CECC Workplace Inspection - High Risk Areas - May 2023

• Welcome to Workplace Inspections Program 2023!
  Address

01 Location and Composition

• a. Please record the locations which this High Risk Inspection covers in the "Add note" section.

• b. Have HSRs of the Work Group been invited to participate in this inspection?<br>If there is a HSR participated in this inspection, please record their names in the "Add note section?<br>You must invite HSRs to all inspections but they can decide whether to attend.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Have Authorised Inspector and Inspection Team members been recorded in the "Add note" Section?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Have staff names, who you interviewed during the inspection, been recorded in the "Add note" section?<br><br>Ensure all those involved are listed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A WHS MANAGER / OFFICER ONLY

• 1. WHS MANAGER ONLY: Have all corrective actions from previous inspections been completed? (Check with WHS Officers if unsure.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. WHS MANAGER ONLY: Have all workers in the work area completed all WHS inductions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.1 WHS MANAGER ONLY: Have controls implemented from last inspection corrective actions been evaluated for effectiveness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 WHS MANAGER ONLY: Are the Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures (SWP) for the laboratory, workshop or work area up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B Emergency Management

• 10. Emergency Shower available as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Emergency eyewash station available as required?<br><br>Emergency eye wash and shower may be a combined unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Emergency shower and eyewash stations tested within last 30 days?<br><br>Emergency eye wash and shower may be a combined unit - review inspection tag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Evacuation diagrams displayed at all exit doors are current and in good condition?<br><br>Evacuation diagrams compliant with Australian Standard AS3745:2010 "Planning for Emergencies in Facilities" Section 3.5

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Current Key Emergency Personnel Charts displayed on WHS noticeboards (if applicable), at entrances to buildings, Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) and Warden ?<br><br>Intercommunication Point (WIP) phone locations where available.<br>Refer ANUP_0166209 for noticeboard requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Emergency Flip Charts displayed at all WHS noticeboards (if applicable), at entrances to buildings, FIP and WIP locations (minimum required). One chart within easy reach of every phone?<br><br>For replacement charts Contact FS - WHS Facilities <facilities.whs@anu.edu.au>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Fire Extinguishers available and correct type for possible fire types within local work area?<br><br>Check https://services.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/portable-fire-extinguisher-guide.pdf

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Fire extinguisher signage as per AS2444, fire extinguisher identification signs must be located above or adjacent each extinguisher. 2. It is compulsory to position a location sign at least 2m from the floor or situated so it is clearly visible to a person of average height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Fire Extinguisher test tag stamped within past 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Area around fire extinguishers is clear and marked clear area of 1 sq mt ( 1m x 1m)?<br><br>Refer Australian Standard AS2444 available from ANU Online library

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Emergency Shower and Eyewash station clear access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Emegency shower and /or eyewash location identified with highly visible signage.<br>Australian standard 4775:2007?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are fire and smoke barrier doors tagged with current inspection dates?<br><br>TAGS USUALLY IN DOOR HINGE SIDE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Do Fire/Smoke Doors and fire exits have clear access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Fire and Smoke Barrier Doors operationally effective (open and close properly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Emergency Exit non-illuminated signage serviceable (undamaged, legible)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Emergency Exit illuminated signs working and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C Egress/Floors/Passageways/Access Control

• 12. Marked walkways and aisles at least 600mm wide?<br><br>1) General isles walkways should be at least 600 mm wide<br>2) AS2982 requires 1m - 1.8m clearance between lab benches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Walkway edge marker lines clean and in good condition?<br><br>MUST BE EASY TO IDENTIFY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Walkways and aisles clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Benches 1800mm apart (Labs only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Floors free of trip hazards ( leads, carpets, etc)?<br><br>RAISE MAXIMO JOB REQUEST FOR DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE - NOTIFY BUILDING CUSTODIAN

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Are floor hatches clearly identified?<br><br>RAISE MAXIMO JOB REQUEST FOR DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE - NOTIFY BUILDING CUSTODIAN

