Construction Site Establishment Checklist South Africa Pdf May 2026

Prepared by (Name & Title): ________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: __________

_________________________________ Site Location: _________________________________ Contractor / Principal Contractor: _________________________________ Date of Establishment: ________________________ Checked by: _________________________________ SECTION A: LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE (OHS Act Compliance) | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 1 | Client appointed Principal Contractor (if >1 contractor) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 2 | Construction Health & Safety File initiated on site | ☐ | ☐ | | | 3 | Risk Assessment (HIRA) completed for site establishment phase | ☐ | ☐ | | | 4 | Site-Specific Safety Plan approved by Client / Agent | ☐ | ☐ | | | 5 | Emergency Response Plan displayed and communicated | ☐ | ☐ | | | 6 | Letter of Good Standing (COID / Compensation Fund) on site | ☐ | ☐ | | | 7 | Proof of Public Liability Insurance | ☐ | ☐ | | | 8 | Site Diary / Daily Register available | ☐ | ☐ | | | 9 | Statutory appointments (e.g. First Aider, Fire Marshal) made in writing | ☐ | ☐ | | | 10 | OHS Act Section 37(2) agreements with subcontractors in place | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION B: SITE BOUNDARIES, ACCESS & SECURITY | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 11 | Site hoarding / fencing (min 1.8m high, secure) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 12 | Lockable gates with access control | ☐ | ☐ | | | 13 | Warning signs (β€œUnauthorised access prohibited”, β€œHard hats required”, etc.) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 14 | Site access road suitable for delivery vehicles | ☐ | ☐ | | | 15 | Pedestrian walkway separation from vehicle routes | ☐ | ☐ | | | 16 | Security guard / monitoring (if required by contract or risk) | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION C: WELFARE FACILITIES (SANS 10400 & OHS Regs) | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 17 | Clean drinking water (dispenser or tap) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 18 | Toilet facilities (chemical / portable – 1 per 15 workers) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 19 | Handwashing station with soap and paper towels | ☐ | ☐ | | | 20 | Sheltered eating area (weatherproof, clean) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 21 | First Aid Kit (complies with SANS 1090) + trained first aider | ☐ | ☐ | | | 22 | Changing / drying room (if wet or dirty work) | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION D: HEALTH & SAFETY SIGNAGE & PPE | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 23 | Mandatory PPE signs (helmets, boots, hi-vis, glasses) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 24 | Prohibition signs (e.g. No smoking near flammables) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 25 | Warning signs (e.g. β€œCaution: overhead work”, β€œDanger: excavation”) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 26 | Emergency assembly point sign | ☐ | ☐ | | | 27 | Site rules notice board (prominently displayed) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 28 | PPE issued (hard hat, hi-vis vest, safety boots, gloves as needed) | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION E: FIRE PREVENTION & EMERGENCY | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 29 | Fire extinguishers (SANS 1910: 4.5kg DCP – suitable for risk) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 30 | Fire extinguishers inspected (monthly tag visible) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 31 | No smoking policy enforced (designated smoking area away from flammables) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 32 | Emergency evacuation procedure displayed | ☐ | ☐ | | | 33 | Emergency contact numbers (fire, ambulance, hospital, police) posted | ☐ | ☐ | | | 34 | Vehicle access for emergency services maintained | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION F: HOUSEKEEPING & ENVIRONMENT (NEMA & Local By-laws) | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 35 | Waste skips / bins (general and hazardous waste separated) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 36 | Waste removal schedule in place (no burning on site) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 37 | Spill kit available (fuel, oil, chemicals) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 38 | Storage area for materials (stacked safely, not blocking exits) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 39 | Flammable store (ventilated, lockable, away from ignition) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 40 | Site drainage not causing erosion or runoff to public roads | ☐ | ☐ | | | 41 | Dust control (water spraying, tarpaulins) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 42 | Noise control (hours of work within local by-laws) | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION G: ELECTRICAL & TEMPORARY SERVICES | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 43 | Temporary distribution board (earth leakage, labelled, weatherproof) | ☐ | ☐ | | | 44 | Extension leads heavy-duty, no joints, off-ground where possible | ☐ | ☐ | | | 45 | Generator / alternative supply (if used) with safe refuelling procedure | ☐ | ☐ | | | 46 | Overhead power lines (identified, safe working distances) | ☐ | ☐ | | SECTION H: SUBCONTRACTORS & VISITORS | # | Item | Compliant (βœ”) | N/A | Remarks | |---|------|---------------|-----|---------| | 47 | Subcontractor induction completed before starting work | ☐ | ☐ | | | 48 | Visitor sign-in/out register at site entrance | ☐ | ☐ | | | 49 | Visitor PPE available and enforced | ☐ | ☐ | | | 50 | Toolbox talks scheduled (weekly minimum) | ☐ | ☐ | | FINAL SIGN-OFF Site Establishment Completed: ☐ Yes ☐ No (if No – attach action plan) construction site establishment checklist south africa pdf

________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: __________ βœ… Tip: Keep this checklist in your site health and safety file. Re-check after any major change (new phase, new subcontractor, after weather damage). For a free editable version, copy this table into Word and save as PDF. South Africa Compliant with OHS Act (Act 85

South Africa Compliant with OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) & SANS 10400 β€œCaution: overhead work”