MT&E Workplace Safety Audit

• Host Employer Business Name

• Host Employer Representative Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Field Officer

• Location
  Address

• This audit is to be completed in consultation with the Host Employer.
  The checklist is a guide only and not all items will be present in all situations. Indicate N/A if not applicable.
  Where compliance problems are identified, comments/explanations should be included.

MANAGEMENT

• Is there Work Health & Safety Policies in place? If no, why

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Host have supporting procedures and forms? e.g. hazard reporting document. If no, why

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Host have a formal written On Job Induction process which occurs on the first day? If no, why

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Legislation - are copies of regulations, standards and codes of practice available on site / on-line? If no, why

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Host have Safe Work Management System (SWMS) that reflect the way in which jobs must be done to ensure safety? If no, can MT&E assist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Host provide employees with information, training, supervision and consultation to ensure they perform the work safely? <br>If no, why.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, How? - select whichever applies

  Select Verbal on the Job Training Session - WHS course Tool Box Meeting Direct Supervision when required Released for Trade School

  • Verbal on the Job
  • Training Session - WHS course
  • Tool Box Meeting
  • Direct Supervision when required
  • Released for Trade School

HOUSEKEEPING / EGRESS

• Exits - equipped with emergency lighting, clear on both sides and clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles & Walkways - identified, marked and not obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps, Stairs and Ladders - in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps, Stairs and Ladders - hand rails continuous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pits/Cellars - edges clearly defined and built to Australian Standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor Surfaces - level and free from spills and no tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust Control - clean up scheduled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste materials - do they accumulate?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Switchrooms - controlled access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchrooms - warning signs posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchrooms - clear of storage and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboards - clear access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboards - any exposed or temporary wiring?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Switchboards - master switches identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboards - covers fitted and locked where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Leads - cords clear of water and water outlets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Leads - are they creating tripping hazard?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Power Leads - inspection tagged in current test period?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCD - Residual Current Device available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SERVICES

• Compressed Air - any leaks?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Oil - any leaks?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Oil - absorbent material available for spill clean up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure Vessell - inspections scheduled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MATERIAL STORAGE

• Storage / Racking - stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material - is identified and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MATERIAL HANDLING

• Equipment - is lifting equipment present and serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment - regular scheduled inspections (if applicable) carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Methods - mechanical aides used for heaving or repetitive lifting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• MSDS's - Material Safety Data Sheets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate signs on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator instructed on safe work methods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers well marked with material name and potential hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage - correct storage as per MSDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct use of PPE as per MSDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Instructions displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MECHANICAL HAZARDS

• Machinery - guards securely fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machinery - interlocks operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machinery - any unguarded contact points where an employee can be caught/crushed?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Safe Operating Procedures (SOP's) available - High Risk Machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training in SOP's provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency STOP - accessible to operator during operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE AND EMERGENCY

• Portable Extinguishers - correct type for fire risk and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose Reels - identified with sign and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke Detectors - installed / tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures - is there an emergency procedure and are staff trained to evacuate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid - is kit equipped and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Correct Footwear - worn by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Needs Identified for Eyes, Ears, Head, Hands, Respiratory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wearing of PPE issued as required and supervised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AMENITIES

• Is there ready access to adequate toilet and washroom facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a ready supply of cool drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there facilities or reasonable arrangements to allow the the consumption of a meal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there facilities or reasonable arrangements to secure personal belongings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MT&E Field Officer

  Sign

• Host Employer Representative

  Sign

• Attach any photo evidence

  Media

• AUDIT SUMMARY - List any issues identified and agreed remedial actions or Comments