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Domestic Housing Site Safety Audit

  • Site Address

  • Conducted on

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  • Location
  • Construction type

  • Construction Phase

  • Contractors/Suppliers On-site

  • Comments

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1. Site Information & Procedures

  • Is the correct signage visibly displayed & details completed (e.g.. Keep out sign, Contractor requirements and Builders Site sign with lot number)?<br>

  • Are identified site specific hazards mentioned on the site sign e.g.: overhead power lines, Gas lines, open trenches etc…. (has it been updated)<br><br>

  • Are all works where fall from heights is a risk adequately controlled?<br><br>

  • Are site fall hazards (e.g. retaining walls) controlled and identified on site sign or SWMS? <br>

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2. Trades

  • Have all persons on site completed an induction (check that all people on site have signed the sign in book/ or company induction booklet)<br><br>

  • Has the contractor/supplier completed a pre-start check hazard ID of the site?<br><br>

  • Do trades/suppliers on site, have a SWMS and Is the trade operating in accordance with their SWMS?<br><br>

  • Does the trade have an adequate first aid kit and is first aid trained?<br><br>

  • Are trades working sun smart?<br><br>

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Plasterers

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

  • Where stilts are used, is area clean and free from trip hazards with a seat readily available.<br>

  • Internal housekeeping maintained during hang and stop up<br><br>

  • Does all sanding equipment have adequate dust control measure in place, and are personal using appropriate PPE eg: Dust mask, eye protection... <br>

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3 Site Conditions/Housekeeping

  • Cross over appropriately installed and maintained(if required)<br><br>

  • Is the site "trade ready" (ie: has the last trade left completed all housekeeping so the next trade can commence their task)<br>

  • Perimeter fencing appropriately installed and maintained (No missing panels/Gates closed)?<br><br>

  • Slab Back fill completed (Level ground and stable)<br><br>

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

  • Clean interior<br>

  • Are the driveways, footpaths, and nature strips clear of materials.<br>

  • Is the toilet clean accessible and in correct operating condition with toilet paper. <br>

  • Date of last clean

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Environment & Sustainability

  • Is mud control ie: crushed rock/ recycled mix/ mulch, required on site, as an adequate amount been ordered or does it require a top up.<br>

  • Are the building spoils separated into allocated piles. Eg: Timber, Plaster, Brick and blow away material in cage/bin.<br><br>

  • Is the site bin/cage provided, accessible and not overflowing ?<br><br>

  • Is their adequate silt control on site, eg: Wash up pit, silt barrier, silt socks/sausages, brick barrier for sand.<br>

  • Is noise control adequately managed on site to minimise impact to neighbours and ensure site comms eg: radios, start times, generators, plant equipment<br><br>

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4. Hanging Bracket Scaffold & Working @ Heights (For Modular Scaffold refer to specific audit tool))

  • Scaffold has identified access and egress points.<br>

  • Is the scaffold certificate in place and signed off (e.g.. Scaff tag)?<br>

  • Are the mid rails, top rails and lap boards of the scaffold in place?<br>

  • Are scaffold decks clear of debris?<br>

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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)? <br>

  • Is the void trap door/cover down whilst works occurring on 1st floor<br>

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Roof Guard Rail - Condition & Access

  • Is there a barricaded drop zone for roof tilers spoils<br>

  • Will the roof work endanger any people below?<br>

  • Roof guard railing is place for all roof work?<br><br>

  • Roof guard rail has identified access points with self closing gates minimum of two <br>

  • The balcony guard rail is in place for all balcony works.<br><br>

  • Do all openings above 2m have guard railing e.g. windows, balcony openings(stair Risers have hand rails)? <br>

  • Does the balcony and alfresco have sufficient structural support? (eg: structural posts or accrow props for temp support)<br><br>

  • Do all works near an open edge have sufficient guard rail height ?<br>

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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><br>

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Ladders (High Risk)

  • Extension Ladders in good condition no damaged rungs, are set up no greater than 1:4 vertical ratio?<br><br>

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

  • All types of ladders must be minimum Industrial grade rated at a minimum 120kgs? <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>

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5. Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances

  • Does the constractor have a Material Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) onsite for all products used eg: glues resins, sealants paints etc...<br>

  • Is there a MSDS or SDS left on site for any products that are stored over-night<br>

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6. Items of Plant & Trenches (High Risk)

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

  • Is there a pre-start checklist & SWMS completed for the item of mobile plant?<br>

  • Warning devices operational (reverse beepers, flashing lights, horn) <br>

  • Does the plant look fit for purpose or use e.g.: Earthmover quick hitches secured/pinned.<br>

  • Open screw pile holes and piers that are left unattended have covers preventing entry and are identified on builders site sign.<br>

  • Large exposed trenches have fencing/barrier in place, Trenches in minimum excess of 1.5m deep have been battered back and/or shored.<br>

  • Soil pile located minimum 1m from edge of trench?<br>

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7. 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)<br>

  • Enter last Test Date:

  • If a generator is used, it should have an RCD fitted and not used indoors or in confined space?<br><br>

  • Electrical equipment (leads and tools) tested & tagged every 3 months and in date.<br>

  • Are electrical leads exiting through the bottom of the meter box allowing the door to close correctly? <br><br><br>

  • Are electrical leads raised off the ground where practicable and minimum 15amp leads (1.5mm)?<br><br>

  • Are leads to be no longer than 25 meters in length and in good working condition(no exposed wires and not doubled up)?<br>

  • Equipment has required guarding in place (blades in good condition,no missing teeth or chipped/broken cutting disk)<br>

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PPE - Non Compliance (select "No")

  • Hi-Visibility Vest<br>

  • Hat - Wide Brimmed (Sun Smart)<br>

  • Hard Hat - Required when work is bieng completed above a person or there is a risk of falling objects.<br>

  • Sun Screen<br>

  • Neck to toe clothing - protection from cuts and abrasions and sun smart<br>

  • Safety Boots<br>

  • Eye Protection<br>

  • Hearing Protection<br>

  • Dust Mask

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Safety Chat

  • Subject of Talk - include points discussed

  • Name of contractor and signature

  • Name of contractor and signature

  • Name of contractor and signature

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