Title Page
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Audit conducted on
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Audit prepared by
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Location of audit
Audit Checklist
Health and Safety Management Systems
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Have all workplace hazards been identified?
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Are risk assessments conducted and documented?
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Is there a documented Work Health and Safety (WHS) management plan?
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Are safety policies and procedures accessible to all workers?
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Are safety signs and notices clearly displayed and compliant with standards?
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Is there a system for regular workplace inspections?
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Are inspection records maintained?
Training and Competency
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Have all workers received a general WHS induction?
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Is the induction relevant to the site risk register and is all required information communicated e.g. emergency response, task-specific PPE, training etc.
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Is a process in place to manage visitors to site?
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Are workers trained for their specific tasks and equipment use?
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Is a training needs analysis document in place?
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Do supervisors hold relevant training qualifications?
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Are high-risk work licenses held where required?
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Is there any high risk equipment in use which requires training or safe work instruction? e.g. pulling/pressing equipment, cranes, EWP
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Are training records maintained and up-to-date?
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Are qualifications and licenses verified and documented?
Machinery and Equipment Safety
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Is a documented Plant/Equipment Register in place?
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Is machinery and equipment properly maintained as per manufacturer guidelines?
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Are maintenance records kept for all equipment?
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Are plant/equipment risk assessments completed/documented?
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Are safety guards and protective devices in place and functional?
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Are interlocks and emergency stop devices tested regularly? Check vehicle hoists
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Are pre-start checks conducted and documented on equipment?
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Is defective equipment tagged out and removed from service promptly?
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Is a process in place to ensure mobile plant is operated by competent persons?
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Has a traffic management plan been developed to control vehicle movements?
Electrical Safety
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Are all electrical installations compliant? Is this documented?
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Is portable electrical equipment tested and tagged according to requirements?
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Are records of testing and tagging maintained?
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Are power tools, leads, and appliances in good condition without damage?
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Are RCDs installed on circuits?
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Are RCDs tested every six months and records kept?
Working at Height
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Are tasks requiring personnel to work at height identified?
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Is a working at height procedure in place?
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Is equipment available to assist with safe work at height practices?
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Are all observed ladders in adequate working condition i.e. no damage or defects, interlocking devices etc?
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Do all ladders have intact/legible SWL stickers?
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Are mobile scaffolds erected in line with manufacturer's specifications e.g. mid rails, top rails and kick boards?
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Are Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) used on site?
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Are EWP's serviced a minimum of 6-monthly as per requirements?
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Are daily pre-start inspections completed by the EWP operator and signed off in the Plant logbook?
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Do operators of EWP's hold relevant licenses/qualifications i.e. High Risk WP Licence
Hot Works
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Are hot work tasks identified and risk assessed?
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Are hot work permits used?
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Is a hot work procedure in place?
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Are any safe work instructions in place for high risk hot work equipment e.g. lancing?
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Are locations to safely complete hot work identified/available?
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Are areas where hot work is occurring free of flammable/combustible materials?
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Is hot work equipment maintained in adequate condition?
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Are flashback arrestors in place?
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Are gas cylinders chained secure in upright position?
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Is respiratory PPE available to workers and used for required tasks?
Hazardous Chemicals
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Are current SDS available for all hazardous chemicals?
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Are SDS accessible to all workers?
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Are chemicals stored according to their compatibility and hazard classification? e.g. flammable gas cabinets
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Are containers labeled correctly as per requirements?
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Is appropriate PPE available and used when handling chemicals?
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Are spill kits available and appropriate for the chemicals used?
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Are workers trained in SDS requirements for hazardous chemicals e.g. handling, fire aid, spill response
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Is a hazardous chemicals register maintained and up-to-date?
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Is there any asbestos containing material located on site?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Is appropriate PPE provided at no cost to workers?
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Are PPE requirements communicated to workers, including task-specific PPE requirements?
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Are employees trained in the correct use, maintenance, and storage of PPE?
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Is compliance with PPE usage monitored?
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Is PPE regularly inspected for damage and wear?
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Is there any mandatory PPE signage in place?
Manual Handling
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Have manual handling tasks been identified and assessed for risk?
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Are mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, trolleys) available and used properly?
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Are workers trained in safe manual handling techniques?
Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Are fire extinguishers of the correct type accessible and serviced annually?
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Are fire hoses and blankets available where required?
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Is there a documented emergency response plan?
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Does the emergency response plan identify potential/relevant emergency situations and detail the required response?
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Are evacuation diagrams displayed throughout the workshop?
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Are emergency exits clearly marked with illuminated signage?
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Are exits and pathways unobstructed at all times?
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Are emergency evacuation drills conducted at least annually?
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Are emergency drill records and/or evaluations documented?
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Are workers trained in emergency procedures and use of fire equipment?
First Aid
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Are first aid kits accessible, clearly labeled, and adequately stocked?
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Are kits inspected regularly, and contents replenished as needed?
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Is there an adequate number of trained first aid officers on site?
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Are emergency contact numbers and procedures displayed prominently?
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Is there a designated first aid room if required?
Housekeeping and General Work Environment
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Is supervision provided to workers?
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Is supervision appropriate to the work activity being undertaken and the levels of skill/ knowledge of workers?
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Is the workshop clean, tidy, and free from clutter?
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Are floors free from oil, grease, and other slip hazards?
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Are anti-slip mats or coatings used where necessary?
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Are waste materials, including hazardous waste, disposed of properly?
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Are waste bins labeled and emptied regularly?
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Are walkways clearly marked and kept free of obstructions?
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Is there adequate lighting in all work areas?
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Is ventilation sufficient to remove fumes and dust?
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Are break areas provided in clean state and adequately equipped?
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Are restrooms clean and stocked with supplies?
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Is potable drinking water available?
Incident Reporting and Investigation
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Is there a system for reporting incidents, injuries, and near misses?
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Are workers aware of incident reporting procedures?
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Are all incidents and near misses recorded in an incident register?
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Are notifiable incidents reported to WorkSafe WA as required?
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Are incidents investigated?
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Are corrective actions implemented and their effectiveness reviewed?
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Are investigation findings communicated to relevant parties?
Compliance Documentation
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Are copies of relevant acts, regulations, codes of practice, and standards available and accessible?
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Are all required licenses and permits current and displayed if necessary?
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Is documentation of safety meetings, toolbox talks, and communications maintained?
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Is health and safety performance data recorded?
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Are policies and procedures reviewed regularly and updated?
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Are contractors provided with WHS induction and information?
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Are policies or procedures in place for engaging and managing contractors?
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Are contractor qualifications and insurances verified?
Findings / Recommendations
Findings
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Recommendations
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Sign off
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Person/s completing the audit
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Signature
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PCBU Represenantative
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Signature