Title Page
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Building:
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OHS Inspection Sections
1). General Safety Conditions
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1.1 - Is the area free of hazards that could cause injury or harm?
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1.2 - Are fire exits marked, unobstructed and in sound condition?
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1.3 - Are electrical cords/cables & outlets in a satisfactory & safe condition?
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1.4 - Are machines and/or equipment appropriately guarded?
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1.5 - Is the area free of liquid spills or trip hazards?
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1.6 - Are general aisles and walkways clear and unobstructed?
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1.7 - Are escape routes/exits clearly marked, illuminated, clear and free of obstructions?
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1.8 - Are ladders, scaffolds and harnesses in a satisfactory condition and routinely inspected?
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1.9 - Is safety signage suitable & sufficient, and appropriately displayed?
2). Health & Hygiene
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2.1 - Are all working areas clean, neat and tidy, and the general housekeeping standards are of suitable & acceptable standard?
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2.2 - Are waste bins emptied appropriately?
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2.3 - Are storage areas clean and well-maintained?
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2.4 - Is the work environment free of any visible or potential hazards?
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2.5 - Has suitable and sufficient PPE been issued to staff, as required, and is it inspected, free from defects and in good condition?
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2.6 - Is the First Aid kit fully equipped and checked, and is the emergency eyewash station in place and 'use by' date correct?
3). Operational Aspects
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3.1 - Are machines and equipment functioning properly?
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3.2 - Are safety mechanisms and warning systems operational and performing as intended?
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3.3 - Are stores & materials stored and stacked so they are not likely to fall or cause injury? In addition, racking should be of adequate strength and stability.
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3.4 - Are fork trucks, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and pallet trucks in good condition, maintained/inspected and subjected to periodic thorough examination and inspection?
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3.5 - Are flammable materials & hazardous substances labelled and stored correctly?
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3.6 - Is the workplace appropriately secure?
4). Installation Defects
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4.1 - There are no visible defects in the building structure or equipment installation that pose a hazard to workers or visitors.
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4.2 - Are the lights operational, and is suitable and sufficient lighting provided at the places where the equipment is used, taking account of the operations to be carried out?
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4.3 - Are sufficient firefighting appliances (portable fire extinguishers and/or hose reels) in place, of the correct type, within service and appropriately identified and mounted?
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4.4 - Are the HVAC assets, services, and systems in a satisfactory condition? (Free from excessive vibration, heat, noise & leaks)?
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4.5 - Is there safe access/egress provided and maintained, in particular for assets requiring maintenance?
GENERAL COMMENTS:
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Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?
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Any additional relevant photos?
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Have all required corrective actions been added as actions to this OHS inspection?
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Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report.
SIGN OFF:
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Name & Signature of person doing inspection.
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Position of person doing inspection: