Safety Walk Checklist
To be completed every Friday for each Project
Project*
Date*
Month Day Year
Attendees*
Summary of the Actions Resulting from this Inspection*
PCG SM Sign-Off
Offensive Material
Is the site free of sexually degrading graffiti and/or offensive words? (this includes and is not limited to all amenities, fencing/hoarding, shade cloth, offices, containers, underside of toolbox chest lids etc.)*
Yes No N/A
Is the site free of pictures and/or materials displaying sexually suggestive objects? (this includes and is not limited to all amenities, fencing/hoarding, shade cloth, offices, containers, underside of toolbox chest lids etc.)*
Yes No N/A
Is the site free from union paraphernalia that may give the impression that workers are required to be a member of a union? (includes but is not limited to ‘no ticket no start’ and ‘100% union’ signs or posters etc.)*
Yes No N/A
Amenities
Are amenities provided sufficient for the number of employees on site?*
Yes No N/A
Are amenities in good repair, maintained clean and tidy?*
Yes No N/A
Are sufficient numbers of rubbish bins with lids and liners provided?*
Yes No N/A
Are cleaning chemicals registered using Schedule I?*
Yes No N/A
Is floor mopping scheduled so the floor is dry during meal times?*
Yes No N/A
Is there an adequate supply of clean, fresh drinking water?*
Yes No N/A
Is there safe access to the amenities?*
Yes No N/A
Are the filters in the A/C units (including drip trays) of the site sheds clean and unblocked?*
Yes No N/A
Are the amenities protected from vermin?*
Yes No N/A
Emergency Procedures
Is appropriate types and quantities of emergency equipment including fully charged fire extinguishers within 6 monthly test date, first aid kits, blankets, evacuation siren, signage etc. provided, maintained and accessible in appropriate locations*
Yes No N/A
Are signs indicating specific use of fire extinguishers in place?*
Yes No N/A
Fire hose reels inspected and adequately maintained?*
Yes No N/A
Are there clear instructions posted for calling emergency services?*
Yes No N/A
Are emergency evacuation procedures posted in strategic locations?*
Yes No N/A
Is the evacuation siren tested? (test the audible device monthly to confirm device is operational – this is not a monthly evacuation test of all occupants)*
Yes No N/A
Are employees consulted to confirm effectiveness of the emergency procedure at the completion of each test?*
Yes No N/A
Are the names of first aid attendants clearly posted?*
Yes No N/A
Are first aid attendants identified by helmet stickers?*
Yes No N/A
Check the First Aid kit. Is it adequately stocked?*
Yes No N/A
Is the emergency procedurestested? (Refer Sch O4)*
Yes No N/A
Medical Emergency (Test within 12 weeks from project start and a minimum of 9 monthly intervals thereafter)
Evacuation of Site (Test within 6 weeks from project start and a minimum of 12 monthly intervals thereafter)
Arcing or Contact with Electrical Assets (Test minimum 12 monthly intervals from project start)
Escaping Gas (Test within 6 months from project start and minimum of 12 monthly intervals thereafter)
Rescue of a Person Suspended at Height (Test minimum 12 monthly intervals from project start)
Slips, Trips and Falls
Are personnel wearing safety footwear with steel caps?*
Yes No N/A
Are personnel working at heights complying with their safe work procedures?*
Yes No N/A
Are worksite boundaries clearly defined and unauthorised access restricted?*
Yes No N/A
Is lighting adequate for safe access/egress?*
Yes No N/A
Consultation Arrangements, Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and WHS Committee
PCG has provided (or continues to provide) a forum for employees to elect a HSR and/or form a WHS Committee on site*
Yes No N/A
Is the HSR election process and/or establishment of a WHS Committee documented using PCG Start up meeting form?*
Yes No N/A
Is the name and contact details of the elected HSR and/or WHS Committee formed displayed on the notice board?*
Yes No N/A
Are outcomes, actions and decisions reached from the weekly safety walks and committee meeting documented (minutes), distributed to all parties for information/action, displayed on the site noticeboard and communicated via a toolbox talk*
Yes No N/A
During the weekly toolbox, are employees asked if they have any WHS issues, hazards, injuries, questions or other items they would like to raise? (if raised, they must be recorded on the toolbox meeting minutes)*
Yes No N/A
Do Health and Safety Representatives/ Committee inspect the site?*
Yes No N/A
Have the Health and Safety Representatives/ Committee been trained?*
Yes No N/A
Ladders
