Audit
PPE use - Gloves, face shields, safety glasses, long/long, aprons
Eyes on Job - Pinch points, trip hazards
Path of Travel - Exclusion zone, close to operational plant
Work posture and handling - Manual handling considered, slips, trips, falls
Pre-Start meetings - Communication clear, daily activities discussed
Line of Fire - Possible contact with moving objects, tools energy (hot/cold/electrical)
Two-Way communication - People speaking up and being involved
Training / knowledge - Ask ‘What is your understanding of procedure/process/SMI?’
Understanding Evident - People following documents and policies and know why
Care for others - People intervening on safety outside their own work with others
Safety of Operations -Operations are clearly safety focused, time vs. safety
Resources - Adequate personnel to support safe operations
Planning - SWMS/JSA/TRA being used, understood, planned, reviewed
Housekeeping - Clean areas, workspaces, exits clear
SWMS/JSA/TRA - Being used, understood, planned, reviewed, & signed
Barricading - Adequate for task, achieving its objective
Competency - Training has been conducted, skills are documented, site inducted
Signage & Visibility - Available and understood, visible to all personnel
Environmental - Spills are contained, chemicals are monitored
Fire Alarms - Isolated
Excavations - Benched, safe egress, barricaded
High & Low Voltage - Electrical test & tagged, rescue equipment available, & in-date
Working at Heights - Harnesses are attached, fall protection used
Confined Spaces - Monitoring in place, rescue resources available, good communication with spotter
Plant & Equipment - Clearly identified, clean, load limits visible and known, test equipment within calibration date
Hazardous Substances - Secure storage, spill containment understood. Are MSDS’ available & up-to-date?
Occupational Diving
What job are you undertaking ? (Record safe behaviours and other positive observations)
What planning and actions did you take before starting the job to ensure you & your co-workers were as safe as possible ?
What are the hazards identified in the permit and are they being adhered to ? (Is the team aware of the hazards and are they using sufficient controls ?)
What will you do to ensure the work area is left safe when you are finished ?