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SITE INSPECTION REPORT

PROJECT NAME/TITLE
PROJECT ADDRESS

PREPARED BY:

INSERT NAME
POSITION
COMPANY NAME

INSERT DATE
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Site Inspection Report
The site inspection focuses on the implementation of risk controls used by contractors following the work health and
safety (WHS) management plan assessment. The intent of the site inspection is to benchmark the safety practices
observed on site against the criteria contained in the checklist. The Office of Industrial Relations understands that
construction sites are continuously changing and vary greatly in size and complexity. For this reason, it may not be
possible for the accredited auditor (construction) to examine all plant and work practices for a particular project. It is
acceptable to review a sample of items and, based on the evidence that is available at the time, assess whether the
undertaking conforms to the set criteria.

Principal contractor details


Trading name ABN

Legal name

Business address

Contact person

Phone Email

Site representative(s) details (Duplicate this table if details are required of additional site representatives.)
Name

Position

Project details
Project name

Scope of work

Type of work  Civil  Residential  Commercial  Other (specify)

Contract duration (in weeks) Acceptance date

Site address

Date of inspection Inspection #

Contract superintendent

Phone Email

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Auditor details
Auditor name Accreditation #

Phone Email

Signature Date

Assessment result
Overall result (Pass/Fail) Total demerits

Non-compliance summary

Ratings
 Conformance
 Non-conformance
U/V Unable to be verified
N/A Not applicable

Acknowledgement
<Insert Auditor Name>, accredited auditor (construction), acknowledges the cooperation and assistance provided by the
staff and employees of <Insert Contractor Name> and thanks them for their contribution to this site inspection.

Confidentiality
Information obtained from <Insert Contractor Name> to assist in the development of this site inspection report will
remain confidential and will only be used for purposes associated with the Prequalification (PQC) System.

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Summary

Introduction
As part of the <Insert Address> pre-qualification requirements for building and civil construction contractors, <Insert
Auditor Name> received a formal request by <Insert Contractor Name> to undertake a site inspection. This inspection
focused on verifying that the safety practices undertaken on site were consistent with those contained in the WHS
management plan. The inspection was undertaken on <Insert Audit Date> at <Insert Site Address>.

Inspection procedure
This inspection was conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the document Guidelines for accredited
auditors (construction). The criteria used to benchmark the site safety practices of <Insert Contractor Name> are
documented throughout the contents of this report. These criteria represent minimum occupational health and safety
standards drawn from the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, <Insert
Address> codes of practice, and relevant standards.

Record of inspection
This report contains a summary of the inspection findings. Details of documentation reviewed, people interviewed, and
other observations are recorded in the auditor’s notes and on the site inspection documentation. The auditor notes
have been filed by <Insert Auditor Name> and will be made available upon request.

Findings
The key findings are summarised in the tables below.
Category 1: A hazard of workplace activity likely to cause death, serious injury or serious illness
Category 2: A hazard or workplace activity likely to cause other than death, serious injury or serious illness
Category 3: Contravention of administrative requirements e.g., work plans, inductions, record keeping systems

Risk category Non-conformances Demerits

Category 1 x 25 demerits

Category 2 x 2 demerit

Category 3 x 1 demerit

Total

Refer to the attached corrective action notices for further details.


Conclusion
From the information made available during the site inspection, <Insert Contractor Name> has been found to <conform/not
conform> to the benchmarked OHS criteria, with XX demerit points issued.
A further site inspection <is/is not> required. Note: Total demerit points ≥ 25 constitutes a major non-conformance and failed
assessment.
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Site Inspection Checklist Index

1. Administrative requirements...........................................................................................6
2. Training, risk management, and general requirements..................................................7
3. Consultation, cooperation, and coordination.................................................................8
4. Safe work method statements........................................................................................8
5. The work environment....................................................................................................9
6. Confined spaces.............................................................................................................13
7. Falling objects and public protection............................................................................16
8. Falls................................................................................................................................18
9. Ladders and platforms supported by ladders................................................................23
10. Scaffolding...................................................................................................................26
11. Demolition...................................................................................................................27
12. Welding and hot work.................................................................................................28
13. Essential underground services...................................................................................31
14. Excavation....................................................................................................................31
15. Electrical.......................................................................................................................32
16. Plant.............................................................................................................................33
17. Tilt-up and pre-cast concrete construction.................................................................39
18. Manual tasks................................................................................................................42
19. Hazardous substances and dangerous goods.............................................................43
20. Asbestos management................................................................................................44
21. Noise............................................................................................................................46
22. General traffic management.......................................................................................46
23. Hazardous atmosphere...............................................................................................46
25. Other hazards and risks...............................................................................................47
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Site inspection checklist
1. Administrative requirements
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1.1 Signs have been installed that:


 show the principal contractor’s name and telephone contact
numbers (including an afterhours telephone number)
 show the location of the site office for the project if any
 are clearly visible from outside the workplace, or the work
area of the workplace, where the construction project is being
undertaken.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.308
1.2 A written work health and safety management plan for the
construction project was prepared prior to work commencing.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.309
1.3 So far as reasonably practicable, all workers carrying out
construction work on the project have been made aware of the
content of the WHS management plan, including any updates, and
their right to inspect the plan.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.310 and s.311
1.4 The WHS management plan has been reviewed and, if necessary,
revised to ensure it is up to date.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.311
1.5 A copy of the WHS management plan has been kept by the
principal contractor and is readily available for inspection by the
auditor and by any worker carrying out construction work on the
project.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.313

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2. Training, risk management, and general requirements
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2.1 All workers carrying out construction work have received the
general construction induction training.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s316
2.2 Workers have been informed of the site-specific health and safety
rules.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.310
2.3 Suitable and adequate information, training, and instruction has
been provided to workers in relation to work they are carrying
out.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.39
2.4 Control measures have been maintained and reviewed to ensure
they remain effective, fit for purpose, suitable, and set-up and
used correctly.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.37 and s.38
2.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) has been provided to
workers where it is prescribed as a control measure.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.44
2.6 PPE is:
 suitable for the relevant hazards
 of suitable size and fit
 maintained such that it is clean and hygienic and in good
working order.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.44
2.7 Workers have been provided with information, training, and
instruction on the proper use and wearing of PPE.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.44
2.8 Where it is prescribed as a control measure, PPE is being used by
workers.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.44

