IATA WHS Audit Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has sample of records and questioning of staff will taken place in each base and support area, in order to assess understanding and practice of these criteria

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1. Safety Administration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Base personnel WHS recencies

• Are base WH&S Company Recencies current? View base personnel WHS currencies - 10% random sample. Note number of staff compliant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WHS training records (eg Induction, DAMP etc)

Base WHS recencies

• Are base WHS recencies current? Review recencies such as testing tagging electrical, fire equipment inspection, policies etc. Note any non-compliance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• Base maintenance or procurement records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Base Safety Notice Board

• Are current notes and information displayed? Note the contents of the safety notice board. Check for out of date documents. Check for latest safety alerts etc. Check for up to date safety contacts, fire warden, first aid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Promotion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ERP/EAG/ Fire

• A fire drill has been conducted in the past 12 months. View the correct form for recording the drill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• ERP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building Fire Safety legislation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are first aid kits stocked as per contents list?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any items out of date?

  Date

• Are kits checks regularly performed and recorded? View register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• COP First Aid in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Eye Wash Stations

• Are emergency eye wash stations and emergency showers checked monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• View check register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check if eye was station and shower are in serviceable condition eg. no wasp nests, rust etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Licensing/ Qualifications

• Conduct a random check of staff licensing, training or qualifications required on base

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask or review personnel files. For example, evidence of:

• Forklift licence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead Crane training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IATA DG training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aircraft towing/ lifter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tow motor training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Airfield licensing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working at Heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Effective:

• 2. Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals register

• The hazardous chemicals register is current, the Safety Data Sheets have been reviewed and meet the 5-5-5 guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review and check the base hazardous chemicals register for accuracy, dates and qualities held (hard copies and Chemalert)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note any opportunities for improvement

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Managing risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods Codes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals Storage

• Is there adequate and appropriate storage for hazardous chemicals on base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check cupboards for clutter and stacking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that proper separation and segregation principals are applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• QLD WHS Act & Regulations 2011- COP Managing risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace 2013

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals Spill Kits

• Check spill kits are in appropriate areas around the base

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check contents of spill kits and serviceability of contents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review spill kit check register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check appropriate staff are trained in the use of spill kits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Managing risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Dangerous Goods Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals Disposal

• Review disposal methods of hazardous chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accredited waste contractors used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check there is no build up or large quantities of substances waste (eg POL) on site

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Managing risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Airwork ERP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Oxygen and other gases storage

• Ensure that Oxygen cylinders and other gases are separated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all cylinders are caged and/ or secured in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure location of storage is away from accelerants (eg greases, oil, heat etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Managing risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Effective:

• 3. Height Safety & Manual Tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage at height

• Ensure storage at height locations are in approved areas only, with appropriate safe working load (SWL)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check handrails are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• View documentation certifying SWL

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations – Falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Airwork Working at Heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Working at Heights

• For working at height activities (eg. on aircraft and working platforms):

• Ensure associated equipment is checked and registered, with a service/ maintenance plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request to view safe work procedures for working at height activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff received training in working at heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Airwork Working at Heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomic workplace and manual tasks

• Conduct a random sample of workstations, such as office desk, hangar bench, storage (height) and any awkward workplaces (eg aircraft engine areas, cowls and voids). Potential areas for slips, trips and falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask workers how they manage the tasks at the various workstations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note any issues identified

• Identify and ask workers for potential areas of slips, trips and falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use WHS QLD ‘PErforM’ e-tool (on website) to assess any areas of concern

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Hazardous Manual Tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 4. Plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant

• Attention to (but not limited to) the following plant:

• Patient trolleys, ladders, working platforms, hydraulic rigs, forklifts, overhead travelling cranes, power carts, GSE etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note service and or inspection dates

• Note serviceable and unserviceable plant register and tags

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 5. PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE general (hearing, eye protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, foot protection, welding etc.)

• If PPE is used, note the following:

• Is the PPE suitable for purpose? Complies to Standards etc for work environment and task (not cheap substandard from Bunnings etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE communal or personal issue

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations- PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 6. Security

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aviation Security

• Ask base staff to explain security arrangement, and ‘no go’ areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where does ‘Airside’ start?

• Random ASIC check on staff- correct type, displayed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• View security signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitor/ escorted person practices- ask staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• Aviation Security and Transport Act and Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

Base/ Facility General Security

• Is general security being addressed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observe:

• Note control of building entry (keys, cards, codes)

• Public entry confined to one area

• Sign in Book to monitor visitors

  Sign

• Limited or no access by the public to working areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are aware of actions for hostile and violent persons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other security measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Preventing and Responding to Work Related Violence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 7. Safety Communication

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Communication

• Are WHS and Flying Safety discussed at Base/Facility level, and included in meetings, emails, notices etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check Toolbox Meetings. Base Meeting minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal training provided? Ask base workers. Note and check training records if appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Work Health and Safety Consultation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 8. Emergency Response

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Evacuation

• A fire drill has been conducted in the past 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

View the correct form for recording the drill

• Current evacuation diagram in place throughout base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask random staff what actions they would take during an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask random staff who is the fire warden?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check currency of firefighting equipment testing before visit (if possible)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• A fire drill has been conducted in the past 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

View the correct form for recording the drill

• Ask random staff the location of first aid kits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask random staff who are the first aid officers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask random staff what they would do if first aid was required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference

• ERP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building Fire Safety Regulation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Eye Wash Stations

• Rmergency eye wash stations and emergency showers checked monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• View check register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check if eye was station and shower are in serviceable condition eg. no wasp nests, rust etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP First Aid in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 9. Electrical

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical safety

• Check Base maintenance records for electrical activities such as test and tag, electrical equipment repairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Random sample of some electrical tags in hangar (GSE, power cords, handheld electrical equipment, power outlets and main electrical board)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reference:

• Electrical Safety Regulation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AS/NZS 3760 In Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documented:

Implemented:

Effective:

• 10. Housekeeping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECKLIST ITEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Housekeeping

• Observe the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Generally, a clean and well-ordered workplace has good safety practices and safety culture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note any issues, such as spills, waste on floors, poor condition of floors/ mats, poor/ broken lighting, no demarcation or work areas, items left out on benches etc

• Reference:

• WHS Act & Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented:

• Implemented:

• Effective: