Contractors Housekeeping and Inspection Checklist

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Frequency

• Personnel

• Prepared by

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1. Use this checklist to carry out an inspection of the site area.

• 2. All actions must define what is to be done, by when and be allocated to a person.

• 3. Hand the completed list to the Site Manager or Area/Divisional Manager and forward a copy to the organiser of the site safety committee or consultative group.

SITE ENVIRONMENT/ROADWAYS

• Is signage appropriate, visible and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits from the site clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate spill kits and are they fully stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PPE signs visible from all access points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are depot speed limits being observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all roadways clear and level without severe potholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any building damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bunds and sumps clear of standing water and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste stored safely (are drums and IBC's maximum two pallets high)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallet stacks/combustibles away from buildings and DG stores? Are they stacked neatly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins located at suitable points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the bins require emptying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency doorways clear and signs clean and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PESTS

• Is there any sign of rodent activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are baits adequately serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICALS

• Are chemicals/samples stored in container(s), and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all DG gas bottles properly stored vertically and chained securely and mixed gases seperated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all dangerous goods/hazardous materials properly lablled, stored and or seperated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all storages placarded correctly for the class of goods stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS sheets present for all chemicals on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Are there any broken plugs, switches, frayed/damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical leads etc tagged and currently dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an earth leakage (ELCB/RCD) device fitted to the switch board or is a portable device available for use with electrical leads and power tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads properly coiled and stowed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE

• Is all fire equipment accessible, are extinguishers in charge and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire equipment maintained, tagged and tested as required by AS1851?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there fire water available at all hydrants and hose reels? (VERIFY)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers/hoses clearly marked for type of fire and serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non smoking zones being strictly observed and are there designated smoking zones with signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustibles such as rags and paper disposed of safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY

• Are muster points clear of parked cars, overgrown bushes and obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there trained wardens, 1st aiders in each work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been an evacuation exercise in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where their muster point is?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees understand who reports incidents? (To who, time frame and why)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WALKWAYS

• Is all oil/grease build-up and spills removed from floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors and access walkways etc kept clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately lit and clearly lined marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• Are first aid cabinets clearly labeled, adequately stocked and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the trained first aid officers name and emergency numbers clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINES

• Are Work instructions for all machinery accessible and identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas clean, machines adequately guarded and in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are instructions and lables visible and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any trip hazards such as leads, cables, hoses in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment and machinery stored and maintained correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE HAZARDS

• Are filling cabinets closed, store rooms orderly etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all office lighting working and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office chairs two way adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor coverings stable and non trip or slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Is safety and personal protective equipment provided and worn, including Masks, Helmets, Safety Glasses, Ear Muffs/Plugs, Shoes, Gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses etc available and properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective equipment safety signs posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chains/slings etc correctly tagged and currently dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes/showers within 10 metres/10 seconds of work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all eye washes/showers functional (TEST) and clean with caps in place and water valve secured in the ON position? Is access clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKSHOP/TOOLS

• Are pits, walkways, floors, stairs and steps clear of rubbish? Oil/grease spills cleaned up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an alternative and effective way of lifting other than manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cars/trucks parked safely allowing for emergency access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct PPE for all tasks provided and being used? Is there a PPE cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and machines properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all storage areas (fencing, wire, hoses etc) stacked in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Start and stop switches clearly identified and within easy reach of the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical equipment is tagged and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lock out/tag out procedures implemented before any maintenance or cleaning of equipment occurs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cranes, slings and chains have correct load notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HYGIENE AND WELFARE

• Is appropriate heating and air conditioning available and maintained to work efficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are meal rooms clen, tidy and regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate indoor washing/toilet facilities, showers etc provided with supplies and regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockers/locker rooms clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate clean water drinking utensil or fountain provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER

• Have any unsafe conditions or practices been observed during this Inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERMITS TO WORK

• Is any Hot Work or Confined Space entries being conducted? If so, note permit numbers and verify controls are provided as required.

  Yes

  NO

  N/A

GENERAL COMMENTS

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