MWCD - Construction Area Housekeeping Inspection

Are all access and egress points to the work area and free from obstructions?<br>(No slip or trip hazards (steps, uneven surfaces, potholes, loose items), or obstructions protruding into these points)

Are all walkways and driveways within the work area clear from materials? <br>(No slip or trip hazards (steps, uneven surfaces, potholes, loose items), or obstructions protruding into walkways / driveways)

Are the access ways to switchboards, emergency stops, other controls and emergency equipment unobstructed?<br>(One metre clear access to these points, one metre clear around these points)

Is the lighting in the area sufficient to allow safe access and egress?

Are the work areas kept clean and uncluttered? <br>(All tools put away, no excess materials within work area, immediate quantities only)

Is there sufficient and dedicated space for the tools and equipment required to do the job?<br>

Do trades "clean as they go"?<br>(Waste is removed form work area at each break)

Is there a dedicated laydown area for the delivery of materials and equipment and are the materials and equipment?

Are there designated storage areas for equipment and materials?

Is the designated storage area orderly and items stacked appropriately? <br>(Heavy items at waist height, lighter items higher or lower, nothing above chest height, or below knee height where possible)

Are there adequate numbers of bins / skips available?

Is there waste laying on the floor, or benches?

Are the bins, skips located close to the work area?

Are bins / skips emptied regularly?

Is there storage available for hazardous substance / chemicals?

Does this storage meet Regulatory requirements?

Are only "ready use" amounts of hazardous substances / chemicals out in the work area?<br>(As a maximum no more than one days supply, for more hazardous materials no more than a work session supply)

Is there a compliant SDS available in the work area for each substance / chemical?