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3. Consultation, cooperation, and coordination
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3.1 Consultation is carried out with workers in accordance with the
Act and the WHS management plan.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.47, s.48, and s.49
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.309
3.2 Consultation, cooperation, and coordination with other duty
holders on site is carried out in accordance with the WHS
management plan.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.46
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.309
3.3 Work groups have been formed in negotiation between workers
and the Person Conducting the Business or Undertaking (PCBU),
and health and safety representatives have been duly elected.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.50 and s.51
3.4 Health and safety representatives (HSRs) have been involved in
consultation.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.48

4. Safe work method statements


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4.1 A safe work method statement (SWMS) has been prepared for
each high risk construction work activity that is underway or about
to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299(1)
4.2 Each SWMS identifies the high risk construction work to which it
applies.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299(2)(a)
4.3 Each SWMS states the hazards relating to the high risk construc-
tion work and risks to health and safety associated with those haz-
ards.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299(2)(b)
4.4 Each SWMS describes the control measures to be implemented.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299(2)(c)

4.5 Each SWMS describes how control measures are to be


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implemented, monitored, and reviewed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299(2)(d)
4.6 The relevant workers and HSRs were consulted in the preparation
of each SWMS.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.49
4.7 Each SWMS has been set out and expressed in a way that is readily
accessible and understandable to the workers that are or will be
required to use it.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299(3)(b)
4.8 High risk construction work activities are being carried out in
accordance with the relevant SWMS.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.300
4.9 Where control measures have been revised, the relevant SWMS
has been reviewed and, if necessary, revised.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.302
4.10 A copy of each SWMS has been kept by the principal contractor for
the required period and is readily available for inspection by the
auditor and by any worker carrying out the relevant high risk
construction work on the project.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.313

5. The work environment


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5.1 The work environment has been maintained such that it is clean and
in a safe condition.
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice
2011, 1.3 Maintaining the work environment and facilities
5.2 Work areas are clearly identified and separated as necessary so that
work can be undertaken safely.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
5.3 Floors and other surfaces are designed, installed, and maintained to
allow work to be carried out without risk to health and safety.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40

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5.4 Lighting at the workplace is sufficient to allow:
 each worker to carry out work without risk to health and safety
 people to move within the workplace without risk to health and
safety
 safe evacuation in an emergency.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice
2011, 2.6 Lighting
5.5 The workplace has sufficient ventilation to enable workers to carry
out work without risk to health and safety.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice
2011, 2.7 Air quality
5.6 Workers carrying out work in extremes of heat or cold are able to
carry out work without risk to health and safety.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice
2011, 2.8 Heat and cold
5.7 Outdoor workers have been provided with protection against
adverse weather conditions and solar ultraviolet exposure.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
5.8 Remote or isolated workers are provided with a system of work that
includes effective communication for accessing assistance.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.48
Housekeeping
5.9 The layout of the workplace allows, and the workplace is maintained
so as to allow, for people to enter and exit and to move about
without risk to health and safety, both under normal working
conditions and in an emergency.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
5.10 The principal contractor has managed the risks to health and safety
associated with the storage, movement, and disposal of
construction materials and waste at the workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315
5.11 The entries, exits, and access ways in the workplace are kept clean
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and clear of materials and waste.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
5.12 A safe system has been implemented for the collection, storage, and
disposal of excess or waste materials.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
5.13 Sufficient area has been allocated to safely store materials or plant
for the construction work.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40 and s.315
5.14 Protruding objects that are a hazard have been made safe (e.g.
exposed nails, vertical reinforcing steel).
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.40
Amenities
5.15 Adequate facilities have been provided for workers, including
toilets, drinking water, washing facilities, and eating facilities.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.41
5.16 Facilities provided for workers are in good working order and are
clean, safe, and accessible.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.41
5.17 Amenities are maintained in a hygienic, safe, and serviceable
condition through a system for inspecting and cleaning the
amenities.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315A
5.18 At least one toilet has been provided for each 15, or part of 15,
construction persons.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Schedule 5A, Part 2 Toilets
5.19 Toilets are provided in accordance with the regulations, including
the requirements for:
 the accessibility of toilets for multi-story structures of at least
four levels
 whether toilets should be connected or portable
 privacy, ventilation, and toilet paper
 specific facilities for the hygienic disposal of sanitary items for
females.
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Part 2 Toilets
5.20 A room or sheltered area to eat meals and take breaks in, is
reasonably available to each construction person and complies with
the requirements relating to:
 hygiene
 separation from work activities that expose or are likely to
expose construction workers to a health or safety risk
 adequate space and seating
 appropriate facilities for washing and storing utensils, boiling
water, and storing food in a cool place.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Schedule 5A, Part 3 Other
amenities
5.21 Adequate clean water for washing the hands and face supplied
through an appropriate facility are reasonably available to each
construction person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Schedule 5A, Part 3 Other
amenities
5.22 An appropriate and adequate supply of potable, clean, and cool
drinking water is reasonably available to each construction person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Schedule 5A, Part 3 Other
amenities

First aid
5.23 First aid equipment has been provided for the workplace and is
accessible to each worker.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.42
5.24 An adequate number of workers have been trained to administer
first aid.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.42
5.25 The first aid provisions for the workplace are appropriate to the:
 nature of the work being carried out
 nature of the hazards at the workplace
 size and location of the workplace
 number and composition of the workers and other people at the
workplace.
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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.42
Site security at schools or similar facility
5.26 Where the workplace is located within an existing workplace such as
a school or similar facility, the plan specifies how unauthorised
access of children and staff will be prevented, including how the
PCBU will communicate with the school or facility to manage this
issue.
Work Health and Safety regulation 2011 s.298

