Concept Client WHS Assessment

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Description of duties to be performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heath and Safety Systems

• OHS/WHS policy displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident report book present and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Induction records sighted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rehabilitation and RTW policies available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workplace/Area Inspection Records available

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency procedures visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented JSA's and WMS's

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE and equipment records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS information available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OHS/WHS safety systems manaul

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HSR appointed and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments or action to be taken

Work areas and Thoroughfares

• Work area free of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surfaces are safe and suitable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from trip and slip hazards including loose cables/leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials stored safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting<br>Free from glare, Fittings acceptable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vision at corners

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways are wide enough for intended use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways are clearly defined and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Last test and tag date

  Date

• Any items not tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plugs, sockets or switches are in good condition and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads are in good condition free from fraying or other damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power tool/s condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Work near live electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switches/circuits identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock out procedures and tags in place/available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth leakage system utilized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboards secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments or action to be taken

Lasers

• Operator has laser operator license

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Laser not used in a manner to endanger other person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile Plant and Equipment

• Condition of plant and equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Daily plant/equipment inspection records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fault reporting system used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators are licensed and trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning and instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning lights and alerts functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of tyres

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• SWL of lifting or carrying equipment displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery and Workbenches

• Adequate work space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machinery guards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free from excess oil and grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warnings displayed and instructions available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops appropriately placed and clearly identifiable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators are trained and operating safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments or action to be taken

Material Storage

• Storage stable including racking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient space for moving stock including clear floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelves, racking and bins free from rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items are stored for ease of access and with relation to the weight of the items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe means of accessing high shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racking clear of lights and sprinklers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Danger of falling objects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods

• Stored appropriately and securely including labelling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation/exhaust systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE available where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste disposal procedures

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemical handling procedures followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical register available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate first aid/emergency equipment available<br>eye bath, shower, extinguishers etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazchem signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding

• Gas bottles secured and stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding fumes ventilation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Appropriate fire extinguishers available in immediate area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flint guns used to light torch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashback spark arresters fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vision screens used for electric welding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LPG 10 year bottle stamp date

  Date

• Hot work permit system required/used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE provided and worn

  Off

  On

Confined Space

• Risk assessment completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication and rescue plans in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety equipment condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Training provided to employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Space permit issues and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavation work

• Shoring in place and in sound condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Banks battered correctly and spoil away from edge

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Access around excavation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Separate access and egress points from excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SOP's in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Demolition

• Risk assessments completed and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access restricted to demolition area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead protection in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protection of general public

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• SOP's in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall prevention

• Work platforms have secure handrails, guarding or fence pamels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness and lanyards or belts provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor penetrations covered or barricaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unsafe areas signposted and fenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SOP's in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs, Steps and Landings

• Worn or broken steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails, toe boards, kick plates

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway/landing lighting

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladder condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ladders used to support planks for work platforms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder angle to structure (should be 1:4)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders extended 1m above landing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Straight or extension ladders securely fixed at top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metals ladders in use near live electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments or action to be taken

PPE

• PPE items employee/s supplied with

• Instructed in correct use of PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Mechanical aids available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling controls implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SOP's Developed and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Ergonomics

• Workstation and seating design

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ergonomic factors such as layout and task design considered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Repetitive and excessive force movements minimised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Safety

• Barricades, fencing, hoarding, gantry/s secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footpaths/walkways are clear with suitable lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust and noises in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site access controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic control procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments or action to be taken

Amenities

• Washrooms clean and stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets cleaned and stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meals room acceptable<br>includes sealed seats and tables and a seat for each person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locker room facilities available

  Off

  On

First Aid

• First Aid kit stocked and supplies in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid officers names and numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Level of First Aid Training

  One

  Two

  Three

  CPR only

• Record of treatment conducted and stock dispensed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency

• Extinguishers in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers and equipment tagged/serviced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate signage of extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers appropriate to potential hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit pathways clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm/communication system in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable storage procedures

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency procedures documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments or action to be taken

Review Particulars

• Host Employer Contact Name

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• Is the workplace health and safety at the site sufficient to allow worker/s to commence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concept Representative

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