General Safety Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

First Aid

• 1. First Aid officers appointed training up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 2. Are the names and contact details of first aid officers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Are Emergency services contact details displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 4. Are there sufficient number of first aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are first aid kits readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 6. Is someone tasked with the responsibility of restocking the first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 7. Are the contents of the first aid kit checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Is the first aid replenished as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• Select date

  Date

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• 9. Is a usage register of first aid items maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

Lighting

• 1. Are all areas adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 2. Is there an emergency lighting system that is adequatley maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 3. Are lighting fittings in good repair and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Are all the light fittings shielded with an appropriate cover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 5. Are fittings accessible for routine maintenance?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 6. Are all illuminated signs and notices in lift ways and exits in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

Machines and Tools

• 1. Do machines conform to current standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 2. Are machines appropriate for area of use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Are all operators trained to use machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Where required, do operators hold a current certificate of competency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are machines adequately guarded to prevent accidental contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 6. Are machine guards and controls interlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 7. Is the on/off switch clearly marked and close to the operator's work station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Are machines regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 9. Are records of machinery maintenance kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 10. Where necessary do machines display compliance certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 11. Is the noise level satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 12. Are hazard areas clearly marked and identifiable around machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 13. Are safety notices clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 14. Are all power leads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 15. Are tools properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

Electrical

• 1. Are circuit breaker switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 2. Is the main/circuit breaker easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 3. Is the main switch/circuit breaker easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Are light fixtures and switches in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are power outlets in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 6. Are power outlets of sufficient rating as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 7. Are there sufficient power outlets to restrict the use of double adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Have procedures been established for testing and maintaining electrical equipment, appliances and tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 9. Is there a register of all electrical equipment, appliances and tools used in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 10. Are all isolators, fuses, switches, emergency stops, indicators and other electrical components clearly marked and identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

Hazardous Substances

• 1. Is there an up to date register of all hazardous substances used in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 2. Are material safety data sheets available for all hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Are all workers fully acquainted with material safety data sheets and trained to take necessary action in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Is the site provided with adequate and suitable personal protective equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are all containers adequately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 6. Are all chemicals safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 7. Are all areas in which hazardous substances are used or stored well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Are there easy to read warning signs in hazardous areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 9. Are all gas cylinders suitably stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

Personal Protective Equipment

• 1. Are all areas/tasks designated for use of PPE clearly marked/signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 2. Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 3. Is PPE worn in designated area/tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Is PPE in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 5. Is regular maintenance carried out on all PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 6. Is contaminated PPE removed and disposed of correctly before leaving the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 7. Have written assessments been kept on requirements for the grading of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Are procedures in place for decontaminating PPE where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 9. Is PPE routinely supplied to visitors of the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 10. Is training provided on the correct use and maintenance of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

Saftey signs/posters

• 1. Are signs/posters in a prominent position and easy to understand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 2. Are signs/posters close to the source of the hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Are emergency exit signs in place and easy to identify?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Is PPE in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are warning signs displayed at potentially hazardous areas? (slippery when wet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 6. Are signs/posters adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 7. Have written assessments been kept on requirements for the grading of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Are procedures in place for decontaminating PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

Toilets and Washroom

• 1. Are toilets clean, private and well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

• Select date

  Date

• 2. Is soap provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Is hand drying facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Are toilets cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are toilet facilities in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

General

• 1. Are employees aware of hazards specific to their workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 2. Do employees report accidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Do employees report near miss incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Do employees report hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Is access/egress to the building safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 6. Are exits clearly sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 7. Do regular maintenance inspections of the building take place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 8. Is a system in place for the reporting of building defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 9. Are emergency exit points clearly marked and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 10. Can exit doors be opened from the inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 11. Are building evacuation routes prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 12. Are arrangements in place to safely deal with visitors and other third parties on premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 13. Are surfaces of pathways around the building well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 14. Are floors free from litter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 15. Are work benches clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

Training

• 1. Is OH&S included in orientation training for all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Does initial training include a thorough review of hazards and accidents associated with the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Is training provided for the use of emergency equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Is there satisfactory task training to ensure work is carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 5. Have managers been trained in Hazard Identification and Risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 6. Are health and safety committee members adequately trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 7. Are staffs aware of their OH&S representative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 8. Are training records maintained for all OH&S training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

Employee Participation

• 1. Do employees have a representative on the health and safety committee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• 2. Do employees have access to the minutes of health and safety committee meetings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 3. Are workers consulted on the safety aspects of all the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 4. Are employees encouraged to raise issues for consideration by the health and safety committee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

• Action Type

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  Date

• 5. Are the names of health and safety representatives displayed on notice boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments: Corrective Action

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  Date

• Action Type

• Action Type