Free Staff Induction Checklist for Construction industry

Construction sites have unique onboarding demands. New starters need site inductions, safety training, White Card verification, PPE issue, and clear guidance on reporting procedures before they can begin work. Missing any step creates compliance risk and potential safety hazards.

This free staff induction checklist gives construction businesses a structured framework for onboarding new employees and subcontractors, covering WHS essentials, site-specific procedures, and financial onboarding.

What’s inside

• Day one essentials: White Card verification, site safety induction, PPE issue, emergency procedures, and IT/system access
• First week tasks: team introductions, toolbox talk schedule, WHS policy review, equipment training, and reporting procedures
• Expense and card onboarding: how to set up spending access for new starters, including Budgetly card activation and expense policy walkthrough

Who is it for?

Site managers, HR coordinators, and operations leaders at construction companies who need a consistent onboarding process across projects and locations. It is especially useful for businesses with high staff turnover or frequent subcontractor engagement, where a repeatable checklist reduces risk and saves time.

How to use it

1. Enter your details to download the editable checklist (available as a Word Doc and Google Doc template)
2. Personalise the document by adding or removing rows to match your company’s WHS requirements and site-specific procedures
3. Implement it in your induction process and tick off each item as it is completed
4. Keep a copy on file for compliance and HR records

Free checklist. Customise for your organisation.