VPL - Safety, Health and Environment Site Inspection Checklist

• Project

• Location
  Address

• Inspection Date

  Date

• Inspected By

• Activity / Task

• Workers / Subcontractors inspected

• Signature

  Sign

• Job / Ticket Number

General

• Field Workforce Information Pack is readily accessible on site and up to date with information (E.g. alerts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed (SHEWMS, Pre-start JSEA, Start Card, etc) and are they available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all workers signed on to the SHEWMS, Pre-start JSEA and been inducted to site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as specified by the SHEWMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specialist PPE is being used appropriately and according to hazardous task and SHEWMS (I.e. exposure to asbestos, fall arrest equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE fit-for-purpose and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workers trained on how to use the PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials in vehicles stored adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site and/or pathways clear of slip / trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs displayed on the worksite where required (E.g. construction site signage, PPE requirements, after hour emergency contact, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Is storage for hazardous substances secure and in accordance with the appropriate Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hazardous substance register on-site and does this reflect the substances being used and stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hard copy SDS available and readily accessible on-site for each substance in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers labelled clearly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage containers adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas bottles stored upright and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Induction Training / Certificates

• Have all persons on-site undertaken the appropriate induction training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workers carrying induction cards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel appropriately licensed / certified to undertake work where applicable? (E.g. excavators, riggers, crane drivers, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Works / Equipment

• No live work is being completed (or if there is live work it has been approved in writing by a General Manager)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical work is only being completed by certified and competent personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A test for positive isolation is being completed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation tags along with both master and individual locks are provided and used for all electrical isolations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolations permits have been completed and signed by all workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads are kept off ground surface and are supported on portable stands

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical plant, tools, equipment and electrical cords inspected, in good condition, tagged and within test dates, including Residual Current Devices (RCDs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a completed register for electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable Generators on site are fully serviceable and properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary supply switchboards locked, secured and each supply output clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth Leakage Protection (ELP) is fitted to all tools and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools

• Are tools / plant being used in a safe manner with the required guarding on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a completed register for plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools & plant stored securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Security & Public Protection

• Is the site secure from entry by unauthorised persons, particularly after hours? (Consider both safety and security, remembering that children may try to enter to the site.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are movements of people on and off site controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is night lighting sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do pedestrians have safe passage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Heights

• Are all fall hazards identified and controls in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an up to date working at height permit for any work over 5 metres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment in good working order and fit-for-purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails / barriers in place (where applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel required to work at heights trained and competent to do so?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a rescue plan in place and adequate rescue equipment (height or tower rescue kit) readily accessible on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there exclusion zones established around any work at height and is that zone clearly signed, barricaded and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For pole work, has the pole been tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harnesses, lanyards and other fall arrest equipment have been inspected prior to use in accordance with AS1891.4?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a completed register for fall arrest equipment available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment secured when working at heights (i.e. tool lanyards used, tool and bolt bags in good condition)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders inspected and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders properly secured top and bottom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are side rails on fixed ladders extend above top landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders fully open when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are built up ladders extend above top landing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non conductive ladders in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trenching, Excavation, and Drilling

• Is there an Excavation / Drill Permit completed and available on site for any drilling or excavation works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there overlay plans available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all utility services been located using a locating device as per plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all utility services been marked up and positively identified via non-destructive means as per permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there are appropriate forms of access and egress (E.g. ramps, ladders, etc.) in trenches deeper than one metre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate physical barricades and signage in place for trenches or excavations deeper than 2m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate barricades, shoring, and screens in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spoil being kept a minimum of 1.5m from edge of trench / excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders founded on a firm footing and are they tied off at the top?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are holes filled at end of shift or adequately covered / protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Management

• Are telephone numbers and locations of nearby physicians / hospitals are available and known (I.e. documented on the Daily Pre-start Meeting Form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people able to quote the site address in the case of phoning for emergency services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evacuation point is established, documented on the Daily Pre-start JSEA Meeting Form, in a safe location and known to workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there a sufficient number of trained first-aid staff on-site in accordance with First Aid Risk Assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are a sufficient number of first aid kits available, accessible and are they properly stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there applicable Emergency Response Plans on site and have workers been taken through the details of this plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fully stocked spill kit on site if workers are storing and using chemicals which have the potential to pollute the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant, Lifting, Cranes, and Elevated Work Platforms

• Are cables and sheaves regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slings, chains, hooks, and eyes are certified and regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all heavy lifts (all lifts above 75 per cent SWL) and all multiple crane lifts are risk assessed via a SHEWMS and a documented lift plan is available and completed by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all outriggers are packed / supported as per manufacturers’ and/ or engineer’s recommendations and are protected from traffic / disturbance by physical barriers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power lines de-activated, removed or at a safe distance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proper loading for capacity at lifting radius?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are load charts fitted and correctly used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment properly lubricated and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signalmen used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signals understood and observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspection maintenance logs maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are back up signals provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the applicable permits are available and correctly completed (Lift Plan, Work Box Permit, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rotating amber beacons fitted and operational on plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are reversing alarms fitted and operational on all mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are certified ROPS / FOPs fitted to plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant risk assessments completed by the plant owner/operator and operator manuals available for the specific plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant inspected and accepted prior to use on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators completing daily pre-start checklists and are these specific to the type of plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seat belts fitted to plant and are operators wearing seat belts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spotters authorised to enter no go zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all plant operators been verified as competent as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are logbooks and inspection check sheets containing full service and repair history of plant available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct PPE provided and worn by those in and around plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Licensed drivers and dogmen are available to operate lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage and Handling of Materials