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Floors and walkways free of slip hazards (oil, grease, water, ice etc)?<br><br>RAISE MAXIMO JOB REQUEST FOR DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE - NOTIFY BUILDING CUSTODIAN

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D Lighting and Noise

• 14. Work area adequately lit by natural or artificial sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Workstations free of glare from windows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Work area lighting serviceable?<br><br>If lighting broken or not working raise Maximo request for repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16 a). Work area noise levels above 85dB(A), LAeq 8h or 140 dB (C) managed IAW WHS Code of Practice? Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work? and WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.13 (evidence = SWP or Risk Assessment )?<br><br>IAW WHS Code of Practice? Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work? and<br>WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.13<br>(evidence = SWP or Risk Assessment )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16 b). Is hearing protection provided for noisy work areas?<br><br>IAW WHS Code of Practice? Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work? and<br>WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.13<br>(evidence = SWP or Risk Assessment )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16 c). Is mandatory hearing protection signage displayed inside and outside noisy work areas?<br><br>IAW WHS Code of Practice? Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work? and<br>WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.13<br>(evidence = SWP or Risk Assessment )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16 d). Disposable hearing protection available for visitors?<br><br>IAW WHS Code of Practice? Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work? and<br>WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.13<br>(evidence = SWP or Risk Assessment )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E Storage, Waste, and Housekeeping

• 17. Stored items are placed to prevent manual handling injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Floors, doorways and hallways are clear of stored items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Load limits of shelving not exceeded?<br><br>palleted loads should have gross weight displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Heavy items stored low (below shoulder height)?<br><br>unless on pallets and below shelf load limit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Appropriate waste disposal bins available (sharps, biohazards, chemicals , recycle, landfill)?<br><br>clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21 a). Work area waste managed in accordance with ANU WHSMS Handbook chapter 3.19 section 3.19.2.8. (Safe Working Procedure SWP's)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21 b). Handwashing facilities available suitable for work place tasks separate from work-related troughs or sinks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21 c). (Labs and Workshops Only) Are work areas free of any food or drink (for human consumption)?<br><br>FOOD AND DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ARE PROHIBITED in Labs and Workshops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21 d). Are Lab and Workshop refrigerators used to store flammable chemicals intrinsically safe and labelled with" NO food and Drink"?<br><br>Intrinsically safe fridges will be labelled. Domestic refrigerators not permitted for this purpose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21 e). (Labs and Workshops Only) Are refrigerators, NOT intrinsically safe, free of flammable or explosive substances? Labelled"no explosive or flammable chemicals" and "no food or drink"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F Electrical

• 22. Are there adequate power points available?<br><br>NO EXCESS OF POWER BOARDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23. Power points in good condition (visual inspection only)?<br><br>Report all faulty electrical installations in MAXIMO

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23 a). Power points have no flammables within 1 mt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24. All electrical appliances tested and tagged?<br><br>Date retest due

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25. Are electrical devices, equipment free of obvious damage or discolouration due to overheat (external inspection only)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25 a). Are battery chargers and power packs in good condition( external inspection only)?<br><br>USE OF TRAVEL ADAPTORS IS NOT PERMITTED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25 b). Are battery chargers and room heaters fitted with timers?<br><br>1. USE OF TRAVEL ADAPTORS IS NOT PERMITTED<br>2. TIMERS MUST BE RATED FOR THE LOAD APPLIED.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25 c). No double adapters in use or piggybacked plugs?<br><br>1. USE OF TRAVEL ADAPTORS IS NOT PERMITTED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25 d). Power board used appropriately and not overloaded?<br><br>POWER BOARDS CANNOT BE PLUGGED INTO ANOTHER POWERBOARD

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25 e). Power Boards in good condition (external inspection only)?<br><br>POWER BOARDS CANNOT BE PLUGGED INTO ANOTHER POWERBOARD

