Health & Safety overview Audit - duplicate

Hazard & Controls Checklist

• Ensure health &safety procedures, e.g. Health & Safety Plan (See Form SS4), an Emergency Health and Safety Plan including evacuation procedures (See form SS12), Startup Checklist (See Form SS11) your first aid procedures, are developed, implemented and communicated to all emplyees/workers<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We have participation practices for engaging with our employees/workers so they have involvement in health and safety matters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Our employees/ workers know how to report health and safety issues and concerns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We ensure there are clear instructions so tasks can be done safely<br>- Job Safety Task Analysis (JSTA) (See Form SS10)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We ensure our employees/workers and contractors have had Skills Competency Assestment (See Form SS14) and ensure that tasks are give to those with competence and skills to perform them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We provide new or inexperienced employees/workers with adequate training to do their work safely, or ensure supervision by and experienced person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We provide safety equipment to carry out the required task, e.g. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), storage, cleanup, and first aid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We ensure that our employees/workers are appropriately trained in the use of any new equipment, machinery, hazardous substances or chemicalsW

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When buying machinery or equipment (new or second hand) we routinely consider health & safety issues (e.g. ask for maintenance and repair records, ensure guards are in place) and we maintain a Register for Plan &Equipment (See Form SS9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We monitor &control noise levels of equipment &machinery that we operate in our business. Where noise levels cannot be reduced, we supply Personal Protective equipment (PPE) to workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We ensure that relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available to handlers/users

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We routinely check hazardous substances, containers are correctly labeled, easy to read and stored appropriately (See Form SS9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We have taken practicable steps to ensure the saftey of employees/worker while at work and all visiting public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/workers have been made aware they need to take resposibilty to ensure ther own safety at work, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where necessary and ensuring their actions, or inactions, do not harm themselves or the others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We provide our Health and Safety Representatives with adequate paid time off for training and resourcing to perform their role as Health and Safety Representative

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We hold regular health & safety meetings (See Form SS5) with Health and Safety Representatives, team leaders, supervisors and works to reduce workplace accidents, incidents and near misses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees in hazardous tasks are permitted agreed time off for company organised health check such as hearing loss, eyesight, respiratory, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Site Start Up Checklist (See Form SS7 & SS11) has been completed and relevant action taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Visitors Register is in place and details are recorded as they enter and leave the premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Noise Assestment Report has been completed and relevant action taken

  Yes

  No

  Ongoing

  Comments

• The work area is clean, tidy and uncluttered and passageways are clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no portruding objects, shapr edges or unsecured items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All spills or leaks have been cleaned up satisfactorily to avoid the risk of slips, trips or falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor coverings are smoothe and secured satisfactorily to avoid the risks of slips, trips or fallsLightin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ligthing is adequate for work to proceed safely and without eye strainW

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are maintained at a comfortable temperature for healthy working conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All amenities are clean and accesible (Toilets, Kitchen, Drinking Water)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient storage is provided for equipment, tools, stock, products etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways and stairways are safe & kept clear for ease of egress - example: uncluterred workspaces, hadrails fitted, non slip treads in place as necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety signage is posted and visible in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate ventilation for good air flow and working exhaust fans are operational and located as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All pipes have been checked for leaks, drips or corrosion and labelled appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drivers of the vehicle and/or equipment have been trainedand are aware of the danger to foot traffic and dangers of unsecured loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical sockets, switches, plugs and leads have been checked &repaired as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical equipment, leads & power boxes or boards have been checked and tagged as safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The location of overheard or underground power lines and cables have been identified & checked before digging, uderground or overhead work has commenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only non-conducive ladders are used near electrical equipment or power lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job Sately task Analysis (JSTA) (See Form SS10) have been completed for each task, identifying step by step procedures, safety requirements and controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees/workers have been provided with and trained in the use and maintenance of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) relevant to their task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitors are asked to abide by safety signage, follow any instructions from employees/workers pertaining to health and safety practices while visiting the workplace/site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/worker have been made aware of the Emergency Health &Safety Plan (See Form SS12), emergency egress and safe assembly points and their safety officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety signage is posted and visible in all areas required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/workers have been made awre of their responsibilities to keep themselves ad fellow workers safe whilst at the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Guards and Shields have been checked and are operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Installation, commissioning and use are correct