• Neat storage area, clear passage ways observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials neatly stacked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacks on firm footings and not too high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate materials protected from heat and moisture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust protection in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material handling equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees lifting loads correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Is portable Fire Fighting Equipment available in site offices or sheds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is operating plant fitted with fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers tested and tagged every six months and are securely stored in an upright position away from potential damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there staff on site that are trained in the use of fire extinguishers where there is a fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Motor Vehicles

• Regular inspections and maintenance carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All personnel are appropriately licensed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes, lights and warning devices operative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weight limits and load sizes controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glass in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles parked appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles secured when parked? (I.e. keys out)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos Management

• Is there is respiratory protection equipment (RPE), gloves and coveralls available and being used for any suspected asbestos related works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non lace up boots being worn? (Rubber or leather for easy cleaning – mesh/fabric not permitted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scoring and breaking of pits and removal process is being wetted down at all times to suppress dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy duty (200 micron) asbestos disposal bags are being used and all asbestos pieces/debris removed from site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No compressed air or high pressure water is being used on suspected asbestos containing materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers conducting asbestos related works have completed approved asbestos removalist / supervisor training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractors are appropriately licensed if they are conducting any asbestos removal work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos disposal bags are being stored in approved lockable and labelled consolidation bins and not stockpiled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there is appropriate warning signage displayed around worksite and barriers up to prevent unauthorised entry to worksite when asbestos-related work is taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When removing pits suspected of containing asbestos, 50mm of soil around the pit is also removed and bagged with the asbestos waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asbestos removal checklist has been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Traffic management signs, including speed restriction and advanced warning signage is legible and positioned in accordance with plans and Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic control measures maintained by an accredited traffic controller when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spotters / safety observers present to control traffic movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic management company is accredited with the relevant authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic management measures comply with plans and traffic management handbook?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic management controls offer adequate protection to workers and the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Manual handling risk has been identified, assessed and managed using an established risk assessment tool (SHEWMS, Start Card, etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manhole key in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids are used where available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are not in awkward postures for long periods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are not lifting heavy items frequently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers free of restricted / modified duty constraints?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working in Heat

• Is there adequate drinking water on site? (5lt/person / day for remote)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrolyte replacement drinks available where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers have the appropriate PPE including sun visor, sunscreen, loose fitting long sleeved shirt, long pants, and shaded safety glasses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate shade available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work / rest ratios adequate to allow workers to recuperate in extreme heat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working in the Cold

• Is there is adequate clothing available for the conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there availability of shelter with adequate heating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas Detection / Confined Space

• Is there an available type 4 gas detector on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gas detector calibrated, charged and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gas detector on the latest calibration register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The gas detector is being used correctly in manholes or confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained and competent in the use of the gas detector?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained and competent to enter confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a permit has been issued for any confined space entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a designated spotter / standby person in place when people are in the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation

• Are radiation risks identified, assessed and controlled via an established risk assessment tool (SHEWMS, JSA)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers working in the vicinity of RF radiation appropriately trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers working in the vicinity of RF radiation wearing a monitor on (RadHaz Badges, RF dose meters) or there is an RF Hazard Monitor in the designated RF area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers on site authorised to work in the vicinity of RF radiation sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have danger/isolation tags been used to isolate de-energised plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is power switched off and securely isolated for any un-terminated transmitters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate Client-supplied information and site specific documentation on site to identify RF hazards exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Isolated Locations

• Is there adequate communication available on site (E.g. satellite phone)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remote first aid kit on site and adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EPIRB / Spot Tracker or equivalent on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there is five litres of water per person per day available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a call in / call out procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a travel Management Plan been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise and Dust

• Are dust suppression techniques effective at reducing dust generation to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working hour restrictions are in place and being adhered to in residential areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to control noise levels to as low as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers using adequate hearing protection around noisy operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bystanders / pedestrians kept at a safe distance from noise sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stockpiles protected adequately from weather conditions (i.e. wind, rain etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Pollution and Sediment Control

• Has vegetation clearance been kept to a minimum near waterways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is directional boring near waterways, wetlands and tidal areas in accordance with construction drawings and construction environmental management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spoil and discharge from drilling operations being collected and not being discharged into waterways or storm water drains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are refuelling activities located no less than 100m from the top bank of the watercourse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If discharge to waterways is occurring, has written approval has been given by the relevant authorities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the activities been free of significant disturbance of marine vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate spill kit on site for the type and quantity of chemicals / substances being stored and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored substances stored on appropriately bunded stillages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is run off being appropriately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flora and Fauna

• Is disturbance of vegetation or identified fauna kept within approved boundaries as per the environmental management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified species or habitats of conservation significance have not been disturbed as stated on construction drawings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site free of unapproved access tracks through remnant vegetation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has vegetation clearance been kept to a minimum and where unavoidable, the root system has been kept intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolated trees or clumps of trees have been avoided through slight deviations in cable alignment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site free of disturbance to trees with hollows, trees with a trunk diameter of greater than 20cm, dead trees standing greater than 3m in height and trees with birds nests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have stockpiles been established in approved locations and away from drip lines of trees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous flora/fauna (including trees) have been identified and avoided/controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cultural & Heritage

• Have construction activities remained at least 2m away from identified heritage buildings and culturally significant sites?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have heritage buildings and culturally significant sites are clearly demarcated and known to all on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Are bins available for work site waste, recycled material, scrap, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drop sheets are being used in jointing operations, to minimise site contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all site areas are kept tidy with litter removed from site and disposed of appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prescribed waste (asbestos, contaminated water/soil, sharps), oils and greases and associated containers are being disposed of and tracked appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Weed Management

• Has equipment & machinery cleaned before entering and before leaving sites?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicles entering, moving & exiting on approved defined tracks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs posted on entry & exit to infested areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there approved designated wash down points for vehicles, and is run off contained within this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  N/A

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