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Site Safety & Administration Checklists

Site induction, toolbox talk, hazard identification and other administrative safety checklists for construction and industrial sites.

  1. 01

    Construction Site Induction Checklist

    Site induction checklist and sign-on register for construction sites. Records that each person has received and understood site-specific WHS information before commencing work. Required under the WHS Act for all PCBUs.

    30 checklist items
  2. 02

    Toolbox Talk Record

    Record form for toolbox talk (pre-start safety meeting) attendance and content. Provides a documented record of WHS communication and worker consultation as required under the WHS Act.

    19 checklist items
  3. 03

    Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

    Systematic identification and assessment of site hazards in accordance with Safe Work Australia and state WHS legislation requirements.

    31 checklist items
  4. 04

    Take 5 Safety Checklist

    A quick five-step pre-task risk check (Stop, Look, Assess, Control, Proceed) for workers to complete before starting a job or when conditions change.

    31 checklist items
  5. 05

    Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

    Break a job into steps, identify the hazards in each step and record the controls before work starts. For tasks that are not high-risk construction work but still need a documented risk assessment.

    42 checklist items
  6. 06

    Incident and Near Miss Report

    Records workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses in compliance with WHS Act notification and recording obligations.

    35 checklist items
  7. 07

    Emergency Response Plan Review

    Periodic review and verification of site emergency response arrangements in accordance with WHS Regulation and AS 3745-2010.

    34 checklist items
  8. 08

    Permit to Work

    Formal authorisation for high-risk work activities including hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation, and work at heights, per WHS Regulation.

    33 checklist items
  9. 09

    Site Establishment Checklist

    Pre-commencement checklist to confirm safety, compliance, and administrative requirements are in place before work begins on a construction site.

    30 checklist items
  10. 10

    Hot Work Permit

    Permit to authorise welding, cutting, grinding, brazing and other spark- or flame-producing work outside a designated hot work area. Covers combustible removal, fire watch, fire equipment and post-work checks.

    36 checklist items
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    Confined Space Entry Permit

    Entry permit for work in a confined space such as a tank, pit, silo, sewer or vessel, as required by the model WHS Regulations. Records isolations, atmospheric testing, standby person, rescue arrangements and entry/exit log.

    39 checklist items
  12. 12

    Working at Heights Permit

    Permit to authorise work where a person could fall, including roof work, open edges, penetrations and work above 2 m. Records the fall control method selected from the hierarchy, anchor and equipment checks, and the rescue plan.

    35 checklist items
  13. 13

    Excavation / Dig Permit

    Permit to authorise excavation, trenching, potholing and ground penetration. Records Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) plans, service location and potholing, trench support, spoil placement and access before digging starts.

    34 checklist items
  14. 14

    Isolation & Lockout Record (LOTO)

    Record of energy isolation and lockout / tagout for maintenance, cleaning or repair of plant and services. Lists each isolation point, lock and personal danger tag, stored energy release, test for dead and restoration.

    33 checklist items
  15. 15

    Traffic Management Checklist

    Daily check of site and roadside traffic management, covering the traffic guidance scheme, signage, delineation, traffic controllers, pedestrian routes and plant / pedestrian separation. Completed before work starts and at set intervals during the shift.

    31 checklist items
  16. 16

    Site Daily Diary

    Daily site record for builders and site supervisors covering weather, workforce, subcontractors, plant, deliveries, inspections, safety events, delays and instructions received. Builds the record you need for variations, extension of time claims and disputes.

    30 checklist items
  17. 17

    Emergency Evacuation Drill Record

    Record of an emergency evacuation drill for a workplace or construction site, capturing the scenario, alarm, evacuation time, headcount, warden performance and issues to fix. Supports testing of the emergency plan required by the WHS Regulations.

    32 checklist items
  18. 18

    SWMS Review Checklist

    Checklist for principal contractors, supervisors and subcontractors to review whether a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is fit for purpose before high risk construction work starts. Checks the HRCW identified, hazards, controls, hierarchy of controls, consultation, sign-on and review triggers.

    34 checklist items
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    Pre-Start Meeting Record

    Record of the daily pre-start meeting held before work begins, covering the day's tasks, high-risk activities, permits, site changes, weather and plant movements, with worker sign-on. Supports consultation and coordination between trades.

    28 checklist items
  20. 20

    Subcontractor Prequalification Checklist

    Checklist for builders and principal contractors to assess a subcontractor before engagement, covering business details, insurances, licences, WHS systems, SWMS, plant, training records and safety history.

    34 checklist items
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    Lift Plan Checklist

    Checklist for planning a crane lift, from load details and crane selection through ground conditions, rigging, exclusion zones and communication. Used by the crane crew, dogger or rigger and supervisor before routine, critical or complex lifts.

    39 checklist items
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