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1.0 FACILITIES AND YARD AREAS

  • 1.0.1 Contractors - All visitors and contractors are signed in and out of the worksite?

  • 1.0.2 Contractors - All contractors are inducted on an annual basis?

  • 1.0.3 Contractors - Permits to work are utilized for high risk activities (confined spaces, working at a height and hot water)?

  • 1.1.1 General - Stairs and Landings are in good condition, stable and free from trip hazards?

  • 1.1.2 General - Lighting is appropriate for the tasks being performed and for security requirements?

  • 1.1.3 General - Materials and equipment are appropriately stored?

  • 1.1.4 General - Trees are well pruned, dead branches removed and pathways clear from overhanging branches?

  • 1.1.5 General - Overhead power lines are clear from trees?

  • 1.1.6 General - Ground surfaces do not present a slip, trip or fall hazard ( eg cracks, potholes, tree roots etc)?

  • 1.1.7 General - Bitumen surfaces are clear of loose materials?

  • 1.1.8 General - Changes in surface levels are highlighted?

  • 1.1.9 General - Perimeter fencing is appropriate and in good condition?

  • 1.2.1 Gas Cylinders - Gas Cylinders are secure, appropriately stored and have flash back protection?

  • 1.2.2 Gas Cylinders - Cylinders have been pressure tested and stamped within the past 5 years?

  • 1.3.1 Fire Safety- Emergency exits and pathways are unobstructed and marked with illuminated signs?

  • 1.3.2 Fire Safety- Appropriate types of fire extinguishers are available for a range of fires ( eg electrical, flammable liquids, etc)?

  • 1.3.3 Fire Safety- Smoke detectors are installed and are in working order?

  • 1.3.4 Fire Safety- A current emergency plan is displayed and clearly legible?

  • 1.3.5 Fire Safety- A fire blanket is available?

  • 1.3.6 Fire Safety- All fire equipment is easily accessible, appropriately stored and signed?

  • 1.3.7 Fire Safety- Emergency lighting has been tested in the past 6 months?

  • 1.4.1 Rebound Walls - Wall and footings are in good condition, free from damage, cracks, rust and corrosion?

  • 1.4.2 Rebound Walls - No items are fixed to the walls ( eg basketball rings etc)?

  • 1.5.1 Water Hoses - Hoses and fittings are in good condition and stored appropriately?

  • 1.6.1 Roof Access and Heights - Physical Barriers are in place to prevent unauthorized access to high areas?

  • 1.6.2 Roof Access and Heights - Restricted access signs are in place and legible?

  • 1.6.3 Roof Access and Heights - All ladders are compliant with AS 1892, are free from damage and in good condition?

  • 1.6.4 Roof Access and Heights - Roof anchor points are in good condition, are tested annually and have compliance plates installed?

  • 1.6.5 Roof Access and Heights - Working at heights equipment is in good condition and free from water?

  • 1.7.1 Plant and Equipment - Mobile plant is fitted with speed limit/ restriction controls?

  • 1.7.2 Plant and Equipment - Mobile plant is in good condition and free from wear?

  • 1.7.3 Plant and Equipment - Plant and equipment is serviced and maintained regularly in accordance with manufacturers instructions and record s are available?

  • 1.7.4 Plant and Equipment - All plant items have documented risk assessments and designated controls are fully implemented with SWP developed?

  • 1.7.5 Plant and Equipment - Machine guarding is in place to prevent injury?

  • 1.7.6 Plant and Equipment - Emergency stops are in place and in working order?

  • 1.7.7 Plant and Equipment - Safety interlocks are installed and in working order?

  • 1.7.8 Plant and Equipment - Safe Work Procedures are displayed adjacent to plant and equipment items?

  • 1.7.9 Plant and Equipment - Appropriate signage is in place (eg PPE requirements)

  • 1.7.10 Plant and Equipment - Heat producing plant and equipment is positioned away from combustible material?

