Project: WHS Audit Checklist, Risk Assessment and Management

This project presents a comprehensive WHS (Work Health and Safety) audit checklist designed to assess and manage safety protocols within a project environment. The checklist covers various aspects including, but not limited to, corridors, stairways, fire safety, hazardous substances, mobile equipment, and personal protective equipment. It also includes sections on emergency procedures such as evacuation plans, emergency numbers, and designated meeting points. Furthermore, the project evaluates the effectiveness of inductions, the role of safety committees, and the implementation of workplace safety inspections. Specific areas such as sheds, protection and hoardings, and plant and equipment are also assessed. The project aims to identify potential hazards, assess the associated risks, and ensure compliance with WHS regulations, contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment. This is a valuable resource for project managers and safety officers looking to improve their WHS practices.

Part 1
PROJECT WHS AUDIT CHECKILIST
1. Project details
Contract Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Project Description _______________________________________________________________________________
Project Manager: ________________________________________________________________________________
Contractor: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Date of inspection ________________________________________________________________________________
2. Checks for required items
a) Risks assessment
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable and the reason in the description1
Item Inspected Description of the problem Risk
Level
Entered
on Risk
Register
Corridors and aisles 
Stairs and Landings 
Floors and slippery surfaces 
Amount of lighting 
Electrical safety 
Fire safety 
First Aid kits and its contents 
Hazardous substances 
Machinery and workbenches 
Mobile plant and equipment 
Housekeeping 
Personal protection 
1 Journal article on measuring the occupational health and safety performance of construction companies in
Australia by John Lin and Anthony Mills in the journal Facilities volume 19, page 131 – 139.

b) Evacuation plan
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable and the reason in the description
Item Inspected Description of the problem Risk
Level
Entered
on Risk
Register
Routes clearly marked and well lit 
Routes enough to accommodate evacuating
personnel 
Unobstructed and clear from debris 
Alternative evacuation routes present 
Emergency number displayed 
Fire/ evacuation alarm locations 
Designated meeting place head count 
c) Emergency response plans
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable
Overall emergency plan and organization of the project 
Register of equipment to be used in case of emergency 
Register of current qualified first aid providers 
Co-ordination of workers in the event of an emergency 
d) Inductions
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable
Outline of the contract induction procedures for the company employees 
Details and modules in the course content of the induction 
Register of personnel who have completed the induction program 
Details of employees that are trained relevant to the project WHS requirements 
Details of employees in possession of permits and competency certificates required for the project2 
2 Journal Article on OHS Performance Indicators for Benchmarking: Report on the literature
review conducted as stage 1 of the Worksafe Australia project to develop a benchmarking
methodology for occupational health and safety by Andrea Shaw in the Journal “Positive
performance indicators: Beyond lost time injuries” Page 15 – 27.

e) Safety committee
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable
Regular meeting of the committee except when conducting periodical work safety inspections 
Procedures for investigating work safety- related incidents put in place 
Work policies and procedures that affect safety evaluated 
Ensure conducting of work place safety inspection for location, identification and documentation of safety
and health hazards 
Review of corrective action taken by the project manager on health hazards 
3. Sheds
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable
Is the area clean and tidy? 
Sufficiency of space for every worker to safely perform their work 
Floor surfaces are properly maintained in good condition and suites the work done thereon 
Walls and roof are safe and in good condition 
Doors and window locks in good condition, shed remains safe when unattended 
Adequate ventilation 
4. Protection and Hoardings
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable
Secure and appropriate barricade/ hoarding/ fencing/ gantry put in place 
Signage in place 
Site access controlled 
Measures for control of traffic 
5. Plant & Equipment
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable
Plant and equipment in good working state 
Daily inspection checklists 
Display of warning and instructions 

Licensing and training of operators 
Operational warning lights 
Reversing alarm operational 
Rectification system used 
Fire extinguisher 
Tyre satisfactory 