Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Select box to view PATHWAY/ FOOTBRIDGE checklist
1.0 Pathways/ Footbridges
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1.1 Are pathway edges trimmed & paths free from the following? e.g. debris, overhanging tree branches, other hazards
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1.2 Are pathways level and free from hazards? e.g. Trip, broken concrete, raised pavers, tree roots, uneven surfaces, other hazards
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1.3 Are paths trimmed and free from debris and soil at the concrete or paver edge?
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1.4 Are handrails in good condition and adequate to prevent fall hazards?
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Select box to view LAWNS & GRASSED AREA checklist
2.0 Lawns & Grassed Areas
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2.1 Are watering times scheduled to allow for sufficient soakage?
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2.2 Are lawns and grassed areas free from hazards? e.g. hollows, uneven surfaces, debris/ litter, weeds, other
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2.3 Are lawns areas free from objects that may cause a flying hazard when mowing?
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2.4 Are pop up sprinklers working correctly and retracting so as not to present a trip hazard?
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2.5 Are watering times adequate to ensure grassed areas are free from dry spots?
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2.6 Have garden bed edges and tree surrounds been trimmed?
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Select box to view TREE checklist
3.0 Trees
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3.1 Are trees clear and free from hazards? e.g. Dead limbs, branches at eye height, exposed roots, other
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3.2 Are fallen limbs regularly collected?
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3.3 Have all tree roots been covered so as not to pose a trip hazard?
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3.4 Are trees clear and free from issues? e.g. pest infestation, leaf discolouration, other
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3.5 Are trees uniform in width? i.e. no obvious protruding limbs
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Select box to view GARDEN BED checklist
4.0 Garden Beds
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4.1 Are garden beds & hedges clear & free from issues? e.g. Weeds, debris/ litter, wet areas, other:
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4.2 Are garden beds & hedges clear & free from issues? e.g. Pest infestation, leaf discoloutration, other:
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4.3 Are garden beds etc mulched & receive adequate water?
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4.4 Are the garden bed retaining walls or surrounds in good condition & the edges trimmed?
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4.5 Are decorative gravels in sufficient quantity & evenly spread?
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Select box to view SIGNAGE checklist
5.0 SIGNAGE
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5.1 Are sufficient signs in use?
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5.2 Are signs in good condition (not faded) and free from issues? e.g. damage, dry rot, other
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Select box to view PLAY EQUIPMENT checklist
6.0 Play equipment
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6.1 Are grassed areas, sand pits/ matting regularly checked for dangerous objects?
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6.2 Are any overhanging trees free from potential falling deadwood and other hazards? e.g. pointed or broken branches at eye height
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6.3 Have any other hazards such as sharps, glass, glare been identified and removed?
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6.4 Is litter removed on a daily basis?
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6.5 Is impact-absorbing material clean and in place?
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6.6 Are all components in place (no missing parts)?
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6.7 Is equipment free from sharp edges or exposed bolts?
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6.8 Are the main frames safe and secure?
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6.9 Are all bolts in position and secure?
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6.10 Are swing pivot pins and or chains secure and in good condition?
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6.11 Are all moving parts in good condition?
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6.12 Are sliding surfaces clear of hazards? e.g. obstructions, gaps on side rails, rust or splits
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6.13 Is play equipment free from dangerous insect? e.g. spiders etc
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Select box to view ELECTRICAL checklist
7.0 Electrical
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7.1 Are safety switches (RCD's) regularly tested to ensure correct operation?
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Enter date of last test
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Select the type of test conducted
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7.2 Are switchboards in good condition? e.g. securely locked, no holes on covers, are backing panels secure
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Select box to view HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES/ NOISE/ PPE checklist
8.0 Hazardous Substances/ Noise/ PPE
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8.1 Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS's) provided and available to all staff?
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8.2 Is a spill kit available to staff?
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8.3 Where the general public may be exposed to a high level of noise from plant, is work re-scheduled to eliminate this hazard?
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8.4 Is appropriate PPE available and being used and maintained by staff/ operators? e.g. foot, ear, eye, hand, respiratory
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Select box to view PLANT? EQUIPMENT checklist
9.0 Plant/ Equipment
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9.1 Are daily checks conducted on the plant and is the plant regularly serviced?
