Safety is strict on building sites these days.

It needs to be - lots of tradespeople, delivery drivers and visitors come and go during the day, and everyone depends on each other to keep the site safe.

Large sites are likely to have more safety requirements than small domestic projects, particularly if they involve multi-storey construction.

For example, you may be required to sign in and out each day at the site office, and wear prescribed PPE such as a hard hat and high visibility vest while you're in work areas.

Below are the sorts of questions you need to ask yourself when you're getting ready to go out to the site.

• Will I need to take any signage to indicate where the team is while we're working?
  
  
• Have all team members been inducted and received authorisation to come on-site?
  
  
• Do all team members have a White Card?
  
  
• Have the necessary documents been completed and signed off, such as the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and any relevant Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)?
  
  
• Are there Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) on hand for all chemicals and hazardous substances being taken to the site?
  
  
• Have all electrical tools been tested and tagged?
  
  
• Will there be a first aid kit on-site, or am I responsible for taking one myself?
  
  
• Will there be a fire extinguisher on-site, or should I take one myself?
  
  
• Does there need to be a qualified first-aider on-site at all times?
  
  
• Will there be adequate lighting for the whole time my team is on-site?