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Purpose of Checklist
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This WHS checklist forms part of COEX’s Environmental Health and Safety audit process.
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These checks may be conducted prior to Operator commencement and at unspecified frequencies thereon; their purpose being to review the performance of the Operators Environmental Health and Safety Services as outlined within Schedule 2 Services Specification of the Operators signed Queensland Container Refund Scheme agreement with COEX.
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control
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A documented WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control (HIRAC) process was in place (e.g. Risk Register or similar)
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The HIRAC outputs appear aligned to the risks of the facility / location / activities (i.e. the document seemed to match the risks involved)
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Controls identified by the HIRAC process were seen to match controls implemented on site (i.e. documented controls were actually implemented on site)
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A documented process for identifying new hazards, reviewing controls and updating HIRAC outputs was able to be sighted
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Hazards that are likely to represent particular risks to members of the public including children at the workplace were identified and adequately controlled.
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Children are people who are under 18 years of age.
Children in workplaces include:
* Children who are part of the work process, such as customers at the location
* Children not engaged in a work activity but brought to a workplace by a parent or other adult at any time
* Children who live in the workplace
* Children who enter workplaces unexpectedly at any time.
Special characteristics of children.
In situations where children are at workplaces, the main characteristics to consider are their normal adventurous behaviour and disregard for their own safety. Children are more likely to play on equipment, to climb, hide in cubby holes, play in excavations, go where they are not supposed to go, and experiment with the chemicals they may find. Persons conducting a business or undertaking should ask themselves how and when children can gain access to the workplace or parts of the workplace, what they are likely to find and what they would do. They should consider access afterhours as well as during normal work hours. -
Hazards that are likely to represent risks to workers (including young workers) at the workplace were identified and adequately controlled
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Young workers are people who are under 18 years of age and who are performing work for the purposes of a business or undertaking.
Young workers include the following:
* Children leaving school and entering full-time employment for the first time, including apprentices and trainees.
* Children engaged in part-time or casual employment.
* Children who work but are not paid for the work done, such as unpaid work done for a family business (excluding domestic chores).
* Work experience students and vocational education and training students who are still attached to the education and training system.
Hazardous manual tasks:
Young workers may be at greater risk of manual tasks injuries because of their smaller size and the fact that their muscle strength is still developing. They may misjudge the degree of difficulty when handling items that are heavy, bulky or out of reach and may persist when a more experienced worker would ask for assistance.
Repetitive work:
Injuries to the muscles and joints may occur in jobs where repetitive or forceful movements are required, especially with awkward postures or insufficient recovery time. Young workers may not be able to recognise the early symptoms of work-related overuse injuries or know what to do to avoid more serious injuries.
Vibration:
Young workers may face a greater risk of injury to the arm and shoulder following long periods using tools and equipment that vibrates. They may become tired more easily in situations where they have to maintain a tight grip on a piece of equipment to control it.
Consultation and communication arrangements
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If required, a documented WHS consultation and communication process was in place (e.g. procedure, posted flowchart)
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Evidence of a process was sighted for the following:<br>• Management of change<br>• When implementing controls as a result of incidents and audits
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WHS information/procedures were easily accessible (e.g. placed on notice boards, in hardcopy, via electronic intranet)
Incident reporting
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A documented incident reporting process was in place including the requirement to report:<br>• Notifiable incidents to the regulator and COEX<br>• Incidents to COEX<br>• Incidents resulting in lost time, restrictions of work, off site medical treatment<br>• Other site near misses, first aid incidents.