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. a Electrical 2

• 1. Power boards are located away from flammable substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Switchboards, plant rooms and power boxes are secured/locked with no access to keys for unauthorised personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Locked switchboards, plant rooms and power boxes can be accessed easily by authorised personnel (particularly during emergencies)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

G Manual Handling and Ergonomics

• 26. Workstations tidy, clean and free of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27. Are workstation chairs in good visual condition?<br><br>No obvious missing parts or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28. Are manual handling aids available and in good condition?<br><br>Trollies, carts, pallet jacks, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28 a). WHS MANAGER : Have all staff completed manual tasks course in PULSE?<br><br>refer local training plan and INSIGHT reporting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H Signage Assessment

• 29. Are work area signs appropriate for the tasks being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30. Are workplace safety signs serviceable - not faded, damaged or defaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 31. Do workers comply with WHS signage instructions? (observe workers using PPE etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32. Do supervisors ensure worker compliance with WHS signage instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32 a). Is signage displayed for all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in work areas? (mandatory signage)?<br><br>HEARING PROTECTION, GLOVES, BOOTS, COATS, RESPIRATORS ETC.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32 b). Lab and workshop fridges labelled "no food and drink"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32 c). Intrinsically safe fridges labelled "Intrinsically Safe"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32 d). Non-Intrinsically safe fridges labelled " No Explosive or Flammable Chemicals"?<br><br>1 Refrigerators unsuitable for solvent storage should bear a prominent label inscribed with the words? Not suitable for flammable solvents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32 e). Lab and Workshop fridge contents compliant with signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

I Personal Protective Equipment and Personal Hearing Protectors Inspections

• 33. Is PPE used as per manufacturers instructions?<br><br>Sample inspection to satisfy that PPE is fitted correctly, cleaned correctly, correct respirator cartridges etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 34. Sample some pieces of PPE. Are the PPE items "fit for use"?<br><br>Sample with Supervisor present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35. Are workers provided with PPE fitting instruction by their supervisor? Fit tests etc<br><br>WHS Manager or Officer should maintain records of these tests.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35 a). Is the PPE in use required by a Risk assessment or SWP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35 b). Has audiometric testing been carried out within past 24 months? (for workers in high risk noise work environments)<br><br>WHS Manager should retain records of testing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35 c). Is mandatory PPE maintained and cleaned in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations? Cleaning products available.<br><br>sample test only required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35 d). Is personal storage for PPE available for workers (container/locker/case/cupboard space etc)?<br><br>sample test only required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

J Plant Equipment and Steel Racking

• 36. Has new/replacement workshop plant and equipment, introduced to service since last inspection, had pre-service risk assessments and SWP's completed and authorised?<br><br>view plant and equipment register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 37. Are Tier3 inductions and training complete for the new/replacement workshop plant and equipment?<br><br>view training log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 38. Is workshop plant and equipment maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations?<br><br>view plant register and maintenance logs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 39. Is workshop plant and equipment maintenance documented?<br><br>plant register, maintenance log, registration logs, disposal and decommission register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 40. Are safety guards in place and serviceable on workshop plant and equipment<br>unbroken, painted hi contrast colour (yellow or orange), working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 41. Are interlocks, stops, and access covers in place and serviceable on workshop plant and equipment?<br><br>ensure interlocks have not been over-ridden or disabled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 42. Are safety devices on workshop plant and equipment tamperproof (only removed by authorised personnel)?<br><br>tamper proof means you would need tools to remove them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 43. Do safety devices have identifying labels displayed? E.g. "Emergency Stop Switch"<br><br>mandatory requirement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 44. Have emergency stops been tested within last 6 months?<br><br>(If NO tag out equipment until inspected).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 45. Have interlocks been tested within last 6 months? (If NO tag out equipment until inspected)?<br><br>madatory requirement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 46. Is area, where hazardous plant and equipment is located, isolated to non-authorised personnel?<br><br>Signage, key acccess etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 47. Restriction Signage displayed in Restricted work areas?<br><br>outside of entrances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 48. Is Hazard and Danger signage displayed where required?<br><br>on or near plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 49. Are dust and fume extractors available where required?<br><br>E.g. welding bays etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 50. Are dust and fume extractors serviceable (external visual inspection only)?<br><br>no disassembly required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 51. Is registered plant and equipment identified and registration current ( not motor vehicles )?<br><br>only applies to plant that is registered with COMCARE as per Schedule 5 Part 1 of WHS Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52. Are all locally owned industrial ladders serviceable?<br><br>unpainted, not bent, not damaged, no loose treads missing fittings, non slip feet. Load rating decal affixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E1. Are locally owned industrial ladders correctly labelled ( E.g. Max load 120kG, Not for electrical work, do not stand above this step.etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E2. All wooden ladders removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E3. Steel pallet racking is installed, labelled and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard AS4084-2012?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E10. Racks are not overloaded Refer to load limit labels on racks?<br><br>USUALLY LABELLED ON END OF RACK. PALLETS SHOULD BE MARKED WITH LOAD WEIGHT

