Site setup / mobilisation checklist
A site setup checklist covers what has to be in place before work starts on a new site: perimeter and public protection, amenities and services, safety documents, and emergency readiness. Working through it avoids the scramble on day one.
Site setup / mobilisation checklist
Company: ____________
Site: ____________
Date: ____________
Perimeter and access
| Site fenced and secured | N/A · Action | |
| Public and pedestrian protection in place | N/A · Action | |
| Site signage and entry point set up | N/A · Action | |
| Traffic management arranged if needed | N/A · Action |
Facilities and services
| Amenities (toilets, water, shade) provided | N/A · Action | |
| Temporary power installed and RCD protected | N/A · Action | |
| Waste and materials storage arranged | N/A · Action |
Safety readiness
| Site-specific safety documents and SWMS collected | N/A · Action | |
| First aid kit and trained first aider on site | N/A · Action | |
| Emergency procedures, muster point, and contacts displayed | N/A · Action | |
| Site induction ready for workers and visitors | N/A · Action |
Completed by: ____________________
Signature: ____________________
swmspack.com · Free printable checklist. Not legal advice; adapt to your site.
Common questions
▸What needs to be set up before construction starts?
Perimeter security and public protection, amenities and temporary services, safety documents including SWMS, first aid, and emergency arrangements, plus a site induction for anyone coming on.
▸Who is responsible for site setup?
The principal contractor manages overall site setup and coordination, with each PCBU responsible for the safety of their own work and workers.
Collecting SWMS from every trade is part of site setup. Generate yours in minutes.
A checklist confirms controls are in place; a SWMS is the document the law requires before high risk construction work starts. Generate a site-specific one for your trade.