06/03/2025

Health and Safety

Health & Safety Form

Fill this in before you start any work

  • Assess whether the following general health & safety procedures & risk controls are in place. As a guide, refer to the Construction Safety Procedures & Hazard Cards in your HazardCo Pack:
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  • The hazard board and barriers (particularly for public protection) are in place, hazard boards are regularly updated:
  • Is being worn, is in good condition and used correctly:
  • All workers/clients have been inducted to the workplace:
  • Are available, relevant to the work and all have read them:
  • All workers are competent for the work they are doing or they are supervised by a person who is:
  • Is in good condition, regularly checked and recorded on a Plant & Equipment Register:
  • Are recorded on a Hazardous Substance Register, stored and handled as per HZSNO requirements: (Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available in the workplace)
  • There is an adequate set-down area and vehicle access for site deliveries away from any pedestrian or work areas:
  • The site is clean and tidy with no trip / slip hazards, clear access to work areas, and waste bins are on site and being used:
  • Have been reported to WorkSafe NZ 24 hours prior to the start of work: (Appropriate forms held on site)
  • Appropriate fall protection is in place to Eliminate or Minimise the risk of harm when working at height - internal netting and external scaffolding fully in place:
  • Installed as per SARNZ best practice guidelines:
  • Tools and materials are secured and/or work areas are cordoned to prevent objects falling onto workers when doing overhead work:
  • Only used if no other fall protection options practical. Only NZQA trained workers. Equipment in good condition, set up correctly, regularly checked and certified:
  • All electrical leads and appliances are tagged and tested, RCDs are in place:
  • Combustible / flammable materials properly stored used, workplace is tidy with no rubbish lying around:
  • Used for short duration work or access to work areas only: (No domestic ladders to be used)
  • In good condition, have appropriate guards and workers have been trained in their use:
  • Are being conducted in accordance with Approved Code of Practice:
  • Levels are below 85 decibels, or staff are wearing hearing protection:
  • Roof or under floor access requires appropriate training, a TA (Task Analysis) and must have specialised emergency procedures:
  • Sufficient for task:
  • Traffic is being controlled where required as per Traffic Management Best Practice Guidelines. Pedestrians are kept clear of work areas:
  • Environmental hazards (biological/air contaminants etc) are being managed appropriately eg. through air monitoring, PPE, health monitoring etc: (First Aid trained workers and kits available on site)