6. Confined spaces
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6.1 A SWMS is available for all construction work carried out in or near a
confined space that has commenced or is about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
6.2 All confined spaces have been identified.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Schedule 19, Dictionary -
Confined Spaces Code of Practice, 1.4 How to determine whether a
space is a confined space
6.3 All hazards associated with confined spaces have been identified.
Confined Spaces Code of Practice 2011, 3. How to identify the
hazards
6.4 For each hazard associated with a confined space, a competent
person has carried out a documented risk assessment.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.66
6.5 Risk assessments for confined spaces hazards are reviewed by a
competent person to reflect any review and revision of control
measures.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.66
6.6 Workers that have been or are about to be directed to enter a
confined space to carry out work hold a confined spaces entry
permit in accordance with the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.67
6.7 Appropriate signage has been erected for all confined spaces.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.68
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of work implemented that ensures:
 continuous communication with the workers from outside the
space
 monitoring of conditions within the space by a standby person
who is in the vicinity of the space and, if practicable, observing
the work being carried out.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.69
6.9 Any risks associated with the introduction of substances or condition
into the confined space from or by any plant or services connected
to the space have been identified, assessed, and controlled.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.70
6.10 Any risks associated with the activation or energising in any way of
any plant or services connected to the confined space have been
identified, assessed, and controlled.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.70
6.11 Atmospheric testing and monitoring is being carried out in all
confined spaces by a competent person using suitable, correctly
calibrated gas detectors.
Confined Spaces Code of Practice 2011, 4. How to assess the risks
6.12 While work is being carried out in a confined space a safe oxygen
level exists. If it is not reasonably practicable to ensure a safe oxygen
level, workers carrying out work in the confined space have been
provided with air supplied respiratory equipment.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.71
6.13 Unauthorised entry into confined spaces has been prevented using
locks, fixed barriers, or other security devices.
Confined Spaces Code of Practice 2011, 5.9 Signs and barricades
6.14 If relevant, the specific controls associated with the atmosphere,
flammable gases and vapours, and ignition sources within a confined
space have been complied with.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.71, s.72, and s.73
6.15 First aid procedures and rescue procedures to be followed in the
event of an emergency in a confined space have been developed
and practiced to ensure they are efficient and effective.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.74

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6.16 The entry and exit openings of all confined spaces are large enough
to allow emergency access and are not obstructed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.74
6.17 Plant, equipment, and PPE provided for first aid or emergency
rescue in relation to a confined space are maintained and in good
working order.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.74
6.18 PPE that is provided for emergencies relating to confined spaces is
appropriate to the risks associated with each confined space.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.75
6.19 Workers required to work in or around a confined space have been
provided with information, instruction, and training in relation to
the:
 nature of all hazards relating to a confined space
 need for, and the appropriate use of, control measures
associated with those hazards
 selection, fit, use, wearing, testing, storage, and maintenance of
any personal protective equipment
 contents of any confined space entry permits that may be issued
 emergency procedures.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.76
6.20 Records of all training provided to workers in relation to confined
spaces is available and will be kept for a period of two years.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.76
6.21 Copies of confined spaces risk assessments and confined spaces
entry permits have been kept for the period required by the
regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.77

7. Falling objects and public protection


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7.1 Hoarding that has been used as a control measure:
 will prevent any object that may reasonably be expected to hit it
from entering the adjoining area
 is strong enough, and appropriately designed and erected, for
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the circumstances in which it is used, including the location of
the workplace and the type of work to be carried out near the
hoarding.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315E and s.315F
7.2 Perimeter containment screening that has been used as a control
measure:
 is made of mesh, timber, plywood, or metal sheeting
 has a gap of no more than 25mm between?
o screens immediately next to each other
o a screen and the framework supporting it
 has a supporting framework that can bear the load of the screen.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315I
7.3 Perimeter containment screening that has been used as a control
measure complies with the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315I
7.4 Where catch platforms that are used or are to be used as a control
measure are installed, extended, or reduced, controls have been
implemented to prevent a component of the platform falling on
people while the platform is installed, extended, or reduced.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315J
7.5 Gantries that have been used as a control measure have been
designed by an engineer to withstand the required downward forces
for the work being carried out.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315K
7.6 Gantries that have been used as control measures:
 are able to stop an object from falling that may reasonably be
expected to fall on it
 have an overhead platform that is secured to prevent it lifting or
coming apart
 have solid sheeting erected along the outer edge of its overhead
platform to the required height
 are able to stop water or dust falling on people
 have natural or other lighting of at least 50 lux illuminating all of
the area below it
 will not tip over or rotate if a force that could reasonably be
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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315K
7.7 Any gantry that is being used to store materials or has had a shed
erected on it has been designed by an engineer to take the
additional load.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315K
7.8 Written approval has been obtained from the relevant authority for
the closure of any area.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315M
7.9 Note: This criterion does not apply to civil or housing construction
work.
Barricading or hoarding that has been used as a control measure:
 is of the required height
 is constructed from appropriate materials
 is correctly positioned with respect to the structure
 must be able to withstand the relevant horizontal forces, if
required by the regulations
 must extend to the gantry’s overhead platform, if it is part of a
gantry.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315F
7.10 Note: This criterion does not apply to housing or civil construction
work.
Where a load is being lifted over an adjoining area:
 the adjoining area has been closed at least to the extent
necessary to prevent objects falling on or otherwise hitting
people in the adjoining area, or
 a gantry has been erected that provides adequate protection to
people in the adjoining area against falling objects if the load
were to fail.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315L
7.11 Note: This criterion does not apply to demolition work or work
erecting or dismantling formwork.
Where the measured angle between the horizontal formed by an
imaginary straight line drawn between:
 the highest point at which work is being done on the structure
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barricade or hoarding will be erected that is closest to the
highest point
is 75° or more, the additional control measures required under the
regulations have been implemented.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315G

