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  • Audit Title

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • IMPORTANT: any hazard which has been identified on this safety inspection form must be immediately eliminated or controlled (where possible). If immediate elimination or control is not possible, a hazard report form is to be submitted for each individual hazard

Instructions

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

Emergency evacuation

  • Are emergency exits clear of obstructions?

  • Upload a photo of the path leading to the exist

  • Are fire exit doors easily opened from the inside?

Loading dock

  • Is all loading dock signage and line marking in good condition?

  • Barriers (bollards and fences) located between truck manoeuvring areas & pedestrian safety zones where practical to protect pedestrians.

  • Is "Authorised Persons Only" signage clearly displayed at each access way to loading docks?

  • Intercom and / or access control systems working correctly?

  • Pedestrian walkways clearly defined?

  • Waste management processes signage in place?

  • Is the Loading Dock signage clearly displayed at street or circulation road entry?

  • Is fire equipment obstructed?

  • Are the Fire Hose reels in good condition and unobstructed?

  • Is the fire equipment tested and tagged?

  • What is the date of the last test?

Electrical

  • No broken power points in the loading dock area, including loading dock office?

  • No damaged or frayed leads/cords?

  • No temporary power leads on the floor?

Lighting and passageways

  • Are aisles clear of stock and empty pallets?

  • Upload a photo of the clear aisles and walkways

  • Are there any blind corners?

  • Are loading dock doors in good condition?

Rubbish

  • Are bins emptied regularly?

  • Are floors and aisles around racking clear of rubbish?

Work areas

  • Is manual handling equipment clean and in good working order?

  • Are items stored at appropriate heights for lifting and manoeuvring, ie heavier items at waist height?

Storage

  • Are all racks and pallets in good condition?

Chemicals

  • Are all containers clearly labeled?

  • Are all chemicals stored in appropriate containers?

  • Are spill kits readily available?

  • Are staff trained and aware of where to locate Safety Data Sheets?

  • Where are these kept?

First aid

  • Is the first aid kit available?

  • Is there sufficient content in the first aid kit?

  • Has any of the first aid content is expired?

General environment

  • Are all floor surfaces even with no trip hazards?

  • Is air quality good? (No fumes, odours or dust)

  • Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing worn by staff when required?

  • Are change room and locker areas clean and hygienic?

Additional Comments

General Safety

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

  • Who is the fire warden?

  • Do staff know who they report workplace injuries to?

  • Who do they report to?

  • Do staff know who their WHS representative is on the WHS Committee?

  • Who is their representative?

  • Do staff discuss safety at their team meetings?

  • Upload a photo of the last minutes where safety, risks and hazards are discussed

  • Is the WHS Policy, Injury Management Flowchart, Injury Management Program Summary, current WHS Committee Minutes and Committee member and fire warden information, clearly displayed on the noticeboard?

  • Upload a photo of all these documents

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