GAIRDNER INSPECTION TEMPLATE

• SAFE WORKING PROCESSES

• Are Safe Operating Procedures accessible and avaliable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Job Safety Analysis Folder accessible and avaliable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff reading and signing JSAs before undertaking hazardous tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspected by: Geoff Harnettf

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PREVIOUS INSPECTION

• Has the previous inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all actions from previous inspection been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are worksite inspections done regularly? (Every six months for yard/workshop, every year for offices)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RECEPTION

• Is a Visitor sign in book available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of Policy 60: Health, Safety and Wellbeing available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Reception complying with required Covid management procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

• Is there an evacuation procedure to be followed in the event of a fire or other emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the evacuation procedure and a diagram of the workplace (showing the exits) displayed in a prominent location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the evacuation procedure practiced at reasonable intervals, where practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workplace arranged so that people can safely move within it? Are the passages for movement always kept free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have exit signs been provided and are they maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INTERIOR WORK ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING OFFICES

• Is there adequate lighting & air flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored safely. (Objects heavier than 16kg are recommended to be stored below shoulder height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelving units / racks bolted to the floor or wall? (Local District requirement)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chairs, floor and table in good condition? Relevant to the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubbish bins clean and emptied frequently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical switches, power leads, plugs and appliances in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing completed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCDs installed at switchboards & fixed sockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCDs labelled and have they been tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an RCD test logbook, with written records of monthly RCD testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been ensured that double adapters & 3 pin plug adapters are not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire extinguisher present, tested, with sign present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FIRST AID KIT

• Is the location appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there quick and easy access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ‘No Smoking’ signage placed in key areas such as entrances and exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office free of any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE EXTERIOR

• Is perimeter security fencing and gate in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the roof, gutters, and downpipes in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage sheds locked and is signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated smoking areas available and the appropriate signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting and ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the exterior free of any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL STORAGE

• Are there up to date MSDSs for each hazardous substance in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all MSDSs in the Hazardous Substances Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Hazardous Substances Register readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all original containers have legible manufacturers labels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all decanted containers labelled with name, risk & safety phrases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the risks from all chemicals & hazardous substances stored & used at the workplace been assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the risk assessments been recorded in the Hazardous Substances Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Risk Assessment Reports available where risks are significant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a site plan located by gate at entry to yard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bunding present and able to contain spills from the largest container in storage? (Only required if total combined hazardous substances exceeds 250L or if there is refuelling).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff able to access the online Chemalert system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an eyewash and shower facility located in close proximity to the chemical store?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored safely. (Objects heavier than 16kg are recommended to be stored below shoulder height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelving units / racks bolted to the floor or wall? (Local District requirement)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chemical store free of any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FUEL STORAGE

• Is a foam fire extinguisher close to the fuel shed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate floor space and is the floor clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has spill control been addressed (e.g. spill kit available)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fuel properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are jerrycans & other fuel containers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a 'Danger, flammable liquid' sign adequate and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bunding present and able to contain spills from the largest container stored? Only required if combined quantity exceeds 250L or refuelling occurs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored safely. (Objects heavier than 16kg are recommended to be stored below shoulder height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelving units / racks bolted to the floor or wall? (Local District requirement)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel storage areas free of any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fuel Bowser

• Is the area around the fuel bowser free of equipment & materials with safe access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fittings, pumps and dispensing equipment free from <br>leaks and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the bowser tank supporting structure sound and stable? <br>Consider: corrosion, buckling, bent legs, bracing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tank supports on a solid, level foundation? <br>Consider: stability and type of foundation, ponding of <br>water, type of soil.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder securely fixed to the tank, and providing <br>safe access to tank dip and fill point? <br>Consider: corrosion, angle of ladder, hand holds, <br>standing platform, height to first rung.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ignition sources 15 metres away from fuel storage? <br>Consider: naked flames, smoking, electrical equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and fertilisers stored away from fuel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access to dip and fill points of the tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a 'Danger, flammable liquid' sign adequate and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fuel bowser bunded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOILETS

• Is there a cleaning program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubbish bins fly proof, clean and emptied frequently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there hand drying facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting and ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DEPOT YARD

