CSL Workplace Health and Safety Inspection - 2015

• Cheetham Salt WHS inspection template

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 Previous inspection

• 1.1 Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Policies

• 2.1 HSE policies must be communicated at least annually<br><br>Validation communications register or diary note. Needs to include a note of attendees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Current HSE policies must be displayed<br><br>Policies prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Cardinal Safety Rules signed off by all employees<br><br>Sight sign off sheet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Legal and other requirements

• 3.1 Legal and other requirements communicated to all employees<br><br>Toolbox register or diary notes. Attendance needs to be noted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Hazard Analysis and Assessment

• 4.1 Hazards for all areas have been identified and entered into the risk register<br><br>Review risk register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Plan in place to complete risk assessments<br><br>Review plan for risk assessments to be conducted in the month

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Review machine guarding audits and risk assessments<br><br>Review audits and risk assessments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Changes made within the site have been risk assessed, communicated and controls implemented<br><br>Review completed assessments for identified changes since last review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Are relevant SOPs in place and have been reviewed in past 2 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 For non routine tasks, the JSA Process is used if no SOP exists<br><br>Review JSAs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 Near Miss reporting culture in place<br><br>Review toolbox talks and tracking of near misses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Management Plans

• 5.1 Top 5 site risks identified and improvement plans for these developed and actively managed<br><br>Improvement plans communicated and reviewed by team. H&S reps and committee (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Safety business plan<br><br>Site compliance calendar<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Operational Control

• 6.1 Operational controls must be in place to effectively manage/ control risk<br><br>Operational control standards and SOPs are readily available for High risk work. Review and understand effectiveness of operational controls that are in place and correlate to risk register.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 JSA and work permits used for relevant high risk work including confined space entry, control of hot work, working at heights and excavation<br><br>Review understanding of JSAs and PTW. Review JSA & PTW records.<br><br>Review confined space entry, asbestos and working at heights<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Employees have been trained and use Isolation procedure/ LOTO properly<br><br>Review of training records and observations on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Employees trained in the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals including the correct use of PPE.<br><br>Review training records and observations on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Contractors are to provide copies of any safe work method statements, JSAs or alike. Additionally, they must undergo an induction before commencing work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 Adequate signage: mandatory, warning and informational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 Assessment undertaken to identify safety signage and signage in place, clean and legible<br><br>Assessment record and signs in work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Training

• 7.1 HSE training needs analysis and training scheduled and completed<br><br>Training matrix displayed and communicated to HSE committee.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Weekly departmental toolbox talks completed<br><br>Review training register and tool box talks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Communication and Consultation

• 8.1 Safety conversations are being completed<br><br>Review LEAN safety board

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 All workgroups represented by an HSR<br><br>Review HSE committee meeting minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Minutes of last HSE committee meeting have been communicated at toolbox talks<br><br>Diary note (manager to bring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Manager undertaken inspections and discussion with safety reps<br><br>Diary note (manager to bring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Safety Alerts are discussed at tool box talks<br><br>Recently issued alerts have been signed off and loaded onto SharePoint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Reps involved in trend improvement / risk reduction activities<br><br>Review Improvement projects and safety rep involvement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Emergency response and crisis management

9.1 First Aid Facilities

• 9.1.1 Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.2 Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.3 No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.4 Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.5 Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.6 Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.7 Are first aid officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.8 First Aid/ CPR trained officers in place for each shift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.9 Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.1.2 Fire Prevention

• 9.2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.12 - Fire Wardens trained and up to date<br><br>Site records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.1.3 Emergency equipment and plans

• 9.3.1 Emergency equipment serviced within 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3.2 - Emergency plan rehearsed bi-annually<br><br>Debriefing report feedback to HSE committee and tool box talks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 Chemical Safety

• 10.1.1 Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.2 Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.3 Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.4 All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.6 Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.7 If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.8 Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.9 If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.10 Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.11 Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.12 People trained in spill control, exacuation wardens available for each shift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 General Lighting and signage

• 11.1 Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Emergency lights/ exit lights have been tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6 PPE signage visible and correct for area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 Non conformance, corrective and preventative actions

• 12.1 incident and injuries reported as they occur, and investigation reports completed in a timely manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 All recordable injuries notified immediately and debriefed with site manager

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 HSE corrective actions closed out on time

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 GMP Audits

• 13.1 Planned GMP audits completed on time<br><br>Review monthly GMP audit <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Findings from GMP audit were completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Manager participates in GMP audits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 Building Safety

• 14.1 Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.9 Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.10 Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.11 Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 Work Benches

• 15.1 Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5 Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.6 No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 Injury Management

• 16.1 Injury notifications completed within timeframes<br><br>Review of actions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 Site has a RTW coordinator<br><br>Training matrix shows status

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 Injury case management - weekly contact with employees off work, daily for employees on RTW program. Review 1 open claim.<br><br>Review rehab diary / case notes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 Initial injury management process (including provider of medical services details) communicated to employees every 6 months<br><br>Communications/ training attendance register.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 Storage Design and Use

• 17.1 Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 - Machines

• 18.1 - Are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 - Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.6 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.7 - Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.8 - Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.9 - Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.10 - No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.11 - Duck-boards in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.12 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.13 - Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.14 - Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.15 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.16 - Are gas bottles secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.0 - Electrical Safety

• 19.1 - Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.8 - No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0 Occupational Health Controls

• 20.1 Employee health monitoring (skin, hearing, health assessment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0 Ladders

• 21.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 - If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 - Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22.0 Contractor Management

• 22.1 Have contract drivers and companies completed inductions<br><br>Check contractor Induction register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23.0 - Office Hazards

• 23.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24.0 - Vehicle / Mobile plant and Traffic Management

• 24.1 - Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.2 - Condition of tyres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.3 - Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.4 - Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.5 - Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.6 - Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.7 - First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.8 Forklift prestart checks conducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.9 Defective items/ plant tagged out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.10 Traffic Management plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.11 Designated driver area in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• On site representative

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• Auditor's signature

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