Site Safety & Administration
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
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| Site Name / Project Number | ___________________________ | |
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Inductee Full Name | ___________________________ | |
| Company / Employer | ___________________________ | |
| Trade / Role on Site | ___________________________ | |
| GENERAL SITE INFORMATION | ||
| Site layout, access and egress routes explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Site rules and behaviour expectations explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Site hours and sign-on/sign-off procedures explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Parking and vehicle management explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | ||
| Emergency assembly point location shown | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Emergency evacuation procedures explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Location of fire extinguishers and fire suppression equipment shown | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Location of first aid kit and first aid officer identified | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Emergency contact numbers provided (site supervisor, emergency services) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Incident and near-miss reporting procedures explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| PPE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Mandatory PPE requirements for site explained (hard hat, hi-vis, boots, glasses) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Task-specific PPE requirements explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| PPE inspection and maintenance requirements explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| HAZARDS & RISK MANAGEMENT | ||
| Site-specific hazards identified and explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| SWMS requirements and process explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Permit to work system explained (if applicable) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Hazardous chemicals and SDS locations identified | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Exclusion zones and restricted areas identified | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| FACILITIES | ||
| Amenities (toilets, lunch room, water) location shown | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Waste management and rubbish disposal procedures explained | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | ||
| I have understood the site induction and agree to comply with all site rules and WHS requirements | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Any questions or concerns raised | ___________________________ | |
| Inductee Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Induction Conducted By (name) | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |