2013 GSIT General inspection checklist

• Audit Title

• Area/Block

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel involved in the inspection

• Risk Matrix

  

1. Layout

• Area is clean, tidy and well kept

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Floor is free of obstructions and slip resistant

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is adequate ventilation

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

2. Environment

• Temperature is comfortable.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Area is free from odors.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

3. Emergency procedures

• Written evacuation procedures, exits displayed and up to date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Portable fire extinguishers have been provided and maintained.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Escape routes and emergency doors are clear.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Procedures are in place for isolated workers.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

4.first aid facilities

• There are appropriate first aid and emergency facilities in the near vicinity and workers are aware of them.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Kits are clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Names and contacts of the first aiders displayed and up to date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

5. General facilities

• Washing facilities are clean and functional.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are stairs, passageways and store rooms well lit?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Warning and safety signage in good condition.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Walls, windows, doors and furniture is in good condition.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

6. Manual handling

• Where application manual handling Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in manual handling.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Trolleys or mechanical hoists are available and are being considered for heavy items or loads.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Step ladders or safe steps are available to access light items stored on high shelves.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Workers have been asked for safer ways to do the job.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

7. Storage

• Adequate storage area provided

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Racking securely fixed to floor or wall.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Safe lifting sign displayed.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are storage areas labelled appropriately and organized.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

8. Slips and trips

• Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in slips and trips.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Mobile warning signs are available and erected near spills.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There are special provisions for slip resistance in wet area.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Guard rails and slip resistance are provided onc ramps and stairs.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Walkways are free of hazards, such as electrical leads.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

9. Electrical safety

• Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in Electrical Safety and are following applicable SOP's. (Safe Operating Procedures).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All portable equipment has current test tags.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Portable RCD device is available and has been tested.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Flexible cord, plugs and extension leads are in good condition and have either moulded or transparent type plugs.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Power points are suitable for the location and are positioned safely.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Power boards used. (not double adapters).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged out. (tags out tags is available).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

10. Chemical aspects

• Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in Chemical Handling and are following applicable SOPs. (Safe Operating Procedures).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• MSDS (not older than 5 years) are available for workers' reference and included in the hazardous substances register.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• There is an up to date easy to find and read list/registrar summary of all chemicals used.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• A risk assessment has been completed for all chemicals and harmful substances stored and used at the workplace.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Actions have been taken to control risks. For example, an investigation has been done to find out whether an alternative safer chemical is available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Decanted containers are labelled with name, risk and safety instructions.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Original containers have the manufacturer's label.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bundled. E.g. In flammable or corrosive cabinets.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are minimal amounts of corrosives stored, and/or used?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Only flammables stored in flammable liquid cabinet.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on site? Check the following.

• Is the AED clean, undamaged in its carry case and cabinet?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Gloves, prep razor, scissors, towel and a CPR mask must be in the cabinet clean and available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• All electrode packages sealed and within the expiration date?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are the battery within expiration date?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Ready light located on the right top corner of the machine.

  Green Blinking: - Standby mode (Ready)

  Solid green: - in use

  Off: - needs attention ( machine "Chirps")

Other Hazards

• Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

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