Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Location
  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

  • 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

2.0 - Fire Prevention

  • 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  • 2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  • 2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  • 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  • 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • 2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  • 2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  • 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  • 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

3.0 - General Lighting

  • 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  • 3.2 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  • 3.3 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

4.0 - Building Safety

  • 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  • 4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • 4.4 - Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  • 4.5 - Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  • 4.6 - Are railings in good condition?

  • 4.7 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  • 4.8 - Furniture in sound condition?

  • 4.9 - Loading area clean and tidy?

5.0 - Work Benches

  • 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  • 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  • 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  • 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  • 5.5 - Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  • 5.6 - No sharp edges?

6.0 - Rubbish Removal

  • 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  • 6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

  • 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  • 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  • 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  • 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets?

8.0 - Machines

  • 8.1 - Are they kept clean?

  • 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  • 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  • 8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  • 8.5 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  • 8.6 - Adequate work space?

  • 8.7 - Is lighting adequate?

  • 8.8 - Noise levels controlled?

  • 8.9 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  • 8.10 - Is the training recorded?

  • 8.11 - Do operators comply with the training?

  • 8.12 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  • 8.13 - Are gas bottles secured?

9.0 - Electrical Safety

  • 9.1 - Safety switches installed?

  • 9.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  • 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  • 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  • 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  • 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  • 9.8 - No strained leads?

  • 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

10.0 - Chemical Safety

  • 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  • 10.2 - Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  • 10.3 - All containers labelled correctly?

  • 10.4 - Unused substances disposed of?

  • 10.5 - If required is PPE available?

  • 10.6 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • 10.7 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

11.0 - Ladders

  • 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  • 11.3 - If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  • 11.4 - Used according to instructions?

  • 11.5 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

  • 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  • 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  • 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  • 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  • 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  • 12.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  • 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

13.0 - Office Hazards

  • 13.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  • 13.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  • 13.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  • 13.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  • 13.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  • 13.6 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  • 13.7 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

14.0 - Working at Heights

  • 14.1 - Fall risks of 2m or more? (Including voids, pits, and trenches

  • 14.2 - Lack of edge protection?

  • 14.3 - Unsafe or incomplete edge protection?

15.0 - Plant and Equipment

  • 15.1 - Lack of safe work instructions?

  • 15.2 - Lack of training in safe operation, clean-up and maintenance?

  • 15.3 - Lack of LOTO procedures for cleaning, servicing and maintenance?

  • 15.4 - Lack of inspection regime?

16.0 - Lifting Equipment

  • 16.1 - Unsafe or damaged plant?

  • 16.2 - Lack of maintenance, testing and inspection?

  • 16.3 - Lack of SWL information displayed?

  • 16.4 - Lack of daily inspection protocol?

  • 16.5 - Unsafe or damaged lifting equipment, including ropes, slings, chains, hooks?

  • 16.6 - Lifting equipment unlabelled, does not meet AS, no SWL displayed?

  • 16.7 - Unlicensed operators?

  • 16.8 - SWL of plant or any lifting equipment exceeded?

17.0 - Harness and Equipment

  • 17.1 - Unsafe or damaged harness or equipment?

  • 17.2 - Incompatible hooks/equipment?

  • 17.3 - Unlabelled or does not meet AS?

  • 17.4 - Unsafe or uncertified anchor points?

  • 17.5 - Lack of inspection protocol for equipment?

  • 17.6 - Lack of or inadequate formal training for operators?

18.0 - Hazardous Manual Tasks

  • 18.1 - Lack of identification hazardous manual tasks?

  • 18.2 - Lack of assessment of hazardous manual tasks?

  • 18.3 - Inadequate risk controls? (examples: no job rotation, lighter loads, trolleys, lifting equipment, etc)

  • 18.4 - Lack of training in risk controls and safe lifting/team lifting techniques?

19.0 - Hazardous Chemical (including fuel and oil)

  • 19.1 - Unsafe storage location? (e.g. flammables near ignition sources, spills could enter stormwater drains, etc)

  • 19.2 - Incompatible chemicals stored near each other?

  • 19.3 - Inadequate spill containment equipment?

  • 19.4 - Lack of emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc?

20.0 - Emergency Response

  • 20.1 - Lack of, or no emergency plans for site?

  • 20.2 - Emergency procedures not displayed at site?

  • 20.3 - Lack of training and rehearsal of emergency plans?

  • 20,4 - Unsuitable or inadequate communication equipment?

21.0 - Work Environment

  • 21.1 - Lack of/or inadequate amenities? (toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms, etc)

  • 21.2 - Insufficient lighting?

  • 21.3 - Inadequate housekeeping?

22.0 - Electrical Hazards

  • 22.1 - Unsafe electrical leads? (damaged, out of test date or untested)

  • 22.2 - Lack of RCD protection?

  • 22.3 - Lack of Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment?

23.0 - Environmental Hazards

  • 23.1 - Lack of/or inadequate systems to prevent contaminants entering stormwater drains?

  • 23.2 - Lack of water re-use systems?

24.0 - Administrative Procedures

  • 24.1 - Lack of/or inadequate Site Safety Plan?

  • 24.2 - Failure to obtain permits (Council, EPA, WHS, also Hot Works, Confined Space etc)

  • 24.3 - Lack of, or inadequate, induction for workers, contractors, visitors?

  • 24.4 - Lack of, or inadequate, supervisory arrangements?

  • 24.5 - Lack of/or inadequate training, licences, skills, experience?

  • 24.6 - Lack of/or inadequate Safe Work Method Statements (SWSM) for high-risk work?

  • 24.7 - Lack of, or inadequate system to review SWMS as needed?

  • 24.8 - Lack of/or inadequate incident notification procedures?

  • 24.9 - Lack of, or inadequate, routine inspections, monitoring, audits?

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