Title Page
-
Audit Title
-
Conducted on
-
Location
-
Personnel
Administrative & Miscellaneous
-
Are SOPs or safe working rules specific to the workshop developed and implemented?
-
Are staff trained or instructed on the SOPs and lab safety rules?
-
Do all equipment have Risk Assessments?
-
Are all Risk Assessments on the schools sharepoint or on Myosh?
-
Are records kept of personnel trained or instructed, maintenance & servicing, and testing of equipment?
Housekeeping
-
Are floors clean, dry, and free from slip/trip hazards?
-
Is the workplace free from accumulation of equipment, redundant chemicals, contaminated waste or rubbish?
-
Are chemical storage facilities in good condition?
-
Is shelving stable, free of extraneous material and not too high?
-
Are materials stored so they will not fall?
-
Are storages free from projections, sharp edges?
-
Are storage racks/cupboards in sound condition, not overloaded?
-
Are materials stored so that good manual handling practices can be applied, therefore safe retrieval?
Fire
-
Are all fire extinguishers/equipment suitable, appropriately located, mounted and identified?
-
Are all fire extinguishers regularly checked?
-
Are fire hose reels regularly checked?
-
Are fire detector heads free from damage?
-
Are there an adequate number of trained emergency evacuation officers?
Exits, Walkways and Ladders
-
Are exits and corridors free from obstruction?
-
Are exit signs illuminated and clearly visible?
-
Is there an adequate number of exits?
-
Are all exit doors unlocked?
-
Is emergency lighting installed?
-
Are walkways kept clear?
-
Are portable ladders in good condition?
Chemical Safety
-
Are all hazardous chemicals in the area entered into GoldFFX?
-
Do all laboratory personnel have ready access to Safety Data Sheets through GoldFFX (or hardcopy if necessary)?
-
Are all chemicals and containers correctly labelled?
-
Are chemicals stored in compatible containers?
-
Is WHS12 completed for all of the workshop processes involving hazardous chemicals?
-
Are solvents separated from corrosives?
-
Are flammables in small quantities stored in a flammables cabinet?
-
Are appropriate warning signs on small quantities cabinet?
-
Are dry powder fire extinguishers accessible?
Compressed Gas Cylinders
-
Gas name/label on shoulder of each cylinder clearly legible?
-
Are cylinders secured by brackets or chains?
-
Are empty cylinders separate from full cylinders & clearly identified?
-
Are acetylene cylinders that are not in use stored outside of building?
-
Does testing for gas leaks occur?
-
Are cylinder valves closed when not in use?
-
Are all gas cylinders stored in a well ventilated area?
Electrical installations
-
Is in-service inspection, testing & tagging of portable electrical equipment done in accordance with the procedure for Electrical Equipment Inspection and Testing?
-
Are adequate power points available & unobstructed?
-
Are circuit breakers & main isolators clearly marked?
-
Have all equipment been wired correctly and there is no temporary wiring?
-
Is an appropriate fire extinguisher i.e., CO2 or dry powder available adjacent to any electrical switchboard?
-
Are there portable RCD's for power tools etc?
-
Are portable power tools in good condition?
-
Are emergency shutdown procedures in place?
-
Have electrical ignition sources been controlled in flammable environments (eg intrinsically safe fittings/equipment)?
-
Are all cable in good condition and are not frayed or damaged?
Machinery & equipment
-
Are operating instructions/safety signs adequate & clear?
-
Are emergency stop switches accessible, red in colour?
-
Do interlocks on machine guards operate, with regular testing?
-
Are safety glasses areas clearly sign posted?
-
Are machines & equipment free from obstruction?
-
Are moving parts, belt drives, shafts, fans appropriately guarded?
-
Are all tools in good condition?
-
Is there adequate distance between machines & equipment?
-
Are noise levels at an acceptable level?
-
Is plant and equipment adequately maintained?
-
Is access to machinery controlled?
-
Are operators appropriately trained?
-
Do operators hold relevant certificates/licenses? (where relevant)
-
Are records maintained of operator certificates/licences (includes drivers licences)
-
Is the correct PPE readily available when required?
-
Have staff been trained or instructed in correct use, maintenance and storage of PPE?
-
Is PPE stored and maintained correctly?
First Aid
-
Are there trained first aid personnel?
-
Are there first aid kits available and adequately stocked for the types of hazards and level of risk ie chemical burns?
-
Are first aid personnel identifiable?
-
Are first aid records kept?
Emergency procedures
-
Have emergency procedures been established for specific hazardous circumstances including spills?
-
Are emergency plans and contact numbers displayed?
-
Has an evacuation drill taken place in the last 12 months?
-
Are emergency manifests established for the facility and available in an accessible area to emergency staff?
-
Are there suitable spill kits available, stocked and identifiable relevant to the area?
-
Are staff aware of response procedures for minor and major spills?
-
Are staff adequately trained to deal with minor spills?