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Site Review Checklist

Assess whether the following general health & safety procedures & risk controls are in place. As a guide, refer
to the Construction Safety Procedures & Hazard Cards in your HazardCo Pack:

Site Address: Person Conducting Review: Date:

Yes No N/A

PUBLIC SAFETY: The hazard board & barriers (particularly for public protection) are in place,
hazard boards are regularly updated.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Is being worn, is in good condition & used
correctly.
INDUCTION: All workers/clients have been inducted to the workplace.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Are available, relevant to the work & all have read them.

TRAINING: All workers are competent for the work they are doing or are supervised by a person
who is - an up to date Training Register is available.

PLANT & EQUIPMENT: Is in good condition, regularly checked & recorded on a Plant &
Equipment Register.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Are recorded on a Hazardous Substance Register, stored &
handled as per HZSNO requirements. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available in the workplace.

DELIVERIES & VEHICLES: There is an adequate set-down area & vehicle access for site
deliveries away from any pedestrian or work areas.

TIDYNESS: The site is clean & tidy with no trip/slip hazards, clear access to work areas & waste
bins are on site & being used.

NOTIFIABLE WORKS: Have been reported to WorkSafe NZ 24 hours prior to the start of work,
appropriate forms held on site.

WORKING AT HEIGHT: Appropriate fall protection is in place to Eliminate or Minimise the risk of
harm when working at height.

SCAFFOLDING: Installed as per SARNZ best practice guidelines.

FALLING OBJECTS: Tools & materials are secured or work areas are cordoned to prevent objects
falling onto workers when doing overhead work.

TOTAL RESTRAINT/FALL ARREST SYSTEMS: Only used if no other fall protection options
practical. Only NZQA trained workers. Equipment in good condition, set up correctly, regularly
checked & certified.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES: All electrical leads & appliances are tagged & tested, RCDs are in
place.

FIRE: Combustible/flammable materials properly stored/used, workplace is tidy with no rubbish
lying around.

LADDERS: Used for short duration work or access to work areas only. No domestic ladders.

HAND/POWER TOOLS: In good condition, have appropriate guards & workers have been trained
in their use.

EXCAVATIONS: Are being conducted in accordance with Approved Code of Practice.

NOISE: Levels are below 85 decibels or staff are wearing hearing protection.

CONFINED/RESTRICTED SPACES: Roof or under floor access requires appropriate training, a TA
& must have specialised emergency procedures.

LIGHTING: Sufficient for task.