Home Maintenance Balmain Depot Workshop Safety Inspection

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• H & S Representative

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• Manager / Coordinator

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WORKSHOP

• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Is the location and height adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the type of sign appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the testing up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are written procedures plans in place and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are assembly areas allocated and understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a minimum of 1 practice drills occur per year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FIRST AID

• Are there sufficient first aid kits at the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid sign displayed above the kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits checked on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last Check

• is all content in date? (check expiry dates?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all contents of the kit agree with content list?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid officer's identities displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency telephone numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When first aid equipment is used, is it recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a sharps kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ELECTRICAL

• Is electrical equipment tested and tagged on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last test ( check some tags)

• LIGHTING (GENERAL)

• is the height and clearance adequate for tasks undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all lights work and are they clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WORK BENCHES

• Is the height and access adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in good condition and stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is tool storage adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EXTENSION LEADS

• Is their general condition good?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there storage adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• POWERTOOLS (Please insert details of any which do not comply)

• Are power cables and connections in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are attachments in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage and security appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• METAL SAW

• Is a belt guard fitted and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do attachments, clamps and vices work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power cable and plug in good condition & electrical testing up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unit stable and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs and safety equipment displayed and avaliable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LADDERS

• Are they in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage appropirate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Minor Plant (not listed)

• Is the visual check acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant suitably stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the guarding adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SIGNAGE

• Are relevant signs displayed near equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs in good condition (not faded)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient signs in use - internally and externally including: Information signs (First aid, general signage) Mandatory signs

  Select Information signs Mandatory signs (PPE) No smoking near petrol Hazchem at Door of shed

  • Information signs
  • Mandatory signs (PPE)
  • No smoking near petrol
  • Hazchem at Door of shed

• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Is appropriate PPE available and being used and maintained correctly:

  Select Boots Hearing Eye Head Gloves Respiratory

  • Boots
  • Hearing
  • Eye
  • Head
  • Gloves
  • Respiratory

• Is adequate signage in place where PPE is required to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NOISE

• Has a noise exposure survey been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection provided appropriate for the level of noise emitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are earmuffs correctly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WORK IN PROGRESS & GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

• Are safe work procedures being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate tools and equipment for the tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the layout and general housekeeping/condition of the depot adeuate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have specific procedures been implemented for Asbestos work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL WORK ROOM

• Is this tidy and organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks and shelving secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment off the ground where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there minimal waste on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EARTH LEAKAGE (RCD)

• Has a current test been completed? and RCD tagged? (Please perform a trip test)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL AREA

• Have all hazardous substances been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all dangerous goods been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals and substances correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate decanting system in place for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers well marked/labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has spill control been addressed (e.g. spill kit available)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate ventilation for both use and storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area secure and is there adequate signage visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) provided and available to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DEPOT YARD IN FRONT OF HOME MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

• Is the area tidy and is there clear access to buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground surface in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ACCESS AND EGRESS (GATES)

• Are gates secure and lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height and width suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMENTS

• To be signed by WH&S Officer once Inspection completed and returned

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