Site induction checklist
Checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
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Site induction
Before anyone starts work on a new site
| Done | Task | Notes | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site contacts and access | |||
| Introduce the site supervisor and who to report to | |||
| Explain sign-in and sign-out, and site working hours | |||
| Show parking, entry points and restricted areas | |||
| Hazards | |||
| Walk through the site’s known hazards and how they’re controlledFor example, live services, asbestos, working at height, traffic and other trades. | |||
| Explain how to report a new hazard, an incident or a near miss | |||
| Emergency procedures | |||
| Show the emergency exits, assembly point and alarm | |||
| Show where the first aid kit, fire extinguishers and spill kit are | |||
| Name the first aider and fire warden | |||
| Permits and isolations | |||
| Explain which work needs a permit, such as hot work or confined spaces | |||
| Explain the lock-out and isolation procedure for power, gas and water | |||
| Protective equipment and site rules | |||
| Confirm the protective equipment required on this site | |||
| Explain site rules on smoking, phones, drugs and alcohol, and housekeeping | |||
| Explain how waste and offcuts are handled on this site | |||
| Confirmation | |||
| Check the worker’s licences and tickets for the work they’ll do | |||
| Have the worker confirm they understood the induction, and record the date | |||
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