2013 GSIT Workshop 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 and exits displayed and up to date.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are spill kits available?

  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 visa le.

  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 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

• Isolation valves are readily accessible and clearly labelled.

  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 applicable 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 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

• Hazard

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• 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 the 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 areas.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Guard rails and slip resistance are provided on 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 SOPs. (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

• Flexable cord, plugs ad 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 are used. (not double adapters).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged out. (Tag and 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 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/register 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 take to control risks. For example , an investigation has been doe to find out whether an alternative safer chemical is available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Decanted containers are labeled 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 i.e. 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

11. Personal Protective Equipment

• Required PPE available

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Instruction and information of PPE are available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• PPE store available well maintained and in good order.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Signage of PPE requirements displayed on equipment.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Appropriate signs displayed to standard requirements visible, correctly located and in good condition, (Inside and outside).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

12. Noise

• A risk assessment on noise has been conducted where it is likely that workers Re exposed to noise levels.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Control measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury as a result of noise, including the provision of personal hearing protection.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Workers have received information and training in relation to noise at the workplace.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

13. Machinery and Plant

• Records are kept of maintenance, alterations and inspections.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Keys are not left behind in unattended mobile plant.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are safe work method statements/warming signs clearly visible?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Manufacturer's manuals and operator instructions are readily available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Inspection re records are made and kept in relation to plant.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Work area is organized for the safety of the mobile plant operator and pedestrians. (Safe walkways on floor?)

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Pre-start safety check of mobile plant is carried out in accordance to Manufactures instructions

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Mobile plant is in good working order. (Seat, lights, steering, controls, horn, tyres, gas cylinder, warning signs, brakes, mast, chains, hoses, counterweight, control labels).

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Seatbelt and rollover protection is provided wherer required.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Emergency stops tested andc are working.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Welding screens available, maintained and in good condition.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

14. Guarding

• Operators and maintenance personnel properly trained, familiar with the operation and set up of machinery and able to demonstrate safety features.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Where fixed guards are provided, they prevent operation of the machinery when open, the guards are prevented from opening while the machinery is in operation.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Where a presence sensing system is used, it operates as intended and stops the machinery when the light beams or sensors are interrupted.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Guards protect against hazards to the rear and sides of machinery.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Pre-operational checks are conducted to ensure safety features are in working order.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Warning signs and decals clearly visible.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Where it is not practical to provide guarding and people are required to operate or pass close to dangerous moving parts, a safe system of work in place to reduce risk.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Manufacturer's manuals are available for operators.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

15. Welding Safety

• Are staff appropriately trained and inducted in the dangers of performing welding tasks?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are students appropriately supervised by a competent person when welding?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are there appropriate warning signs in welding areas?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are mobile welding screens available.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• To prevent flashbacks on Oxy-acetylene welding sets, flashback arrestors must be installed on the outlets of both regulators, and torch inlets.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Are ventilation systems working adequately?

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

16. Compressed Gas

• Cylinders contents are identified and appropriately secured.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Cylinders are stored according to dangerous goods class and empty cylinders are separated from full ones.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear & tear.

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

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

• Defibrillator alarmed cabinet in Albany security code: 1234 enter.

  

• 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 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

• Other hazards

• Hazard

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Hazard

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

• Hazard

  Yes

  Low Risk

  Med Risk

  High Risk

  N/A

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