Information

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  • By signing this document the above employees agree to having taken part in the Toolbox talk and agree that the checklist items have been completed as indicated

Pre-Work Information

COVID-19 Declaration

  • Do any workers feel unwell?

  • Please notify your USI coordinators

  • Do any workers have any cold & flu symptoms?

Pre-Work Information

  • Does the work party have all SWMS required for the shift?

  • Have the site SWMS been read and understood by all workers on site?

  • Does the work party have all COVID Safe plans required and has been read and understood by all workers on site?

  • Confirm all workers have current ID cards?

  • If required, do all workers have their RIW, ASIC, MSIC and/or site induction cards with them?

  • Are all workers inducted to the sites they will be working on during the shift?

  • Are all required SDS's and a hazardous substances register present?

  • Is there at least one functioning mobile phone in the team?

  • Are all power tools and electrical leads tested and tagged and in date?

  • Are all required permits to work with the team?

  • Is there a fully stocked first aid kit with the team?

  • If required, has the EWP logbook been completed?

  • Comments

Toolbox Talk

Toolbox talk topics of discussion


  • (Thought points to consider - weather conditions, workers notes, safety issues, aspects specific to job being performed during the day)

  • Have you discussed the following:

  • Toolbox topic 1: Preventing Falls

  • Toolbox topic 2: Static lines

  • Toolbox topic 3: Anchor Points

  • Toolbox topic 4: Access Points - roofs, ladder brackets

  • Toolbox topic 5: Inspecting harnesses - double yokes, lanyards & shock absorbers

  • Toolbox Topic 6: Reporting Incidents, Near miss or verbal altercations

Harness Inspection

  • Harnesses being used? (Record whether abseil or full body)

All workers must complete the full Harness Inspection:

  • CHECK ALL STITCHING AND WEBBING FOR SIGNS OF FRAYING

  • CHECK ALL FIXINGS ARE TIGHT AND SECURED

  • CHECK ALL D RINGS AND HOUSING ARE IN GOOD ORDER

  • CHECK LANYARDS AND DOUBLE YOLKS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR

  • CHECK ALL SAFETY CLIPS AND HOOKS FOR BENDING, CRACKS OR STRESS FRACTURES

  • CHECK THAT THE FALL ARREST SECTION IS INTACT AND NOT DISTURBED

  • Are all karabiners free of cracks, bends or dents?

  • Are all attachments like yokes and shock absorbers on your harnesses?

  • Are team members harnesses free from rips, tears, burns, fraying edges and chemical spills?

  • Are any signs of wear above listed?

  • DO NOT USE YOUR EQUIPMENT IF SIGHTING ANY OF THE ABOVE FAULTS.
    REMEMBER TO REPORT ANY FALLS AND HAVE YOUR EQUIPMENT CHECKED BY MANAGEMENT IF ANY SIGNS OF WEAR LISTED ABOVE ARE SIGHTED

  • All harnesses are subject to 3 monthly inspections and recorded, it is the installers responsibility to visually check all safety gear (harnesses and attachments) prior to all work activity. YOUR SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS A VITAL PART OF YOUR ONGOING SAFETY, ALWAYS RESPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT

Equipment / PPE / Fatigue Management Checks

Equipment Checks

  • Do all workers have access to Hand Sanitiser?

  • Please ask management for hand sanitiser

  • Which ladders are you using?

  • Are all ladders free from major dents and crack?

  • Are all ladders safe to use?

PPE - all workers must check they have the following items present with them and that they are in serviceable condition

  • Do all staff have a hi-vis vest in an approved colour and style?

  • Are all staff wearing steel capped boots (lace up for Rail Sites)?

  • Is sunscreen available?

  • All staff wearing face masks when required with the NSW Health Laws?

  • Do all staff have their harness with double yolks and lanyards?

  • Do all workers have their hard hat?

  • If on Rail Sites, do all staff have long sleeve shirts and pants, safety glasses and gloves?

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