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Site Set-Up Checklist for Construction Projects

by David Johnston, from the Community

This Site Set-Up (site mobilisation) checklist helps Project and Site Managers establish a safe, compliant construction site from day one and maintain standards throughout the project. It covers access and egress, traffic management and signage; welfare facilities and office setup; visible safety information and legal postings; key documents including CPP, CEMP, TMP, MSRA, and job-specific safety plans; inductions, training, and toolbox talks; safety monitoring and audit schedules; comprehensive emergency preparedness with first aid, AED, alarms, and rescue procedures; incident reporting requirements; and plant, equipment, and lifting compliance (LOLER/PUWER), inspections, and records. Use it to brief teams, verify controls, and keep critical information current.

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Site Set-Up Checklist Rev 02
This comprehensive construction site set-up and mobilisation checklist helps project and site managers establish a safe, compliant, and efficient worksite from day one. It covers access and egress, traffic management planning and signage, welfare facilities, visible safety information, and site rules. It also includes required safety documentation such as construction safety plans, environmental plans, fire and emergency plans, and risk assessments. Onsite procedures address inductions, daily briefings, and toolbox talks. Additional sections cover competency and training records, safety monitoring and audits, emergency preparedness and equipment, accident and incident reporting, and plant, equipment, and lifting gear controls and inspections.
by Donna McCullagh, from the Community
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Construction Site Set-Up Checklist (Rev 03)
This Site Set-Up Checklist (Rev 03) supports project and site managers during construction mobilisation. It covers access and egress, traffic management, welfare facilities, compound layout, signage, and parking. It guides visible safety information and notices, safety documentation (CPP/CSHSP, environmental and fire plans, TMP, MSRA), and onsite procedures including inductions, daily risk assessments, toolbox talks, and good-catch programs. It addresses competencies and training, temporary works, lifting coordination, safety monitoring and audits, emergency preparedness and drills, incident reporting, and plant, equipment, and materials controls including COSHH, LOLER/PUWER, inspections, and daily checks. Environmental management, waste segregation, spill response, and fuel controls are also included.
by Donna McCullagh, from the Community
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Construction Project Inspection Checklist HSE
This construction project inspection template provides a full HSE site audit for projects operating in the UK and Ireland. It guides site teams through management controls, inductions and training, access and egress, external access and public protection, electrical safety and PAT checks, excavations and earthworks, first aid readiness, housekeeping and storage of hazardous materials, lifting plans and lifting equipment, mobile tower scaffolds, PPE requirements, plant and equipment inspections, scaffolding and working platforms, traffic management planning and segregation, and working at height including roof work and ladder safety. Use it to verify compliance with HSE requirements, maintain records of inspections by competent persons, and keep construction sites safe and compliant throughout the project.
by Eanna Garvey, from the Community
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CM Health and Safety Audit and Site Setup
Conduct a comprehensive construction site health and safety audit and set up with this checklist. Verify site files and approvals, RAMS and permits, safety signage and boards, PPE compliance, traffic and pedestrian segregation, plant inspections, ladders and podium use, floor opening controls, equipment and tool checks, waste management and housekeeping, lighting and noise, and emergency setup including fire, first aid, and spill kits. Capture observations and photos to improve site readiness and compliance.
by Shaun Aherne, from the Community
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Site Set-Up Checklist for Construction Projects

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