8. Falls
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8.1 A SWMS is available for all high-risk construction work that involves
a risk of a person falling more than 2m that has commenced or is
about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
8.2 For all high-risk construction work that involves a risk of a person
falling more than 2m, where the only control measures to be
implemented will be administrative or the provision of PPE, the
SWMS describes all control measures considered in determining
which control measure to implement (including by addressing the
general fall protection requirements in section 79(3)).
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.299
8.3 Where a risk of fall of less than 3m in housing construction work or Examples of hazards:
less than 2m in other construction work or construction work on  Vertical reinforcing steel, or the edge of a rubbish skip, 1m
roof with slope not over 26° exists: below a surface from which the work is to be done.
 each hazard that may result in a fall or cause death or injury if a  Unsheeted floor bearers and joists 2m below a surface
person were to fall has been identified from which the work is to be done.
 the risk of death or injury that may result because of the hazard  An object, for example a picket fence or stack of bricks,
has been assessed that could cause injury if a person fell on it.
 any control measures necessary to prevent, or minimise the level  A brittle roof on which the work is to be done 2m above a
of, exposure to the risk is used. floor.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306C(3)
8.4 Where a risk of fall of at least 3m in housing construction work or at Examples of control measures to prevent a person falling in-
least 2m in other construction work or construction work on roof clude:
with a slope over 26° exists, control measures have been used  edge protection
which:  a fall protection cover placed over an opening
 prevent a person falling any distance  a travel restraint system.
 if prevention is not practicable:
o arrest a person’s fall Examples of control measures to arrest a person’s fall include:
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o prevent or minimise the risk of death or injury to a person  a fall arresting platform
when the fall is arrested.  a fall-arrest harness system
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306D(3)  an industrial safety net.
Edge protection
8.5 Edge protection has been erected and is used in accordance with the
instructions of:
 the manufacturer or the supplier, where they have been
provided, or
 an engineer or competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306E
8.6 Edge protection has been designed to withstand the downwards or
outwards force of the impact of a fall against it of any person who
may reasonably be expected to fall against it.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306E
8.7 Edge protection has:
 a rail, or another component that prevents a person from falling,
fitted in accordance with the regulations
 another rail or rails or sturdy mesh, sheeting, or other material
below the rail or component.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306E
Fall protection covers
8.8 Each fall protection cover can withstand the impact of a fall onto it
of any person who may reasonably be expected to fall onto it.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306F
8.9 Each fall protection cover is securely fixed in place to prevent it
being moved or removed accidentally.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306F
Travel restraint systems
8.10 Travel restraint systems have been installed by a competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306G
8.11 Travel restraint systems have an anchorage point with a capacity to
withstand any load that could be exerted on it in the normal
operation of the system.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306G
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8.12 Travel restraint system users have been trained in the safe and
correct use of the system.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306G
8.13 Travel restraint systems in use do not show any evidence of wear or
weakness that may affect the system’s safety.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306G
8.14 Travel restraint systems have been inspected by a competent person
at least every six months and a written record of the inspection
exists.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306G
Fall arrest platforms
8.15 Each fall arrest platform can withstand the impact of any person
who may reasonably be expected to fall onto it.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306H
8.16 Each fall arrest platform provides an unobstructed landing area for a
falling person of at least 675mm wide for the length of the platform.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306H
8.17 For each fall arrest platform where the slope of the surface from
which construction work is to be carried out is not over 26°, the
platform is not over 1m lower than the surface.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306H
8.18 For each fall arrest platform where the slope of the surface from
which construction work is to be carried out is over 26°, the platform
is not over 300mm lower than the surface.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306H
8.19 Each fall arrest platform has edge protection along the outer edge of
the length and along each end of the platform that complies with
the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306H and s.306E
8.20 For each fall arrest platform where the gap between the inner edge
of the length of the platform and the structure that it is immediately
beside is greater than 225mm, controls to eliminate or minimise the
risk of a person falling off the inner edge have been implemented.
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Fall arrest harness systems
8.21 Each anchorage point of a fall arrest harness system has been:
 designed by an engineer for that purpose
 inspected and approved by a competent person prior to that
point’s first use by any person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.22 Note: This criterion does not apply to anchorage points supporting a
static line.
Each anchorage point has sufficient capacity for the number of
people using the anchorage point, as per the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.23 Each fall arrest harness system’s device to absorb the energy of a
falling person limits the force applied to the persons by a fall to not
more than 6kN.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.24 Each fall arrest harness system has been installed, maintained, and
is used in accordance with:
 the manufacturer or supplier, where they have been provided,
or
 an engineer or competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.25 Sufficient distance is available for a person using the system to fall to
prevent the person hitting an object, the ground, or another surface
other than a vertical surface.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.26 No part of a fall arrest harness system can encounter anything that
could affect the safe use of the system.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.27 People using fall arrest harness system have been trained in the safe
and correct use of the system.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.28 Fall arrest harness systems show no evidence of wear or weakness
to an extent that may affect the system’s safety.
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8.29 Anchorage points that are worn or to have an impaired load bearing
capacity are not used and appropriate measures have been taken to
prevent their use.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.30 Note: This criterion does not apply to anchorage points.
Fall arrest harness systems are inspected by a competent person at
least every six months and a written record of the inspection exists.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.31 If a fall arrest harness system has been used to arrest a fall, the
system has been removed from use until its manufacturer or a
competent person has inspected it and decided it is fit for purpose.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.32 Fall arrest systems are not used by workers when they are alone.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306I
8.33 Emergency and rescue procedures have been developed and tested.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.80
8.34 Workers have been provided information, training, and instruction
in relation to the emergency and rescue procedures.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.80
Safety nets
8.35 Safety nets used as a control measure must:
 be designed by an engineer or competent person for the
purpose for which it is intended to be used
 be made from a material designed to minimise injury to a person
falling into the net
 have energy absorbing characteristics to reduce the shock or
injury to a person falling into the net.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306J
8.36 Each safety net has been installed:
 so that a person falling into the net will not hit anything below
the net
 as close as possible below the surface from which people might
fall, but not more than the distance specified by the
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has not specified a distance, an engineer or competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306J
8.37 Each safety net has been installed in accordance with:
 the manufacturer or supplier, where they have been provided,
or
 an engineer or competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306J
8.38 Each safety net is used, inspected, and maintained in accordance
with:
 the manufacturer or supplier, or
 an engineer or competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306J