  • 1.7.11 Plant and Equipment - Extraction fans and mechanical ventilation are in working condition?

  • 1.7.12 Plant and Equipment - Appropriate noise/ vibration controls are in place as required for plant and equipment?

  • 1.7.13 Plant and Equipment - All damaged or faulty equipment is isolated to prevent operation?

  • 1.8.1 Manual Handling - Workstations, benches, stools, chairs etc are in good condition?

  • 1.8.2 Manual Handling - All hazardous manual handling tasks have been risk assessed and controls put in place ( eg trolleys, stands and correct storage procedures followed)?

  • 1.8.3 Manual Handling - Trolleys, hoists, lifting slings etc are in good condition?

  • 1.9.1 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - Appropriate ventilation is available in chemical storage area?

  • 1.9.2 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - A chemical register is available?

  • 1.9.3 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - MSDS are available for all DGHS, have been issued within the last 5 years and are located in the chemical storage areas and one other location remote to the chemical storage area?

  • 1.9.4 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - The minimum amount of chemicals required are stored on site?

  • 1.9.5 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - Spill kits are available and appropriate for chemicals used in the workplace?

  • 1.9.6 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - All chemicals are stored as per the Segregation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Chart ie: decant chemicals are clearly labelled, stored in a restricted are and not stored in food or beverage containers?

  • 1.9.7 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - The DG storage area is greater than 10m from any ignition source?

  • 1.9.8 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - Hazchem signage is located at all the entrances to the property and DGHS signage is in chemical storage areas?

  • 1.9.9 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - Gas cylinders are secure and have flash back protection?

  • 1.9.10 Chemical and Fuel Storage Sheds - Stormwater drains are able to be isolated in the case of a bulk chemical spill?

  • 1.10.1 PPE- Appropriate PPE is available?

  • 1.10.2 PPE- PPE is free forms signs of damage and wear?

  • 1.11.1 Electrical- Electrical switchboards are signposted, clear of obstructions and locked?

  • 1.11.2 Electrical- Electrical switchboards are fitted with RCD protection (safety switch) and have been tested in the past 6 months?

  • 1.11.3 Electrical- All electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within prescribed timelines?

  • 1.11.4 Electrical- Extension cords/plugs and sockets are in good condition?

  • 1.12.1 Confined Spaces- Confined spaces are signposted and accessible by authorized personnel only?

  • 1.12.2 Confined Spaces- The presence of a confined space has been entered onto the OHS Risk Register?

  • 1.12.3 Confined Spaces- Means of determining the atmospheric conditions are in place ( eg portable gas detection monitors or fixed atmospheric monitoring devices?

  • 1.12.4 Confined Spaces- A SWP has been completed by the contractor prior to entry?

2.0 GENERAL CLASSROOMS

  • 2.0.1 Floors - Floor surfaces do not present a slip, trip or fall hazard ( eg cracks, cables etc)

  • 2.1.1 Fire Safety - Emergency exits and pathways are unobstructed and marked with illuminated exit signs?

  • 2.1.2 Fire Safety - Appropriate types of fire extinguishers are available for a range of fires ( eg electrical, flammable liquids etc)?

  • 2.1.3 Fire Safety - Smoke detectors are installed and are in working order?

  • 2.1.4 Fire Safety - A current emergency plan is displayed and clearly legible?

  • 2.1.5 Fire Safety - All fire equipment is easily accessible, appropriately stored and signed?

  • 2.1.6 Fire Safety - Emergency lighting has been tested in the past 6 months?

  • 2.2.1 Chemicals - A chemical register is available?

  • 2.2.2 Chemicals - MSDS are available for all DGHS, have been issued within the past 5 years and tea located in the chemical storage areas and one other location remote to the chemical storage area?

  • 2.3.1 Electrical - All electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within the prescribed timelines?

  • 2.4.1 Ergonomics - Workstations, benches, stools, chairs etc are in good condition?

