HSE - Workplace Safety Inspection

OH&S, Illness & Injury Management, Fire & Prevention; and Security & Environment Polices are visibly displayed on site

Are Incident Reporting forms available to personnel on site?

Are Toolbox meetings conducted with workers?

Is protective clothing available to staff? is it in good condition? & Is it worn correctly?

Does the site have a HSE noticeboard?

Is the HSE noticeboard up to date?

Are work areas free of rubbish & obstructions?

Are all floor surfaces safe and in a suitable condition?

Is the workplace free of slip/trip hazards?

Are walkways unobstructed; clearly defined & have adequate lighting

Are there any unpermitted items in the area?

Are there any broken plugs, sockets or switches in the area?

Are there are strained, frayed or defective leads electrical leads in the area?

Are all electrical leads and equipment tested & tagged? Is the date within 1yr?

Is the workspace clean & tidy?

Is the machinery/equipment being operated safely?

Are All guards in place, in good condition and no exposed moving parts/pinch points evident?

Have operators been trained in the machinery/equipment in the area?

Have All identified hazards got controls in-place & risk is minimised?

Are there any worn or broken steps in the area?

Are handrails present and in good condition?

Is there adequate lighting on stairs, steps and landings?

Are stairs, steps & landings free of obstructions, debris and spills?

Are MOVE 4 LIFE techniques being used in pre-start meeting?

Are manual handling aids in place for the area (eg. anti-fatigue mats, trollies, pallet jacks)?

When observing tasks being performed in the area; is excessive force, heavy lifting and repetitive movement minimised?

Have staff been trained in the correct moving technique for tasks undertaken?

Are stocks stable and heights correct?

Is there sufficient space for material storage movement to occur?

Is the racking/shelves in good condition?

Are heavier items stored low?

Is there any danger of falling objects?

Are any sharp edges noticeable?

Is there a safe means of accessing high shelves/racking?

Are amenities and toilets clean?

Are covered rubbish bins available?

Are uniforms, coat hangers or other items left on the floor in the changerooms?

Is there an appropriate means to launder dirty uniforms?

Are hands free hand washing facilities available?

Is there appropriate signage in place for these areas?

Are "First Aiders" names / locations and contact numbers displayed in the area?

Is there an emergency eye wash station or shower available where chemicals are used/stored?

Is there a dedicated first aid station in the area?

Does the site have access to a defibrillator?

Is lighting throughout the area adequate?

Are there any lights flickering or inoperable in the area?

Are All lights covered and are the covers in good condition?

What type of lighting is present in the area?

Are there fire extinguishers present in the are?

Is appropriate signage present for all fire extinguishers?

Is signage in place to identify emergency exits?

Can emergency exits be opened from the inside?

Are emergency exits free of obstruction?

Does the site have a list of Fire Wardens displayed along with emergency contact details?

Is there any Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) present in the area?

Is the EPS intact/free of damage?

Can workers performing high risk work in the area demonstrate an accurate understanding of the permit system?

LOTO equipment is available & used when required in the area?

Is appropriate signage in place to demonstrate isolation points for equipment?

Can workers demonstrate an accurate understanding of LOTO?

Are all E-stops labelled and functioning?

Are Daily pre-start inspections/checklists available and completed?

Is there a fault reporting/rectification system used (eg. Infolink)?

Are operators trained and appropriately licensed?

Are warning lights & reversing alarms operational on the equipment?

Are battery charging stations positioned in an appropriate location (eg. PPE in place, well ventilated, charger leads tidy)?

Are barricades, fencing, boarding, gantry secure and in the right place?

Are dust, noise, odour controls in place to protect the community?

Does the site have appropriate security measure to prevent unlawful entry?

Are clear traffic control procedures in place to prevent harm to visitors/external contractors?

Is there signage present to highlight permitted entry point to the site?

Are walkways clearly provided and do they prevent pedestrian/plant interaction?

Are all pipes/service lines labelled in the area (eg. compressed air, water, gas)?

Are All hot surfaces clearly labelled?

Is signage in the area in good condition (eg. not pealing, secured correctly)?

Identify any faded, obstructed or unreadable signs

Is the signage relevant to the major hazards identified in the area?

Are All emergency exit signs visual in the area?

Are All chemicals in the area stored correctly?

Are chemicals in the area correctly bunded?

Are the chemicals stored in accordance with their correct classification (eg. flamables are not with corrosives)?

Is PPE available at chemical handling stations?

Is the PPE in the area being used correctly when handling chemicals?

Is there Hazchem signage displayed in relevant areas?

Are Safety Data Sheet's (SDS's) available at the point of use?

Are the SDS's within 5 years from date of issue?

Is there a Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods register available on site?

Does the site have a "Restricted Areas" register available?

Do the Restricted Area's identified display the correct signage?

Does the site have a map identifying "Restricted area's" and "confined spaces"?

Do all confined spaces have "Confined Space" signage displayed?