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
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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 | ___________________________ | |