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Single or extension ladders – access only (i.e., no construction work or permitted work)
9.1 Note: This criterion does not apply to permitted work, as defined by
s306A.
Single or extension ladders are only used to gain access to a place
(i.e., not to perform construction work).
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306K
9.2 When using a single or extension ladder to gain access to a place,
workers maintain at least two hands and one foot, or two feet and
one hand, on the ladder from when the person is fully on the ladder
to when the person is leaving the ladder.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306K
Single or extension ladders – construction work that is permitted work
Note: The criteria under this heading only apply where a person performing the permitted work from a single or extension ladder could fall at least 3m for housing construction work, or at least
2m for all other construction work.
9.3 The person using the single or extension ladder:
 has at least three limbs holding, wrapped around, or standing on
the ladder in any combination, or is holding a stable object with
one or both hands instead of the ladder, or
 is prevented from falling by a control measure, or
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 is using a fall arrest harness system that is not attached to the
ladder.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306L
9.4 Each single or extension ladder is secured at the top or the bottom
to prevent it moving.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306L
9.5 A single or extension ladder used against a pole to do construction
work has a device fitted at or near the top of the ladder between its
sides that helps to ensure the ladder’s stability by partly accepting
the shape of the pole.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306L
Ladders generally
Note: The criteria under this heading do not apply to trestle ladders.
9.6 Ladders have a load rating of at least 120kg and have been
manufactured for industrial use.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306M
9.7 Ladders are used only for the purpose for which they have been
designed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306M
9.8 Ladders are not used to support a weight greater than that for which
they have been designed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306M
9.9 Note: This criterion does not apply to ladders used in confined
spaces.
Ladders are no longer than:
 6.1m for single ladders
 9.2m for extension ladders used to do electrical work within the
meaning of the Electrical Safety Act 2002
 7.5m for other extension ladders.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306M
9.10 Ladders are used where the:
 bottom of the ladder is on a stable surface
 rungs of the ladder are approximately level.
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9.11 Ladders are not used to support a platform.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306M
9.12 Single or extension ladders are only used at the appropriate angle,
as per the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306M
Work on platform supported by trestle ladders
Note: The criteria below must be complied with before construction work is carried out on the platform supported by trestle ladders where the person performing the work could fall at least 3m,
for housing construction work, or at least 2m for all other construction work.
9.13 Each trestle ladder is secured to prevent it from moving.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306N
9.14 Edge protection that complies with the regulations has been erected
along the outer edge of the length of the platform.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306N
9.15 Control measures are in place to eliminate or minimise the risk of a
person falling off the inner edge or the end of the platform.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306N
Platform supported by trestle ladders
9.16 Platforms are unobstructed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306O
9.17 For construction work being carried out on a platform supported by
trestle ladders where there is a risk that the person carrying out the
work could fall less than 3m, for housing construction, or less than
2m for all other construction:
 for light work, as defined by the regulations, the platform is at
least 225mm wide along its entire length, or
 for all other work the platform is at least 450mm wide along its
entire length.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306O
9.18 For construction work being carried out on a platform supported by
trestle ladders where there is a risk that the person carrying out the
work could fall at least 3m, for housing construction, or at least 2m
for all other construction:
 the platform is at least 450mm wide along its entire length
 the platform is not higher than 5m.

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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306O

10. Scaffolding
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10.1 Scaffolding has been erected by appropriately licensed workers.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.81 and schedule 3
10.2 Scaffolding is or has been erected and/or dismantled to eliminate or
minimise the risk of falling at least 3m, in housing construction, or
2m in all other construction to people carrying out the work, in
accordance with the regulations
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306P and s.306Q
10.3 Safe access to and egress from scaffold has been provided during
erection, use, and dismantling.
Scaffolding Code of Practice, 5.10 Access and egress
10.4 Written confirmation from a competent person stating that the
construction of a particular scaffold has been completed, has been
obtained prior to the use of that scaffold.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.225
10.5 Each scaffold and its supporting structure have been inspected by a
competent person:
 before the scaffold is used
 before use of the scaffold is resumed after an incident occurs
that may reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the
scaffold
 before use of the scaffold is resumed after repairs
 at least every 30 days.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.225
10.6 Scaffold or supporting structures that have been identified by an
inspection as creating a risk to health and safety are repaired,
altered, and added to as necessary, and inspected again by a
competent person prior to use.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.225
10.7 Unauthorised access to the scaffold is prevented while the scaffold is
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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.225
10.8 A scaffold plan is available for each scaffold and complies with
Scaffolding Code of Practice 2009, 3. Planning for scaffold work
10.9 Each scaffold has been erected, used, and dismantled in accordance
with the:
 scaffold plan
 manufacturer’s instructions and specifications
 Scaffolding Code of Practice 2009
 AS/NZS 1576:2010 Scaffolding.

11. Demolition
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11.1 The regulator has been notified at least five days prior to any
demolition work specified under this section.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.142
11.2 A SWMS is available for all work that involves demolition of an
element of a structure that is load bearing or otherwise related to
the physical integrity of the structure that has commenced or is
about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
11.3 The risk of falling objects has been controlled in accordance with
the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315H
11.4 The PCBU performing the demolition work holds the appropriate
licence and it is readily available for inspection.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.143 and s.144M
11.5 The nominated supervisor for the demolition work is readily
available to workers when the demolition work is being carried
out.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.144
Demolition involving asbestos
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being carried out.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.448 and s.450
11.7 If no asbestos register exists, the structure or plant has been
inspected by a competent person to determine whether asbestos
or ACM exist.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s,451
11.8 Asbestos likely to be disturbed by the demolition has been
identified and, so far is reasonably practicable, removed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.452
11.9 A procedure has been developed that reduces the risk of exposure
of workers and other people to asbestos to below the exposure
standard.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.454

