Mawson CFS general workplace inspection checklist

• Audit Title The inspection checklist is designed to help detrmine whether any hazards are apparent in the workplaces under the different elements (its primary design is for Headquaters,Training centres, Group bases,Brigade stations & Units) Any "No" answers will require clarification or rectification on the Hazard Register. The Hazard Register is a separate document on the checklist for local record. Simply note all the no answers in the order they occur & decide who will do what and by when. Hazards identified on the register that have a risk rating higher than "Low" need to be entered onto the on-line hazard & incident reporting module (HIRM) for the ongoing Hazard management.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Access & Egress

• 1.1- Entrance & steps in good order ( L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Entrances, doorways, stairs, steps etc free of obstruction (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 - Aisles & walkways free of obstructions (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 - Floor even & free of cracks, dips or holes etc (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 - Floor coverings in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 - Floors clean & not slippery (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7- workers with special needs or disabilities have safe access & egress (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Building and its precincts

• 2.1- External pathways free of tripping hazards (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2- External pathways well drained to prevent pooling of water (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3- External steps & changes of level are clearly delineated (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4- Hand rails installed at appropriate height (900 -1100mm) where required (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5- Fragile roofing is protected to prevent a person falling through it (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6- Adequate working space provided for the task being performed & emergency evacuation (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7- Fixed anchorage or lifting points displays SWL (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8- Storage shelving is designed & constructed to be without risk to the H&S of persons in the workplace (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9- Fixed ladders stairways & platforms conform to AS1657 (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10- Barriers are in place to prevent unauthorized people accessing ladders of elevated structures (eg radio towers etc) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11- Adequate external lighting both security & operational (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.12- Adequate internal lighting (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.13- Buildings that contain asbestos display warning signs (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.14-Fragile skylights are protected by safety wire mesh (does not apply to skylights that meet AS2424)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Electrical

• 3.1- All power leads in good visible condition (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2- All 240 volt electrical plant & extension leads have current electrical test tags (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3- Plugs sockets & switches in good visible condition (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4- Electrical plant in good visible condition (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5- Power leads are off the floor & or clear of walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6- Sufficient power outlets available to limit the overuse of power boards (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7- Power boards are used in preference to double adapters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8- Faulty electrical equipment is tagged out (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9- Electrical circuits are RCD protected at switchboard (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10- Portable RCD'S are used where no fixed RCD is installed (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.11- Where installed emergency lighting is operational (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0- Emergency & 1st Aid facilities

• 4.1- Emergency exits defined (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2- Defined external emergency exit doors open in the direction of egress if it serves a building (or part) with a floor area more than 200 square meters (L BCA)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3- Emergency evacuation plan displayed (Excludes Brigade stations & units with a sole personnel access doors (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4- Appropriate portable fire extinguisher (s) readily available & properly installed (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5- Test tags on portable fire extinguishers current (6 monthly frequency) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6- First Aid kit appropriate to the workplace readily available (COP First Aid in the workplace) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7- First Aid kit is identifiable with a white cross on green background that is prominently displayed on the outside (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8- Contents of 1st Aid clean & within their 'use by dates' (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9- contents of 1st Aid Kits maintained consistent with the code of practice (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10- Location of 1st Aid kit identified by suitable signage in accord with AS1319 (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11- names of designated 1st Aider (s) displayed (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.12- 1st Aid room where provided is maintained consistent with the code of practice (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.13- Deluge facilities provided based on the risk (eg STC) are maintained for operational readiness (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.14- Hose reels where installed have nozzle in captive interlock with isolation valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Chemicals in the workplace

• 5.1- An inventory list of chemical on site maintained (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2- Safety Data Sheets can be readily obtained for hazardous substances if required (Adelaide fire or Regional op's) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3- Regional Hazardous substance register, with risk assessments maintained (applicable to region HQ) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4- Hazardous substance register with risk assessments maintained. (applicable to STC) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5- All containers are labeled with chemical name and relevant risk phrase / symbols (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6- Chemicals are stored appropriate to the risk. (e.g. separated/ bunded / flammable cabinets etc) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7- Gas cylinders stored upright and secure in a well ventilated area (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8- Gas cylinders within test date (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10- An outer warning placard sign is displayed where 1000 liters or more of diesel is stored on the premises (ie Hazchem & hazardous class) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9- An outer warning placard sign is displayed where 50 litres or more of petrol is stored on the premises (ie Hazchem & hazardous class) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11- An outer warning placard sign is displayed where any combination of diesel or petrol is stored on the premises exceeds 1000 litres (ie Hazchem & hazardous class) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0- Storage / Human Factors