Are ladders stable, securely fixed at the top and bottom and extend 1 m above landing places?*
Yes No N/A
Are the rungs and stiles intact and in good condition?*
Yes No N/A
Is the slope of the ladder at a safe angle?*
Yes No N/A
Are the ladders clear of doorways and moving vehicles?*
Yes No N/A
Mobile Scaffolds
Are mobile scaffold assembling and dismantling instructions available for use on site?*
Yes No N/A
Is the supporting surface hard and flat? If the ground surface is unstable (on dirt, uneven ground, muddy or sloping surface) are boards or steel channels used?*
Yes No N/A
Is the area of operation free of floor penetrations, power lines and other hazards?*
Yes No N/A
Are the castor wheel locks in working order and are they locked when workers are on the scaffold? (They should be locked at all times, except during movement of the scaffold)*
Yes No N/A
Are handrails, mid-rails and kick plates being maintained?*
Yes No N/A
Is there safe ladder access to the mobile scaffold working deck?*
Yes No N/A
Is the working deck complete? (no split decks)*
Yes No N/A
Are mobile scaffolds adequately braced?*
Yes No N/A
Elevated Work Platforms
Are the boom extension type work platforms fitted with safety harnesses?*
Yes No N/A
Do service records confirm EWP maintenance is up to date? (Check the maintenance logbook)*
Yes No N/A
Are EWP pre-start logbook inspections recorded by the operator in the logbook?*
Yes No N/A
Operator manuals with the EWP? (check compliance plate for maximum wind speed. If less than 12.5m/s indoor use only)*
Yes No N/A
Are EWPs operated in a safe manner? (i.e. check exclusion zones are barricaded, SWL on the EWP is not exceeded etc.)*
Yes No N/A
Tower Cranes
PCG have incorporated tower crane maintenance into the construction programme*
Yes No N/A
Machine deck is checked by PCG (take photo’s) for cleanliness. Leaking hydraulic oil and spilt diesel increases the risk of fire. The Tower Crane Operator must show the PCG Management representative the following:
Minimum two (2) tested and tagged 9kg Class B fire extinguishers [(1) located near cabin door and (1) along exit path]*
Yes No N/A
The power pack is clean and free of leaking hoses or fittings including any residue of previous leaking hoses or fittings*
Yes No N/A
Hydraulic and fuel line hoses not rubbing together, not bulging or cracked (signs of imminent leaking & potential fire risk)*
Yes No N/A
Hydraulic and fuel line reservoirs requiring unexplainable top up (indicates a possible leak and potential fire risk)*
Yes No N/A
Cleaning agents,greases, rags etc. that could initiate or accelerate a fire is not stored within the power pack*
Yes No N/A
Tight electrical connections and electrical cables within the power pack that is free of damage (check the battery cables)*
Yes No N/A
How the operator isolates the battery if the crane is going to be unattended for any period (manual or automatic system)*
Yes No N/A
The sludge tank (must be emptied regularly)*
Yes No N/A
General Plant Operation
Do pre-start logbook inspections recorded by the operator in the logbook include checking emergency stop devices?*
Yes No N/A
Is the plant used most suitable for the task?*
Yes No N/A
Is earthmoving plant used as a crane fitted with burst protection?*
Yes No N/A
Are plant maintenance records available?*
Yes No N/A
Logbooks checks is specific to safety controls for each item of plant and are not generic? (logbooks should contain checks relevant to the plant e.g. the same generic logbook is not suitable if used for a crane, forklift and roller)*
Yes No N/A
Are traffic management signs and devices in place and being observed?*
Yes No N/A
Is the area around plant operations kept clear of pedestrian traffic (barricaded exclusion zones)?*
Yes No N/A
Underground/overhead services checked for proximity to work and complies with Work cover “No Go Zone” publication?*
Yes No N/A
Hearing protection being used by operators or others near operating plant?*
Yes No N/A
Does all plant have the SWL clearly displayed?*
Yes No N/A
Is plant in confined spaces fitted with exhaust emission devices?*
Yes No N/A
Is plant being operated in a safe manner?*
Yes No N/A
Traffic Management
Is traffic management implemented by licensed traffic controllers in accordance with the traffic management plan?*
Yes No N/A
Are people isolated from mobile plant by physically separating using distance or barriers?*
Yes No N/A
Are all signs and devices in the locations shown in the site traffic management plan?*
Yes No N/A
Are all signs and devices in effective condition and continue to be in place (e.g. not blown over, stolen or vandalised)?*
Yes No N/A