  • 2.4.2 Ergonomics - All hazardous manual handling tasks have been documented and controls put in place ( eg: trolleys, stands, etc and correct storage procedures followed)?

  • 2.5.1 Lighting - Lighting is appropriate for general classroom use?

  • 2.5.2 Lighting - Lighting is appropriate in the storage area?

  • 2.6.1 Storage Areas - Materials and equipment are appropriately stored?

  • 2.6.2 Storage Areas - Storage cabinets are stable and secure?

  • 2.6.3 Storage Areas- Storage areas are clean, neat and tidy?

3.0 TRAFFIC

  • 3.0 Traffic Management - A documented Traffic Management Plan is in place for the worksite?

  • 3.1.1 Pedestrian Access- Pedestrian walkways are even without cracks and trip hazards?

  • 3.1.2 Pedestrian Access- Pedestrian crossings are clearly marked with paint and signage?

  • 3.1.3 Pedestrian Access- Physical barriers are in place to segregate pedestrians from vehicle traffic?

  • 3.1.4 Pedestrian Access- Perimeter fences are appropriate and good condition?

  • 3.2.1 On Site Ground Services- Ground services are in good condition ( eg free from cracking, pot holes, etc)?

  • 3.2.2 On Site Ground Services- Road surfaces are sealed to prevent the dispersion of dust and flicking stones?

  • 3.2.3 On Site Ground Services- Barriers are in place to protect key building services (eg LPG tanks, server rooms and plant rooms)?

  • 3.2.4 On Site Ground Services- There are no electrical cables running across traffic areas?

  • 3.2.5 On Site Ground Services- Traffic mirrors are in place in areas where there is restricted vision?

  • 3.2.6 On Site Ground Services- Speed controlling devices are in place to restrict vehicle speed (speed humps)?

  • 3.2.7 On Site Ground Services- Drainage for road surfaces is appropriate to prevent water pooling in wet weather conditions?

  • 3.3.1 Signage- Speed restriction signage is in place and appropriate for traffic areas ( eg 10km/h in shared zones)?

  • 3.3.2 Signage- Directional signage (including exit and entry) is present, in good conditions and installed as per the Traffic Management Plan?

  • 3.3.3 Signage- All signage is clear from obstruction and positioned within the drivers line of sight?

  • 3.4.1 Special Events/Temporary Traffic Conditions - A Traffic Management Plan for special events is created and documented prior to the event?

  • 3.4.2 Special Events/Temporary Traffic Conditions - Delineation of designated travel paths (eg though physical barriers such as water filled barriers/ iron man barriers)?

  • 3.4.3 Special Events/Temporary Traffic Conditions - Temporary speed restriction and directional signage has been erected in accordance with the requirements set out in the signage section of this checklist?

  • 3.4.4 Special Events/Temporary Traffic Conditions - Appropriate council permissions have been sought?

  • 3.5.1 Pick up and drop off areas - Pick up and drop off areas are physically protected from designated paths?

  • 3.5.2 Pick up and drop off areas - Speed controlling devices such as speed humps are in place to restrict vehicles?

  • 3.5.3 Pick up and drop off areas - Pick up and drop off areas are clearly sign posted?

  • 3.5.4 Pick up and drop off areas - Traffic flow to and from pick up and drop off areas is well designed?

  • 3.6.1 Car Parking - Car parking is clearly marked and signed?

  • 3.6.2 Car Parking - Disabled parking is available?

  • 3.6.3 Car Parking - Car parking has physical barriers in place to prevent collision with buildings, etc?

4.0 KITCHENS AND CANTEEN

  • 4.0.1 Floors - Floor surfaces do not present a slip, trip of fall hazard (eg cracks, cables etc)?

  • 4.0.2 Floors- Floors are free from grease and oil?

  • 4.0.3 Floors - Floors surfaces are clean and clear of rubbish?

