Health & Safety Hazard Inspection with Control measures

• Inspection No:

• Store

• Location
  Address

• Manager

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• To ensure all hazards are identified it is important to:
  • talk to the workers as they know their job and its hazards best
  • consider all aspects of the tasks and include non-routine activities
  • look at how tasks are done, how the work is organised
  • inspect the equipment, materials, products, etc. that are used - could they be misused or adversely changed
  • review injury and incident records, manuals, SDS, training documents - collect evidential data
  • consider potential unusual conditions – how would an emergency affect control measures
  • examine risks in how they affect different groups of people like inexperienced workers, people with different level of abilities, contractors, visitors, or the public

  

• Once all hazards have been captured continue to page 4 and align suitable control measures with the proposed corrective actions identified during the site inspection.

Health & Safety Documentation

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

• Does the company have a written health & safety policy statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the health & safety policy statement signed and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the health & safety policy statement prominently displayed in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees aware of their responsibilities towards health & safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a "When you are injured at work" poster in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct details filled in on the poster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a noticeboard displayed with current and relevant WHS information for employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Actions required to rectify

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation

• How is staff kept up to date on WHS knowledge

  Select Toolbox Talks Training Team meetings Safety meetings None of the above

  • Toolbox Talks
  • Training
  • Team meetings
  • Safety meetings
  • None of the above

• What consultation methods are generally available?

  Select Toolbox Talks Training Team Meetings Safety Meetings Surveys / comment section on the intranet Informal, e.g., Comms whiteboard, Suggestion box, etc. Other (specify in comment)

  • Toolbox Talks
  • Training
  • Team Meetings
  • Safety Meetings
  • Surveys / comment section on the intranet
  • Informal, e.g., Comms whiteboard, Suggestion box, etc.
  • Other (specify in comment)

Asbestos Management

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos & Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace

Is asbestos present in the workplace

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the building got an asbestos register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the register up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the management plan up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees received asbestos awareness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Actions needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Risk Management/Training

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information Code of practice - How to manage work health and safety risks.

• Does the business have a Risk Management policy / procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the risk assessment regularly reviewed to take into account changes in working practice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the risk assessment take special account of vulnerable workers such as young persons, pregnant women and any lone workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees received induction training and is this documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are training records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other notes:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing electrical risks in the workplace.

• Are there any broken plugs or outlets?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any frayed or damaged leads?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all electrical items tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any extension leads across the floor?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there multiple double adaptors in a series?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there signs of overloading of power boards, power points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency Management

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 2011

• Are Emergency Evacuation Maps in displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does fire equipment appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers within service dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire/emergency exit signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was an emergency drill completed in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff fire training records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Walkways, Stairs and Ladders

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 2011

• Are floor areas clean, dry and free from slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways kept clear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are stairs in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are handrails in place, where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Chemicals (Hazardous/Dangerous Substances)

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022. Further information: Code of Practice – Managing risks of hazardous chemical.

• Is there a Hazardous Substance register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Hazardous Substance register current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to MSDS for all chemical products used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees received adequate training to use present chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the workplace have Chemical Spill kits readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

First Aid/Accident Reporting & Investigations

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of practice - First aid in the workplace.

• Has an assessment been made to establish the first aid requirements for the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of first aid wardens and emergency contact numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid kit/cabinet available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of location of first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents within date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incident/near miss reports kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are detailed incident investigation records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have there been any notifiable incidents recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Plant/Work Equipment

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Also Code of practice - How to manage work health and safety risks

• Is all lifting equipment (e.g. Lift trucks, hoists lifts etc) subject to regular testing by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all work equipment identified and in good condition and suitable for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees had suitable & sufficient training in the use of their work equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do employees perform pre-start checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment available fit for its purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is PPE available and in good condition if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

General Housekeeping

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 2011

• Are work areas clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items not in use stored appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are bins full & overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of general clutter?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the cleaning equipment fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Manual Handling

• Are all employees trained in correct manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the training refreshed frequently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Manual handling equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  Select Step stool Step ladder Trolley table Safety knife and/or box cutter Manual pallet jack Flatbed trolley Other (please specify in comment)

  • Step stool
  • Step ladder
  • Trolley table
  • Safety knife and/or box cutter
  • Manual pallet jack
  • Flatbed trolley
  • Other (please specify in comment)

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all staff been trained in the correct use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Safety

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 2011

• Are recorded risk assessments completed for workstations of display screen users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there glare or reflections on computer screens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work station layouts suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate for work tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture appropriate and sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air conditioning maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation around photocopiers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Obsevations?

Storage

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 2011

• Are boxes and other loose items stored to a safe height?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are materials stored so they will not fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks/cupboards in sound condition, not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves free from projection, sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways between shelving clean and clear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Staff facilities

• Principal Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Further information: Code of Practice - Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 2011

• Are toilets clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen facilities/lunchrooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoker / non-smoker areas available and suitably segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Additional hazards

• Have all hazards been captured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Instruction

• Please identify suitable controls for the above listed actions. Follow the hierarchy of controls when doing so.
  

Hierarchy of Controls

Opportunity for Improvement

• Health and Safety Documentation

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Consultation

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Asbestos Management

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Risk Management / Training

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Electrical Safety

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Emergency Management

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Chemicals (Hazardous/Dangerous Substances)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• First Aid/Accident Reporting & Investigations

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Plant/Work Equipment

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• General Housekeeping

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Manual Handling

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Office Safety

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Storage

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE

• Staff facilities

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Briefly describe the recommended control.

  Select Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administrative PPE

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering
  • Administrative
  • PPE