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels have been checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct tools for the job has been checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct training and used of machinery, equipment and tools by operators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate supervision is provided as needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular servicing has been completed - (example: to reduce vibration in hand/power tools) (See Form SS9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPe) is appropriately fitted and being worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator is not wearing loose or poorly fitted clothing which could catch in machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and Safety signage is visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear communication/instructions have been given and received regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safe operation of equipment, machinery, tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health &Safety Procedures such as and Emergency Health & Safety Plan (See Form SS12) is in place and communicated to all

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/workers know who their Health & Safety Representative is and how to contact them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Arc flash protection is in place (e.g. Blackout Screens)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welders are certified (See Form SS14) for the job they are doing and have knowledge of basic welding health & safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Integrity of connected equipment has been checked (regular inspection, free of oil and grease, colour coding is correct, flashback arrestor fitted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Prevention from Hot Work - combustible explosive or flammable hazards have been identified and controlled (example: appropriate wall, floor or ceiling covering, wetting, shielding or covering combustibles, ventilation ducts, etc. in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation exists and is appropriate for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume and Gas Controls and protection are in place and operating - (specific fume/gas hazards identified and appropriate controls in place) for example: toxic metal fumes including berrylium, cadmium, phosgene, inert gases, ozone, phosphine, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides, fluxing agents, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Safety has been reviewed with Residual Current Devices (RCD), lowest no load voltage and automatic control, earth clampsand cables plus grounding checks, rod holders, short leads, power board safely, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/workers are trained in correct use of Gas equipment for task. Equipment is well maintained and suitable for the task (leak testing, flashback signs, correct assembly, correct lighting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas Bottle are clearly labeled and stored in ventilated areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is being worn to protect from radiation, arc flashes, electrical safety from wet/sweaty hands - Example: hand shields, skin covered, eye shields, gloves, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding in confined spaces - Training has been provided, Permit to Work system is in place, Heat Stress controlled, Ventilation is operational (Fumes and gas hazardous are made worse in confined spaces), atmosperic testing, preplanned safe access and emergency rescue, Observer with access to cut-off switch, time limits considered etc. Permit To Work systems are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• fire extinguisher/s are readily available in the immediate welding are

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Hazardous Identification and Risk Assestment has been completed and relevant Controls in place (See Forms SS7 & SS8

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Hazard & Risk Register has been provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A hazardous Substance (&Dangerous Goods) Register (See Form SS9) has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous Substances have been cataloged. Labels and conatiners checked and stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety data Sheets (MSDS) are availabel to all employees/workers and their location has been communicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All signfican hazards have been Eliminated, Isolated or Minimised so they do not cqause harm to employees/workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/workers have received adequate training in the use of adequate training int the use of hazardous substances, chemical and hazardous materials relevant to their task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation of work and storage areas is in place and operating efficiently

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous subsatances are disposed of in accordance with the Material Safety dat Sheets (MSDS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety signs are displayed and visible as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure health & safety procedures, e.g. Health & Safety Plan (See Form SS4), an Emergency Health &Safety Plan including evacuation procedures (See Form SS12), Startup Checklist (See Form SS11) your first aid procedures, are develped, implemented and communicated to all employees/workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees/workers are aware of the Emergency Health & Safety Plan, emergency egress and safe assembly points and their safety evacuation officer (See Form SS12)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid procedures are in place and communicated to all (See Form SS15)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid records are kept and stored securely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We have trained First Aiders on site and and employees/workers know who they are and how to access them (See Form SS14)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Our first aides are regularly up skilled to maintain their knowledge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We regularly review the Emergency Health & Safety Plan with employee involvement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All emergency exits and evacuation pathways are sign posted and clear of any restriction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency safe assembly points are sign posted and clearly visible - their location has been communicated to employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors open easily from the inside, including cold storeroom doors and other windowless rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Drills are carried out and recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency equipment is in place and regularly maintained and services to ensure it is in working order - Example: fire/other alarms, fire extinguishers, heat detectors, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We maintain an Accidents, Incidents and Near Misses Register and review at regular intervals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We have Employees/workers Injury Reporting procedures and ensure employees understand the appropriate procedures to report accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses (See Form SS13)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We have incident and Accident Investigation procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Based on Investigation recommendations, we take appropriate action to minimise or eliminate risks

  Yes

  No

  N/A