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9.2 Are front cut and ride on mower grass chutes in place when mowing parks?
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9.3 Are revolving warning lights operational?
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9.4 Are front cut mower PTO covers in good condition?
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9.5 Does operator holds appropriate plant induction?
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9.6 Are whipper snipers in good condition?
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9.7 Are barriers erected to restrict access to the general public when high risk work is undertaken?
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9.8 Are risk assessments carried out on the use of plant and equipment in parks?
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Select box to view HAND TOOLS checklist
10.0 Hand Tools
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10.1 Are hand tools in good condition?
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10.2 Are work areas maintained in a clean and tidy state?
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Select box to view FENCES checklist
11.0 Fences
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11.1 Are fences in good condition and all posts secure?
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11.2 Are barriers/ guard rails in place where there is a risk of falling? e.g. deep drains etc
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Select box to view AMENITIES checklist
12.0 Amenities
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12.1 Are toilets clean and free from issue? e.g. damage, debris/ litter, graffiti, other
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12.2 Are taps and flushers in good condition and free of leaks?
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12.3 Is adequate toilet paper available?
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12.4 Is the exterior and interior paint in good condition?
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12.5 Are lights working and in good condition?
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12.6 Are amenities free from pests and insects?
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12.7 Are the roof, gutters and drains in good condition and free from leaves and debris?
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12.8 Are removable plastic liners located in rubbish bins to reduce the risk of needle stick injury?
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12.9 Are picnic tables in good condition and free from graffiti and sharp edges?
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12.10 Are the picnic table frames safe and secure?
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12.11 Are barbecues clean and undamaged?
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12.12 Are rubbish bins inspected for damage and washed as necessary?
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Select box to view GENERAL checklist
13.0 General
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13.1 Are staff aware of the procedure when they discover sharps?
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13.2 Are forms available for staff to report incidents or injuries?
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13.3 Are hazard report forms available?
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13.4 Have all confined spaces been identified and appropriately signed?
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13.5 Are road surfaces and car parks in good condition and free of hazards? e.g. pot holes, debris and gravel
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13.6 Are footpaths mowed/ trimmed and free from debris and litter?
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13.7 Are concrete edging/ kerbs in good condition?
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13.8 Are the features clear and free from issues? e.g. weeds, debris and litter, other
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13.9 Are water features chlorinated on a regular basis to eliminate odours, algae and mosquito larvae?
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13.10 Are feature lights in good working condition and pump boxes locked/ secured?
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Select box to view EXCAVATIONS and ACCESS checklist
14.0 Excavations and Access
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14.1 Are ladders in good condition and inspected regularly?
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14.2 Are barricades erected around work area?
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14.3 Are trenching controls in place where people enter an excavation >1.5m deep or in unstable ground e.g. shoring?
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14.4 Is equipment clear of the zone of influence around excavation?
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Select box to view FIRST AID & EMERGENCY checklist
15.0 First Aid and Emergencies
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15.1 Are there sufficient first aid kits available?
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15.2 Are the contents of the first aid kit inspected regularly? Note: List the date of the last inspection.
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15.3 Are first aid officer details displayed e.g. name and contact numbers?
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15.4 Is the location of the first aid kit easily identifiable e.g. appropriate signage is installed?
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15.5 Is a sharps container available?
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Select box to view WORK PROCEDURES checklist
16.0 Work Procedures
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16.1 Are procedures implemented for weed spraying
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16.2 Are procedures implemented for working at heights?
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16.3 Are procedures implemented for working from elevated work platforms?
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16.4 Are procedures implemented for handling of sharps?
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16.5 Are procedures implemented for mowing/ slashing slopes over 15 degrees?
Additional Hazards Identified
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Additional hazards identified
Hazard details
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Details of Hazard
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Risk Score (Refer to CTRC Risk Calculator)
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Manager Notified
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Details of immediate action
Authorisation & Actions
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Name of auditor
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List names of other people involved in audit
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Rectification Action Plan (RAP) Required - AESTHETICS?
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Rectification Action Plan (RAP) Required - HAZARDS?
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The completed inspection report must be saved in the 'WHS - Records' folder and uploaded into ECM. Actions must be recorded, followed up and closed out.
