Lifting Checklist

Site: Lead Auditor:

Area:
Inspection Date: Asst Auditor:

1.0 Planning
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
1.1 

Are all persons involved in planning, inspection

and performing lifting (Crane inspector,
Signalman, rigger, lifting supervisor, crane
operator, Supervisor) and maintaining lifting
equipment being trained and competent for their
role? 
1.2 

Is the crane being inspected by DOSH, valid PMA?

1.3 

Have a valid crane lifting certificate, JSA and risk

assessment attached with Permit to Work (PTW)
1.4 

Has the critical lift been identified i.e. more than

85% of Safe working Load (SWL) of the crane chart
capacity and multiple crane lift
1.5 

Critical Lifting: Is the lifting plan, load calculations,

shackle capacity, sling capacity, spreader beam
capacity are incorporated together with the lifting
certificate and verified by competent personnel? 
1.6 
Is approved Lifting plan available?
1.7 
Has the Pre-Lifting checklist being check and
authorized 
1.8 
Is the crane on solid footing and level ground
before making a lift (out rigger fully extended)
1.9 
Have the lifting area being barricaded and cleared
from unauthorized people
1.10 
Is the night lifting been authorized with additional
control measure in place i.e. JSA, sufficient
lighting?
1.11 

Is the lifting activities allowed during bad weather

condition i.e. heavy rain, strong wind? lightning)
1.12 
Is signal man available?
1.13 

Is communication established between signal man

and crane operator
2.0 Monitoring and Control
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
2.1 

Has the Crane operator and rigger ensure that no

personnel walks under the load and boom during
lifting
2.2 

Is there any sharp edges that can damage the

slings during lift
2.3 
Has the crane operator ensure that the load not
being suspended when leaving the crane
unattended 
2.4 
Have the crane operator/PIC verified that there is
no personnel riding on the load 
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Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
1.1 

Is there the OH&S policy has displayed?

1.2 

Did the management has brief their employee about

HSE Policy?
1.3 

Are accidents reported and recorded?

1.4 

Is there have system for reporting and correcting

hazards?
1.5 

Is OH&S induction provided (workplace specific)?

1.6 

Do the definition of speed limits are vehicle operating

areas are available?
1.7 

Are the emergency procedures and drill is available?

1.8 

Did the staffs / visitor know how to leave  the building

during an emergency situation?
1.9 

Are the cleanner use the correct of cleaning signs?

2.0 Electrical: Electrical switchboards and equipment
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
2.1 

Are switchboards and electrical equipment in a safe

condition?
2.2 

Is everything on the switchboard clearly labelled?

2.3 

Have safety switches (residual current devices) been

fitted to all circuits?
3.0 Electrical: Power points, light fittings and switches
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
3.1 

Are all power points, light fittings and switches in a safe

place and free from obvious defects (e.g. loose covers
or wires, broken or damaged fittings, signs of
overheating)?
3.2 

Are isolating switches clearly labelled and accessible?

4.0 Electrical: Power tools, flexible leads and power boards
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
4.1 

Is portable electrical equipment protected by safety

switches?
4.2 

Are all power tools, extension leads and power boards

maintained in a safe operating condition (check for
damaged insulation, water leaks, burn marks, bent or
loose pins or fittings)?
4.3 

Are extension leads and power boards located in a safe

position to prevent mechanical or other damage
(including trips)?
5.0 Electrical: Inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
5.1 
Are all electrical fittings and electrical equipment,
including portable power tools, regularly inspected and
maintained?
5.2 

Have all the power leads been inspected and tagged?

6.0 Chemicals: Storage and labelling
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
6.1 

Are chemicals safely stored

6.2 

Do you comply with any licensing requirements for the

quantities of chemicals (or other dangerous goods)
stored at your workplace
6.3 

Are chemicals clearly labelled

7.0 Chemicals: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
7.1 

Do you have MSDS for all chemicals in the workplace

Guidance

8.0 Chemicals: Training

Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
8.1 

Have workers been trained in storage, use, disposal

and emergency procedures relating to the chemicals?
8.2 

Do workers know about MSDS and have access to

them?
9.0 Chemicals: First aid and emergency procedures
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
9.1 

Do you have first aid facilities to deal with splashes or

other chemical emergencies (e.g. deluge showers, eye
washes)?
9.2 

Do you have equipment to deal with accidental release

of chemicals (e.g. containment barriers, absorption
material)?

