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Site & workplace safety inspection: complete before or during site activity
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Inspection Items
Circle or mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass | F = Fail | N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site Access & Perimeter | |||||
| 1 | Site entry/exit: controlled, signed and secure | ||||
| 2 | Pedestrian and vehicle separation: clearly marked; physical barriers where required | ||||
| 3 | Site perimeter: fence/hoarding secure, no unauthorised access points | ||||
| 4 | Visitor/induction process: sign-in records current, induction completed | ||||
| Housekeeping & Walking Surfaces | |||||
| 5 | Walkways and aisles: clear of obstructions and trip hazards | ||||
| 6 | Work areas: tidy; waste removed regularly | ||||
| 7 | Floors / ground: no spills, holes or uneven surfaces | ||||
| 8 | Materials storage: stacked safely, secured and labelled | ||||
| Lighting, Ventilation & Noise | |||||
| 9 | Lighting: adequate in all work areas; no failed fittings | ||||
| 10 | Ventilation: adequate airflow; no fume, dust or heat accumulation | ||||
| 11 | Noise: controls in place where levels are high; hearing protection available | ||||
| Emergency Preparedness | |||||
| 12 | Emergency assembly point: identified, signed and clear of obstructions | ||||
| 13 | Fire extinguishers: in date, accessible, correct type for area, signage in place | ||||
| 14 | First aid kits: stocked, accessible, locations signed | ||||
| 15 | First aid officer: identified on site; name and contact posted | ||||
| 16 | Emergency procedures and contacts: posted and current | ||||
| PPE & Safety Signage | |||||
| 17 | PPE: appropriate PPE in use (hard hat, hi-vis, safety boots, eye/ear protection as required) | ||||
| 18 | Safety signs: mandatory and warning signs visible, correct and undamaged | ||||
| 19 | Exclusion zones: barricaded, signed and access controlled | ||||
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Safety | |||||
| 20 | Electrical leads and cables: RCD protected, no damage, not a trip hazard | ||||
| 21 | Switchboards: accessible, labelled, not obstructed, covers in place | ||||
| 22 | Temporary electrical installations: inspected, tagged and compliant | ||||
| Plant, Equipment & Machinery | |||||
| 23 | Plant and equipment: pre-start checks complete; guarding in place and secured | ||||
| 24 | Operator competencies: current licences/tickets sighted where required | ||||
| 25 | Plant inspections and registrations current: compliance tags/plates visible | ||||
| 26 | Mobile plant: travel paths clear; spotters used where required | ||||
| Chemicals & Hazardous Substances | |||||
| 27 | SDS (Safety Data Sheets): available on site for all hazardous substances in use | ||||
| 28 | Chemicals: labelled, stored correctly; no incompatible substances adjacent | ||||
| 29 | Spill kits: available, stocked and near chemical or fuel storage | ||||
| 30 | Hazardous substances register: current; workers aware of hazards | ||||
| Working at Heights | |||||
| 31 | Edge protection: guardrails, mesh and kickboards in place where required | ||||
| 32 | Fall protection: harnesses and lanyards in use, inspected and in good condition | ||||
| 33 | Scaffolding: inspected, tagged current, no unauthorised modifications | ||||
| 34 | Ladders: correct type for task, inspected, secured at top or footed | ||||
| Environmental Controls | |||||
| 35 | Sediment and erosion controls: in place, maintained and effective | ||||
| 36 | Waste management: bins available, waste separated, no overflowing or unauthorised disposal | ||||
| 37 | Spill containment: bunded or drip trays in place for fuel, oil and chemical storage | ||||
Hazards & Action Required (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)
| Item # | Hazard / defect description | Action taken / reported to | Rectified by / date |
|---|---|---|---|
Declaration
I declare that I have completed this site safety inspection and that all items have been assessed to the best of my knowledge. Any hazards or non-compliant items identified have been recorded and reported to the relevant supervisor or site manager. Work in affected areas should not resume until hazards have been rectified or controlled to a safe level.