Third Party Site HSE Assurance Checklist

Site Name: Paddington Site Name of Person Completing Checklist: Alfio Vitaliti

Country: Australia Date of Checklist Completion 14/12/2017

1.1 Site Induction

Question Helpful tips Response

Does the site have a Site Induction? In your comments, state if there is an induction, YES
Does the Site Induction address HSE and and if it applies to all persons who enter the YES
Emergency Response? building (not just workers).
Comments: All Persons

1.2 Emergency Procedures

Question Helpful tips Response

General Emergency Procedures

In the Telstra working area – how you would raise Methods include a site dedicated Emergency The alarm is raised by calling Security
an alarm in the event of an Emergency? Phone, Manual Alarm Call Point, calling
security/emergency services.

Are there emergency contact phone numbers Contact numbers include Emergency Services, YES
accessible in the Telstra work area? Site Security etc YES
Are there emergency alarms and signals in place Some sites have more than one alarm requiring YES
at the site? different actions (e.g., Be Alert, Evacuate Now). Comments:
What do they sound/look like? Be Alert ...BEEP BEEP
What action is required by each alarm? Evacuate Now ….Whoop Whoop

Does the Telstra working area have an Request a copy and place in the Telstra area if YES
Emergency Map of the floor? there is not one in place.

TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED (ABN 33 051 775 556) | (UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED) Page 1/4
FINAL | Telstra Internal | Version Number: 1 Version Date: 01/12/2017
Third Party Site HSE Assurance Checklist
Does the Emergency Map should show the
location of fire extinguishers, emergency exits,
emergency alarm points?
Identify the emergency exits for the Telstra
working area – are there signs indicating where
the exits are and are the illuminated (lit up signs)?
Are the emergency exits clear from obstructions?
Does the Telstra working area have a map of the
Emergency Assembly location?
Does the site have a building emergency
response plan or procedure?
Does this plan or procedure have any additional
requirements not discussed above?
Is there inspected and maintained fire protective
equipment in the Telstra working area (e.g. fire
extinguishers, fire blankets etc.)?
Is the equipment easily accessed?
Does the site have fire wardens?
Do you know who they are and how to contact
them?
Is there a first aid kit available in the event of a
medical emergency?
Is the first aid kit location signed so it is easily
found?
Does the site have first aid officers?
TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED (ABN 33 051 775 556) | (UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED)
FINAL | Telstra Internal | | Version Number: 1
You should easily be able to identify the YES
emergency exits and the signs should be well lit. Comments:
There should be no obstructions The emergency exits are clear from obstructions.
(boxes/equipment) in the emergency exit area.
The assembly location is where all occupants YES
should gather in the event of an emergency Assembly location in the event of Emergency is Regent
Request a copy and place in the Telstra area if St Paddington Park area
there is not one in place.
Ask Building Management/Security for a copy of
the Emergency Response Procedure/Plan for
the site.
YES
Read through the Procedure/Plan and note down
any additional requirements in the event of an
emergency
Take a look at the equipment and identify if it is YES
inspected and maintained e.g., for fire
extinguishers check the inspection tag to ensure
Protective Equipment has easy access.
it is regularly inspected
Check that the equipment is able to be used in
the event of a fire (e.g., extinguishers are not in a
locked cabinet that cannot be accessed)
Fire wardens assist with evacuating staff and Site has Wardens YES and also Floor Wardens
identifying hazards in the event of an emergency There is a list of wardens displayed on various
common area
Medical Emergency Event
Sometimes first aid kits can be in locked Yes,
cupboards to prevent theft. First Aid Kits must be First Aid kit are available in various location in building
readily accessible in the event of an emergency.
With signage above it.
Yes , Security Guards are First Aid Officers
Page 2/4
Version Date: 01/12/2017
 Third Party Site HSE Assurance Checklist
Do you know who they are and how to contact
them?

1.3 Work Systems and Approval Processes

Question Helpful tips Response

Does the building have a work system or Are both Telstra workers and contractors YES
approval processes for work to be done on site required to be approved by the Site to conduct
(e.g. Permit to Work)? work (e.g., installations)?

1.4 Risk-Specific Assessment and Controls

Question Helpful tips Response

Noise: Is there a location in the Telstra work area
where you have to raise your voice to be heard?
Ladders: If the site provides ladders to Telstra
employees, are ladders inspected and
maintained?
If the noise is greater than 85 dB (A), hearing
protection must be worn.
To check the noise level use this app: NIOSH
Sound Level Meter App
Ask the building if they check their ladders for
defects and how often.
NO, you do not raise your voice to be heard.
In the area we have access to.at Telstra site
Yes, ladders are provided to employees and inspected
for defects regularly and maintained.

Electrical: Is there an electrical safety isolation YES

procedure in place at the site?
Housekeeping: are the working areas clean and YES
tidy with no trip hazards?
Manual Handling: Are there any mechanical YES
aides (e.g. trolleys) provided onsite to assist in Mechanical aides (e.g. trolleys) are available on site
manual handling tasks?

1.5 Other

Question Response

TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED (ABN 33 051 775 556) | (UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED) Page 3/4
FINAL | Telstra Internal | | Version Number: 1 Version Date: 01/12/2017
Third Party Site HSE Assurance Checklist
Provide details of any other issues on site that
may affect the health and safety of Telstra
personnel.

TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED (ABN 33 051 775 556) | (UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED) Page 4/4
FINAL | Telstra Internal | | Version Number: 1 Version Date: 01/12/2017