348 Edward Street - Lv2 WHS Risk Assessment

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• 348 Edward Street, Brisbane
  Address

PUBLIC LIABILITY

• Are service areas/plant rooms secured to prevent unauthorized access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aid kits available, stocked and readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walk around the building and look for hazards, Handrails on stairs, guarding etc.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is there a highlighting of areas where there is a change in surface height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors slippery? Are there gathers in the carpet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security Around the building? Any recent issues.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check condition of EOT Facilities

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Inclement weather mats (or similar) are placed at the entrances to the<br><br>building.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Induction documentation? Record last induction details, Visitor &<br><br>Contractor Sign In

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION (include in Public Liability section)

• Is there access/exit for disabled people to the building? - flat level access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual indicators installed on glazed doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifts – audible tone, visual indicator, braille numbers etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Are there contractor management systems in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Induction documentation? Record last induction details, Contractor Sign In

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any ladders on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a ladder inspection program for fixed and portable ladders on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ASBESTOS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AUDIT

• Does the site have an Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors and employees inducted on the location of the asbestos and hazardous materials?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

• Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) or similar available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire hose reels and hydrants tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When it was last inspected?

  Date

• Fire doors are self closing and provided with appropriate signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pathways to emergency exits clear of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Hose Reels, hydrants, extinguisher and other firefighting equipment signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Emergency Exit signs illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire hose reel cupboards free of any rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire stairs in good condition and no obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (include in Fire Safety)

• Emergency Procedures Manual for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Evacuation Plans displayed around the site (and compliant with AS3745:2010 – e.g. You are Here, issue/expiry date etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual evacuation drill for site? And Emergency Training program developed and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Training program developed and implemented?

  Date

• Procedures available for disabled persons on site (e.g. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans – PEEPs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INDOOR AIR QUALTIY

• Has an indoor air quality testing undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any complaints regarding indoor air quality?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas well ventilated? Humidity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there complaints about temperature, draughts, odours or lack of fresh air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff suffer from dry, irritated eyes at the end of the day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff find the temperature cold, hot or fluctuating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION

• Are there sources of radio frequency radiation RFR (e.g. mobile phone antennas) Area restricted to unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONFINED SPACES

• Is there a Confined Space Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT/CARPARK

• Are disabled parking spaces available and clearly marked adjacent to lifts and entrances to the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maximum height clearance bars installed at the entrances of the carpark?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spaces clearly highlighted markings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are directional arrows installed in the carpark?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there speed bumps and limits signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian crossings available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there barricading for pedestrian walkways in high-risk areas? (i.e. Bollards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting in the car park appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS - DANGEROUS GOODS & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Does the site have hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and substances stored with spill containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate fire services are located adjacent to chemical storage areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS and written safe work procedures readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEPPING – WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

• Are access and egress routes free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inclement weather matting installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear pathways of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interior - Is debris / garbage lying around inside the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are interior areas well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the interior access and egress free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors of all offices storerooms and stairways covered with non-slip material, and adequately illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors kept free from obstruction and properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staircases provided with a substantial handrail or handhold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces of all car parks and pathways around the building kept free of potholes and other tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharp corners of furniture and other fittings situated so as to avoid a hazard to people passing them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANUAL HANDLING

• Are employees trained to vary tasks and postures during the day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there large, awkward or heavy objects to be handled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Is there sufficient lighting for the performance of tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees able to control incoming natural light?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is artificial lighting causing reflections from work surfaces or shadows over the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE

• Is noise a problem in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there distracting or disruptive noises in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How well do screens or partitions control noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE LAYOUT

• Is there sufficient space for walkways through an area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space for tasks to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there separate areas for tasks that require dedicated space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a separate area for photocopying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ERGONOMICS

• Are workstations adequately designed for the tasks being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space at the workstation for documents to be spread out within easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to equipment such as a telephone and keyboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate and safe height adjustability of work surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the desks suitable for the tasks to be performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do standing workstations meet the needs of the users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chairs adjustable for different users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adjustability of the screen height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mouse should not slip; tip or rock during normal keying activities?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Laptop should be plugged into a regular screen, OR Screen raised to an appropriate height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keyboard and mouse available to avoid fixed and static muscle loads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assess Work Posture which may cause fatigue and the risk of injury.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Is there sufficient general storage space for the office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient storage space at each workstation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COPYING EQUIPMENT

• Is there adequate copying equipment, in good working order, for the work required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the copier functioning quietly and as quickly as indicated in the specifications for the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are self-contained toner cartridges supplied in a sealed state? (toner is a health risk/hazard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

• Is the use of power boards or extension cords minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords in as-new condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is "high use" equipment that is likely to be impacted tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all appliances in use suitable and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A