Construction Site Shutdown and Mothballing Checklist

This checklist helps construction teams plan and manage the temporary shutdown or mothballing of sites. It covers notifications to insurers, updates to risk assessments, emergency response and recommencement plans, and site security. Guidance includes housekeeping, removal of waste and combustibles, isolation of non essential utilities, and maintaining alarms. It addresses plant and machinery storage, crane safety, statutory inspections, and de energizing installed equipment. Steps to prevent water damage, manage earthworks and drainage, and maintain temporary works are included. Use it to document actions, schedule inspections, and ensure a safe restart.