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
General
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Are the employees voluntarily present in the workplace?
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State names of those interviewed.
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Are employees free to leave at the end of the shift? (There should be no security guard preventing the employees from leaving at the end of the shift. This does not prohibit searching of employees on exiting the premises.)
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Are the employees required to present their identity documents or passports prior to employment and are these returned to them immediately? (Employees should have valid South African identification or work permit prior to contracting. Any Identity documents or passport must be returned to the employees and may not be retained by the employer).
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Are employees required to lodge a deposit which is only refundable at the end of the employment relationship and if so, specify?C
Child Labour
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What is the minimum working age in the workplace?
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How do you monitor this? (No children under the age of 15 may be employed under any circumstances. In addition, no child who has not completed either the ninth grade, or who has not attended school until the last school day of the year in which the learner has reached the age of 15 may be employed. Documentation to be on record. Ensure age verified on employment.)
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Young persons special measures - check hours of work and that night work is avoided where possible by younger employees. Ensure that the younger employees do not perform potential hazardous work.
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What is the name and age of the youngest employee?
OSH Act Requirements
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Is there a senior representative responsible for health and safety of employees or persons visiting the workplace, if so who is this person?<br>
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Is there a formal system in place for identifying and addressing health and safety risks in the workplace?
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Is there a record of the assessment and a plan in place to address identified risks?
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Are there safety representatives nominated, appointed in writing and active on site?
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Are formal safety meetings held on site and are records available of these meetings? (To be conducted every 3 months minimum)
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Is there sufficient ventilation in the facility?
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Is there sufficient heating or cooling in the facility?
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Is there sufficient lighting in the facility?
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Is noise a problem, and if so, are the employees issued with the appropriate PPE?
First Aid
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Where are the first aid kits located?
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Are there trained and appointed first aiders on site and how many?
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Are the first aiders clearly identified on the first aid boxes?
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Is a valid list of emergency numbers displayed?
