Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
GENERAL WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
Buildings & Floors
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No building damage
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No floors damaged/dirty
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Stairs to approved standard
Lighting
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No lights out/broken
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Sufficient lighting
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Routine inspection
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No glare
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Windows clean and undamaged
Ventilation
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Natural air flow and air extraction
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Mechanical (include air conditioners, fans etc)
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Filters clean/inspected
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No build up of hazards or flammable material
Amenities
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Hygienic toilets/urinals
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Hygienic kitchen/crib room
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Cleanliness of fridge and cooking appliances
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Hygienic showers/change rooms
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Adequate supply of drinking water
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Other
Emergency
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Exits identified
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Exit doors and equipment unobstructed
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Evacuation plan in place
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Fire extinguishers
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Emergency lighting
Storage and Stacking
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Adequate shelving
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Neat & tidy
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Segregated or labelled
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SWL on shelving
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Heavy items on lower level
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Other
HOUSEKEEPING
Pollution (eg oil waste, scrap steel etc)
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Adequate disposal/collection
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Bunding/storage of container area
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Other
Aisles and Storage
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Good demarcation/ not worn
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Not cluttered/obstructed
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Access to emergency equipment and exits
Stacking and Storage
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Safe and stable
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Doesn?t obstruct flow and services
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Sufficient racks/areas for storage
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Clear access and egress
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Odd shaped items stored safely
Plant and Yard
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No redundant plant
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No redundant material
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Tidy
Scrap Removal System
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Sufficient bins
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Adequate removal/emptied
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Other
Colour Coding
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Used
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Uniform code (ie to AS or guidelines)
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Maintenance
ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDING
Portable Electrical Equipment
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Identified and on register
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No damaged cables/plugs
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Earthing
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Current inspection tag (> 32v)
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Appropriate storage
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No visible damaged to tools or electrical leads
Earth Leakage
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Complete coverage
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Max 30mA EL on all GPO circuits
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Tested regularly by competent person
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Documentation
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Inspection tag
Electrical Installations Safe
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Electrical equipment safe
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Wiring safe
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Unauthorised access to switch gear/substations restricted
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Earthing and polarity correct
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No exposed wires
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No damage to protective sheath/cable guide or conduit
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All welders have hazard reduction devices
High Voltage Power Lines
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Identified by signs on all approach roads
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Material not stock-piled under power lines
MECHANICAL SAFEGUARDING
Machine Guarding
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Machines comply with appropriate standards
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Guards in place
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All nip points guarded
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Not loose, broken or inadequate
Lock-out System and Usage
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Written procedure
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Covers all sources of energy
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Switches lockable
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Tags/locks available
Switches, Isolators, Valves & Controls
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Labelled
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No labels missing
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Emergency stop buttons red
Ladders, Handrails and Walkways
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Comply with standard
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Stairways/landings toe-boards fitted
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Stairways at least one handrail
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Portable ladders inspected/tested
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Identified and on register
Lifting Gear and Machinery
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Identified and on register
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No defective items
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Safe working load marked
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Safety latches in place
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Regular inspections
Conveyor
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Gears, pulley, shaft and nip points guarded
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Drop guards to catch falling material
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Emergency stop
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Adequate access
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Adequate crossovers
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Lanyards on all conveyors
GAS CYLINDERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Pressure Vessels
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Pressure vessel register
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Inspections/tests to standard and labelled
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Relief (safety) valve operational
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Drained & free of moisture
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Red line on pressure gauges
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Remote isolation
Gas Cylinders
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Cylinders correctly stored vertically, secure
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Segregation distance
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Equipment safe condition
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Correct flashback arrestors used
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Transported correctly, secure
Connecting pipes fitting and hoses
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In good condition, no leaks
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Connecting pipes and lines labelled.
