Information
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Consultation
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Is safety included on agenda of store meetings or Toolbox Talks?
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Safety Noticeboard up to date with required contents?
Floors and Aisles
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Surfaces Safe & Suitable
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Free from Slip/Trip Hazards
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Stock / Material stored safely
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Aisles unobstructed
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Floors swept and clean
Amenities
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Clean and tidy and in good condition
Storage
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Is storage secure and adequate for needs?<br>
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Shelves neat, tidy and in good condition?
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Floors around Stacks/Racks clear
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Heavier items stored low if practicable
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Racks secured with suitable fasteners to prevent collapse
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Racks labelled with suppliers Safe Working Loads (SWL's) Chart
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Storage does not exceed safe working load
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Lighting and storage adequate in storerooms
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Where necessary, approved device provided for climbing to upper shelves i.e. Platform ladder
Manual Handling
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Are workers using minimal force/effort to perform tasks?
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Are workers able to perform tasks with their arms close to their bodies?
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Are mechanical aids available to use e.g. Trolleys, trolley jacks
First Aid
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Monthly checklist completed
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Kits fully stocked
Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Fighting Equipment
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Clearly accessible and unobstructed
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Correctly located
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Tested every 6 months
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Equipment clean and free of dust
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Hose and nozzle appear in good condition
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Water supply checked regularly
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Sign posted clearly and correctly
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Emergency exit signs operating
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Exit doors free of obstructions
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Site clear of fire loads (vegetation, long grass, rubbish etc)
Electrical Installations - switches, leads power points
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Plugs, sockets, switches in good working condition
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Switchboard access free from obstructions (1.5 meters)
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No signs of fraying or wear on cords
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Leads in good conditIon - tagged and checked 6 monthly
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Cables and leads not running across floors and passageways
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No double adaptors or piggy - backing of cords
Mobile Plant, Forklift and Company Vehicles
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Are all operators licensed to operate machines and vehicles where required
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Are the daily checklists for the forklifts completed
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Have trucks, ute and cars inspected and serviced regularly
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Are trucks, ute and cars in cleaned condition
Machinery / Tools
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Is your equipment regularly serviced and maintained according to manufacturers instructions
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Are there lockout, tag out or isolation procedures in place when maintenance is performed
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Fitted guards are in place and functioning
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Warning / decals fitted
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Emergency stops identified and operational
Traffic Control
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Are traffic signs in place and in good condition i.e. forklifts
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Are road surfaces clear from potholes and in good condition
Lifting Equipment (including tailgate hoists)
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Tested and tagged as checked
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In good condition
Lighting
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Emergency lighting and exit signs functional
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Switches in safe condition
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Diffusers fitted on fluorescent lights
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Are all lighting devices safe and not damaged
Chemicals, batteries, oil and gas
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Is the safety cabinet clean and tidy
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Is there adequatE storage for hazardous materials
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Adequate ventilation within storage areas
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Has emergency shower and eye wash been tested
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Chemical storage area is bunded (where required)
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Bunded chemical pallets are stored undercover
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No substance stored in unmarked or incorrectly marked containers
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Correct personal protective equipment for use with substances is available I.e. boots, aprons, gloves, goggles etc
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LPG, OXY, Acetylene bottles stored correctly and secured
Ladders and Stairs
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Fixed ladders, handrails and stairs in good repair
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Edges of stairs defined and non slip
Personal Protective Equipment
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Readily available and sufficient supplies for use
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Are staff observed wearing safety boots and high visibility gear
Portable Electrical Equipment
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Tested and tagged
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Portable earth leakage devices attached
Pressure Vessels
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In good condition, no corrosion
Safety Signs
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Appropriate
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Legible
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Clean
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Exit and fire equipment signs visible
Walkways
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Unobstructed
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Doorways clear
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Sign posted where appropriate
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Clearly defined
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Doors not propped open
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Are not slippery or wet
Waste Management
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Correct disposal of substances evident
Retail Fuel
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Safety signage in place (no smoking, switch off engine, no unprescribed containers)
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Extinguishers available and serviced within 6 months
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No trace of leaks at pumps
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No loose fittings at fill and dip points of underground storage tanks
Yard Areas
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Clean
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Equipment stacked in orderly fashion
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Walkways clearly defined
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Lighting adequate
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Surface in good condition
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Pallets stacked neatly - three meters from buildings
Garbage
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Adequate provision for garbage bins in workplace
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Not overflowing
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Vermin controls in place
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No obvious litter lying around the workplace