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E11. No unstable loads stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E12. Are all forklift operators licenced?<br><br>VEIW TRAINING LOGS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E13. Is a list of authorised forklift operators displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E4. Steel racking and shelving is in good condition (visual inspection only)?<br><br>nothing bent, missing or loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E5. Steel racking is attached to the floor to conform to AS 4084-2012 (minimum 2 anchors per leg)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E6. Steel shelving and storage racks(not for pallets) are installed, labelled, and maintained in accordance with Code of Practice for Rack Safety from Australian Steel Institute V2.1 Issued 20/04/2015?<br><br>ASK WHS MANAGER FOR A COPY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E7. Clearways around racking are marked and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E8. Loads are not blocking, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, skylights, exhaust vents and fans or other ceiling mounted equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52 E9. Load limits of racking displayed?<br><br>USUALLY LABELLED ON END OF RACK

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1. Are forklifts maintained regularly IAW manufacturers recommendations?<br><br>VIEW PLANT MAINTENANCE LOG

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are fork lift maintenance records readily available?<br><br>VIEW LOCAL WORK AREA PLANT MAINTENANCE LOG. IF NO LOG RAISE CORRECTIVE ACTION

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is daily log book for forklift available?<br><br>SHOULD BE ON FORKLIFT OR AT FORKLIFT CHARGING STATION (ELECTRIC FORKS ONLY)<br>NOTE DATE OF LAST INSPECTION IN THE "Add note" SECTION

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Have forklift daily pre-start checks been carried out and documented?<br><br>SHOULD BE ON FORKLIFT OR AT FORKLIFT CHARGING STATION (ELECTRIC FORKS ONLY)<br>NOTE DATE OF LAST INSPECTION IN THE "Add note" SECTION

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are forklift safety devices and placards in good visual condition (external visual inspection only) (seat belts, flashers, horn, load limit placards)?<br><br>FOR ALL FORKLIFTS IF MORE THAN ONE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is max gross load limit of forklift identified on forklift?<br><br>FOR ALL FORKLIFTS IF MORE THAN ONE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. "Forklift in Operation in this Area" placards displayed?<br><br>PLACARDS IN AREAS WHERE FORKLIFTS AND PEDESTRIANS CO-MINGLE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

