Construction Site Risk Assessment Checklist

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Construction Site Risk Assessment Checklist



Safe Work Method Statement

1. Is there a SWMS available on site?


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2. Is it site specific?


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3. Does it address all tasks & associated hazards?


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4. Have the non relevant steps been crossed out?


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5. Have the relevant legislation/standards/codes of practice been highlighted?


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6. Have the relevant work instructions/forms/risk assessments been identified?


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7. Are the relevant work instructions/forms/risk assessments on site?


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8. Does the workforce have the necessary training?


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9. Has plant and equipment been identified?


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10. Have environmental considerations been addressed?


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11. Has the SWMS been signed by all personnel involved in the task?


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12. Are all required controls in place?


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13. Are all required controls effective?


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Licences/Authorities

1. Are all plant operators licensed or authorised to operate the equipment?


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2. Have all personnel relevant State OHS Induction?


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3. Are Personnel Authorised by the Authority/Client?


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Forms/Documentation

1. Is there a copy of the Management plan on site?


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2. Is a PowerServe contact details sign displayed?


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3. Is the job file available on site?


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4. Is there a certified/current Drawing on site?


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5. Is there a job Specification on site?


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6. Are the Authority’s Safety Rules available?


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Work/Access Permits

1. Is an appropriate permit on issue for this work?


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2. Are all permit recipients authorised?


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3. Are DBYD’s and/or Excavation Permits complete and on-site and have all overhead and underground services been identified?


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4. If applicable, is a State Roads permit onsite and current?


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5. If applicable, is a council permit onsite and current?


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Manual Handling

1. Have the manual handling hazards been identified?


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2. Are manual handling aids available?


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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. PPE as per Daily Risk Assessment


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2. Are all safety harnesses & lanyards within their test date range? (Every 3 Months) and tagged. (Red – Jan to Mar, Green – Apr to Jun, Blue – Jul to Sep, Yellow - Oct to Dec Power only)


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3. Is other safety apparel in good condition?


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Tools/Equipment

1. Are all electrical tools within their test date range and tagged? (As per state requirements)


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2. Check the following Equipment for condition, compliance and tagging:- Ladders (every 3 mths)


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3. Calibrated Test equipment within test date?


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4. Gas Bottles (10 Years)


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5. Lifting equipment (Slings & chains) (every 3 months) (Red – Jan to Mar, Green – Apr to Jun, Blue – Jul to Sep, Yellow - Oct to Dec Power only)


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First Aid And Emergency Contacts

1. Is there a stocked First Aid kit available on site and is it in date and accessible?


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2. Are the First Aid requirements adequate?


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3. Are there emergency contact details available?


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4. Is there emergency communication available?


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Traffic/Pedestrian Management

1. If required, is there a traffic management plan in use and a copy of the plan on site?


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2. Is the site set up as per Traffic Control Plan?


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3. Does the plan address pedestrian safety?


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4. Can vehicles/pedestrians pass the site safely?


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5. If in use do the following personnel have tickets in: Traffic Controller (Blue)


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6. Apply Traffic Control Plans (Yellow)


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7. Select/modify Traffic Control Plans (Red)


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8. Design & inspect Traffic Control Plans (Orange)


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9. If managing pedestrians is there a PMP in place?


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10. Is the site set up as per PMP?


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Vehicles & Plant

1. Does all plant and high risk equipment have a current risk assessment?


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2. If required, is the prestart inspection completed?


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3. Are warning devices fitted and in working order? (flashing lights, reversing alarm, site flag, warning signage)


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4. Where required, has the operator completed a competency for the plant?


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5. If required, is an emergency stop fitted?


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6. Is all of the equipment carried adequately secured?


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Fire Hazards/Procedures/Bans

1. Are hot work restrictions been complied with?


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2. If required, has the hot work permit been issued?


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3. Is there Fire Fighting equipment available, and is it accessible and adequate?


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4. Is it maintained? (serviced every 6 months)


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5. If operating within a fire ban period, is a permit/exemption on site?


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Hazardous Substances / Dangerous Goods

1. If Hazardous Substances / Dangerous Goods are in use, is there an MSDS available?


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2. Are there adequate safety controls in place, as outline in the MSDS?


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3. Has a risk assessment been conducted for hazardous substances?


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4. If Dangerous Goods are in use, are there adequate safety controls in place?


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Excavations & Trenches

1. Are all Excavations isolated to prevent accidental access?


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2. If the excavations are deeper than 1.5 metres is there shoring or benching in place?


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3. Is there safe means of access to & from?


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4. Is there adequate protection to personnel in the excavation from falling material?


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Environment

1. Are there effective erosion controls in place?


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2. Is any existing flora protected from damage?


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3. Is any existing fauna protected from damage?


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4. Is effective waste/spoil management in place?


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5. Are liquids stored to prevent spillage?


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6. Is there a spill kit available and is it accessible and adequate?


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7. If required, is weed control in place?


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8. Are vehicles free of mud/dirt when leaving site?


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9. Have any issues with dust been addressed?


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10. Is the site in a clean and tidy state?


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11. Are bunds litter free and empty?


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Site Induction / Toolbox

1. Has a site induction/toolbox talk been conducted and signed by all personnel involved in the task?


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Emergency Preparedness

1. Select a member of the workgroup and confirm if they are aware of:- The nominated first aider?


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2. Select a member of the workgroup and confirm if they are aware of:-The emergency contact list and its location?


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3. Select a member of the workgroup and confirm if they are aware of:-The evacuation procedure and muster point?


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4. Select a member of the workgroup and confirm if they are aware of:- Location of spill kit?


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Daily Risk Assessment

1. Is the Risk Assessment available on site?


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2. Is it site specific?


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3. Is it completed correctly for the worksite?


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4. Has it been signed & dated each day?


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5. Does it address pedestrian safety?


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6. Does it address vehicle safety?


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7. Does it address plant safety?


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8. If Dangerous Goods are in use, are there adequate safety controls in place?


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9. Is the Supervisor nominated?


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10. Is the First Aider nominated?


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11. Is the muster point nominated and is it suitable?


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12. Are environmental considerations addressed?


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13. Are all nominated controls in place?


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14. Are all nominated controls effective?


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