12. Welding and hot work


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12.1 Workers are not exposed to welding fumes that contain a
substance or mixture in an airborne concentration that exceeds
the exposure standard for the substance or mixture.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.49
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.1 Airborne
contaminants.
12.2 Non-flammable screens or partitions have been installed where
appropriate.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.2 Radiation
12.3 Signs have been erected to warn workers and passers-by that
welding is occurring and that entry into the work area is not
permitted unless PPE is worn.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.2 Radiation
12.4 Appropriate PPE has been provided for and is being used by
workers performing welding work i.e. filter shades for goggles and
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protective clothing to cover exposed skin.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.2 Radiation
12.5 The risk of electric shock from contact with the electrode, live
parts, the work piece, or through contact with an unearthed cable,
lead, or tool has been controlled.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.3 Electrical risks
12.6 Welding equipment is used with earth leakage current protection
by means of a residual current device.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.3 Electrical risks
12.7 Risks to workers from equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic fields have been identified and controlled.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.3 Electrical risks
12.8 All sources of ignition have been identified and isolated from fuel
sources.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.4 Fire and explosion
12.9 Fire fighting equipment is located near the welding work area.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.4 Fire and explosion
12.10 Workers are isolated from contacting hot work pieces and
otherwise protected from burns and exposure to heat.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.5 Burns and exposure
12.11 Compressed and liquefied gas cylinders are stored and handled in
accordance with AS 4332-2004 – The storage and handling of
gases in cylinder.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases
12.12 Cylinders are stored in an upright position and have been secured
to prevent dislodgement.
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Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases
12.13 Flashback arrestors on hoses have been installed and have been
tested at intervals of at least every 12 months.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases
12.14 Cylinder valves are closed when the cylinder is not being used.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases
12.15 Cylinders have been fitted with a bursting disc safety device or an
operational spring-loaded pressure relief valve as appropriate.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases
12.16 Work area is well ventilated, and an air supplied respirator has
been supplied when necessary.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases
12.17 Cylinder fittings, hoses, and connections are not damaged or in
poor condition.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.19(1)
Welding processes Code of Practice 2013, 3.6 Compressed and
liquefied gases

13. Essential underground services


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13.1 The risks to health and safety associated with any essential
services at the workplace have been identified and managed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315
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to commence that involves work on or near:
 pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
 chemical, fuel, or refrigerate lines
 energised electrical installations or services.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
13.3 Current underground essential services information is available for
inspection for all areas where excavation work is being carried out
and for all adjacent areas.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.304
13.4 Workers carrying out excavation work have been provided with
the current underground essential services information.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.304

14. Excavation
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14.1 A SWMS is available for all excavation work that includes the use
of powered mobile plant that has commenced or is about to
commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
14.2 The risks to health and safety associated with any excavation work
have been identified and managed, including the risk of a person:
 falling into the excavation
 being trapped by the collapse of an excavation
 working in an excavation being struck by a falling object
 working in an excavation being exposed to an airborne
contaminant.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.305
Trenching
14.3 For trenches 1.5m or more deep, the work area has been, so far as
is reasonably practicable, secured from unauthorised access,
including inadvertent entry.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306
14.4 For trenches 1.5m or more deep, the sides of the trench have been
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 shoring by shielding or other comparable means
 benching
 battering.
Note: This does not apply if PCBU has written advice, which
complies with the regulations, from a geotechnical engineer that
all sides of the trench are safe from collapse has been obtained.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.306

15. Electrical
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15.1 Work is conducted in a way that is electrically safe.
Electrical Safety Act 2002 s.30
15.2 A SWMS is available for all work that is carried out on or near
energised electrical installations or services that has commenced
or is about to commence at the workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
15.3 Electrical leads are arranged to avoid damage.
Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 s.102
15.4 Leads and tools are not used in damp or wet conditions unless
they have been specifically designed to do so.
Electrical Safety Act 2002 s30
15.5 Residual current devices are installed and tested regularly.
Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 s.104
15.6 Electrical equipment has been inspected, testing, and tagged in
accordance with AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations –
Construction and demolition sites.
15.7 Electrical work is carried out by an appropriately licensed
individual.
Electrical Safety Act 2002 s.55
15.8 All electrical equipment for the performance of work is in
accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3012 Electrical
installations – Construction and demolition sites.
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enforced.
Electrical Safety Regulations 2002, Schedule 2 Exclusion zones for
electrical parts

