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Byron Quin

DBS Monthly Housekeeping Checklist

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  • Document No. 8.4

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

  • Personnel

Safety

Fire

  • Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

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  • Extinguishers in place and clearly marked for type of fire?

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  • Extinguishers in current (less then 6 month check stamp) service?

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  • Emergency exit signage - exits have to be lit and clearly visable?

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  • Exits clear from obstructions?

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  • Exit doors easily opened from inside?

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  • Fire Instructions available and displayed?

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  • Regular Fire Drills carried out (bi-annually)?

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  • Training sessions conducted?

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Electrical

  • Is electrical equipment in good working order?

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  • Are extension cords and power boards in good working condition?

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  • Are electrical appliances approved for use?

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  • Are electrical leads not stretched?

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  • Are all general power outlets in good condition?

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  • Are double adapters not in use?

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  • Circuit breakers/automatic cut outs installed?

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  • Are all doors on switchboards closed or locked where required?

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  • Do electrical switchboards have signage indicating "Restricted Access" and access is obstruction free?

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  • Light fittings clean and in good condition?

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Walkways

  • Is the floor in good condition and hazard free?

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  • Are the aisles and walkways free from obstruction?

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  • Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

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  • Unobstructed vision at intersections?

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MHE

  • Is all MHE in good working order?

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  • Are daily pre-operational safety checks completed for forklifts or electric pallet movers?

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  • Have keys been removed from forklifts or electric pallet movers when not in use?

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  • Speed limits of 10 km/h are being enforced?

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  • Fault reporting / rectification system is being used?

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  • Has regular maintenance been carried out on all MHE?

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Housekeeping

  • Is the housekeeping and cleanliness of the general area acceptable?

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  • Are the exits and emergency exits unobstructed, clearly marked and visible?

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  • Are there sufficient rubbish bins provided and are they regularly emptied?

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Amenities

  • Are washrooms, toilets, lockers and shower rooms clean?

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  • Are there rubbish and sanitary bins available?

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  • Are soap and towels available and well supplied?

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  • Is there a housekeeping routine in place to keep amenities tidy and in good condition?

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  • Is there adequate signage to entrances and exits?

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Storage / Racking

  • Weekly racking inspections were sighted and any problems notified were fixed?

  • Comment:

  • On review of all loads in the racking were stable and fit adequately into the designated racking bay?

  • Comment:

  • Floors around racking are clear of rubbish?

  • Comment:

  • Is racking in good condition?

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Chemicals on site

  • For dangerous goods and hazardous substance, containers, including gas cylinders, clearly labelled?

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  • Are approved chemicals used?

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  • Are Safety Date Sheets available for Dangerous goods used or hazardous materials used or opened on site complete and accessible?

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  • Is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) available, accessible and in good condition?

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  • Is the Chemical Spill Kit available and stocked correctly?

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  • Are all gas cylinders full or empty stored upright?

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  • Are chemicals stored correctly and in the upright position to prevent spills or leaks?

  • Comment:

First Aid

  • Is the First Aid Room area and the First Aid kit maintained, clean and tidy?

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  • Are first aid cabinets clearly identified and easily accessible?

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  • Employees aware of location of first aid cabinets?

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  • First aid cabinets clearly labelled?

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  • Emergency numbers clearly displayed?

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Battery Charging Area

  • Are the machines located in appropriate charge bays?

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  • Are the batteries in good condition?

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  • Is the charging area located in a well-ventilated area?

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  • Are the emergency shower and / eye wash in good working and in clean condition?

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  • Are all leads for battery chargers in good condition and hung appropriately when not in use?

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  • Is there appropriate fire fighting equipment available in the Battery Charging Area?

  • Comment:

  • Provision for First Aid?

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Traffic Safety

  • Traffic Management Plan in place?

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  • Are pedestrian walkways appropriately marked where motorised plant, for example forklifts and motorised pallet movers, is used?

  • Comment:

  • Is traffic flow clearly marked

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  • Is appropriate safety signage at entrances in place warning pedestrians of the use of mobile plant and equipment?

  • Comment:

  • Are mirrors or signage available for forklifts and motorised pallet runners at blind corners?

  • Comment:

  • Speed limit displayed

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Dock Safety

  • Are the dock edges clearly marked?

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  • Are dock levellers and lift tables in good working order?

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  • Vehicles, forklift separate from dock where possible?

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  • Dock ladders in place?

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  • Reversing lines in place?

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  • Adequate lighting at all times when in use?

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Enviroment

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Environmental communication warehouse

  • Are enviromental issues raised in pre-start meetings? at least once a week.

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  • Are environmental issues discussed at least once a month in Toolbox talks?

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  • Are environmental issues discussed at operational meetings?

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  • Are environmental issues discussed at management meetings?

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Energy Office

  • Are lights in office turned off when not occupied?

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  • Are lights in meeting rooms turned off when not occupied?

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  • Are all computers using stand-by mode?

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  • Are all office equipment switched to stand-by mode when not in use?

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  • Is aircon at 22 degrees?

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Waste: Office and Lunchroom

  • Are bins stored as required (General and Paper)?

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DBS Monthly Housekeeping Checklist
Byron Quin

DBS Monthly Housekeeping Checklist

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