Guidance
 10.0 Chemicals: Personal Protective Equipment
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
10.1 

Do you provide adequate PPE (e.g. gloves, eye

protection) as required?
10.2 

Do you and your workers maintain PPE in accordance

with the manufacturers’ instructions?
11.0 Machinery and Equipment: Safety Devices
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
11.1 

Are machine guards in place on all

operating equipment?
11.2 

Are belts, pulleys and other rotating parts properly

guarded?
11.3 

Are emergency stop buttons clearly marked

and operational?
12.0 Machinery and Equipment: Work areas
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
12.1 

Is there sufficient clearance space around all plant?

12.2 

Are machinery and equipment areas kept clean and

free from obstructions?
12.3 

Is the ventilation adequate?

12.4 

Are steps taken to reduce machinery noise

(e.g. isolating the plant, mufflers and baffles)?
12.5 

Are tools and portable equipment stored safely?

13.0 Machinery and Equipment: Safe Operation
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
13.1 

Are workers trained to operate machinery safely?

13.2 

Do they hold any necessary certificates of competency

(e.g. forklift)?
13.3 

Is your higher hazardous plant registered (e.g. boilers,

vehicles hoists)?
13.4 
Are workers supervised to ensure correct procedures
are followed?
13.5 

Is machinery and equipment regularly inspected for

damage or wear?
13.6 

Is machinery and equipment maintained according to

the manufacturers’ instructions?
14.0 Machinery and Equipment: PPE
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
14.1 

Do you provide adequate PPE (e.g. safety footwear, eye

protection, hearing protection) as required?
14.2 

Do you and your workers maintain PPE in accordance

with the manufacturers’ instructions?
15.0 Manual Handling: Work Tasks
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
15.1 

Can all materials be lifted and carried easily?

15.2 

Are mechanical aids (such as trolleys and hoists)

available and used?
15.3 

Are workers trained in manual handling techniques and

the use of mechanical aids?
16.0 Manual Handling: Work Equipment
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
16.1 

Are work benches a comfortable height?

16.2 

Are chair backs and seat heights adjustable?

16.3 

Is office equipment (such as computer keyboards and

screens) adjusted to avoid body strain?
16.4 

Are storage shelves organised to minimise bending and

stretching?
17.0 Manual Handling: Work Organisation
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
17.1 

Are tasks rotated to avoid repetitive work?

17.2 
Is work planned to balance out periods of high and low
demand?
17.3 

Are workers able to take adequate breaks?

18.0 Manual Handling: Work area
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
18.1 

Do workers have adequate space to enable ease of

movement?
18.2 

Are items that are regularly-used within easy reach?

18.3 

Is there sufficient area around machines or equipment

to enable access for maintenance and repair?
19.0 Slips, Trips and Falls: Floors
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
19.1 

Are floors free of water, ice, oil or other fluids?

19.2 

Are floor surfaces even (e.g. no loose tiles or carpet

that is torn or has ridges or holes)?
19.3 

Are ramps designed to prevent slips and falls?

20.0 Slips, Trips and Falls: Housekeeping
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
20.1 

Are walkways and doorways clear of boxes, extension

cords and litter?
20.2 

Are spills cleaned up immediately?

21.0 Slips, Trips and Falls: Stairs
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
21.1 

Are stairways kept clear of boxes, extension cords and

litter?
21.2 

Is the tread on stairs adequate to minimise slipping?

21.3 

Is the tread on each stair adequate?

21.4 
Are hand-rails adequate?
22.0 Slips, Trips and Falls: Lighting
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
22.1 

Are work areas, walkways and stairs well lit?

Guidance

22.2 

Does the lighting enable workers to move between

indoor and outdoor tasks safely?

Guidance

23.0 Slips, Trips and Falls: Footwear

Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
23.1 

Is the footwear worn by workers suitable for

the  workplace?
24.0 Fire Protection: Fire Requirements
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
24.1 

Are the fire equipment is in good contition?

24.2 

Is the fire equipment is adequate?

24.3 

Are the fire equipment is easy to access?

24.4 

Are the fire equipment has been check? (Routine

checklist)
25.0 Fire Protection: Flammable materials
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
25.1 

Are the flamable material is properly storage?

26.0 Fire Protection: Fire Escape
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
26.1 

Do they have operation of fire escape facilities?

26.2 

Are the fire escape is accessibility & adequacy?

27.0 Fire Protection: Training and Facilities
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
27.1 

Do the employees aware of correct use of equipment?

27.2 

Do they have Fire Warning/No smoking signs?

