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Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 compliant site safety checklist — cover your PCBU obligations before work starts.

How to use: Complete this checklist before starting work on any new site. All fields are editable — click any text to change it.

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SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST
Date: 2026-01-01
Site: 123 Job Site Road
Completed by: Name / Role

HSWA 2015 — PCBU obligations. Complete before starting work. Keep on site for duration of job.

Site Access & Induction
Site boundaries identified and marked
Emergency exit routes clear and known
First aid kit on site and stocked
Emergency contact numbers posted
All workers inducted to site
Hazard Identification
Site hazards identified and recorded
Asbestos / lead paint risk assessed
Underground / overhead services located
Slip, trip and fall hazards managed
Chemical / hazardous substances noted
PPE & Equipment
All workers wearing appropriate PPE
Tools and equipment in safe condition
Ladders / scaffolding inspected
Electrical equipment tested and tagged
Power tools guarded and safe
Working at Heights (if applicable)
Fall protection plan in place
Scaffolding erected by competent person
Guardrails and toe boards fitted
Safety harness / anchor points checked
Electrical Safety
Electrical isolation confirmed where required
RCDs / safety switches in use
No exposed wiring or damaged cords
Sign-off
Supervisor signature / Date
Site manager / Date
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