  • 4.1.1 Fire Safety- Emergency Exits and pathways are unobstructed and marked with illuminated exit signs?

  • 4.1.2 Fire Safety- Appropriate types of fire extinguishers are available (eg electrical, flammable liquids, etc)?

  • 4.1.3 Fire Safety- All fire equipment is easily accessible, appropriately stored and signed?

  • 4.1.4 Fire Safety- A current emergency plan is displayed and clearly legible?

  • 4.1.5 Fire Safety- A fire blanket is available?

  • 4.1.6 Fire Safety- Smoke detectors are installed and are in working order?

  • 4.1.7 Fire Safety- Emergency lighting has been tested in the past six months?

  • 4.2.1 PPE - Appropriate PPE is available?

  • 4.2.2 PPE - Staff and students are aware of location and are appropriately trained in use?

  • 4.2.3 PPE - PPE is inspected regularly for signs of damage or wear?

  • 4.3.1 Lighting- Lighting is appropriate in all food preparation areas?

  • 4.3.1 Lighting - Lighting is appropriate in the storage area?

  • 4.4.1 Chemical Safety - A chemical register is available?

  • 4.4.2 Chemical Safety - MSDS are available for all DGHS, have been issued within the last 5 years and are located in the chemical storage areas and one other location remote to the chemical storage area?

  • 4.4.3 Chemical Safety - The minimum amount of chemicals required are stored on site?

  • 4.4.4 Chemical Safety - All chemicals are appropriately stored as per the Segregation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Chart ie decanted chemicals are clearly labelled, stored in a restricted area and not stored in food or beverage containers?

  • 4.5.1 Electrical - Electrical switchboards are signposted, clear of obstructions and locked?

  • 4.5.2 Electrical - All electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within the prescribed timelines?

  • 4.5.3 Electrical - Extension cords/plugs and sockets are in good condition?

  • 4.6.1 Plant and Equipment - Service and maintenance records are available for ovens and other equipment?

  • 4.6.2 Plant and Equipment - Machine guarding is in place to prevent injury?

  • 4.6.3 Plant and Equipment - Microwaves are in good condition without damage to doors?

  • 4.6.4 Plant and Equipment - Appropriate signage is in place ( eg PPE requirements)?

  • 4.6.5 Plant and Equipment - Extraction fans and mechanical ventilation is in working condition?

  • 4.6.6 Plant and Equipment - Students have been trained in the correct use of knives?

  • 4.6.7 Plant and Equipment - Knives are securely stored?

  • 4.7.1 First Aid - The first aid kit is fully stocked and are contents within used by dates?

  • 4.7.2 First Aid - Signage is clear to identify where the first aid kit is kept?

  • 4.7.3 First Aid - A First Aid Summary Sheet is located near the first aid kit?

  • 4.7.4 First Aid - The First Aid Officer/s have as a minimum current level 2 qualifications?

  • 4.8.1 Food Safety - Stored food is labelled with dates?

  • 4.8.2 Food Safety - Sanitation records available for the cleaning of benches, etc?

  • 4.8.3 Food Safety - Food preparation areas are clean and free of contaminants?

  • 4.9.1 Storage - Storage cabinets are stable and secure?

  • 4.9.2 Storage - Heavy items are stored between waist and shoulder height?

  • 4.9.3 Storage - The area is neat, clean and tidy?

  • 4.10.1 Ergonomics - Equipment and utensils are free from damage

5.0 ADMINISTRATION - OFFICE AREAS

  • 5.0.1 Floors - Floor surfaces do not present a slip, trip of fall hazard (eg cracks, cables etc)?

  • 5.1.1 Fire Safety- Emergency Exits and pathways are unobstructed and marked with illuminated exit signs?

  • 5.1.2 Fire Safety- Appropriate types of fire extinguishers are available (eg electrical, flammable liquids, etc)?

  • 5.1.3 Fire Safety - Smoke detectors are installed and are in working order?

