30/1/2019 Construction Site Workplace Safety Checklist - SafetyCulture

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Audit

Site Control

Hazard board and signage up-to-date

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Environmental plans/measures

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Toolbox talk last date 

Safety inductions for all on site

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Safety notice board current

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Site Facilities

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O ces clean, adequate & good lighting

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Smoko sheds – clean, potable water

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Tool/equipment sheds adequate

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Toilets – clean, washing water

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

General Site Tidiness and Accessways

Clear, safe access to work areas

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Stairways and accessways clear

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Hoardings/fence and gates secure

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Loose materials secure from wind

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

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Signage displayed and legible

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Hardhats being worn

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Correct footwear being worn

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Glasses/ear muffs/vests/masks used

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Hazard evaluations been performed and certi ed

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Protective equipment adequate for exposure

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Employees issued with PPE where needed

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

PPE being used and are in good condition

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Inspections being conducted before and after use of PPE

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Adequate maintenance and sanitary storage available and used

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Adequate fall protection provided

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Eye protection available

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Face protection (glasses, goggles, shields) available and are in good condition

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Hearing protection available

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Respirators and masks provided

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Respirators used to protect against harmful dust, asbestos, sand blasting, and
welding (lead, paint, and galvanized zinc or cadmium)

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Head protection available

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Hand and foot protection available

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Physical exams performed as required

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Fire Extinguishers and Fire Protection

Fire extinguishers fully charged, operable, and kept in designated places at all
times

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Portable res extinguishers inspected monthly

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Employees are expected to use re extinguishers, they've been trained in the

general principles of re extinguisher use and hazards involved with the incipient
stage of re ghting

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Fire alarm system tested annually

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Emergency Evacuation

Written emergency and re prevention plans made available to building

occupants for review

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Occupants been trained in emergency evacuation of the building

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Emergency drills conducted on a routine basis

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Cranes/Hoist/Lifting Equipment

Proper lift assessment plan done

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Crane certi cation current

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Slings/chains certi ed

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Operator procedures in place

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Inspections being done

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Man cage available

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Emergency plan in place

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Compressed Air Equipment

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In good condition

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Appropriate guards tted

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Trained user

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Excavations

Correctly shored

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Access controlled

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Hot Works

Hot work permits being issued

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Fire extinguishers on hand

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Operators using PPE

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Electrical Equipment/Plant

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Main board lockable/weatherproof

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Current tagged and damage-free leads

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Current tagged plant

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Current tagged lifeguards

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Leads safely placed

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Electrical equipment/plant – good condition

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Electrical equipment/plant – appropriate guards on plant

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Adequate temporary lighting

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Scaffolding – Planks Secured

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Noti able weekly Scaftag/current

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Handrails/mid-rails

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Toe boards

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Platforms

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Ladders/stairs

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Base sound

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Work platforms clear

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Platforms trip free

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Planks tied down

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Headroom clear

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Ties/bracing adequate

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Ladders

Good condition

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Secured top and bottom

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Stays to step ladders

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Working 2 steps down

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

Completion

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Additional recommendation

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Full Name & Signature of Inspector 

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