• Is a HAZCHEM sign adequate and visible at entry to Depot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area tidy and is there clear access to buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground surface in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is traffic control in place (signage and speed limits)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ACCESS AND EGRESS (GATES)

• Are gates secure and lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height and width suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are padlocks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PRESSURE CLEANER

• Are water fittings in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing and tagging up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses and gun working and clear from blockages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all controls work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery loading ramp in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated smoking areas available and the appropriate signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is perimeter security fencing and gate in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Gantry hoist been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the yard free of any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKSHOP

• GENSET

• Are RCD's fitted to gensets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have GENSETS been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Is the location and height adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the type of sign appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LIGHTING

• Do all lights work and are they clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height and clearance adequate for tasks undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lights unlikely to be damaged when carrying out work in shed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WORK BENCHES

• Is the height and access adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in good condition and stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is tool storage adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EXTENSION LEADS

• Is their general condition good?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their storage adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• POWER TOOLS

• Are power tools and connections in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are attachments in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage and security appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DRILL PRESS

• Is a belt guard fitted and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a guard fitted around the chuck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do attachments, clamps and vices work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power cable and plug in good condition and electrical testing up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unit stable and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs and safety quip meant displayed and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BENCH GRINDER

• Is the blade & wheel in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power cable and plug in good working order and is electrical testing up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a guard and tool rest for the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there minimal gap from the tool rest to the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye screens fitted and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ARC WELDER

• Is the welder in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power cables and connections in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been electrical tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE available? (Helmet / gloves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation and is the work area location appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WELDING BAY

• Is there adequate ventilation or means of ventilating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are benches in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flame arresters fitted at both bottle & hand piece ends of Oxy & Acetylene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AIR COMPRESSOR

• Drain valve drained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses and supply lines in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power supply and motor in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been electrical tested and tagging up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate signs re use of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LADDERS

• Are they in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHAINSAWS

• Are the chains in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general condition acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chain brakes working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BRUSHCUTTERS

• Are guards fitted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their general condition acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HEDGE TRIMMER

• Are guards fitted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general condition acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BLOWER VAC

• Is it appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the harness in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general condition acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHAINS AND SLINGS

• Is their storage appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been tested and tagged within last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• TOOL BOARD

• Are tools in their appropriate place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools in good condition? (Please list any damaged tools)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WORK IN PROGRESS AND GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

• Are safe work procedures being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are JSA's being written for all hazardous tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SOP's provided for machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate tools and equipment for the tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the layout and general house keeping / condition of the workshop adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored safely. (Objects heavier than 16kg are recommended to be stored below shoulder height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelving units / racks bolted to the floor or wall? (Local District requirement)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workshop free of any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE SHED

• Is the area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored safely. (Objects heavier than 16kg are recommended to be stored below shoulder height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items stored off the ground if possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a fire extinguisher present, serviced & in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EARTH LEAKAGE (RCD)

• Has a current test been completed and RCD tagged? (Please perform a trip test)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LIGHTING (General)

• Do all lights work and are they clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire shed free any other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• Has a competent person determined if asbestos containing material is present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If asbestos is present, has an Asbestos Management Plan and local register including details of location, accessibility, condition, risk assessments and control measures been developed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a copy of the AMP and local register been sent to the DBCA Health, Safety And Wellbeing Section?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the AMP and control measures been implemented and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has ACM at the facility been labeled as far as practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all relevant persons received training on the presence of ACM and the asbestos register including procedures for providing the register to contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

• Have all ropes, harnesses, descenders, ascenders, carabiners and other working at heights equipment been tested and tagged within last twelve months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an anchorage or a fall injury prevention system installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fall prevention system inspected in regular intervals by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• <br>Are anchorages inspected every 6 months? N/A<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the type of ladder appropriate to the task? Do not use ‘domestic’ or ‘home-made’ ladders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step and/or ladders suitable, well maintained and properly affixed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is edge protection provided where there is a risk of a fall greater than 2 meters from the edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• To be signed by WH&S Officer once Inspection completed and returned

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