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Safety clips used
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Chemicals and Substances
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Chemical register
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Manifest and emergency plan
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Products labelled
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MSDS sheets
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Stored appropriately, bunding & containment
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Segregation distances
Explosives
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Storage, transport and usage to standard
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Appropriate licenses
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No ignition sources
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Register of stored items
MOBILE PLANT AND MACHINES
Condition of Vehicles/Plant
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Daily check/documentation
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No defective items
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Operator competent
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Isolated when unattended
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Seat belts
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ROP?s, FOP?s, TOP?s
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Overhead guards where applicable
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Fire Extinguisher
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Flashing light/reversing alarm
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Maintenance records
HANDTOOLS
Hand tools Condition and Storage
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Routine check
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No damaged or defective tools
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No sharp edges, mushroomed ends
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No split handles
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Stored correctly
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Clean of oil & grease
ERGONOMICS
Operators Comfortable
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Body posture
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No lifting and twisting
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Standard colour coding
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Accessibility (switches, levers, ladders)
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Seats/chair/workstations condition
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Adequate lighting
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Ladders approx. 70 degree angle
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Walkway width is adequate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE SAFEGUARDS
Head Protection
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Area identified ? sign
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Hard hats provided
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Being worn
Footwear
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Provided
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Correct for task
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Being worn
Protective Clothing
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Suitable clothing for task
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Provided and maintained
Eye and Face Protection
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Area identified ? signs
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Equipment provided
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Worn correctly
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Prescription glasses to standard
Hearing Protection
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Area identified ?signs
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Equipment provided
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Worn correctly
Other PPE
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Safety harness & lanyards
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Hand protection (gloves etc)
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Respiratory equipment
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Sun protection, Sunscreen
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Sun hat or attachment
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Insect repellent
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Welding PPE
NOTICES AND SIGNS
Signs Posted
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Appropriate signs displayed
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To standard requirements
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Visible and correctly located
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Good condition
Noticeboards and Displays
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Conspicuous position
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Up to date
Warning Signs
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No unauthorised entry
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Procedure in case of fire
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Procedure in case of electric shock
FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION
Extinguishing Equipment
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Adequate number provided
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Correct types for fire risks ie hydrants and fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, foam equipment, fire station etc
Fire Equipment Locations
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Location accessible
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Signs and demarcated areas
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Signs indicated type of equipment
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Signs to standard
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No equipment obstructed
Maintenance of Equipment
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All equipment on register
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Inspection/service to standard
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Tags/seals in place
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Condition good
Fire Fighting
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Adequate persons trained
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Available number of people on all shifts
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Training and competency records
CONTROL OF PERSONS
Control of Entry and Exit
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Control signs (eg. person to report to office)
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Secure fences and locked gates
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Security checkpoint
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Visitor record (time in/out)
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Emergency Action Plan
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Written emergency plan
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Contact names/phone numbers
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Site Plan
First Aider and Facilities
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Current first aider
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Adequate first aid equipment
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First-aid kits checked regularly
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Stock items within use by date
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Locations marked
Accident / Injury Recording
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Monthly record of accidents
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Record of minor injuries
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Record of near misses
Reporting of Accident/Emergency
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Oral notification procedure
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Forms completed/sent
INDUCTION AND JOB SAFETY TRAINING
Induction
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Safety instruction part of employment
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Induction given before persons perform tasks
Job/Task Training
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Safety aspects of job included with each task instruction
SUPERVISION
Adequate supervision
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Supervisor on the job
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Supervisor demonstrates competence
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Use Procedure or Risk Assessment for task
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Communicates effectively with employee
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Provide adequate resources for task/job
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Conducts regular task/job inspection
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Takes appropriate action to identified hazards
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Manages Contractor t
Employee Selection
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Competent operator (experience & training)
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Use a Safe Work Method Statement for task
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Follow procedures, rules instructions
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Check contractor competency
Communication
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Conduct workplace inspections
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Pre-start briefing provided
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On the job instruction
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Discussion of identified hazards and controls
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Communication/Meeting records
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Employee participation
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Record of contractor briefing
GENERAL OPEN PIT/QUARRY INSPECTION
1.0 ACCESS ROAD
1.1 Road Condition
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Wide enough for vehicles
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Adequate passing areas
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Graded surface, no spillage, pot holes
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Camber 2-3%
1.2 Signage
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Access to site adequately sign posted
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Mining/open pit hazard identified
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Speed limits
2.0 ROADS, RAMPS, DUMPS
2.1 Go Line
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Graded and free of obstructions
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Vehicles parked at safe distance apart
2.2 Windrows
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Axle height of the largest tyred vehicle
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Sufficiently wide enough to stop vehicle
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Delineators clearly visible and reflectors clean
2.3 Surface
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Adequate width, passing areas
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Well graded and free of spillage and pot holes
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Free of standing water
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No signs of cracking or collapse of edges
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Dust suppression
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No oil/diesel spillage
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Traffic movement in accordance to procedures
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Camber 2-3%
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Less than 10:1 gradient
3.0 DRILL & BLAST
3.1 Patterns
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Access restricted with signs, windrow or cones
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Windrows in place around the face.
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No unauthorised vehicles or personnel
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Pattern marked
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Dust control for drill rig
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Drill rig orientation to face
4.0 OPEN PIT
4.1 Walls
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To designed angle
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Scaled down
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No cracks or over hangs
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No loose material/fretting
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Water seepage
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Access ramp away from working face
4.2 Berms
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Adequate width ratio to wall height
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Stable surface, no cracks
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Drainage adequate
4.3 Pit Surrounds
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Drainage away from pit
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Windrows adequate size (eg. 2m high x 1.3m base)
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No environmental damage
DISCLAIMER
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The compilation of information contained in this document relies upon material and data derived from a number of third party sources and is intended as a guide only in devising risk and safety management systems for the working of mines and is not designed to replace or be used instead of an appropriately designed safety management plan for each individual mine. Users should rely on their own advice, skills and experience in applying risk and safety management systems in individual workplaces. Use of this document does not relieve the user (or a person on whose behalf it is used) of any obligation or duty that might arise under any legislation (including the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000, any other Act containing requirements relating to mine safety and any regulations and rules under those Acts) covering the activities to which this document has been or is to be applied.
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The information in this document is provided voluntarily and for information purposes only. The New South Wales Government does not guarantee that the information is complete, current or correct and accepts no responsibility for unsuitable or inaccurate material that may be encountered. Unless otherwise stated, the authorised version of all reports, guides, data and other information should be sourced from official printed versions of the agency directly. Neither the NSW Department of Primary Industries, the New South Wales Government, nor any employee or agent of the Department, nor any author of or contributor to this document produced by the Department shall be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, personal injury or death howsoever caused. Users should always verify historical material by making and relying upon their own separate inquiries prior to making any important decisions or taking any action on the basis of this information.
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