MVCC General Workplace Inspection

• Date of hazard inspection:

  Date

• Site/Location - area inspected:

• Inspection conducted by:

• Follow-up actions authorised by (Manager/Coordinator):

• Health & Safety Representative:

• Next inspection to be conducted by (date): (Quarterly requirement is the current MVCC standard minimum)

  Date

Policies and Procedures

• OH&S Policy displayed on OH&S Notice Board?

  Yes

  No

• Injury register provided and First Aid kit available, signage and fully stocked?

  Yes

  No

• 'If you are injured' poster displayed in worksite on OHS NOTICE BOARD?

  Yes

  No

• Induction records and site sign in book - maintained and accessible

  Yes

  No

• Return to Work - Rehabilitation Policy on OHS NOTICE BOARD?

  Yes

  No

• Workplace Inspection records maintained in folders?

  Yes

  No

• Emergency contact numbers displayed and accessible & on OHS NOTICE BOARD?

  Yes

  No

• Training records, licenses & competences in folder - kept by Supervisor?

  Yes

  No

• Standard operating procedures (SOP's), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), other Pre-starts & Routine rosters are maintained as required?

  Yes

  No

• Protective Clothing & Equipment records are maintained?

  Yes

  No

• Manual of OHS Policies and Procedures are available & staff know how to access them?

  Yes

  No

• HSR is appointed (by election) & on OHS NOTICE BOARD?

  Yes

  No

• Management Safety Representative Appointed & on OHS NOTICE BOARD?

  Yes

  No

• OHS Committee minutes are available on OHS NOTICE BOARD?

  Yes

  No

• Issue resolution procedures in place on OHS NOTICE BOARD (or in vehicle)?

  Yes

  No

• Contractors gain security access and sign in (check bk)

  Yes

  No

• Emergency response plans on OHS Notice Board?

  Yes

  No

Staff Safe Working Observation

• Do employees traverse through passage ways in their work area in an appropriate and safe manner?

  Yes

  No

• Are the handrails used when on the stairs?

  Yes

  No

• Do employees clean up after themselves and leave tea station/s in a tidy manner?

  Yes

  No

• Ask staff at random - Do you know where the relevant assembly points are?

  Yes

  No

• Ask staff at random - Do you who the First Aider is for your area?

  Yes

  No

• Do workers at desks adopt the correct posture?

  Yes

  No

• When using the phone, do workers avoid resting the phone between neck and shoulder?

  Yes

  No

• Are there minimum items stored under the desk?

  Yes

  No

First Aid

• Cabinets and contents clean and orderly & stocks meet requirements?

  Yes

  No

• Qualified First Aiders names displayed, location and phone numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

• Incident forms and additional First Aid reports are easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

Manual Handling

• Manual handling risks, e.g heavy and awkward items identified, assessed and controls implemented in SWP?

  Yes

  No

• Awkward and sustained postures are identified and controls put in place?

  Yes

  No

• Mechanical aids used to lift heavy or awkward items?

  Yes

  No

• Ergonomic Risk Assessments are undertaken and kept in folder with Supervisor - all actions completed?

  Yes

  No

House Keeping

• Work area free from rubbish & obstructions?

  Yes

  No

• Surfaces safe and suitable?

  Yes

  No

• Free from Slip/Trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

• Stock/material stored safely?

  Yes

  No

• Aisles: Unobstructed and clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

• Adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

• Ground/terrain/floor free of slips and trips hazards?

  Yes

  No

• The areas have good freedom of movement?

  Yes

  No

• Compactus and shelving is maintained, functional & safe, no sharp edges etc...?

  Yes

  No

• Appropriate fire extinguishers & tagged within 6 months?

  Yes

  No

• All Wardens, First Aid Officers and HSRs have received their regular training?

  Yes

  No

• All exits clear and accessible, exit signs in place, maps are on display?

  Yes

  No

• Toilets and showers provided and clean?

  Yes

  No

• Kitchen facilities provided and adequate?

  Yes

  No

• Area has undertaken an evacuation drill (1-2 per year minimum)?

  Yes

  No

• Folder of evacuation drill evaluations are kept with Supervisor - completed?

  Yes

  No

• Any PPE for area activities are easily accessible and well maintained. (Also check SunSmart)

  Yes

  No

Electrical & Chemical

• No broken plugs, sockets and switches?

  Yes

  No

• No frayed or defective leads?

  Yes

  No

• Leads and portable equipment inspected and tagged?

  Yes

  No

• No strained leads & no cable-trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

• All dangerous goods/hazardous substances stored and labelled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

• Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals with Register of where they are stored?

  Yes

  No

• Waste oils and other products disposed of appropriately (especially kitchens)?

  Yes

  No

• Hazard/Omissions identified:

• Reviewed and Signed:HSR:

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• Reviewed and Signed: Supervisor/Team Leader:

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• Reviewed and Signed: Coordinator/Manager:

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