Information
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Due Before
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Undertaken by:
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Work Area Checked
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Conducted on
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Employees Consulted
1. Manual Handling
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• Are mechanical aids available and utilized where possible?
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• 2 man lifts performed
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• Any prolonged reaching or twisting
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• Any obvious dangerous techniques observed
2. Overhead Crane Safety
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• Log books / daily checks completed
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• Horns working
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• Lifting equipment tagged, tested & stored correctly
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• Physical separation from Pedestrians & Load
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• Employees stand clear of loads
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• Hooks retracted @ 2.5m when not in use
3. Hazardous Substances
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• MSDS clearly displayed
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• Cabinets locked
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• Appropriate PPE worn & maintained in good condition
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• Chemicals labeled & stored correctly
4. Lockout and Isolation of Equipment
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• Lockout / caution procedures used<br>
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• Tags and Locks readily available
5. Access and Egress - Aisles and Walkways
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• Consider outside of buildings also<br><br><br><br><br>
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• Walkways free from spills, trips & hazards
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• Changes in floor levels highlighted & clearly marked walkways
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• Platforms, stairs & ladders well maintained & firmly anchored
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• Rails & barriers provide adequate protection
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• Non-slip surfaces sufficient
6. Gas Cylinder Safety
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• Bottles secured in upright position
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• Transfer trolleys & hoses in good condition
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• Correct PPE being used
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• Task been assessed and rated
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• Flashback arresters fitted
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• Bottles turned off when not in use
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• Leads, Gauges and attachments tagged and in date
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• Work Procedure attached
7. Fire and Explosion Safety
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• Equipment in good condition & readily accessible
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• Exit signage & lighting adequate
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• Extinguishers & hoses adequate tagged and in date
8. Slip and Trip Hazard
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• Areas clear of obstruction
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• All equipment correctly stored
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• All rubbish in bins
9. Compressed Air Safety
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• PPE worn
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• Hoses in good condition and not used for blowing down dust of personnel or housekeeping
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• Work Procedure attached
10. Plant and Equipment Safety
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• Areas clean & tidy
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• Guarding in place
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• Warnings & Safety Instructions displayed
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• Emergency stop – accessible & easily identified
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• Daily checks attended on plant
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• Speeds appropriate, warning devices & seat-belts worn
11. Electrical Safety
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• Equipment test & tagged
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• Equipment, Outlets & power boards safe & in good condition
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• Areas in front of switchboards clear & accessible
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• Isolation switches clear & accessible
12. Working at Heights
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• Ladders tied & in good repair
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• Ladders stored correctly if not in use
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• Guard rails, scaffolding, barrier tape, signage in place
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• There is safe access to elevated work areas
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• Harness worn, in good condition and within test date
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• Harness stored in allocated area
13. Overhead Safety
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• Racking in good condition
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• Items stored so they cannot fall with minimal protrusions & no sharp edges
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• Heavier items stored on levels determined on risk assessment
14. Rolling Hazards
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• Safety procedures observed when rolling jobs
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• Is there enough clear workspace to perform task
15. Safety Profile
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• Over all status – good / fair / poor
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• Safety signs in place and good condition
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• Notice boards up to date
16. PPE
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• PPE in good condition & appropriate for task
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• Hi Visibility clothing / boots worn & in good condition?
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• Eye & hearing protection worn
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• Respiratory protection, goggles & shield worn for grinders
17. Emergency Procedures and First Aid
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• First aid cabinets, eyewash, baths & showers checked
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• First Aid personnel & Wardens displayed on notice boards
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• Emergency evacuation procedure displayed
18. Housekeeping, Environmental and 5S Compliance
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• Bins utilized & not overflowing
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• No paper or rubbish lying around
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• Work areas & benches are uncluttered
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• Pathways are free from obstacles & hazards
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• All tooling stored appropriately
19. Contactors
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• Appropriate PPE is worn
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• Activities are performed in a safe manner
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• Safety harnesses are worn while working at heights
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• Safety equipment is in good condition & not lying around or damaged
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• Has induction been attended
20 Workplace Activity Observation
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Observe and identify specific at risk behaviour. That is determine what is being done safely and what is ‘at risk’ or unsafe behaviour.
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Date of Safety Check
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Signature
