Contractor WHS Induction Checklist Template
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Contractor WHS Induction Checklist
Company Name: [INSERT COMPANY NAME] Site Address: [INSERT SITE ADDRESS] Date of Induction: [INSERT DATE]
Contractor Details
Company/Contractor Name: [INSERT CONTRACTOR NAME] Contact Person: [INSERT CONTACT NAME] Phone Number: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER] Email: [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS]
Worker Details (Complete for each worker)
Worker Name: [INSERT WORKER NAME] Position/Trade: [INSERT TRADE]
1. Verification of Documents
Please attach copies of relevant documents.
- Current White Card (General Construction Induction Training)
- Card Number: [INSERT NUMBER]
- Expiry Date: [INSERT DATE]
- High Risk Work License (if applicable)
- License Number: [INSERT NUMBER]
- Class of License: [INSERT CLASS]
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency
- Insurer: [INSERT INSURER]
- Amount: $[INSERT AMOUNT]
- Expiry Date: [INSERT DATE]
- Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) reviewed (for high risk construction work)
- Date Reviewed: [INSERT DATE]
2. Site Rules and Access
Induction confirms the worker understands the following:
- Site operating hours are [INSERT START TIME] to [INSERT END TIME].
- Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
- Alcohol and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on site.
- Speed limit on site is [INSERT LIMIT] km/h.
- Sign in and sign out procedures are located at [INSERT LOCATION].
- Visitor and delivery procedures have been explained.
3. Site Specific Hazards
The following hazards have been discussed:
- Moving plant and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, cranes)
- Overhead powerlines
- Underground services
- Hazardous chemicals and substances (SDS locations)
- Asbestos containing materials (if applicable)
- Working at heights requirements
- Confined spaces (if applicable)
- Noise exposure and hearing protection zones
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
I understand that the following PPE is mandatory for this site:
- Safety boots (compliant with AS/NZS 2210.1)
- High visibility clothing (Class D/N)
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Sun protection (long sleeves, hat)
- Specific respiratory protection (e.g. P2 mask)
I confirm I have been issued with the necessary PPE or I am providing my own compliant PPE.
5. Emergency Procedures
The worker has been instructed on:
- Location of first aid kits and first aid officers
- Location of fire extinguishers and blankets
- Location of emergency assembly point
- Method of raising the alarm (who to call, how to call)
- Evacuation routes and exits
- Location of emergency contact numbers
- Location of Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
6. Incident and Hazard Reporting
The worker understands they must:
- Report any injury or near miss immediately to the supervisor.
- Report any unsafe condition or behaviour immediately.
- Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health and safety.
7. Facility Information
- Location of toilet facilities
- Location of drinking water
- Location of meal/break areas
- Waste disposal procedures
Acknowledgement
I, the undersigned worker, acknowledge that I have received a site induction for [INSERT COMPANY NAME]. I understand the information provided above regarding site rules, hazards, PPE, and emergency procedures. I agree to comply with all reasonable instructions regarding work health and safety while on site.
Worker Signature: ______________________ Date: //______
Inductor Signature: ______________________ Printed Name: ______________________ Date: //______
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Contractor WHS Induction Checklist
A checklist used to verify that contractors have received site specific safety information and understand their work health and safety obligations before starting work.