Depot and Yard Inspection Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• Adequate and safe parking for bus/coaches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is depot signage clear including speed limits, entry and exit points, traffic flow/directions, stop signs, parking spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Line marking is clear – walkways / crossings / traffic flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space allowed and clear for the swing of large vehicles/buses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety procedure adhered to when reversing buses in the depot yard (e.g., sounding horn 3 times prior to reversing, reversing indicators on buses, using a spotter)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site signage clear and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic Management Plan and Parking plan adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Yard House Keeping

• Is yard, clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste disposal & recycling facilities available, maintained, and appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is yard free from potholes and loose surfaces that may cause an incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people in the depot yard wearing appropriate PPE for the task they are performing? E.g., vests / day / night high visibility clothing, gloves, eye protection etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting working and sufficient for work being completed at dusk, dawn, and night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any security measures functioning and adequate (security cameras, locks, electronic gates, sensor lights)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Incidents and Emergencies

• Are incident report forms readily available to workshop staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is depot emergency plan displayed and readily available in key areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone numbers prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the list of emergency response personnel (first aid officers, fire wardens etc) displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is an emergency right now, are there currently first aiders and fire wardens on site ready to respond?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit available in suitable areas and adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers suitable, available, mounted, signed, and regularly inspected/tested (6 monthly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workshop emergency exits clear and exist signage adequate, illuminated and working when power is off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blankets available, readily accessible, and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable eyewash station/shower/equipment available and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency alarm/horn sign posted and present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yard gate keys accessible in case of emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation diagram present in accessible places, current and orientated the right way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency drills carried out on time and in accordance with the Emergency Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling and Ergonomics

• Frequently used items are stored in easy to access shelves between knee and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A step ladder is used where necessary and close / easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the desks and chairs in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can workstations and computers be adjusted to suit individual worker needs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient legroom under the desk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling aids available to transport heavy items such as large boxes and containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers using trollies for transporting tools and other products around while performing their work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate lifting tools available and used for heavy items such as engines, tyres etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General House Keeping

• Racks and shelves display storage weight limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do racks and shelves visually look structurally sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks and shelves certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks and shelves free from items that might fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bollards around pressure vessel/s in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the airline hoses and fittings rated for the pressure required and are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any excessive noise? Are sources of excessive noise identified and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clean, dry and free from slip / trip hazards & obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs have adequate foot space, handrails and slip resistant strips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are tidy and floors are free from tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are regularly reviewed so that objects that do not need to be retained are discarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting and ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Services functioning (taps, power points, lights etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste disposal procedures adopted and adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen benches and appliances kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fridges cleaned out regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet facilities clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workshop entry and exit points clear and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "No Smoking" signs prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machine guarding and emergency stops installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Emergency Stop Buttons working and labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals

• Gas cylinders upright and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Separation distances for Gas cylinders in storage? (LPG and Acetylene stored at least 5m away from oxygen cylinder unless in use on trolly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals appropriately labelled (including decanted products)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods recorded in the chemicals register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS’s available for all chemicals (no older than five years)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS stored in a suitable, signed location and do workers know where to locate them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is oil stored in a bunded area or spill protected trolly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids stored in flammables cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All batteries stored in designated bunded area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Integrity of bunds visually verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate spill kit(s) available and fully stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical storage areas clean, tidy and only used for the storage of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals safely stored? Consider spill prevention, segregation requirements, ignition points etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage & placarding clearly displayed where hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods are stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers washed out in areas to prevent them from entering storm water drains / waterways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid resources and emergency equipment adequate for the types of chemicals located on site? Check against SDS’s. e.g. correct fire extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the first aiders and wardens on site know the correct management of all chemical related potential incidents on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No fumes detected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are electrical leads tested and tagged (according to AS/NZS3760)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is oxy fuel gas inspected and maintained as scheduled (no hose cracking and fitted with flashback arrester)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical test equipment (e.g. multimeters) calibrated every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pressure gauges fitted to inflation points and are they calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any welding machines inspected and tested for earthing between the earth pin and metal casing (part of test and tag inspections)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power boards used industrial and no evidence of “piggybacking” or double adaptors in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main power board inspected every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an RCD type 2 fitted at the main power board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical leads off the ground & no leads greater than 25m in length?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heights, lifting equipment and Pits

• Are ladders in use compliant (industrial rated), if engineered are certified and appropriately set up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people who are working at heights trained (hold RIIWHS204D competency)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a rescue plan in place in the event someone falls from heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the static line certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inertia reels inspected at least every 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses and lanyards inspected every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle hoists inspected every 6 months by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting support stands and hydraulic jacks inspected every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift inspected prior to use and records of each inspection maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forklift operators licenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is forklift serviced and maintained and are jibs and other forklift equipment appropriately engineered and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pits without buses cordoned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment Safety and Maintenance

• Are prestart inspection forms available and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check a bus at random (one that is currently fit for use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the interior and exterior clean and presentable? Signage consistent and to standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check a bus that has been defected/undergoing maintenance. Does it contain a “do not operate” steering wheel cover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment maintenance scheduled and regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all torque wrenches calibrated and are the calibration certificate/s current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the calibration certificate current for all weigh scales?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pressure vessels certified and inspected as scheduled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are out of service tags and lock out devices available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A