Site Induction Checklist Template

A site-specific induction checklist covering everything a worker must be briefed on before starting — with a sign-off register.

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Every worker needs a site-specific induction before they start, on top of their general construction induction (White Card). This checklist makes sure nothing is missed and gives you a signed record.

What it covers

Worker & Verification

Worker name, company and trade
General construction induction (White Card) sighted
High-risk work licences / tickets sighted and recorded
Emergency contact

Site-Specific Briefing

Site layout, access/egress and parking
Site rules and hours
Key personnel and reporting lines
Sign-in/out and amenities

Health & Safety

Site-specific hazards and high-risk areas
Emergency procedures, assembly points and first aid
Incident and hazard reporting process
Relevant SWMS reviewed for the worker's tasks
PPE requirements

Environment & Quality

Environmental controls (waste, spill, dust, noise)
Quality and housekeeping expectations
No-go zones and exclusion areas

Acknowledgement

Worker signature and date
Inductor name, signature and date
Record retained on site

How to use it

A White Card is not a substitute for a site-specific induction — you need both.
Sight and record licences and tickets at induction, not after an incident.
Re-induct when site conditions or hazards change materially.

Frequently asked

What should a construction site induction cover?

Site layout and rules, key personnel, site-specific hazards, emergency and incident procedures, environmental controls, PPE, and a record that the worker's relevant SWMS were reviewed — followed by a signed acknowledgement.

What is the difference between a White Card and a site induction?

A White Card (general construction induction) is a one-time national requirement to work in construction. A site induction is specific to each project and briefs the worker on that site's hazards, rules and procedures. Workers need both.

From template to system

This template captures the data by hand. Alloovium reads it straight from your project documents, keeps it current, and checks it against your compliance gate automatically.

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