27.3 

Do they have conduct Emergency drills - practice?

28.0 PPE: Working PPEs
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
28.1 

Do the workers have the eyes protection?

28.2 
Do the workers have the Hearing protection?
28.3 

Do the workers have the face shield?

28.4 

Are the workers protective clothing is available and in

good condition?
28.5 

Do the workers have Safety shoes, glasses, gloves &

Reflactive vast?
28.6 

Are the workers resporator equipment is available and

in good condition?
28.7 

Are the workers safety fullbody harness is available and

in good condition?
29.0 PPE: Safety Facilities
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
29.1 

Are the Safety Installations (deluge showers , eye wash

stations ) is available and adequate?
30.0 Tools Equipments: Knowledgeable
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
30.1 

Do the workers using correct type of tools?

31.0 Tools Equipments: Condition
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
31.1 

Are the tool is  Serviceability and in good condition?

31.2 

Do the tool in use are accessible and properly

controled?
31.3 

What is the condition of air lines & electrical power

cords?
31.4 

Do the tools has routine checking and Maintenance?

32.0 Tools Equipments: Training
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
32.1 

Do the workers has attend any training?

33.0 Storage Areas: Work Areas
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
33.1 

Are the condition of working area is messey?

33.2 

Are the condition of shelves & cupboards in good

condition?
33.3 

Are the condition of lifting vehicle & stacking aids is in

good condition?
33.4 

Do the ventilation and cleanliness is maintain?

33.5 

Are they storing the material based on weight inside

the  shelves?
33.6 

Do the lighting and ventilation in storage areas are

avilable?
34.0 Storage Areas: Chemical Storage Signage
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
34.1 

Are the condition of items in storage shelf life is still

valid?
34.2 

Are they do the Isolation & labelling of hazardous

substances?
34.3 

Do any warning signs displayed?

34.4 

Do the chemicals/flammable stored correctly?

35.0 Scheduled Waste Storage: Storage Area
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
35.1 

Are the condition of working area is messey?

35.2 

Do the SW storage have SDS & SW 7th Schedule?

35.3 
Do the SW have a lable?
36.0 Scheduled Waste Storage: Storage Facilities
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
36.1 

Do the SW storage area provided with deluge showers ,

eye wash stations?
36.2 

Do the SW storage have fire extinguisher?

36.3 

Do the SW storage has a spill kits?

36.4 

Do any warning signs displayed?

37.0 Lifting Devices and Cranes: Control and Competency
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
37.1 
Do the ropes, hawsers, slings, chains, hooks & eyebolts
in good condition?
37.2 

Do they make the Labelling of load rating (metric

units)?
37.3 

Are the operators is competence?

37.4 

Are workers supervised to ensure correct procedures

are followed?

Guidance

37.5 

Are they clear the ways and control the load

movements during operation?
38.0 Lifting Devices and Cranes: Maintenance
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
38.1 

Do the lifting device and crane have the permit PMA

registered DOSH
38.2 

Is lifting device and crane regularly inspected for

damage or wear?
38.3 

Is lifting device and crane maintained according to the

manufacturers’ instructions?
39.0 HSE Information: Communication and Initiative
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
39.1 

Do the management have availability/state of safety

publications?
39.2 

Do they have provide the Safety posters & warning

signs?
39.3 

Do they has provide the personal protective notices

(eye protection areas, etc)
40.0 First Aid and Hygiene: Facilities
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
40.1 

Do the first aid kits, available and in good condition?

40.2 

Do they supply of hand cleanser, towels etc to their

workers?
40.3 

Do the clothing storage is available?

40.4 

Do they provide the cleanliness of eating area?

40.5 

Do they provide the contaminated material bin?

40.6 

Is there a trained first aider?

40.7 

Do they provide the proper ventilation in working area?

41.0 Grounds and Buildings: Compound
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
41.1 

Are the office compound free of scrap and overgrown

vegetation?
42.0 Grounds and Buildings: Staircase and Door
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
42.1 

Are the Stairs and handrails in good condition?

42.2 

Do the doors open outwards?

42.3 

Do the entrances, exits, roadways kept clear?

42.4 

Does everyone have clear access to an exit?

43.0 Grounds and Buildings: Floor
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
43.1 

Are floors sound regular or unregularly?

43.2 

Are floors free from tripping hazards?

44.0 Grounds and Buildings: Safety Conner
Question NA Yes No Findings/Comments
44.1 

Is occupational health and safety bulletins and

information displayed?