Checklist · Site Safety & Administration
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 · Last reviewed
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
| Project Name | ||
| Site Address | ||
| Principal Contractor | ||
| Site Supervisor | ||
| Establishment Date | ||
| Estimated Project Value ($) | ||
| REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | ||
| Construction induction (white card) required for all workers | Yes | No |
| Site-specific induction procedure established | Pass | Fail |
| WHS Management Plan prepared (required for projects >$250k) | Yes | No |
| Relevant council / authority permits obtained | Pass | Fail |
| SWMS prepared for all High Risk Construction Work | Pass | Fail |
| SITE SECURITY AND FENCING | ||
| Site perimeter fenced / hoarded to prevent unauthorised entry | Pass | Fail |
| Site entry / exit points clearly defined | Pass | Fail |
| Signage erected (site name, PC details, emergency contacts) | Pass | Fail |
| Public exclusion zones established where required | Yes | No |
| AMENITIES AND WELFARE | ||
| Toilet facilities provided (as per WHS Reg) | Pass | Fail |
| Drinking water accessible | Pass | Fail |
| Eating / lunch facilities available | Pass | Fail |
| Adequate lighting for work areas | Pass | Fail |
| FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY | ||
| First aid kit stocked and located on site | Pass | Fail |
| Qualified first aider identified | Yes | No |
| Emergency response plan in place | Pass | Fail |
| Assembly point designated and signed | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency services contact numbers posted | Pass | Fail |
| PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | ||
| Plant pre-start inspection records in place | Yes | No |
| Traffic management plan established (if applicable) | Yes | No |
| Overhead / underground service locations identified | Pass | Fail |
| SIGN-OFF | ||
| Outstanding items / notes | ||
| Site Supervisor Signature | ||
| WHS Officer / PC Representative Signature | ||