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Safety Induction Checklist
New worker site safety induction record
Site Rules & Emergency Procedures
PPE Requirements
Hazard Awareness
Permits & Procedures
Competencies Verified
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A safety induction checklist records that a new worker, contractor or visitor was briefed before starting: site hazards, emergency and evacuation procedures, PPE, reporting, site rules, permits and safety contacts, signed by both parties. It is done before each person starts and repeated when site conditions change. Regulation 39 of the model WHS Regulations requires information, training and instruction suited to the work, its risks and the controls.
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- The MapTrack safety induction checklist contains 26 checks across 5 sections. Sections covered: Site Rules & Emergency Procedures, PPE Requirements, Hazard Awareness, Permits & Procedures, Competencies Verified.
- Regulation 39 requires training and instruction to suit the work, its risks and the controls, given in a way the person can readily understand, so far as reasonably practicable.
- On construction sites, general construction induction (the white card, Part 6.5) is separate; a site induction does not replace it.
- Re-induct when site hazards or procedures change significantly or after a long absence, and set any refresher interval in the site's own induction procedure.
- Both the inductee and the person delivering the induction sign and date the record, which is kept with the worker's file.
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What is a safety induction checklist?
A safety induction checklist is a structured document used to ensure that new workers, contractors and visitors receive all required safety information before starting work at a site. The checklist covers site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, evacuation routes, PPE requirements, reporting obligations, site rules, permit requirements and contact details for safety personnel. The inductee and the person delivering the induction both sign the checklist to confirm that all topics have been covered and understood.
Safety inductions are the usual way to meet the information and training duties in Australian WHS legislation, and construction workers must also complete general construction induction training (regulations 316 and 317). The WHS Regulations 2011 require PCBUs to provide workers with information, training, instruction and supervision to protect them from workplace risks. Section 19 of the WHS Act 2011 places a primary duty of care on the PCBU. A documented safety induction checklist provides evidence that the PCBU has delivered this information to each worker. Inductions are particularly critical on high-risk sites such as construction, mining, manufacturing and energy, where the hazard profile changes frequently and the consequences of inadequate induction can be severe.
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Benefits of using this safety induction checklist
- Legal compliance: demonstrate that every worker has received required safety information before commencing work.
- Risk reduction: workers who understand site hazards, emergency procedures and PPE requirements are less likely to be injured.
- Consistent delivery: the checklist ensures every induction covers the same topics, regardless of who delivers it.
- Accountability: signed induction records create a clear audit trail showing who was inducted, by whom and when.
- Contractor management: verify that contractors and subcontractors meet your site safety requirements before they start work.
- Incident defence: in the event of an incident, a completed induction checklist demonstrates due diligence and duty of care.
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- Keep every hazard and incident report against the site it came from, with photos.
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What to include in a safety induction checklist
This safety induction checklist covers 10 key areas:
- Inductee details: name, employer or company, position or trade, date of induction, contact number.
- Inductor details: name, position, company, contact number.
- Site overview: site address, project name, principal contractor, site layout and key areas.
- Site-specific hazards: major hazards present on the site (heights, confined spaces, mobile plant, electrical, chemical, excavations).
- Emergency procedures: emergency contacts, first aid locations, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation routes, assembly points, emergency signals.
- PPE requirements: mandatory PPE for the site (hard hat, hi-vis, safety boots, glasses, gloves, hearing protection).
- Reporting obligations: how to report hazards, incidents, near misses and injuries.
- Site rules: speed limits, smoking areas, exclusion zones, sign-in/sign-out, hot work permits, working at heights permits.
- Environmental requirements: waste management, spill response, dust and noise controls.
- Sign-off: inductee declares they have understood the induction content and will comply with site rules, both parties sign.
How to use this safety induction checklist
- Prepare the induction materials and checklist before the inductee arrives.: Review the checklist to ensure it reflects current site conditions. Update any changes to hazards, emergency procedures or site rules. Prepare any supporting materials such as site maps, emergency contact cards or PPE.
- Walk through each section of the checklist with the inductee.: Cover every item on the checklist systematically. Explain the site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, PPE requirements and reporting obligations. Allow time for questions. Use the physical site where possible to point out assembly points, first aid stations and hazard areas.
- Conduct a site walk to show key locations.: Walk the inductee through the site to show evacuation routes, assembly points, first aid stations, fire extinguisher locations, amenities and any exclusion zones. Point out active hazards and the controls in place.
- Verify understanding and issue required PPE.: Ask the inductee to confirm they understand the key points. Issue any required PPE and confirm it fits correctly. Provide the inductee with a copy of the emergency contacts and site map.
- Both parties sign the checklist and file the record.: The inductee signs to confirm they have received and understood the induction. The inductor signs to confirm they delivered it. File the completed checklist in the site induction register. Retain records for at least seven years.
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A safety induction must be completed before any new worker, contractor or visitor starts work on site. Re-induction is required when site conditions change significantly, after a prolonged absence (typically more than six months), when new hazards are introduced, or after a significant incident. Annual refresher inductions are considered best practice.
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Applicable regulatory standards
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| Standard | Edition | Clauses this template relies on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Work Health and Safety RegulationsInformation, training and instruction suited to the work and its risks, the emergency plan, and general construction induction on construction sites. | Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011) |
| Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee) |
| Model Work Health and Safety Act (Model Work Health and Safety Bill)Primary duty of care, including training and supervision, so far as is reasonably practicable. Model law: check your state's version. | Model WHS Bill as at 5 December 2025 (includes the Model WHS Legislation Amendment (Incident Notification) 2025) |
| Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee) |
| Model Code of Practice: Construction workModel Code guidance on general construction induction training, which a site-specific induction adds to on construction sites. | November 2024 version (first published November 2013) |
| Safe Work Australia |
| Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for useCompetence and awareness, where an OH&S management system applies. Adopted in Australia as AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018. | ISO 45001:2018 (Edition 1) with Amd 1:2024 (climate action changes) |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO)Sold by the publisher |
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Edition: Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011)
Information, training and instruction suited to the work and its risks, the emergency plan, and general construction induction on construction sites.
- reg 39: Information, training and instruction given to workers must suit the work, its risks and the control measures.
- reg 43: A PCBU must prepare, maintain and implement an emergency plan for the workplace, including evacuation and testing.
- Part 6.5: General construction induction training and cards for construction workers.
Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee)
Model Work Health and Safety Act (Model Work Health and Safety Bill)
Edition: Model WHS Bill as at 5 December 2025 (includes the Model WHS Legislation Amendment (Incident Notification) 2025)
Primary duty of care, including training and supervision, so far as is reasonably practicable. Model law: check your state's version.
- s 19: Primary duty of care: a PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others, including safe plant, systems, training and supervision.
Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee)
Model Code of Practice: Construction work
Edition: November 2024 version (first published November 2013)
Model Code guidance on general construction induction training, which a site-specific induction adds to on construction sites.
- Section 6.1: General construction induction training for construction workers.
Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
Edition: ISO 45001:2018 (Edition 1) with Amd 1:2024 (climate action changes)
Competence and awareness, where an OH&S management system applies. Adopted in Australia as AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018.
- 7.2: Competence of workers that affects OH&S performance.
- 7.3: Awareness of the OH&S policy, hazards, risks and workers' contribution.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)Sold by the publisher
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