Safety in Design Checklist

Use the Safety in Design Checklist template to inspect site layouts, heights, access spaces, traffic, confined spaces, etc. to ensure building safety.

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Safety in Design Checklist

Utilities And Services

Building Materials / Structural Safety

Confined Spaces

Emergency Procedures

Site Access

Excavation

Site Layout

Dams And Waterways

Heights

Pipelines

Timing

Access/Egress

Environmental Conditions

Environmental Approvals

Public Security / Traffic Control

Hazardous Chemicals

Fire / Explosion

Working Environment

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Safety in Design Checklist

Use the Safety in Design Checklist template to inspect site layouts, heights, access spaces, traffic, confined spaces, etc. to ensure building safety.

1. Will the location access to, and egress from facilities, site office, or others be an issue on the project?

1. Will the structural strength and stability be enough to hold permanent and temporary loads?

2. Will there be procedures for the disposal of waste?

1. Will anyone need to work in a confined space?

2. Will adequate ventilation be provided in confined spaces?

1. Will evacuation and emergency procedures be developed and clearly communicated?

1. Will site lines provide adequate visibility for trucks/cars entering/exiting the site?

2. Will the access road have adequate stability for trucks/equipment?

3. Has adequate turning room been provided for large vehicles and trucks?

4. Will the strength and stability of the road or bridge structure be enough to hold permanent and temporary loads?

1. Has the stability of walls been checked and support provided where required?

2. Has a method of access/egress been provided at the spillway stilling basin for maintenance?

1. Have overhead power/underground services been located?

2. Will materials and equipment be stored in a convenient location?

3. Are there any other specific site layout issues that need to be considered?

1. Has the stability of walls been checked and support provided where required?

2. Is there a safe manual access point for sample collection?

3. Will adequate covers and railings be provided to prevent falls?

1. Can anyone be injured by falling a distance of 1.8 meters from either an elevation or into an excavation?

2. Are raised road surfaces and trenching/excavations during construction and after practical completion considered?

3. Can anyone be injured by objects falling from a height?

1. Will equipment such as pipes be securely stored to prevent rolling, theft, etc?

2. Was the location of the pipeline selected to minimize disruption to congested or public areas during construction and/or maintenance?

3. Has the distance/proximity to other existing services been considered during the selection of the location of the pipeline?

4. Are supports required in excavations?

5. If old pipelines are being replaced, will old pipelines be removed or remain capped in the ground?

1. Has the effect of the environment been considered when planning the sequence of construction for long-term jobs?

1. Will vehicles/mobile plants have easy access to the site?

1. What flora and fauna need to be considered in the local environment?

2. Are there approvals and sufficient resources for gravel and water extraction?

3. What sediment and erosion control issues exist in the local environment?

4. Will dust suppression be an issue during the works and after practical completion?

5. Will the noise during construction significantly disrupt surrounding residents or businesses?

6. Are nearby sensitive receptors such as schools, hospitals, etc. considered?

7. Is lighting to be installed scheduled for nighttime work?

1. Have areas of cultural significance been considered?

2. Are there land tenure and land council issues to be addressed?

3. Are there any conditions in the environmental approval that need to be considered?

1. Will access to the site by members of the public be restricted to prevent injury and vandalism?

2. Will traffic need to be controlled around the site?

3. Will loading or unloading of materials and equipment be needed on site?

4. Is there sufficient traffic control to provide access to emergency vehicles?

1. Could members of the public be exposed to hazardous material, dust, vapors, etc?

2. Could anyone be injured due to exposure to asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials?

3. Will hazardous/flammable substances/chemicals be stored correctly?

4. Will there be adequate ventilation available?

1. Will surface finishes be fire-resistant?

1. Is there sufficient ventilation to meet the requirements for the work to be performed on the project site?

2. What will be the weather conditions on-site?

3. Is there potential for the site to flood or be subject to inundation of water?

4. Is there a risk to workers from flora or fauna?

5. Will the workers have access to amenities and facilities such as storage, first aid rooms, restrooms, meal and accommodation areas, and drinking water?

6. Will workers be exposed to noise from plants or aspects at the project site?