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A means to record incidents was in place (e.g. hardcopy, electronic system)
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When and how to notify the regulator of notifiable incidents was documented
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A process for investigating incidents and implementing controls was in place
Induction, training and awareness of WHS obligations
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A documented induction and training process was in place (e.g. procedure; formal presentations; detailed staff handbook; face-to-face sessions with questions; detailed induction and training checklists; similar)
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Evidence of workers being made aware of relevant hazards and controls to manage risk was sighted (e.g. training; worker sign-off or procedures or instructions; similar)
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Evidence of licences, qualifications, internal training and statements of attainment was sighted
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Evidence of workers being trained in WHS requirements was sighted
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Workers complied with WHS requirements at all times (e.g. workers were wearing required PPE as instructed and as per signage)
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A process to make people aware of their WHS obligations (workers, supervisors, PCBU) was sighted
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Specific protocols were in place to induct, train, supervise and support young workers in addition to the standard worker protocols (and those mentioned above)
Inspection, servicing and maintenance
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A documented process to inspect, service and maintain plant, vehicles, equipment, facilities and amenities was in place (e.g. procedure; maintenance register / schedule; logbooks; similar)
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Evidence of compliance with the documented processes was observed
Signage, security and access
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Pathways, walkways, stairs, ramps and access areas were clear of rubbish and obstructions
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Steps, stairs, ramps and handrails were secure and in good condition
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Electrical cables/cords were kept clear of walkways
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Exit and egress points were clearly identified and accessible
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Perimeter fences and safety barriers were in place and maintained
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Customer service notices required to be displayed by the COEX were appropriately displayed
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Mandatory PPE signage was clearly displayed
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Pedestrian access and exclusion zones were clearly marked/sign posted
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Vehicular access and exclusion zones were clearly marked/sign posted
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Security was sufficient around the container count to ensure the integrity of the count (e.g. CCTV footage captured, direct / constant supervision)
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Protocols were in place to manage cash securely (e.g. within security camera monitoring areas; protected via a secure safe / lock box; minimal amount of cash was stored or held; cash handling undertaken away from customer / public; two-person cash handling and/or transit)
Housekeeping, storage, amenities and PPE
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The general work and public access areas were tidy and free from obstructions, trips hazards and spills
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Access to drinking water was provided
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Adequate and clean hand washing facilities and soap were available
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Sharps containers that comply with AS4031 or AS/NZS4261 to collect/dispose of sharps were provided and Tongs to handle needles / syringes were provided
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Workers were supplied with suitable safety gloves and were wearing them when handling containers or potentially exposed to sharps / broken glass / sharp edges
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Outdoor workers were provided with protection against adverse weather conditions and solar ultraviolet exposure (e.g. shade, hats, long sleeve clothing, sunscreen)
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The workplace had sufficient ventilation to enable workers to carry out work without risk to health and safety (i.e. workers not exposed to dusty atmosphere or dusts from processing tasks)
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Solid waste, broken containers, similar were stored appropriately and removed regularly
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Liquid waste was being captured, cleaned up and/or disposed of appropriately, and not hosed or released to drains or stormwater run-off points
First aid and emergency preparedness
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A documented Emergency Management Plan (EMP) was in place detailing:<br>• Business continuity (facility issues, extreme weather conditions, computer system failure and industrial action)<br>• Local emergencies (fire or flood, chemical, asbestos, snake/spider bites, biological/needlestick incidents and violence on site)<br>• Emergency contact list / details (local medical / emergency services + internal trained persons)
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Next of kin details are maintained securely on site
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Appropriate first aid kits were available, easily accessible and signposted
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First aid kits were checked regularly to ensure they are adequately stocked, and contents is in date
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Dedicated person/s had been trained to coordinate evacuations and emergency responses in the event of a fire or other emergency identified by the EMP
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An adequate number of workers had been trained to administer first aid
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Per First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice this is based on workplace risks; number of worker; work location; etc.
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Remote or isolated workers were supported by a system of check in/out or monitoring that included effective communication for accessing assistance
Plant safety (mobile and fixed)
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An up to date asset register containing details of all plant and equipment was available
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The workplace/partially enclosed areas had sufficient ventilation
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OEM Manuals were available
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No obvious evidence of changes to plant or equipment from the 'as supplied' models with management of change processes being undertaken.
People and vehicle/plant interactions
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Systems were in place to prevent and failing that, limit, the interaction between people and vehicles / plant such as one-way traffic flows, safe parking areas, safe queuing areas, similar
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Evidence was sighted of compliance with the traffic management safety systems
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Appropriate instructions, policies and procedures were in place and implemented for tasks involving operator loading or unloading vehicles
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Controls were in place to protect workers and the public from plant use and vehicle movements:<br>• Hard barriers, fencing, bollards, exclusion zones or similar (most preferred)<br>• Signage, traffic cones or painted markings (least preferred)
Materials handling, hazardous manual tasks, noise and dust
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Materials handling equipment was available for heavy or awkward items or loads
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Safe work procedures / risk assessments for materials handling and hazardous manual tasks had been created and implemented
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No obvious unsafe / excessive manual tasks were sighted
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Controls were in place to manage excessive noise (e.g. lining of bins to reduce impact noise; separation of noisy areas from workers; provision of hearing protection that was being worn by workers)
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Controls were in place to manage dust (e.g. wetting down of dirt / unsealed access areas; wet processing of products to minimise dust; specific processing plant controls, extraction and worker PPE for tasks involving crushing or dust release)
Driving and transport safety
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A documented traffic management plan was in place
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A public access plan which includes public exclusion zones could be sighted
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On-site traffic routes were clearly marked / signposted and delivery / pick-up areas were of sufficient size to enable safe loading/unloading, access and turning of all vehicles
Other
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A workplace behaviour policy was sighted
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Any other identified issue?
