BLF/ROM/MCC Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Access & Egress to the Barge Loadout Facility

• Are designated walkways clearly marked? (E.g. Paint is not faded or missing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles & walkways free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency stops/pull wire clearly identified and working? (note the last test conducted date in comments)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guarding in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear access to electrical switchboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear access to all emergency equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency exits/pathways clearly marked and easily opened? (Should open in direction of egress)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are advisory signs (restricted areas/call up points etc) visible and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) visible/accessible, up to date and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors have an even, unbroken and slip-resistant surface that is reasonably free of indentations or other obstructions that could cause a person to trip or slip. (No build up of product that could cause a Slip Trip or fall)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pontoon clean & Tidy, free from material build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Equipment (PFD's, Radios, Fire Extinguishers)

• Fire equipment is in place, in good condition and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are test tags on portable fire extinguishers current? (Sample only – inspections are on a 6 monthly test frequency)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to an eyewash facility? (A functional check is required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency lights operating/in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the evacuation procedures and the emergency evacuation assembly point clearly visible and or known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PFD's available and in test date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The storage facilities for PFD's and other PPE at the BLF clean and tidy/in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are First aid kits reasonably accessible to BLF workers, clearly signed and easily visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of first aid kits maintained consistent with the First Aid Kit Contents List?<br>- Inspect the kit and check the contents against the list .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AED’s self-test function is showing correct operation (Normally indicated by a flashing green light or tick)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ROM and Stackers

• ROM clean and tidy (minimal spillage)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant / under conveyors clean / hosed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ROM park-up area's, carpark and pedestrian walkway signs & markings clear, easily seen and understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage posted and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency stops clearly identified and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OBA clear, gates locked and free from material buildup?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sample station area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guarding in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pathways in and around stackers free of tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pathways well drained to prevent pooling of water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all external steps and changes of level clearly delineated? (painted a different colour for poor visibility conditions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external lighting around the ROM and Stackers adequate & operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) visible/accessible, up to date and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their evidence of a vermin or pest control program in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stacker, Apron Feeders, MCC and diesel generators

• Are electrical switchboards at the stacker closed and locked to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical switchboards at the MCC closed and locked to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage posted and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a cleaning program in place to ensure the work area are maintained in a clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a cleaning program in place to ensure the MCC is maintained in a clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 240v plugs, sockets and switches in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all electrical leads and appliances have test tags attached which are within their test date? (Sample only if being used at the time)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical leads clear off the floor and or kept clear of walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical circuits protected by fixed RCD’s at switchboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable RCDs used where no fixed RCD is installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any Hydrocarbons left unbunded around the Generators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Generator doors closed and locked to avoid unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are frequently used items stored within easy access? (hoses, shovels and scraping tools)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored or stacked items positioned in a way that will prevent them from falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical aids - Available? Applicable to the task? In good condition? (Small conveyor Wheelbarrow)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders, steps and access ways in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals

• If new workplace chemicals were introduced since the last inspection: Has the chemical been added to the hazardous chemical register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the chemical been formally risk assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemical stored in accordance with its SDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substance storage cabinets correctly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are de-cantered hazardous chemicals correctly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) easily available and within date? (5 years from date of print)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Hazardous Chemical Register easily available to all workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incompatible dangerous goods not co-located within the same storage cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there spill containment kits / facilities in place which are located in close proximity to where spills are likely to occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicles (ROM Loaders/Bobcat/excavator (if in park up area)

• Are vehicles being inspected every shift change using form the correct Vehicle Pre-start Inspection Report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-Start inspection report filled in correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher(s) fitted? Insert inspection date in comments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental

• Local dust control methods in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oil or fuel spills reported and cleaned up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste streams identified and bins available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All environmental incidents & spills have been reported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All hazardous goods (fuels & oils) stored correctly in bunded areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel trained in use of spill containment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  Date