16. Plant
Note: The criteria under this heading do not apply to plant that rely exclusively on manual power for operation and are designed to be primarily supported by hand (Work
Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s185).
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Plant and structures
16.1 The risks to health and safety associated with any plant at the
workplace have been identified and managed.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.21
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.203
16.2 Unauthorised alterations or interference with plant has been
prevented.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.205
16.3 Plant is used only for the purpose for which it has been designed
or otherwise in a way that does not increase the risk to health and
safety.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.206
16.4 Health and safety features and warning devices are operational
and are used in accordance with the relevant instructions and
information. Examples include:
 guarding
 operational controls
 emergency stops
 other warning devices.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.206
16.5 Plant that is not in use has been left in a state that does not create
a risk to the health and safety of any person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.207
16.6 The principal contractor has managed the risks to health and
safety associated with the storage of workplace plant that is not in
use.
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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315
16.7 Warning devices are positioned on the plant to ensure that the
device will work to best effect.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.212
Guarding
16.8 Guarding used as a control measure must:
 be solidly constructed and mounted
 make by-passing or disabling difficult
 not create a risk to health and safety
 be is properly maintained
 control the risk of broken or ejected parts and workpieces
 be removable to allow maintenance while plant is not in
normal operation
 be replaced before the plant can be restarted.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.208
16.9 Pipes or other parts of plant associated with heat or cold are
guarded or insulated.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.209
Operator controls
16.10 Ensure that any operator’s controls are:
 identified on the plant and indicates the nature, function and
direction of operation
 located to be readily accessible for convenient operation
 located or guarded to prevent unintentional
operation/activation
 able to be locked in the off position.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.210
Emergency stops
16.11 Where plant is operated by more than one person, the emergency
stops are fitted and must:
 be prominently, clearly and durably marked
 be immediately accessible by the operator(s)
 have a red coloured handle, bar or push button
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malfunction.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.211
Maintenance and inspection
16.12 Maintenance, inspection, and testing is carried out by a competent
person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.213
16.13 Maintenance, inspection, and testing is carried out:
 in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
 where there are no manufacturer’s recommendations, in
accordance with the recommendations of a competent person
 annually.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.213
16.14 Records of all tests, inspections, maintenance, commissioning,
decommissioning, dismantling, and alternation of each item of
plant are available.
Managing Risk of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2013, 6.
Keeping Records.
Powered mobile plant
16.15 Assess risks associated with:
 plant overturning
 things falling on the operator
 the operator being ejected
 the plant colliding with any person or thing
 mechanical failure of pressurised elements of the plant that
may release fluids that pose a risk to health and safety have
been identified and managed.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 s.21
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.214
16.16 A SWMS is available for work that includes the use of powered
mobile plant that has commenced or is about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
16.17 Mobile plant operators hold the appropriate high risk work licence
or, for earthmoving equipment and particular cranes, have been
deemed competent.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.81 and schedule
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16.18 A suitable combination of operator protective devices for each
item of powered mobile plant have been provided, maintained,
and used.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.215
16.19 People other than the operator of an item of mobile plant are
prevented from riding on the plant or are otherwise provided with
a level of protection that is equivalent to that provided to the
operator.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s215
16.20 Powered mobile plant is prevented from colliding with pedestrians
or other powered mobile plant.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.215
16.21 Where there is a possibility of powered mobile plant colliding with
pedestrians or other powered mobile plant, a warning device has
been fitted.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.215
16.22 Each industrial lift truck has been equipped with lifting
attachments that are suitable for the load being lifted or moved.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.218
16.23 Each industrial lift truck is operated in a manner that ensures risks
to the operator or other nearby people are eliminated or
minimised.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.218
16.24 Industrial lift trucks are not used to carry passengers unless the:
 truck is designed to carry a seated passenger
 passenger seat is fitted with suitable restraints
 passenger seat is located within the zone of protection that is
provided by the operator protective device.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.218
Plant that lifts or suspends loads
16.25 Operators of plant used to lift or suspend a load hold the
appropriate high risk work licence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.81 and schedule 3
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to lift or suspend the relevant load, or otherwise complies with the
regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.219
16.27 Lifting and suspending is carried out:
 with lifting attachments that are suitable for the load
 within the safe working limits of the plant.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.219
16.28 Loads are not suspended or travelled over a person unless the
plant is specifically designed for that purpose.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.219
16.29 Loads are lifted or suspended in a way that ensures that the load
remains under control during the activity.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.219
16.30 The following measures must be followed for plant that is used to
lift or suspend a person, but has not been specifically designed to
do so.
 People are lifted or suspended in a work box that is securely
attached to the plant.
 Where there is a risk of a person falling from a height, each
person wears a safety harness.
 Means are provided by which the persons being lifted or
suspended can safely exit the plant in the event of a failure.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.220
Mobile and tower cranes
16.31 Mobile and tower crane operators hold the appropriate high risk
work licence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.81, schedule 3
16.32 Maintenance, inspection, and testing of cranes is carried out by a
competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.213 and s.235
16.33 Cranes must undergo a major inspection:
 at the end of the design life recommended by the
manufacturer
 in accordance with the recommendations of a competent
person if there are no manufacturer’s recommendations
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 every 10 years from the date the crane was first commissioned
or first registered, whichever occurred first.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.235
Registered plant (plant designs and plant items)
16.34 Each item of registrable plant, as per the regulations, has been
registered.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.243, s.246 and schedule
5 parts 1 and 2
16.35 A record of all tests, inspections, maintenance, commissioning,
decommissioning, dismantling, and alteration of each item of
registrable plant has been kept and is available for inspection.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.237
Compliance with codes of practice and standards
16.36 Mobile cranes used in accordance with Mobile Crane Code of
Practice 2006, AS/NZS 1418.5, AS/NZS 2550.1 and AS/NZS 2550.5.
16.37 Hoists used in accordance with AS/NZS 1418.7.
16.38 Explosive powered tools used in accordance with AS/NZS 1873.1.
16.39 Lasers used in accordance with AS/NZS 2397.
16.40 Fire extinguishers compliant with AS/NZS 1851.

17. Tilt-up and pre-cast concrete construction


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17.1 A SWMS is available for all work that involves tilt-up or precast
concrete that has commenced or is about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
17.2 Detailed drawings have been provided and have been checked by
a suitably qualified engineer.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 4
Drawings
17.3 Design certification from a professional engineer is available.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 9.1
Engineer certification
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17.4 A system is in place to monitor work on site to ensure compliance
with designs and specifications.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 9.2 On-
site verification
17.5 Work is being carried out in accordance with the designs and
specifications.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 9.2 On-
site verification
17.6 The appropriate type and number of bracing is being used and has
been installed correctly.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 5 Braces
17.7 Engineering certification is available for all bracing.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 5 Braces,
6 Wind loading, 7 Deadman design, and 8 Drill-in type anchors
17.8 A lift plan has been prepared and includes:
 crane set-up position
 locations where panels are to be lifted from and to
 obstacles
 areas where cranes cannot be set-up
 the type and set-up of lifting gear
 responsibilities for rigging, dogging, and spotting duties.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 12.1 Lift
plan
17.9 Exclusion zones have been established and are enforced.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 13.1
Exclusion zones for tilt-up panel erection
Risk assessment for panel erections
17.10 The risk assessment for panel erections has considered the ground
slope and condition.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 12.5
Ground slope and condition
17.11 The risk assessment for panel erections has considered the crane
type and capacity.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 12.2
Crane capacity, 12.3 ‘Pick and carry’ cranes, and 12.4 Slewing
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cranes on outriggers
17.12 The risk assessment for panel erections has considered the impact
of wind loading.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 6 Wind
loading
17.13 The risks arising from lifting pre-cast elements over workers have
been identified and managed.
Tilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Code of Practice 2003, 13.2
Lifting pre-cast elements over workers
Concrete pumping
17.14 Concrete pump is located in the most favourable position to pump
concrete, including allowing adequate visual contact for the pump
operator with both the pump area and the pour area.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 3.1 Planning by the
principal contractor or person in control of the workplace

