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Site Induction and Briefing Checklist

by Alan Taylor-Reed, from the Community

This DOA-15 Site Induction and Briefing form is designed for construction projects and must be completed before starting work on site. It captures personal details, medical or disability considerations, medications, allergies, and employment information, including demolition and asbestos experience. The induction covers minimum topics such as locations of asbestos containing materials, company policies (health and safety, environmental, quality, anti-bribery, COSHH, COVID-19), RAMS and the Construction Phase Plan, right to refuse unsafe work, allocation of safety responsibilities, site rules, hazards and controls, permit to work requirements, fire and emergency procedures, first aid provisions, PPE availability and use, incident and near-miss reporting, welfare facilities, hygiene and housekeeping, and smoking policy. It concludes with declarations and signatures from the inductee and site supervisor.

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Site Safety Induction Checklist
Prepare workers for safe entry to site with a structured site safety induction. This checklist covers site rules and permits, significant hazards, PPE requirements, access and egress, traffic management, housekeeping, welfare facilities, security, first aid and emergency arrangements, communication and responsibilities, incident reporting, and ongoing training and toolbox talks. Use it to record attendance and signatures and standardize inductions across projects.
by Mark Jackson, from the Community
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Health and Safety Induction Checklist
This health and safety induction checklist helps standardize onboarding for employees and contractors on any worksite. It covers key topics including alarms and evacuation procedures; locations of fire extinguishers, hoses, blankets, first aid kits, defibs, and first aiders; site speed limits and parking; site rules such as smoking, exclusion zones, and PPE; incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting processes; hazard registers and controls; hazardous substances with inventories and SDS; competency assessments for SOPs/JSAs; where and when PPE must be worn and stored; equipment training, fit testing, and replacement schedules; the organization’s health and safety policy and manual; and worker participation through engagement, toolbox meetings, roles, and responsibilities. Use this template to ensure every inductee receives consistent safety information and acknowledges their responsibilities.
by Angie Williams, from the Community
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Site Operatives Induction and Health Surveillance
This construction template guides site operatives through induction and health surveillance. It captures personal details and HAVS screening, includes medical and competency checks, and confirms understanding of site rules and safe systems of work. It covers manual handling guidance, PPE requirements, COSHH controls, safe driving, drug and alcohol policy, environmental commitments, anti-slavery and anti-bribery policies, and emergency procedures. It also records qualifications such as CSCS, first aid, working at height, and plant operation, plus subcontractor verification and PPE issuance, with sign-offs for compliance.
by Mark Greig, from the Community
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General Site Induction Checklist
This General Site Induction checklist guides contractors and workers through essential site onboarding for construction projects. It captures employer and worker details, induction dates, and evidence of competency. The form confirms understanding of WHS obligations, site specific safety plans, PPE requirements, emergency contacts, first aid access, dispute resolution, and applicable codes such as the National Code of Construction 2015. It also covers plant and equipment responsibilities, SWMS for high risk work, and critical site rules including housekeeping, restricted areas, scaffold control, substance policies, smoking areas, and professionalism. Completion includes signatures to verify training and authorization to work on site.
by Grant Baillie, from the Community
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