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Depot & Yard Inspection - Kinetic Sites
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
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Adequate and safe parking for bus/coaches?
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Is depot signage clear including speed limits, entry and exit points, traffic flow/directions, stop signs, parking spaces?
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Line marking is clear – walkways / crossings / traffic flow?
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Space allowed and clear for the swing of large vehicles/buses?
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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)?
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Is site signage clear and free from obstruction?
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Traffic Management Plan and Parking plan adhered to?
Yard House Keeping
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Is yard, clean and tidy?
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Are waste disposal & recycling facilities available, maintained, and appropriate?
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Is yard free from potholes and loose surfaces that may cause an incident?
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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?
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Is lighting working and sufficient for work being completed at dusk, dawn, and night?
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Are any security measures functioning and adequate (security cameras, locks, electronic gates, sensor lights)?
Incidents and Emergencies
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Are incident report forms readily available to workshop staff?
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Is depot emergency plan displayed and readily available in key areas?
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Emergency telephone numbers prominently displayed?
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Is the list of emergency response personnel (first aid officers, fire wardens etc) displayed?
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If there is an emergency right now, are there currently first aiders and fire wardens on site ready to respond?
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First aid kit available in suitable areas and adequately stocked?
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Fire extinguishers suitable, available, mounted, signed, and regularly inspected/tested (6 monthly)?
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Are workshop emergency exits clear and exist signage adequate, illuminated and working when power is off?
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Fire blankets available, readily accessible, and in good condition?
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Suitable eyewash station/shower/equipment available and working?
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Is an emergency alarm/horn sign posted and present?
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Yard gate keys accessible in case of emergency?
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Evacuation diagram present in accessible places, current and orientated the right way?
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Are emergency drills carried out on time and in accordance with the Emergency Plan?
Manual Handling and Ergonomics
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Frequently used items are stored in easy to access shelves between knee and shoulder height?
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A step ladder is used where necessary and close / easily accessible?
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Are the desks and chairs in a safe condition?
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Can workstations and computers be adjusted to suit individual worker needs?
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Is there sufficient legroom under the desk?
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Are manual handling aids available to transport heavy items such as large boxes and containers?
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Are workers using trollies for transporting tools and other products around while performing their work?
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Appropriate lifting tools available and used for heavy items such as engines, tyres etc.?
General House Keeping
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Racks and shelves display storage weight limits?
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Do racks and shelves visually look structurally sound?
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Are racks and shelves certified?
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Racks and shelves free from items that might fall?
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Are bollards around pressure vessel/s in good working order?
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Are the airline hoses and fittings rated for the pressure required and are in good condition?
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Is there any excessive noise? Are sources of excessive noise identified and managed?
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Are floors clean, dry and free from slip / trip hazards & obstructions?
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Stairs have adequate foot space, handrails and slip resistant strips?
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Storage areas are tidy and floors are free from tripping hazards?
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Storage areas are regularly reviewed so that objects that do not need to be retained are discarded?
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Adequate lighting and ventilation?
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Services functioning (taps, power points, lights etc.)?
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Waste disposal procedures adopted and adhered to?
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Are kitchen benches and appliances kept clean?
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Are fridges cleaned out regularly?
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Toilet facilities clean and tidy?
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Are workshop entry and exit points clear and free from obstruction?
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"No Smoking" signs prominently displayed?
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Is machine guarding and emergency stops installed?
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Are Emergency Stop Buttons working and labelled correctly?
Hazardous Chemicals
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Gas cylinders upright and secured?
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Separation distances for Gas cylinders in storage? (LPG and Acetylene stored at least 5m away from oxygen cylinder unless in use on trolly)
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Are chemicals appropriately labelled (including decanted products)?
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Are chemical containers kept closed when not in use?
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Are hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods recorded in the chemicals register?
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Are SDS’s available for all chemicals (no older than five years)?
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Are SDS stored in a suitable, signed location and do workers know where to locate them?
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Is oil stored in a bunded area or spill protected trolly?
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Flammable liquids stored in flammables cabinet?
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All batteries stored in designated bunded area?
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Integrity of bunds visually verified?
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Adequate spill kit(s) available and fully stocked?
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Are chemical storage areas clean, tidy and only used for the storage of chemicals?
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Are all chemicals safely stored? Consider spill prevention, segregation requirements, ignition points etc
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Is signage & placarding clearly displayed where hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods are stored?
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Are chemical containers washed out in areas to prevent them from entering storm water drains / waterways?
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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
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Do the first aiders and wardens on site know the correct management of all chemical related potential incidents on site?
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No fumes detected?
Electrical Safety
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Are electrical leads tested and tagged (according to AS/NZS3760)?
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Is oxy fuel gas inspected and maintained as scheduled (no hose cracking and fitted with flashback arrester)?
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Is electrical test equipment (e.g. multimeters) calibrated every 6 months?
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Are pressure gauges fitted to inflation points and are they calibrated?
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Are any welding machines inspected and tested for earthing between the earth pin and metal casing (part of test and tag inspections)?
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Are power boards used industrial and no evidence of “piggybacking” or double adaptors in use?
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Is the main power board inspected every 6 months?
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Is an RCD type 2 fitted at the main power board?
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Are electrical leads off the ground & no leads greater than 25m in length?
Heights, lifting equipment and Pits
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Are ladders in use compliant (industrial rated), if engineered are certified and appropriately set up?
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Are people who are working at heights trained (hold RIIWHS204D competency)
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Is there a rescue plan in place in the event someone falls from heights?
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Is the static line certified?
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Are inertia reels inspected at least every 12 months?
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Are harnesses and lanyards inspected every 6 months?
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Are vehicle hoists inspected every 6 months by a competent person?
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Are lifting support stands and hydraulic jacks inspected every 6 months?
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Forklift inspected prior to use and records of each inspection maintained?
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Are forklift operators licenced?
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Is forklift serviced and maintained and are jibs and other forklift equipment appropriately engineered and certified?
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Are pits without buses cordoned off?
Equipment Safety and Maintenance
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Are prestart inspection forms available and in use?
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Check a bus at random (one that is currently fit for use)
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Is the interior and exterior clean and presentable? Signage consistent and to standard?
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Check a bus that has been defected/undergoing maintenance. Does it contain a “do not operate” steering wheel cover?
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Is equipment maintenance scheduled and regularly maintained?
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Are all torque wrenches calibrated and are the calibration certificate/s current?
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Is the calibration certificate current for all weigh scales?
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Are pressure vessels certified and inspected as scheduled?
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Are out of service tags and lock out devices available?