17.15 A clear, level area of ground with a firm base capable of supporting
the pump unit and the concrete delivery trucks is available.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 3.1 Planning by the
principal contractor or person in control of the workplace
17.16 Clear access to the pump unit for concrete trucks exists.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 3.1 Planning by the
principal contractor or person in control of the workplace
17.17 A clearly defined ‘pump washout area’ complying with
environmental protection legislation and local authority
requirements exists.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 3.1 Planning by the
principal contractor or person in control of the workplace
17.18 A method to collect concrete residue and/or all necessary
precautions to prevent wash down residue from the clean-up
operations entering stormwater drains has been implemented.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 3.1 Planning by the
principal contractor or person in control of the workplace
17.19 Appropriate inspections and maintenance have been carried out
for all concrete pumping equipment and written records are kept
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with each unit.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 5 Inspection and
maintenance
17.20 All equipment associated with the concrete pumping has a fixed
compliance plate and/or appropriate certification for their use.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 5.2 Compliance plates
and certification
17.21 Concrete pipelines are appropriately positioned and restrained.
Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2005, 4.1.3 Concrete pipelines
and restraint equipment
17.22 Work is undertaken in accordance with the Concrete Pumping
Code of Practice 2005.
Formwork
17.23 The formwork system has been certified by:
 a formwork designer, for basic formwork systems, or
 an engineer, for non-basic formwork systems.
Formwork of Practice 2006, 2.2.2 Formwork design certification
requirements
17.24 The necessary formwork documentation, including formwork
drawings, has been prepared and is available for inspection on site.
Formwork Code of Practice 2006, 2.2.3 Documentation and 2.2.5
On-site coordination and verification
17.25 Work is carried out in accordance with the formwork system.
Formwork Code of Practice 2006, 2.2.5 On-site coordination and
verification
17.26 On-site inspections are carried out to ensure compliance with the
formwork system.
Formwork Code of Practice 2006, 2.2.5 On-site coordination and
verification
17.27 Work is undertaken in accordance with the Formwork Code of
Practice 2006.

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18. Manual tasks
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18.1 The risks to health and safety associated with any hazardous
manual tasks have been identified and managed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.60
18.2 In determining what controls to implement to manage the risks
associated with hazardous manual tasks, all relevant matters that
may contribute to a musculoskeletal disorder, as described under
the regulations, have been considered.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.60

19. Hazardous substances and dangerous goods


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19.1 The risks to health and safety associated with any hazardous
chemicals used, handled, generated, or stored at the workplace
have been identified and managed, including the risk:
 of a physical or chemical reaction
 of fire or explosion
 that a chemical may become unstable.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.351, s.354, s.355 and
s.356
19.2 Controls implemented to eliminate or minimise the risks
associated with hazardous chemicals are reviewed and revised in
accordance with the regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.352
19.3 All hazardous chemicals that are used, handled, or stored at the Note: The chemical classification and labelling provisions of
workplace are correctly labelled. the previous legislation (WHS Act 1995 and the Dangerous
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.341 and s.342 Goods Safety Management Act 2001) operates concurrently
with the requirement of the new legislation to transition to
the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) by 31 December 2018.
19.4 A safety data sheet (SDS) exists and is available for inspection for
each hazardous chemical used, handled, or stored at the
workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.344
19.5 The relevant SDSs are available to:

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 workers using, handling, or storing a hazardous chemical
 emergency service workers
 any other person likely to be exposed to a hazardous chemical.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.344
19.6 A register of hazardous chemicals used, handled, or stored at the
workplace has been prepared in accordance with the regulations
and is kept at the workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.346
19.7 A spill containment system has been implemented in each part of
the workplace where there is a risk from a spill or leak of a
hazardous chemical.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.357
19.8 Fire protection and fire fighting equipment that has been designed
and built for the types of hazardous chemicals at the workplace
have been provided.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.359
19.9 Emergency equipment is available at the workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.360
19.10 Appropriate levels and types of health monitoring is provided to
workers that use, handle, generate, or store hazardous chemicals
mentioned in schedule 14, table 14.1, column 2 of the regulation.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.368 and s.370
19.11 Workers have been provided information about any health
monitoring requirements.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.369
19.12 The PCBU must ensure health monitoring is carried out in
accordance with the regulations, and:
 is conducted under the supervision of a registered medical
practitioner with the relevant experience
 is paid for by the relevant PCBUs
 a report provided to the relevant worker
 a report provided to the regulator, if required
 appropriate records are kept.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.371, s.372, s.375, s.376,
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19.13 Appropriate supervision is provided to workers in relation to
hazardous chemicals.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.379

20. Asbestos management


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20.1 A SWMS is available for all work that involves or is likely to involve
the disturbance of asbestos that has commenced or is about to
commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
20.2 Exposure of a person at the workplace to airborne asbestos has
been eliminated or, where elimination s not reasonably
practicable, minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.420
20.3 The exposure standard for asbestos has not been exceeded at the
workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.420
20.4 All asbestos or ACM present at the workplace has been identified
by a competent person.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.422
20.5 The presence and location of asbestos or asbestos containing
material is clearly indicated.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.424
20.6 If required, an asbestos register is: Note: For workplace buildings, an asbestos register is not
 prepared and kept at the workplace required if it meets all of the following requirements.
 reviewed and revised in accordance with the regulations  The building was constructed after 31 December 1989.
 accessible to the relevant persons.  No asbestos has been identified at the workplace.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.425, s.426, and s.427  No asbestos is likely to be present at the workplace
from time to time.
20.7 If required, an asbestos management plan is:
 prepared and maintained for the workplace
 reviewed and revised in accordance with the regulations
 accessible to the relevant persons.
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20.8 Workers involved in asbestos removal work or in the carrying out
of asbestos-related work have been trained in the identification of
and safe handling of asbestos and ACM.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.445
20.10 Asbestos removal work is carried out by an appropriately licensed
removalist.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.458
20.11 Asbestos removal work is carried out in accordance with the
regulations.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Part 8.7 Asbestos
removal work

21. Noise
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21.1 The risks to health and safety associated with noise at the
workplace have been identified and managed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.57
21.2 Workers are not exposed to noise in excess of the exposure
standard for noise
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.57

22. General traffic management


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22.1 The principal contractor has managed the risks to health and
safety associated with traffic in the vicinity of the workplace that
may be affected by construction work carried out in connection
with the construction project.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.315
22.2 A SWMS is available for all work that is carried out on, in, or
adjacent to a:
 road
 railway
 shipping lane
 other traffic corridor
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that is in use by traffic (other than pedestrians) that has
commenced or is about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299

23. Hazardous atmosphere


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24.1 A SWMS is available for all work that is carried out in an area that
may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere that has
commenced or is about to commence.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.291 and s.299
24.2 The risks to health and safety associated with hazardous
atmospheres have been identified and managed.
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 s.51

25. Other hazards and risks


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