HCC General Workplace Inspection

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - General

• 1.9 - Is there a dedicated Smoking Area away from doorways and air intakes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 - Do staff have a Hazard-Near Hit Book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 - Is there a Safety Notice board

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 - Are HCC Incident Forms available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 - Is HCC WHS Policy displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 - There is a visitor control system in place? (Register/passes/directed to reception)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8- Visitors are restricted to safe corridors walkways, or escorted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Emergency Facilities

• 2.12 - Are Emergency Warden Names displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly. (Do people know what it sounds like)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition? (no flickering or dim lights)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered, no spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 - Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work Benches

• 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Rubbish Removal

• 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting and bending? (light items high, heavy items low, between waist and shoulder where practical)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - Mechanical materials handling aids are available where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Machines

• 8.1 - Are machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 - Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 - Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 - No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 - Are gas bottles secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.17 - Mandatory PPE signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18 - Does any lifting equipment (cranes) have Safe Work Loads displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.19 - Are lifting slings stored to prevent damage, out of the weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.20 - Are any lifting slings in good condition (no oil or grease, cuts, frays, Safe work Load tag missing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Electrical Safety

• 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 - No power leads across walkways, unless under protective covers ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8 - No strained leads or placed where they are flexed constanly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Chemical Safety

• 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available? (Chemwatch Version)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Are current (less than 5 years old) Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals? (From Chemwatch)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8 - Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 - If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Ladders

• 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (120 KG minimum load, Not domestic rated.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition? (non-slip treads, non-slip feet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - Ladders to mezzanine floors extend 1 metre above floor and are at 1:4 angle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - Platform style ladders are used when both hands are needed for task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

• 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7 - Are first aid officers names displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - Office Hazards

• 13.2 - Chairs are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 - Information displayed to assist users to set up workstation ergonomically

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 - Workstations are set up ergonomically to suit users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 - Floor coverings in good condition? (no loose edges or wrinkled carpet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - Traffic Management

• 14.1 - Are there controls in place to separate traffic and pedestrians? (walkways, barriers, signs?)<br>This includes forklifts and mobile plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - There are no blind spots for pedestrians eg. doors opening into traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 - Amenities

• 15.1 - Is there a clean are for staff to eat and take breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 - Is there clean hand washing and toilet facilities, with paper towel or hand driers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 - Are there adequate clean change rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 - Is there access to adequate clean water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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