Excavation Work
Are the sides of excavations supported or otherwise made safe?*
Yes No N/A
Check the angle of repose. Are plant and materials in the zone of influence? Is there a risk of soil sliding?*
Yes No N/A
Is access into excavations adequate?*
Yes No N/A
Are excavations adequately fenced?*
Yes No N/A
Is dust from rock excavation being suppressed adequately?*
Yes No N/A
Has the area been checked for buried services?*
Yes No N/A
Explosive Powered Tools (EPT)
Do operators of EPT have evidence of competency?*
Yes No N/A
Is PPE being worn by operators of explosive powered tools?*
Yes No N/A
Is the work area secure and signposted during EPT operations?*
Yes No N/A
Is the toolbox kept locked when the tool is not in use?*
Yes No N/A
Are explosive charges of different strengths kept separated?*
Yes No N/A
Are charges (including misfired) disposed of safely (not left on site)?*
Yes No N/A
Housekeeping
Is the site maintained clean by all responsible to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls?*
Yes No N/A
Are full skip bins removed from site and replaced with empty bins to ensure site clean-up is not affected?*
Yes No N/A
Is the removal of waste from site assessed to reduce manual handling injuries?*
Yes No N/A
Electrical Safety
Inspection and Testing
Certificate of Electrical Safety is issued by a licensed electrician when electrical work is handed over for use (Note: This covers alterations, additions, modifications and repairs carried out to construction wiring or any fixed installation)*
Yes No N/A
Testing complies with the table below. (Definitions : TDBs – Temporary Distribution Boards, RCD – Residual Current Device, LE – Licensed Electrician, CP – Competent Person, SR – Site Representative)*
Yes No N/A
Construction wiring including wiring within transportable structures (i.e. amenities). Temporary switchboards (TDBs)*
Yes No N/A
Emergency evacuation lighting*
Yes No N/A
Portable equipment, flexible cords including equipment in amenities and site offices (i.e. microwave).Plant (i.e. electric boom and scissor lifts fitted with RCDs).*
Yes No N/A
Fixed RCD e.g. located on permanent switchboards in transportable structures and temporary switchboards (TDBs)*
Yes No N/A
Portble RCD e.g. located on generators, portable socket outlet*
Yes No N/A
Electrical Safety
Switchboards
The electricity source feeding the site main board (e.g. circuit breaker in the client main board, generator, builders pole etc.) is labelled e.g. “Main Board Supply”*
Yes No N/A
All boards (main, distribution) are numbered (traceable to test records) and identify where the electricity feed (to the board) is coming from*
Yes No N/A
Include a tie bar to prevent strain on termination of flexible cords*
Yes No N/A
Include a insulated means of passage for flexible cords*
Yes No N/A
Are stable/secured and able to withstand forces that maybe exerted*
Yes No N/A
Are protected from the environment by means of an enclosure*
Yes No N/A
Allow access to main switches and isolating switches*
Yes No N/A
Main and isolating switches are marked and lockable in an off position*
Yes No N/A
Are fitted with a lockable door that will not damage cables & cords*
Yes No N/A
Door is labelled with signage ‘keep closed – leads through bottom’*
Yes No N/A
Door is fitted with a device to keep it open when board is worked on*
Yes No N/A
Protected from damage during demolition and construction activities*
Yes No N/A
Positioned to prevent cords run between levels (refer Industry Standard for where short duration work allows cords to be run between levels)*
Yes No N/A
Door opening arc is clear of obstructions (600mm minimum clearance)*
Yes No N/A
RCDs have locked covers to prevent resetting by unauthorised person*
Yes No N/A
Tripped circuit breaker or RCD is assessed by a licensed electrician*
Yes No N/A
Electrical Safety
Circuits
All circuit breakers for sub circuits emanating from main and distribution boards are labelled at the board (e.g. level 1 lighting)*
Yes No N/A
All power circuits are secured from unauthorised access*
Yes No N/A
Construction wiring is distinguishable from permanent wiring (use yellow tape labelled ‘construction wiring’ at spacing not exceeding 5m)*
Yes No N/A
All live, permanent wiring is labelled as ‘Live’*
Yes No N/A
Construction wiring is not tied to, bundled or grouped with permanent*
Yes No N/A
Construction wiring is not fixed to temporary wire or security fencing*
Yes No N/A
Construction wiring fixed to permanent fencing (secure and in good condition) is mechanically protected, run along the top (or top rail), clearly identified, and removed at the completion of construction*