  • 5.1.4 Fire Safety- A current emergency plan is displayed and clearly legible?

  • 5.1.5 Fire Safety- A fire blanket is available?

  • 5.1.6 Fire Safety- All fire equipment is easily accessible, appropriately stored and signed?

  • 5.1.7 Fire Safety- Emergency lighting has been tested in the past six months?

  • 5.2.1 Chemical Safety - A chemical register is available?

  • 5.2.2 Chemical Safety - MSDS are available for all DGHS, have been issued within the last 5 years and are located in the chemical storage areas and one other location remote to the chemical storage area?

  • 5.3.1 Electrical - Electrical switchboards are signposted, clear of obstructions and locked?

  • 5.3.2 Electrical - All electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within the prescribed timelines?

  • 5.3.3 Electrical - Extension cords/plugs and sockets are in good condition?

  • 5.4.1 Lighting - Lighting is appropriate in all administration, storage and office areas and regular maintenance schedule is established for all areas?

  • 5.5.1 Storage - Storage cabinets are stable and secure?

  • 5.5.2 Storage - The area is neat, clean and tidy?

  • 5.6.1 Ergonomics - Workstations, benches, stools, chairs etc are in good condition?

  • 5.6.2 Ergonomics - Desks and chairs are adjustable?

  • 5.6.3 Ergonomics - All hazardous manual handling tasks have been documented and controls put in place ( eg: trolleys, stands, etc and correct storage procedures followed)?

  • 5.7.1 First Aid - The first aid kit is fully stocked and are contents within used by dates?

  • 5.7.2 First Aid - Signage is clear to identify where the first aid kit is kept?

  • 5.7.3 First Aid - A First Aid Summary Sheet is located near the first aid kit?

  • 5.7.4 First Aid - The First Aid Officer/s have as a minimum current level 2 qualifications?

  • 5.8.1 Contractors - All visitors and contractors are signed in and out of the worksite?

  • 5.8.2 Contractors - All contractors are inducted on an annual basis?

  • 5.8.3 Contractors - Visitors badges are worn on site at all times?

6.0 SPORTING FIELDS & GYMNASIUMS

  • 6.0.1 Floors - Floor surfaces do not present a slip, trip of fall hazard (eg cracks, cables etc)?

  • 6.0.2 Floors - Sufficient padding is placed beneath and around items of equipment that may injury from a collision or a fall?

  • 6.1.1 Fire Safety- Emergency Exits and pathways are unobstructed and marked with illuminated exit signs?

  • 6.1.2 Fire Safety- Appropriate types of fire extinguishers are available (eg electrical, flammable liquids, etc)?

  • 6.1.3 Fire Safety - Smoke detectors are installed and are in working order?

  • 6.1.4 Fire Safety- A current emergency plan is displayed and clearly legible?

  • 6.1.5 Fire Safety- A fire blanket is available?

  • 6.1.6 Fire Safety- All fire equipment is easily accessible, appropriately stored and signed?

  • 6.1.7 Fire Safety- Emergency lighting has been tested in the past six months?

  • 6.2.1 First Aid - The first aid kit is fully stocked and are contents within used by dates?

  • 6.2.2 First Aid - Signage is clear to identify where the first aid kit is kept?

  • 6.2.3 First Aid - A First Aid Summary Sheet is located near the first aid kit?

  • 6.2.4 First Aid - The First Aid Officer/s have as a minimum current level 2 qualifications?

  • 6.3.1 PPE - PPE is clean and in good condition ( eg cricket pads, boxes, head protection)?

  • 6.4.1 Electrical - Electrical switchboards are signposted, clear of obstructions and locked?

  • 6.4.2 Electrical - All electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within the prescribed timelines?

  • 6.4.3 Electrical - Extension cords/plugs and sockets are in good condition?

  • 6.5.1 Lighting - Lighting is appropriate in all areas?

  • 6.6.1 Grounds - Sprinkler heads are recessed into sporting fields to prevent injury?