• 6.1- Frequently used items are stored within easy access ( between knee and shoulder)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2- Heavy items that are manually handled are stored at waist height (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3- Stored or stacked items are prevented from falling (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4- Mechanical aids are available to move heavy loads (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5- Safe- step or step ladder available for access to small items stored on high shelves (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6- Hand tools & power tools are securely and safely stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7- Office chairs have a AFRDI (1) rating of 5 or 6<br>((1) AFRDI is the Australasian Furnishing Research & Development Institute providing standards, testing, product certification. further information is available at http://furntech.org.au/index.php/commercial-furniture/height-adjustable-swivel-chairs.html

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8- Braked castors(2) are fitted to office chairs used on hard surfaces (L)<br>((2) Features an internal brake which prevents wheels from rolling freely when the user stands up. Allows smooth effortless chair rolling while seated. Minimises chair movement when no weight is applied.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9- Sufficient leg room beneath the desks<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10- Frequently used items are located within comfortable reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.11- Computer and other cables are secure beneath the work surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0- Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing

• 7.1- PPE/C appropriate to the risk is provided to individuals (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2- PPE/C is stored appropriately (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3- PPE/C is maintained in good condition (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4- Supplies of disposable PPE is readily available (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5- Safety Harnesses are marked with year & month of manufacture (shall not be more than 10 years old) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6- All components of protective helmets show no signs of damage or deterioration (harnesses to be replaced, if shell is showing sign of damage or deteroiration - helmet to be withdrawn from service & destroyed) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0- Amenities

• 8.1- Washing facilities are clean and functional (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2- Clean and functional toilet facilities are available (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3- Females are provided with adequate & hygienic sanitary disposal (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4- Adequate supply of cool & potable drinking water is available (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5- Lockers or equivalent are provided for storage of personal gear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6- Meal rooms where provided are clean and tidy (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7- Rubbish bins are available and covered (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8- Vermin or pest control is evident where required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0- Plant & their Pecincts (defined in the ohs&w regs 2010)

• 9.1- Plant in safe operational condition (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2- Operational control clearly marked (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3- All safety features are operational (interlocks, warning devices etc) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4- Adequate work space around fixed plant (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5- Gaurds or covers to dangerous moving parts are in place (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6- Tools are stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7- Vehicles are maintained in roadworthy condition (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8- All portable metal ladders are in good condition and are marked with the name of the Australian manufacturer or importer and identified as "industrial" and clearly states its 'load rating' (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10- Traffic Management

• 10.1- Appropriate car parking provisions are provided to allow safe movement of vehicles and people (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2- The movement of vehicles entering or leaving the workplace is regulated by signs, barriers or warning devices to reduce the risk to emergency services personnel or the public (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11- Records

• 11.1- Asbestos register on site and updated annually (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2- Electrical test register (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3- Record of RCD trip testing (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4- Vehicle maintenance records (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5- Vehicle stowage checklist (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6- CABA records are kept as per AS1715 (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7- CABA wearer cards are maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.8- Hazmat - protective suits - history records are kept as per AS/NZS 4501.1 (Hazmat brigades and CBRN Units) (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.9- Chemical inventory kept and readily available (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.10- Safety harness & life line, ropes inspection record as per AS 1891.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.11- Anchorage inspection record as per AS 1891.4 (L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.12- Record of Brigade / Unit training activities are Kept.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Documentation

• hazzard register kept and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS information readily available for all persons accessing the station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• chemical register completed & displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• risk assessments completed as per hazard register and readily available to all persons accessing the station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• maintenence records kept & displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• safety inspections completed and available for access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• items requiring action from safety audits are reported and recorded correctly, review mechanism is in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A