Yes No N/A
Extension cords are raised off the floor on insulated stands or hangers*
Yes No N/A
Extension cords passing through metal structures are hung from insulated hangers*
Yes No N/A
Unused permanent and construction wiring is terminated and clearly labelled by a licensed electrician or removed entirely*
Yes No N/A
Permanent power used for construction purposes (minor or short duration work only) is protected by an RCD in the switchboard at the origin of the final sub-circuit or in a portable socket outlet*
Yes No N/A
Generators
Licensed electrician has issued a certificate of electrical safety after hard wiring a generator supplying fixed installations*
Yes No N/A
A licensed electrical inspector has inspected the hard wired generator before it is used for the first time, and after any alteration*
Yes No N/A
Electrical socket outlets on generators are protected by an RCD*
Yes No N/A
Earthing mechanisms are used*
Yes No N/A
Lift Shafts
Construction wiring in lift shafts is supplied by a separate final sub circuit (supplying power for installing lift shaft equipment)*
Yes No N/A
Circuit breakers and RCD is locked and tagged to prevent isolation of the lift shaft supply*
Yes No N/A
Lift shaft lighting is guarded fluorescent lighting of minimum 36 watt*
Yes No N/A
Lift shaft lighting is connected by a lighting plug and socket outlet*
Yes No N/A
Lift shaft lighting is installed at 6 metre maximum intervals (uppermost light is within 1 metre of the top of the lift shaft)*
Yes No N/A
Lift shaft lighting is controlled by two-way switches at the top and bottom floors*
Yes No N/A
Lift shaft emergency lighting (not temporary lighting) provides illumination of 20 lux minimum throughout the lift shaft and operates for 1 hour minimum*
Yes No N/A
Are all shaft openings and other penetrations guarded?*
Yes No N/A
Is there protection from falling objects and being struck by moving parts from the landing on each level?*
Yes No N/A
Lighting
Lighting is protected by wire cages or polycarbonate*
Yes No N/A
Battery powered evacuation lighting is installed along the emergency exit path/passage leading to the exit point including stairways, passageways and near switchboards*
Yes No N/A
Battery powered evacuation lighting operates for 1 hour minimum (do you have documented evidence to confirm this?)*
Yes No N/A
Manual Handling
Can manual handling be avoided or reduced? i.e. modify object/task or site layout, introduce mechanical aid or team lift etc.*
Yes No N/A
Are personnel demonstrating correct manual handling techniques?*
Yes No N/A
Are personnel subjected to repetitive or sustained force, awkward posture, vibration, lifting unbalanced loads etc.? If so, revise the SWMS*
Yes No N/A
Safety Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment
Are the following equipment maintained, safely stored and supported with calibration certificates?
Air / Atmospheric Monitoring equipment (e.g. for hazardous materials removal, Multi Gas Monitor testing oxygen/air contaminants/gases in confined spaces)*
Yes No N/A
Electrical test equipment (e.g. Insulation Resistance Meter used for circuit isolations, test of power cables/busbars/switchgear etc., Portable appliance tester for RCDs, leads etc.)*
Yes No N/A
Stressing Jack (e.g. Post Tensioning strands, Soil Nail Pull Out tests)*
Yes No N/A
Occupational Noise Monitoring equipment*
Yes No N/A
Respiratory Protection
Are appropriate dust masks used when working with siliceous material?*
Yes No N/A
Are appropriate masks supplied for persons using chemicals?*
Yes No N/A
Are personnel demonstrating correct use and care of PPE?*
Yes No N/A
Skin Protection
Is minimum SPF 30+ sunscreen provided for personnel on site?*
Yes No N/A
Has appropriate clothing been supplied?*
Yes No N/A
Are gloves used where hand protection is appropriate? e.g. handling roof sheeting*
Yes No N/A
Head Protection
Are all personnel on the site wearing hard hats?*
Yes No N/A
Are hard hats secured with chin straps when working aloft?*
Yes No N/A
Spot check some hard hats worn on site. Are the helmets in good condition? Has the manufacturer Remove from service date passed?*
Yes No N/A
Are kickboards erected to prevent objects falling on persons below?*
Yes No N/A
Do persons working aloft secure their tools with lanyards?*
Yes No N/A
Hearing Protection
Have all personnel exposed to noise been issued with appropriate PPE?*
Yes No N/A
Is signage erected for designated hearing protection zones on site? E.g. Grinding, cutting steel stud, saw cutting etc*
Yes No N/A
Are personnel demonstrating correct use and care of PPE?*
Yes No N/A
Is noisy machinery moved as far as possible away from workers?*
