ACCnet21 WHS Inspection Checklist 201408 - Residential Service

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Emergency

• Emergency procedures in place and training provided to staff / volunteers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residents are aware of emergency procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exit signs at all exits and in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits are accessible and clear of obstacles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits unlocked during work hours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment regularly serviced and date noted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment is appropriate for the conditions and exposures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment located appropriate to risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blankets provided where appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire drills carried out in accordance with Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire hoses if provided are checked regularly and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke detectors and alarms in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and egress paths clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assembly area for emergency evacuations clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• First aid signs clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit accessible and clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit is complete and items are within use by date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of Injuries booklet from current insurer available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves used for treatment of all injuries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Adequate locks on all external doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate locks on all external windows

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keys are registered and records kept of who is holding them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm system working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vandal resistant security lights illuminate building perimeter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security lights can be set to automatically activate and deactivate or motion sensitive

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and volunteers working after dark have parking available in area close to building entrance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency communication such as duress alarm or intercom accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security screens for windows and doors able to be opened from inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs and physical barriers to indicate out of bounds areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs evident to indicate security measures are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted access to objects that could be potential weapons or missiles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas where an aggressor could hide identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone numbers displayed at every phone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe haven where staff and volunteers can retreat to and access a phone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe room has door with handle that can be pulled closed and double locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit from safe room other than entry door available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public areas restricted to one entrance at night

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is visual access to outside of external doors ie view hole, glass panel or close circuit camera

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General area

• Entrances, doorways, stairs and walkways kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No gaps at bottom of external doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairwells and exits well illuminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair treads in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slip resistant strips on edge of steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good visual contrast between steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimal variation between step height and step depth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors even, no holes or cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor coverings clean and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet floor signs available and used by staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessible light switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting adequate and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead lights shielded to minimise glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting suitable for work tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting for vision adjustment from sunlight to indoors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task lighting provided for detailed work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperature is comfortable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning filters cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area is free from odours, fumes and particles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noisy equipment enclosed or isolated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment regularly maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails present, safe and secure and appropriate height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords secured and clear of walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or defective leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment tested, tagged and safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records kept of inspections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical switches/sockets/plugs located in safe place and free from obvious defects (no loose covers, broken fittings, signs of overheating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power tools, extension leads and power boards located and maintained in safe condition (check for damaged insulation, water leaks, burn marks, bent or loose pins or fittings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of power points for appliances in use (avoid double adapters and piggy-backing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboards and electrical equipment in safe working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main and isolating switches clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth leakage protection installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture safe and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials and equipment stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors in storage areas free from rubbish and packing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise manual handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and volunteers provided with personal protective equipment for cleaning eg disposable gloves, PPE - masks, goggles, aprons, booties

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate container provided for disposing of sharps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures in place to ensure that any accidental spills or leakages are immediately cleaned up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE provided and worn if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• House rules displayed and followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitors aware of house rules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residents aware of curfew times and adhere to them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Privacy for clients and staff ie not having TV and stereo in same room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substance register kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals disposed of correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locked cupboard/drawer for hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and volunteers instructed in correct use of hazardous substances and provided with protective equipment if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers located close to chemical storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities to deal with spills or splash injuries are close

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• Kitchen safety rules displayed and followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable eating facilities available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip floor surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor/area free from water and being wet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Taps free from drips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridge clean, good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave clean and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oven/stove safe and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fans over cooking units are clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work benches clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knives and other sharp instruments stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves are used for food handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food is stored appropriately ie refrigerated if fresh

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free from pests or evidence thereof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bathroom

• Adequate toilets for male/female

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet suitable for people with disability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand wash, single use hand towels / dryers provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary bins provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor/area free from water and being wet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Laundry

• Electrical equipment tested and tagged and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting operating as designed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor/area free from water and being wet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dryer filter clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External

• Emergency entrance and exits clear, well lit and clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrances / steps in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps and changes of level clearly defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip surfaces, fungus build-up treated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Continuous clear accessible pathways ie no barriers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate and operational illumination of walkways, stairways and ramps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No raised curbs or changes in pathways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External surfaces free of holes and projections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seating available and safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tables safe and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste and cigarette butt bins available and emptied regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washing line safe and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Boundary fences, walls and gates safe and secure without gaps and protrusions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead structures safe and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gardens in good order - debris, fallen branches removed, lawns mown regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gardens free of sharp objects (broken glass, metal, wood splinters, needles etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landscaping provides minimal hiding places

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Well drained areas to prevent flooding and pooling of water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drainage grates in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Childproof locks fitted to gates where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate protection from sun provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sunscreen is accessible for staff and clients

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are encouraged to wear hats and other protective clothing when working outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency and service vehicle parking designated and given priority

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disabled parking designated and given priority

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surface of parking area and driveways free from potholes, cracks and other trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 'No parking' area signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Potential vehicle damage areas, corners, guard rails and entrances effectively marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Direction of traffic well defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic and speed restriction signs clearly defined and free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections and pedestrian areas identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BBQ area

• Cooking area clean and free from waste/rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area around BBQ free of grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BBQ safe and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas supply secured to gad cooker/heater

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office

• Lighting adequate and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperature is comfortable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area is free from odours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate space between furniture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desk is uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently used items are within easy reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desk is correct height for work performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Document holder provided for continuous keying work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient leg room under desk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• VDU screen is at correct height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keyboard and mouse are positioned correctly in front of user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Computer chair is height adjustable and backrest adjustable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chair adjusted for person using it

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture safe and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Filing cabinets/cupboards stable or secured to walls to prevent tipping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Files stored securely and appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure cupboards or drawers for staff and volunteers to keep personal possessions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopier in a well ventilated location away from workers when possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Phone connections nearby

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables are secured behind work surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment tested, tagged and safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical switches/sockets in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drug and alcohol policy displayed and implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

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