  • 6.6.2 Grounds - Grassed surfaces are level and free from pot holes?

  • 6.7.1 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - Structure is securely fixed to the ground?

  • 6.7.2 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - Components are free from rust, damage and corrosion?

  • 6.7.3 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - Bolts, nuts and screws are in good condition, free from damage, rust and corrosion?

  • 6.7.4 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - Bolts, nuts and screws are secure? ( not loose)

  • 6.7.5 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - Water does not pool at the base of the structure, potentially causing corrosion?

  • 6.7.6 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - The backboard is securely fixed to the supporting structure?

  • 6.7.7 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - Nets are free from damage?

  • 6.7.8 Basketball/Netball Rings (Portable and Fixed) - "WARNING: SWINGING ON THE RING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH" signage is attached to the backboard and is clearly legible.

  • 6.8.1 Plant and Equipment - Students and teachers are instructed in the correct use of gym equipment prior to engaging in use?

  • 6.8.2 Plant and Equipment - Sporting equipment is in good condition ( gymnastic equipment ) and stored in way which is not accessible to students outside of supervised class hours?

  • 6.9.1 Storage - Storage cabinets are secured to walls or floor?

  • 6.9.2 Storage - Heavy and frequently used items are stored between waist and shoulder height?

  • 6.9.3 Storage - Storage areas are clean, neat and tidy?

  • 6.9.4 Storage - Ladders and step ladders are in good condition and are rated for industrial use?

  • 6.9.5 Storage - Crash mats are stored in way that enables minimal lifting/pushing/pulling and movement should be undertaken by more than one person?

  • 6.10.1 Wet Areas - Bathroom facilities have non slip surfaces and hand rails where required?

  • 6.10.2 Wet Areas - Showers and toilets are clean and in good condition?

7.0 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

  • 7.0.1 Structural and Mechanical - Structural components are free from corrosion, rust and damage?

  • 7.0.2 Structural and Mechanical - Protective coatings and equipment surfaces are free from damage and wear?

  • 7.0.3 Structural and Mechanical - Rails, bolts and other protruding sharp objects are covered with end caps?

  • 7.0.4 Structural and Mechanical - Moving parts and bearings are well greased/lubricated?

  • 7.0.5 Structural and Mechanical - Bolts, nuts, screws and fastening pins are in place and secure?

  • 7.0.6 Structural and Mechanical - Handrails and steps are free from damage and are slip resistant?

  • 7.1.1 Flexible Shade Sails - Components are in good condition, free from damage, rust and corrosion?

  • 7.1.2 Flexible Shade Sails - Bolts, nuts and screws are in good condition and free from damage, rust and corrosion?

  • 7.1.3 Flexible Shade Sails - Bolts, nuts and screws are in place and secure?

  • 7.1.4 Flexible Shade Sails - Shade Sails are in good condition?

  • 7.1.5 Flexible Shade Sails - Shade sail is not positioned where it can be easily accessed? i.e. next to a tree or roof

  • 7.1.6 Flexible Shade Sails - A registered structural engineer has undertaken verification of the integrity of the shade sails at least once every 3 years?

  • 7.2.1 Site Conditions - Playground equipment fall zones have at least 30cm of soft fall or an appropriate absorbent ground surface? (rubberized compound)

  • 7.2.2 Site Conditions - Drainage for the area is well designed and prevents water pooling in wet weather conditions?

  • 7.2.3 Site Conditions - Sandpits are regularly cleaned and are free from foreign objects?

  • 7.2.4 Site Conditions - Ground surfaces are level and free from pot holes?

  • 7.2.5 Site Conditions - Ground surfaces are free from trip hazards such as exposed tree roots and rocks?

  • 7.3.1 Lighting - Lighting Levels are appropriate?

  • 7.4.1 Design and Layout - Equipment is appropriately spaced/designed to prevent collision at exit points?

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