Mater Hospital - Central Sterilising Unit

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• 1. Answer "Yes" or "No" 2. Add a photo by clicking on the camera icon 3. Add a comment or note by clicking on the "note" icon 4. Complete the inspection by providing your full name and a digital signature 5. Mark as complete, save and close 6. Enter any non-conformances into Riskman using the “Report It!” App, located on the iPad

Layout and Access

• Area is tidy and well kept?

  Yes

  No

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• Adequate storage area provided ?

  Yes

  No

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• Floor is free of obstruction? (slip or trip hazards)

  Yes

  No

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• Floor covering in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff appropriately trained in the use of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the last training?

• Are staff appropriately inducted in the safe use of chemicals and Material Data Safety Sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Upload a photo / copy of the last staff member inducted in chemical management?

  Media

• Are there appropriate chemical labels on decanted items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a spill kit readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff know where to access MSDS's (ask a random staff member)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye wash fountain readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE worn, in good condition and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous chemical signs posted warning staff to wear PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lighting covers and fittings secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vent ducts in a good condition (do visual inspection)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• Fire extinguisher available and easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tag on fire extinguisher has been checked in the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the date of the last test?

• Emergency evacuation plan and procedure posted nearby

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation routes are kept clear and are unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signs posted and lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are frequently used items within easy access between knee and shoulder height, when stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavier items stored at waist height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Does portable electrical equipment have current test tags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power cords and leads in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is faulty equipment tagged out if faulty?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Feedback

• Comments

• Do staff know who the fire warden is for their area?

  Yes

  No

• Who is it?

• Do staff know who they report workplace injuries to and when to report injuries?

  Yes

  No

• Who do they report these to?

• Do staff know who their WHS Committee representative is?

  Yes

  No

• Who is it?

• Do staff actively engage in safety discussion at their team meetings?

  Yes

  No

• Upload a photo of the last minuted meeting where safety discussion occurred, and the outcome of the discussion

  Media

• Is the WHS Policy, Injury Management Flowchart, Injury Management Program Summary, current WHS Committee Minutes, WHS Committee representatives and fire warden information current and clearly displayed on the noticeboard?<br>UPLOAD PHOTO of all listed documents<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A