Site induction checklist
Every new worker should be walked through the site's hazards, rules, and emergency plan before they start. Fill in the header and print a clean induction checklist, or leave it blank for a reusable form.
Site Induction Checklist
Company: ______________________
Site: ______________________
Worker: ______________________
Date: ______________
| ✓ | Induction item |
|---|---|
| White card (general construction induction) sighted | |
| Relevant high risk work licences sighted | |
| Site layout, amenities, and parking explained | |
| Site-specific hazards and current works walked through | |
| Emergency procedures: alarm, muster point, exits | |
| First aid: kit locations and first aiders named | |
| Traffic management and pedestrian routes explained | |
| Exclusion zones and no-go areas identified | |
| SWMS / safe work procedures for their work reviewed | |
| PPE requirements for this site confirmed | |
| Incident and hazard reporting process explained | |
| Sign-in / sign-out process explained |
Worker signature: ____________________
Inducted by: ____________________
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