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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

• Is the current WHS Policy posted on the notice board?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• How are the roles and responsibilities for WHS communicated to workers?

• Do workers understand high risk activities associated with their role?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Do workers feel that they are consulted and participate in the improvement of WHS practices and management systems?

INCIDENTS AND RETURN TO WORK

• Do workers know how to report a hazard/incident?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Do Managers and workers feel that hazard and incident reports are well managed? Closed out?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Have workers been consulted on incident investigations?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are managers aware of their responsibilities with regard to Return to Work case management?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

OFFICE WORK AREAS

• Good ergonomic practices.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Condition of filing cabinets?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Condition of chairs (Five star bases.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Walkways are clear?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Items appropriately stored, heavy items on lower shelves, no risk of items falling out?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Is an emergency management plan (EMP) available and reflective of the site location, ground conditions and the type of works to be undertaken?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Emergency alarm system functioning correctly and tested?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Emergency exit lighting operable and exit doors accessible?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Emergency contact names and numbers displayed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Assembly area signage in place?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

FIRE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

• Are there suitable fire extinguishers on site, serviced in last six months & tag stamped?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• AS 1851.1 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment e.g. hot work minimum 4.5kg

• Is Firefighting equipment accessible (e.g. not blocked, items not stored next to equipment, appropriate signage in place)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

FIRST AID AND MEDICAL First aid in the workplace

• Is there a qualified first aid person on site? (one first aid person for up to 25 workers for high risk work)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• First aider accessible on each shift?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Do all first aiders have current certificates?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Relevant Workers aware of location of first aid kits (FAK’s)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• First Aider information displayed.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• FAK’s appropriate for the workplace, regularly inspected and items within expiry date?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Do company vehicles have FAK’s ? Are they regularly inspected?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

BUILDING SAFETY

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Stair and risers kept clear?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Building secure after hours?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

MEZZANINE FLOOR

• Are railings in good condition?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

EXTERIOR BUILDING

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Loading area clean and tidy

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Directional, Speed limit, access signage

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT & AMENITITES

• Adequate lighting where tasks undertaken

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is there adequate ventilation?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is the air conditioning/ heating unit regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there provisions for smoking and non-smoking workers?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Kitchen/lunch room facilities available?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are toilet facilities adequate and well maintained?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

TRAFFIC MANANAGEMENT

• Is there a Traffic Management Plan in place on this site? and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers aware of traffic management controls and no go zones?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Have mobile plant/equipment movements and pedestrian movements been separated?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is there safe pedestrian access around and within work areas?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

WAREHOUSE STORAGE

• SWL of storage visibly marked and adhered to?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Secured to the floor or wall as required?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Racks and pallets in good condition and Regularly inspected?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Pallets, storage racks stacked safely?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Enough room to safely access storage?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Safety switches installed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Outlets are not overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• No power leads across walkways?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• No frayed, damaged or strained leads?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Procedures in place for regular visual inspection?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Cleanliness of appliances and work areas

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Do the machines/tools on site have guards/handles fitted as per manufacturer’s recommendations? (e.g. grinder, circular saw)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are electrical leads, plugs & power tools tested & tagged three(3) monthly?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are electrical leads, plugs & power tools in good condition?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is electrical work is carried out by an appropriately licensed individual Electrical Safety Act 2002 s.55

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

MOBILE PLANT & EQUIPMENT

• Are risk assessments done for all mobile plant?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Assess risks associated with: plant overturning, things falling on the operator, the operator being ejected, the plant colliding with any person or thing. Mechanical failure of pressurised elements of the plant that may release fluids that pose a risk to health and safety have been identified and managed

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• SOPs available for work that includes the use of powered mobile plant?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Do plant operators have appropriate licences for licensed work? <br> - Forklift operation<br> - Operators of plant used to lift or suspend a load hold the appropriate high-risk work licence?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are Daily Safety Check log books for machinery being completed? record daily inspections, defects and repairs?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Does mobile plant no equipment have: reverse alarm, rotating light, reversing cameras?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are workers wearing high visibility clothing in the vicinity of traffic/mobile plant?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are processes in place to ensure workers do not use personal electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, phone earpieces or music players) when working near mobile plant, traffic or a site transit route.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is plant not in use switched off & key removed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are Safety zones established when workers could be at risk from the operation of powered plant including from trucks loading/unloading?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Note - Safety zones should be clearly marked, have signed vehicle entry/exits and be adequately lit if working in the dark.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is maintenance, inspection, and testing carried out by a competent person?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are records of all tests, inspections, maintenance, commissioning, decommissioning, dismantling, and alteration of each item of plant available.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is a system in place to ensure that damaged or out of service plant are identified and removed from service?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Managing Risk of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2013, 6. Keeping Records

MACHINERY

• Are machines kept clean & free of waste materials?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are the floors around machines suitable (clear of clutter, trip hazards, spills etc?)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Sufficient room for required operations?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Adequate lighting (including task lighting)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Safety guards in place to prevent access to danger areas of plant?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Safety guards functional, inspected and tested?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• E-stops are present and located in accessible areas and tested?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Machine controls are labelled clearly and correctly?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Noise levels controlled?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Operators trained in machine operation and SWPs? Records maintained?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are Lock-out /Tag-out procedures implemented and followed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

LADDERS

• Are all ladders Industrial strength?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Used according to instructions?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Ladders are not used to access heights when higher order controls should be used?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Fixed access ladders secured to prevent unauthorised access?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS

• The risks to health and safety associated with any hazardous manual tasks have been identified and managed

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Risk Assessments completed where required?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are relevant workers trained in controls?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are documented procedures in place for risk controls

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

CHEMICAL SAFETY

• Is a Hazardous Chemical Register complete and available for the site?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are Current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) obtained for all chemicals (within 5-year issue date)?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are SDS stored in accessible location, which is known to relevant workers

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• All containers appropriate for chemical type and labelled correctly?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is required PPE provided and being worn?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are gas cylinders stored outdoors or in well-ventilated areas?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Note: All cylinders should be stored and secured in an upright position and if filled with flammable gas, at least five metres from any source of ignition.

NOISE & DUST

• The risks to health and safety associated with noise at the workplace have been identified and managed?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Workers are not exposed to noise in excess of the exposure standard for noise

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Workers must not be exposed to noise louder than 85dB(A) over eight exposure hours or 140dB(C) at any time. These limits are referred to as the exposure standard

• Are workers wearing appropriately rated hearing protection?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Hearing tests conducted for all workers every 2 years, and records and follow up medical consultation available to them?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is there excess dust?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• If yes, are there controls in place to prevent dust being created?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is appropriate respiratory protection being worn?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Suitable procedures implemented on the use, storage, cleaning, maintenance and replacement of PPE

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are site workers wearing personal protective equipment whilst doing tasks that require it to be worn (e.g. dust masks, gloves, eye &/or ear protection)?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are supervisors and site workers wearing UV protective equipment / clothing / sunscreen?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is PPE readily accessible to all relevant workers?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is PPE stored correctly?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Is there adequate signage regarding when and where to wear PPE?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

HOUSEKEEPING

• Are housekeeping inspections conducted?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Recycling Program in place?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Pest controls in place – fly screens and pest treatments where necessary

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Areas clear of trip hazards?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• All areas clean and tidy?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

• Is there a contractor management process?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are records such as contract details, licences, insurance certificates etc. maintained?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are contractors included in the induction process?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Are Contractor Assessment forms been completed for all subcontractors

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

OTHER HAZARDS

• other items that need to be addressed

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

  Opportunity for Improvement

• Other items that need to be addressed

SUMMARY

• Summary