Audit
Is safety included on agenda of Toolbox Talks?
Safety Noticeboard up to date with required contents?
Surfaces Safe & Suitable
Free from Slip/Trip Hazards
Stock / Material stored safely
Aisles unobstructed
Floors swept and clean
Clean and tidy and in good condition
Is storage secure and adequate for needs?
Shelves neat, tidy and in good condition?
Floors around Stacks/Racks clear
Heavier items stored low if practicable
Racks secured with suitable fasteners to prevent collapse
Racks labelled with suppliers Safe Working Loads (SWL's) Chart
Storage does not exceed safe working load
Lighting and storage adequate in storerooms
Where necessary, approved device provided for climbing to upper shelves i.e. Platform ladder
Are workers using minimal force/effort to perform tasks?
Are workers able to perform tasks with their arms close to their bodies?
Are mechanical aids available to use e.g. Trolleys, trolley jacks
Monthly checklist completed
Kits fully stocked
Clearly accessible and unobstructed
Correctly located
Tested every 6 months
Equipment clean and free of dust
Hose and nozzle appear in good condition
Water supply checked regularly
Sign posted clearly and correctly
Emergency exit signs operating
Exit doors free of obstructions
Site clear of fire loads (vegetation, long grass, rubbish etc)
Plugs, sockets, switches in good working condition
Switchboard access free from obstructions (1.5 meters)
No signs of fraying or wear on cords
Leads in good conditIon - tagged and checked 6 monthly
Cables and leads not running across floors and passageways
No double adaptors or piggy - backing of cords
Are all operators licensed to operate machines and vehicles where required
Are the daily checklists for the forklifts completed
Have trucks, ute and cars been inspected and serviced regularly
Are trucks, ute and cars in cleaned condition
Is your equipment regularly serviced and maintained according to manufacturers instructions
Are there lockout, tag out or isolation procedures in place when maintenance is performed
Fitted guards are in place and functioning
Warning / decals fitted
Emergency stops identified and operational
Are traffic signs in place and in good condition i.e. forklifts
Are road surfaces clear from potholes and in good condition
Vehicle Hoist is in good working order?
Vehicle Hoist has been serviced as required?
Emergency lighting and exit signs functional
Switches in safe condition
Diffusers fitted on fluorescent lights
Are all lighting devices safe and not damaged
Is the safety cabinet clean and tidy
Is there adequatE storage for hazardous materials
Adequate ventilation within storage areas
Has emergency shower and eye wash been tested
Chemical storage area is bunded (where required)
Bunded chemical pallets are stored undercover
No substance stored in unmarked or incorrectly marked containers
Correct personal protective equipment for use with substances is available I.e. boots, aprons, gloves, goggles etc
LPG, OXY, Acetylene bottles stored correctly and secured
Fixed ladders, handrails and stairs in good repair
Edges of stairs defined and non slip
Readily available and sufficient supplies for use
Are staff observed wearing safety boots and high visibility gear
Tested and tagged
Portable earth leakage devices attached
Power tools look to be in good working order via a visual inspection?
In good condition, no corrosion
Daily inspection book has been completed as required?
Appropriate
Legible
Clean
Exit and fire equipment signs visible
Unobstructed
Doorways clear
Sign posted where appropriate
Clearly defined
Doors not propped open
Are not slippery or wet
Correct disposal of substances evident
Waste is separated into hazardous / non-hazardous recepticals?
Clean
Equipment stacked in orderly fashion
Walkways clearly defined
Lighting adequate
Surface in good condition
Pallets stacked neatly - three meters from buildings
Adequate provision for garbage bins in workplace
Not overflowing
Vermin controls in place
No obvious litter lying around the workplace
Floor surface is clear of debris, dirt, greases, etc?
Grease trap is clean and functioning correctly?
Oil separator is working?
Waste sumps are operational?
Is all waste products contained?
Are cleaning chemicals stored correctly?
Is the correct PPE supplied and used?
Is all high pressure cleaning equipment in good working order?
Are all power outlets designed for use in wet areas?
Comments & Sign-off
Additional comments
Does the site audited comply with company requirements?
