Safety Checklist for Contractors in Construction

[mt_lineheader size=”2″ align=”left”] Safety Planning [/mt_lineheader]

Prepare a folder to store your Safety documents and keep the folder in your vehicle ready for Inspectors and emergencies. Your safety folder should include:

• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for any high risk work.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) for any Hazardous chemicals you use.
• A copy of all your workers White cards.
• A copy of your workers High Risk Work Licences for High Risk Work performed.
• Your Incident reporting procedures.
• Your emergency procedures including emergency contact phone numbers.
• Your Hazardous chemicals register for any hazardous chemicals you use.
  (Ask your supplier if items are Hazardous. Examples are: petrol, glues, solvents)

Ensure electrical equipment is Tested and Tagged, including the RCD to be used on site.
Keep a First Aid kit in your vehicle, ensuring the contents cover the nature of the work being carried out in the workplace.

 

[mt_lineheader size=”2″ align=”left”] At the Work Site[/mt_lineheader]

• Do a Risk Assessment before starting work: identify hazards, implement control measures.
• If the job includes any high risk work, then document the risk assessment on your SWMS or JSA, then :
  • Give the Builder copy of your SWMS/JSA (on projects >$250K).
  • Ensure SWMS/JSA is read and signed off by your workers prior to commencement.
• Give the builder a copy of Workers White Cards and High Risk Work Licences.
• Provide workers with information, instructions, training & supervision e.g. induction.
• Ensure any High Risk Work is carried out as per SWMS.
• Keep a copy of your SWMS for 2 years if incident occurs.
• Ensure SWMS is readily available for workers and Inspectors.
• Ensure all your workers have their White Cards Licences readily available.
• Ensure all workers have and wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide First Aid to workers.
• Consult with your workers regarding job safety.
• Notify SafeWorkSA of any dangerous incidents.

If you need assistance with the preparation of your Work Health & Safety documents then contact SiteBook:
email support@sitebook.com.au

You can download a pdf version of the Safety Check List for Contractors here.

Legal stuff: This web site provides general information only. For advice and information specific to your business contact a WHS consultant.