GSIT General work area inspection checklist

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1. Layout

Written evacuation procedures and exits displayed.kits care clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date.
Are spill kits available?
Portable fire extinguishers have been provided and maintained.
Escape routes and emergency doors are clear.
Procedures are in place for isolated workers.
Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible.

There are appropriate first aid and emergency facilities in the near vicinity and workers are aware of them.
Kits are clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date.
Names and contacts of the first aiders displayed and up to date.

Where application manual handling Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are available.
Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in manual handling.
trolleys or mechanical hoists are available and are being considered for heavy items or loads.
Step ladders or safe steps are available to access light items stored on high shelves.
All manual task-related incidents have been adequately investigated and control measures implemented and reviewed.
Workers have been asked for safer ways to do the job.

Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible are not above shoulder height.
Storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks.
Racking securely fixed to floor or wall.
Safe lifting sign displayed.
Are storage areas labelled appropriately and organized.

Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in slips and trips.
Warning signs are available and erected near spills.
There are special provisions for slip resistance in wet area.
Guard rails and slip resistance are provided onc ramps and stairs.
All slip and trip incidents have been adequately investigated and control measures mplemented and reviewed.
Significant hazards Have been identified and assessed all the factors that affect the risk has controls implemented.
Walkways are free of hazards, such as electrical leads.

Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in Electrical Safety and are following applicable SOP's. (Safe Operating Procedures).
All portable equipment has current test tags.
Residual current devices (RCD) are installed at switchboards or into fixed sockets. (It should be clearly marked on sockets).
Portable RCD device is available and has been tested.
Flexible cord, plugs and extension leads are in good condition and have either moulded or transparent type plugs.
Power points are suitable for the location and are positioned safely.
Power boards used. (not double adapters).
Faulty equipment is tagged out. (tags out tags is available).

Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in Chemical Handling and are following applicable SOPs. (Safe Operating Procedures).
MSDS (not older than 5 years) are available for workers' reference and included in the hazardous substances register.
There is an up to date easy to find and read list/registrar summary of all chemicals used.
A risk assessment has been completed for all chemicals and harmful substances stored and used at the workplace.
Actions have been taken to control risks. For example, an investigation has been done to find out whether an alternative safer chemical is available.
Decanted containers are labelled with name, risk and safety instructions.
Original containers have the manufacturer's label.
Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bundled. E.g. In flammable or corrosive cabinets.
Are minimal amounts of corrosives stored, and/or used?
Only flammables stored in flammable liquid cabinet.
Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).
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