K Chemicals

• 53. Is access to general chemicals and Controlled Substances restricted to appropriate personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 54. Are only ‘in use’ chemicals located on benches and in fume cupboards? <br>Are all incompatible chemicals segregated or separate in storage? (Check several flammable, corrosive and toxic cabinet to verify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 55. Are all chemicals and solutions, including decanted chemicals and solutions, that are not in their manufacturer container correctly labelled in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 56. Are chemical stocks are regularly reviewed (min annually), kept to a minimum and obsolete/degrading stocks disposed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 57. Is plant equipment containing hazardous substances labelled correctly? (e.g., overnight experiments, radiation, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 58. Are hazardous chemicals on the floor bunded and labelled correctly? (Bund = a container capable of holding all spillage from a substance being stored/used)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 59. Are safety data sheets (SDS) available electronically and current? (within 5 yrs, electronic via ChemWatch)<br>If any printed SDS in the area, are they current? (within 5 yrs)<br>Check with local workers – Do they know how to access SDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 60. Where required, are spill kits [e.g. biological, chemical, radiation] signposted and with instructions complete, serviceable, and accessible? <br>Seek input from workers – Do they know how to respond in a spill emergency? Have they been provided instruction regarding the use of spill kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 61. Are all chemical cabinets clean, tidy and serviceable? Do all flammable cabinets self-close?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 62. Are all substances stored under appropriate conditions according to the safety data sheet (e.g. temperature, ventilation, environmental conditions)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 63. Are flammable solvents requiring chilling only stored in intrinsically safe (spark free) refrigerators/freezers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 64. Are cytotoxic drugs handled in an appropriately enclosed system [e.g. a cytotoxic drug cabinet]?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 65. Are all of the conditions of individual Schedule 8 or 9 licences being met? (S8 Controlled drugs, S9 Prohibited substances). Check the registers being kept for these.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 66. Are explosive (DG1) and/or peroxide forming chemicals stored and labelled correctly? Are peroxide forming chemicals checked regularly [Check evidence]?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

L Fume cupboards/Hoods/Biological

• 67. Fume cupboards, fume hoods, glove boxes, biological cabinets and laminar flows are clean, tidy, and tested within the last 6 months?<br><br>NO STORED CHEMICALS OR HAZ SUBS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 68. Emergency gas and power isolation stop switches and valves clearly identified and easily accessible?<br><br>LOCATION OF THESE SHOULD BE PART OF TIER 3 INDUCTION

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 69. Fume cupboards have 2.5Lt or less of Class 3 Flammable Substances inside?<br><br>TOTAL MAX CAPACITY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70. Fume cabinets in good working condition? Visual and operational check.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70A. Are all biological hazards risk assessed and controlled?<br><br>REFER HAZARD REGISTER

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70B. Are Biological materials stored in accordance with procedures? (correctly labelled, stored etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70C. Are correct waste disposal equipment and consumables provided for all hazardous biological wastes?<br><br>REVIEW LOCAL PROCEDURES

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70D. Are toxic drug waste biohazard equipment and consumables provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70E. Is disinfectant hand washing material available at hand wash stations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70F. Are disposable or touch free hand drying available at hand wash stations?<br><br>IF N/A PLEASE ADD COMMENT WHY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

N Animals

• 75. Are animal facilities cleaned on a scheduled basis and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 76. Are risk assessments and SWPs for animal-related work complete, approved and reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 76A. Are zoonoses and animal-related hazards identified and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

O Compressed Gases

• 77. Does Local Work Area have a procedure for handling and storage of compressed gasses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 78. Are gas cylinders correctly tethered in storage areas IAW ANUP_017610 Compressed gas cylinder safety procedure?<br><br>iaw IN ACCORDANCE WITH

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 79. Are empty gas cylinder segregated from full cylinders in storage areas IAW ANUP_017610 Compressed gas cylinder safety procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 80. Are gas cylinders stored IAW ANUP_017610 Compressed gas cylinder safety procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 80A. Have lab and workshop gas taps been checked for leaks by qualified gas fitter within last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

P Cryogenics

• 81. Does local work area have a procedure for handling, storage and transport of liquid nitrogen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 82. Have risk assessments and SWP?s been completed, approved and reviewed for the handling and transport of liquid nitrogen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 83. Is there open, ventilated space marked out for the storage of dewars containing liquid nitrogen in accordance with a local procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 84. Are dewars correctly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 85. Are dry shippers correctly labelled and serviced regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 86. Are oxygen level monitors used in the work area where Liquid Nitrogen is in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 86a. Has an oxygen depletion risk assessment been carried out for the quantites of liquid nitrogen in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Q Radiation ionising (radioactive sources)

• 87. Is radiation monitoring equipment available, tested, calibrated and checked regularly IAW part 95 to 98 ANUP_000682 Radiation safety procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 88. Are Risk Assessments, SWPs, Emergency Procedures and Contingency plans complete for Radiation Safety IAW ANUP_000682 Radiation safety procedure?<br><br>WHS MANAGER TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 89. Is a radiation spill kit available for use with unsealed sources?<br><br>KIT SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELLED AND READILY AVAILABLE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 90. Are all radioactive sources securely stored, labelled, and kept in good condition IAW ANUP_000682 Radiation safety procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 91. Are radiation source materials waste disposal systems in place IAW ANUP_000682 Radiation safety procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 92. Do workers have dosimeters and are they wearing them as required IAW ANUP_000682 Radiation safety procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 93. Are all work areas, utilising radiation sources, clearly displaying warning signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 94. Are work surfaces for unsealed radioactive material impervious to radiation (not wood or tile)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 95. When handling Ionising radioactive materials staff comply with section 44 ANUP_000682 Radiation safety procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 96. Is contamination monitoring conducted before and after each procedure with unsealed radioactive sources (just after, if swipe tests needed) and records kept in local work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Q.a Radiation

• 97. Are adequate interlocks in place for accidental exposure to x-rays, if applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97A. Are Risk assessments and SWP?s completed, approved and reviewed for any lasers in use in local work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97B. Are Radiation warning signs displayed at entrance to lab or workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97C. Are emergency radiation contacts displayed at entrance to lab or workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97D. Is provided Radiation PPE serviceable?<br><br>VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97E. Is there adequate and appropriate shielding provided? (e.g., interlocks on germicidal lamps, protective shields on trans illuminators, beam stops for lasers)?<br><br>VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97F. Is access to Class 3b and Class 4 lasers restricted and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 97G. Are all laser and UV sources displaying warning labels, warning lights installed and interlocks fitted?<br><br>VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE LASER OR RADIATION SYSTEMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

S Other

• 104. HAVE ANY NEW HAZARDS BEEN IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION?<br><br>HAZARDS CAN BE REPORTED IN FIGTREE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

T First Aid

• 1. First Aid Kits available as per Appendix B ANU WHSMS Handbook Chapter 3.4?<br><br>Ensure kits are of correct type for the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Sufficient trained Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) members including First Aid Officers (FAO). AS 3745:2010?<br><br>This should be a record maintained by either whs manager of first aiders. Chief Warden AND EPC responsible for this.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. First Aid room or rest area stocked, clean and signed appropriately(CPR chart, AED location, First aid signs on door, sharps disposal container)?<br><br>This should be a record maintained by either whs manager of first aiders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. First Aid Kits appropriate for work areas (extra modules included where needed)?<br><br>Refer Local First Aid assessment<br>Ensure kits are of correct type for the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. First aid kit contents full and within expiry period? Refer Annex B Chapter 3.4?<br><br>FAK INSPECTION IS NOT REQUIRED IF THEY ARE SEALED WITH A TAMPER SEAL. RECORD DATE ON OUTSIDE OF BOX FOR NEXT INSPECTION DUE IN THE "Add note" SECTION

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. List of First Aid Officers available at First Aid kit locations, WHS noticeboard, at entrances to building, FIP and WIP locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. First Aid signage displayed ( Location, direction to, location of First Aid Officers )?<br><br>WHSMS Handbook Chp 3.19 appendix G

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) readily available?<br><br>Confirm all parts are available and in good condition such as gloves, razor and breathing mask.<br>Inspect the device itself for cracks, wear, and other signs of damage.<br>Check the pads and make sure they are not expired.<br>Check the batteries to make sure they are also not expired or damaged.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. AED Battery charged and within expiry date ( date stamped on battery)?<br><br>This should be a record maintained by either whs manager of first aiders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. AED pads within expiry date ( date stamped on packaging for pads)?<br><br>This should be a record maintained by either whs manager of first aiders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A