Yes No N/A
Eye Protection
Are sunglasses provided for personnel working in bright sunlight?*
Yes No N/A
Are safety glasses or face shields being used in hazardous situations?*
Yes No N/A
Is surface dust on the site kept down by watering?*
Yes No N/A
Welding / Grinding / Gas Cutting
Are protective screens in use during welding operations?*
Yes No N/A
Are welders using appropriate PPE for the risks involved?*
Yes No N/A
Are grinder operators using appropriate PPE? (Face shield, gloves etc.)*
Yes No N/A
Are other personnel in the vicinity of the grinder operations protected?*
Yes No N/A
Are gas cylinders secured in an upright position with an extinguisher?*
Yes No N/A
Are compressed air hoses secured with pins or chains?*
Yes No N/A
Are gas cutting equipment hoses in good condition?*
Yes No N/A
Are flashback arresters fitted to gas cutting equipment? (fitted to each gas line at the regulator for gas hoses 3m or less, and fitted to each gas line at both the handpiece connection and the regulator for gas hoses longer than 3 meters)*
Yes No N/A
Are flashback arrestors tested at a minimum interval of 12 months? (AS 4603 - last test date to be shown on the arrestor)*
Yes No N/A
Is ventilation provided (natural/blower/ extractor) to make/maintain safe atmosphere from welding/grinding/gas cutting work?*
Yes No N/A
Hoarding / Fencing / Freestanding Masonry Walls
Documents available to check the temporary fence installed (i.e. with/without shade cloth) is braced to withstand wind force?*
Yes No N/A
The hoarding installed satisfies an engineered design drawing*
Yes No N/A
Temporary fence and hoarding is free of materials leaning or stockpiled against it?*
Yes No N/A
The site fence/hoarding is kept clean, on straight level with no gaps?*
Yes No N/A
Is temporary bracing used where the height of a wall exceeds 10 times the thickness of the wall?*
Yes No N/A
Does the temporary bracing stabilise the entire length of the wall so it does not fall in either direction?*
Yes No N/A
Temporary bracing does not exceed 2 metres between each brace?*
Yes No N/A
Temporary bracing installed where lightweight masonry is used or the wall is in an area where wind speeds exceed 30 km/h?*
Yes No N/A
Temporary bracing includes wall support bearers (e.g. battens or strong-backs) of at least 500mm length?*
Yes No N/A
Will temporary bracing be retained until required elements of final structure are installed to provide adequate lateral support?*
Yes No N/A
Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods
Are hazardous substances and quantity stored as per Schedule I?*
Yes No N/A
Are containers labelled correctly? (Jerry Can containing fuel is labelled)*
Yes No N/A
Is the ventilation equipment operating effectively?*
Yes No N/A
Is appropriate personnel protective equipment being worn correctly?*
Yes No N/A
Are the SDSs for hazardous substances readily available?*
Yes No N/A
Are hazardous waste materials stored in a safe manner?*
Yes No N/A
Is the hazardous substances storage area secure and signposted?*
Yes No N/A
Segregation of Dangerous Goods Gases
Corrosive liquids can damage gas cylinders on contact. Flammable liquids can spread fire and allow flames to come into contact with gas cylinders. Other dangerous goods may also be adversely affected by gas cylinders in an emergency.
For this reason, gas cylinders are separated from other dangerous goods and combustible liquids by using appropriate fire rated screen wall barriers. Segregation of incompatible goods also allows safer use of appropriate fire-fighting equipment.
If a screen wall is not implemented, as a minimum, gas cylinders must be segregated from other incompatible gases by at least 3m or more (refer to diagram).
Illustration of segregation only. Gas cylinders must be secured
Signature
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Safety Walk Checklist

Offensive Material

Amenities

Emergency Procedures

Slips, Trips and Falls

Consultation Arrangements, Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and WHS Committee

Ladders

Mobile Scaffolds

Elevated Work Platforms

Tower Cranes

General Plant Operation

Traffic Management

Excavation Work

Explosive Powered Tools (EPT)

Housekeeping

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Generators

Lift Shafts

Lighting

Manual Handling

Safety Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment

Respiratory Protection

Skin Protection

Head Protection

Hearing Protection

Eye Protection

Welding / Grinding / Gas Cutting

Hoarding / Fencing / Freestanding Masonry Walls

Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods