General Workplace Inspection

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1. HUMAN RESOURCES MATTERS ****

• No Smoking Policy Displayed<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harassment Policy Displayed<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rehabilitation Policy Displayed<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consultation Policy Displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS Policy Displayed<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Copy of SPI 848

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No offensive material displayed within the PC<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ####

• Is there any emergency procedure displayed and understood by all employees covering Fire, Bomb, First Aid and Evacuation Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you provide evidence that a fire drill has been conducted within the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a bomb threat checklist displayed and understood by employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has training been provided on the use of Fire Extinguishers and Hose Reels by a certified trainer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training on Fire Extinguishers and Hose Reels should be revisited every 12months, is this training being recorded? (Can be done by PCM after initial certified training )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. EXTINGUISHER / HOSE REELS ####

• Have fire extinguishers / hose reels been checked within the last 6 months.

  Date

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all extinguisher / hose reels in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As all extinguishers /hose reels sealed, showing no signs of damage or leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all units fully charged ( have not been used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient number of units appropriately located of the correct type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. FIRE EXITS / EVACUATIONS

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape stairs clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting fitted and operating. EXIT SIGNS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. SMOKING CONTROLS. ****

• Areas designated as "non smoking" being observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "No Smoking" signs posted where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Receptacles provided for separate disposal of smoking material. Outside ashtrays.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. WARNING SIGNS ****

• Watch your Step

• Stairway

• Forklift operating

• Access not permitted

• Hazardous chemicals on site

• No cash kept on premises

• Boiling water

• Are above signs legible, in good condition and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. FIRST AID ####

• Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the kit complete and comply with local requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Resuscitation chart or poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS / FLAMMABLES ####

• Hazardous Substance Register complete and available? MSDS<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff signed the electronic acknowledgement form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety requirements being observed in handling and storage of substances stored and for resale?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unused substances disposed of in keeping with environmental laws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is special storage conditions being applied to protect from access by children. Not on bottom shelf

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items sealed, showing no leakage or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If spillage occurs, is there a cleanup procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty containers being removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs clearly display. Hazardous Substance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. CONDITION OF PROFIT CENTRE / WAREHOUSE ****

• If shipping dangerous good appropriate documents being used. Refer document library.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roller door marked with yellow lines correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sign on both sides of roller door "Caution Do Not Stand Within Yellow Lines"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable racks fitted correctly with collars brackets clamps spacers or as advised by RGM?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable drums pulled from underneath unless on bottom spindle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cable racks secure. Nuts and Bolts tight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does PC have a lamp recycle kit in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. CONDITION OF SHOWROOM *****

• Storage arrangements and display safe for customers including children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All protruding pegs, elements display, empty live sockets and extension cords or appliances being correctly used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. CONDITION OF OFFICE.

• Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power points used correctly and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabling tidy and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. CONDITION OF COMPUTER AREA. ****

• Clear of any hazards that include paper storage and waste disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher located adjacent to the computer area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all smoking and food restriction applicable to the area being applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all physical aspects in the area in correct order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ####

• Do electrical installations appear safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plugs and leads etc in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No temporary wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All junction boxes have covers or panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical equipment been tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical maintenance record kept of the testing and tagging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. MANUAL HANDLING ****

• Manual handling poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting techniques for heavy objects being observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures for handling cable rolls being followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handling equipment in good order and being used correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe method of access to high shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling program in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. PROFIT CENTRE FACILITIES / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ****

• Kitchen area clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees wearing PPE footwear in appropriate areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet areas clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paper towel with dispenser available in kitchen and toilet areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High vis being worn when doing deliveries or on site visits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High vis being worn when using forklift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. FORKLIFTS. ####

• Operators have appropriate and current license

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashing amber light when fitted is working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reverse beeps when fitted work correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required repairs completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift used within its specifications.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery charger located in well ventilated area clear of combustibles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LPG cylinder chained upright in secure position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Danger Battery Charging area in appropriate place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift in Use sign located at entrance to store area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keys removed and kept secure for all vehicles left on premises overnight including forklift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unregistered forklift kept within private property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift checklist and service log being kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belts fitted to the ride on forklift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Instructions in place to ensure seatbelt is worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface maintained to prevent forklift tipping over

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 metre No Go Zone sign visible and being adhered to.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift Traffic Management Programme in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. COMPANY VEHICLE ####

• Driver holds a current drivers licence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights Horn and Blinkers all working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle have 2 reflective triangles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle had its last required service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle checklist being completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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