & Access (High Risk)
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Is there a barricaded drop zone for roof tilers spoils
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Roof guard railing in place for all roof work
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Roof guard rail has identified access points with self closing gates.
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The balcony guard rail is in place for all balcony works
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Do all openings above 2m have guard railing eg. windows, balcony openings, internal voids etc.
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Does the balcony and alfresco have sufficient structural support? (structural posts or accrow props for temp support)
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Do all works near an open edge have sufficient guard rail height
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Do stair risers have fall protection in place
Trestles
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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>
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Are materials, equipment and personnel on trestles within their rated capacity?<br>
Ladders - Platform ladders recommended to be substituted for step ladders
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Extension ladders in good condition, no damaged rungs, lean angle is not greater than 1:4 vertical ratio?<br>
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Ladders secure/tied off/when accessing heights ladders extend 900mm past roof line?
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All types of ladders must be minimum industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? (encourage the use of platform type ladders were applicable)<br>
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Step/platform ladder fully open, both stays in good condition and on stable ground<br>
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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)
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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)
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Is the void trap door cover down whilst works occurring on 1st floor
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Does the void protection provide safe access to upper level (configured correctly - minimise low clearance hazard
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Photo of void or stairs in place. If single take photo of entry hall.
Hanging Bracket Scaffold
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Scaffold has clearly identified and usable access and egress points to required work zone
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Is the scaffold certificate in place and signed off (eg. scaff tag)
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Are the mid rails, top rails and lap boards of the scaffold in place?
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Are scaffold decks clear of debris?
Trades
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Have all persons on site completed an induction (check that all people on site have signed the sign in book/Epass
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Do trades/suppliers on site, have a SWMS and is the trade operating in accordance with their SWMS
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Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained
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Are all trades working sun smart
Electrical Tools & Equipment
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Site Meter Box RCD tested monthly and main fuse locked & door closed (must be tested prior to first use or on installation)
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Photo of meter board
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Date last tested
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If a generator is used, it should have an RCD fitted and not used indoors or in confined space
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Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date
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Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box
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Are electrical leads raised up where practicable
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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)
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Equipment has required guarding in place (eg. Drop saw/circular saw)
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Drop saw and grinders have blade guard in place and blades in good condition (no missing teeth or chipped/broken cutting disk)
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Mitre/Drop saw has dust extraction in place
Plasterers
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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
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Where stilts are used, is area clean and free from trip hazards with a seat readily available
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Internal housekeeping maintained during rough in and stop up
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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)
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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
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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)
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Does the work require an operator with a licence/certificate of competency (Excavators, skid steer, forklift, crane, boom pumps, spotters, riggers...)<br>
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Is there a pre-start checklist & SWMS completed for the item of mobile plant
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Warning devices operational (reverse beepers, flashing lights, horn)
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Does the plant look fit for purpose or use eg: Earthmover quick hitches secured/pinned
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Open screw pile holes and piers that are left unattended have covers preventing entry and identified on builders site sign
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Large exposed trenches have fencing/barrier in place, trenches in minimum excess of 1.5m deep have been battered back and/or shored
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Soil pile located minimum 1m from edge of trench or angle or repose which ever is greater
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Is the site secured (pad locked, secured fencing) where exposed pier holes or trenches are left overnight
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
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The following PPE on site was not complied with:
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Hi-visibility ves
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Hat
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Sunscreen
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Hearing Protection
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Sun Protective Clothing
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Hard Hat
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Safety Boots
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Dust Mask
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Eye Protection
Safety Chat with Contractors on Site - list points raised
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Comments
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Contractor present during discussion
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Have you eliminated all potential risks from any other hazards identified on site that my affect work tasks
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Supervisor completing Site Audit