Occupational Safety Inspection Checklist

Information

Document No.
Audit Title
Client / Site
Conducted on
Prepared by
Location
Personnel

Reference

A. People

(1) Qualification
A1.1 Operational Railway qualification (e.g. CP(T), CP(NT), Lookoutman, etc)
A1.2 Statutory qualification (e.g. QP for working in confined space, operating lifting appliance, erecting scaffold, etc)
(2) Competency
A2.1 Staff process the knowledge and skills are adequate in performing the work safely (e.g. safety training, work experience, etc)
(3) Safety Behaviour
A3.1 No smoking, drug & alcohol are taken place in the workplace
A3.2 Railway Safety rules are observed.
A3.3 Others

B. Plants & Equipment

(1) Plant & Machinery
B1.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B1.2 Regularly checked and maintained.
B1.3 Dangerous parts are properly guarded.
B1.4 Electric circuits are protected by fuse or circuit breaker
B1.5 An emergency stop button is installed for the machinery operated with 2 or more motors.
B1.6 Others (Pls. specify).
(2) Lifting Appliance & Lifting Gear
B2.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B2.2 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.
B2.3 The valid prescribed Forms (certificates of inspection, test and examination) are displayed at the prominent area.
B2.4 The safe working load (SWL) is clearly marked on the lifting appliance in English and Chinese.
B2.5 A crane (greater than 1 ton) is fitted with an automatic safe load indicator.
B2.6 An unobstructed passageway of at least 600 mm wide is maintained between lifting appliance and other fixture.
B2.7 Safe working platform for crane operator or signaller is provided to prevent person from falling or being striken
B2.8 Lifting materials are tightened securely to prevent from falling.
B2.9 Others (Pls. specify).
(3) Welding & Flame Cutting Equipment
B3.1 Electric arc welding equipments (e.g. electrode holder, cables, welding machine) are fitted for purpose and in good condition.
B3.2 Gas welding & flame cutting equipments (e.g. torch, hoses, regulator, and valves) are fitted for purpose and in good condition.
B3.3 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.
B3.4 Flashback arresters are installed to oxygen and acetylene cylinders and in good working condition.
B3.5 Oxygen and acetylene cylinders are kept in a good ventilation environment and stored in a practical minimum quantity.
B3.6 Others (Pls. specify)
(4) Abrasive Wheel
B4.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B4.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.
B4.3 A notice is prominently displayed specifying the maximum speed of the abrasive wheel and its spindle.
B4.4 A prescribe warning notice is displayed regarding the dangers arising from the use of abrasive wheel and the safety precautions.
B4.5 Safety guard is provided and the dangerous part is enclosed properly.
B4.6 Control device for starting and cutting off power to the machine is provided and located at a position convenient to the operator.
B4.7 An adjustable rest with substantial construction is provided to the abrasive wheel and with properly maintained.
B4.8 Appointment of competent person to be in charge of mounting
B4.9 Others (Pls. specify).
(5) Woodworking Machinery
B5.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B5.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.
B5.3 Safety guard is provided and the dangerous part is enclosed properly.
B5.4 Control device for starting and cutting off power to the machine is provided and located at a position convenient to the operator.
B5.5 Sufficient clear and unobstructed space is maintained at a woodworking machine while it is in motion.
B5.6 A riving knife is fitted in direct line behind the circular saw
B5.7 A push-stick is kept available for use at the bench of a circular saw.
B5.8 Others (Pls. specify).
(6) Portable Tool & Hand Tool
B6.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B6.2 Correctly used
B6.3 Portable electric tool is protected against current leakage or protected by double insulation.
B6.4 Electric wiring of portable tools is in good connection and condition
B6.5 Cartridge operated fixing tools, open type welding transformer, spray painting equipment and asbestos products are prohibited in use on operational railway
B6.6 Others
(7) Loadshifting Machinery (e.g. Forklift truck, loader, locomotive)
B7.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B7.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.
B7.3 Others (Pls. specify)
(8) Scaffolding / Mobile Working Platform
B8.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B8.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.
B8.3 The valid prescribed Forms (certificates of inspection) are displayed at the prominent area.
B8.4 Scaffolding is erected/dismantled by trained workers under the supervision of a competent person.
B8.5 Safe means of access is provided.
B8.6 Adequate guardrails, midrails and toeboard are provided to prevent person from falling.
B8.7 Sufficient outriggers are provided and all wheel brakes are locked for stabilisation.
B8.8 Others (Pls. specify)
(9) Suspended Working Platform (Gondolas)
B9.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B9.2 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.
B9.3 The valid prescribed Forms (certificates of inspection, test and examination) and notices are displayed at the prominent area.
B9.4 The safe working load (SWL), maximum number of persons allowed and equipment identification are clearly marked.
B9.5 The platform of a suspended working platform is provided with adequate guadrails/toeboards to prevent person from falling.
B9.6 Safety system is installed to support the platform and its load in the event of the failure of the primary suspension rope.
B9.7 Others (Pls. specify).
(10) Elevated Working Platform
B10.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.
B10.2 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.
B10.3 The safe working load (SWL), maximum number of persons allowed is clearly marked on an elevated working platform.
B10.4 The platform of an elevated working platform is provided with adequate guadrails/toeboards to prevent person from falling.
B10.5 Others (Pls. specify).
(11) Ladder
B.11.1 Fit for purpose and in good working condition.
B11.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.
B11.3 Portable ladder is made of fibre or non-conductive material.
B11.4 Others (Pls. specify)
(12) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
B12.1 Suitable PPE is provided / in use to protect person against hazards.
B12.2 PPE is used correctly.
B12.3 PPE is in good condition.
B12.4 Every person wears safety helmet whenever remaining in a construction site or hard head area.
B12.5 Every person riding on a suspended working platform wears a safety belt which properly attached to an independent lifeline or an appropriate anchorage.
(13) Air Receiver
B13.1 No sign of corrosion, damage, missing, out of order in particular the welded seams and gauges
B13.2 Sealed safety valve
B13.3 Periodically examined and inspected

C. Material

(1) Dangerous Goods and Substance
C1.1 The container holding a dangerous goods/substance is labelled.
C1.2 Suitable container is used to store dangerous goods/substance and in good working condition.
C1.3 Eating and drinking are not permitted in any room in which a dangerous substance is presented.
C1.4 Dangerous goods are stored on site and conveyed in a minimum amount not exceeding the exempted quantity.
C1.5 Others (Pls. specify)
(2) Radioactive Substance
C2.1 Container holding radioactive substance is in good working condition and labelled. License displayed at the prominent area.
C2.2 Radioactive substance stored in a workplace is not exceed the specified limit and together with other articles.
C2.3 Eating and drinking are not permitted in any room in which radioactive substance is presented.
C2.4 Others (Pls. specify)
(3) Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)
C3.1 Structure or fixture containing ACM is labelled, in a good condition and not disturbed.
C3.2 No work activities are performed within the distance of restricted working zones
C3.3 Asbestos work is properly handled by Registered Asbestos Contractor
C3.4 A notification of asbestos work in an approved form is submitted to the Commissioner for Labour.
C3.5 Staff/worker required to work on ACM has undergone medical examination and maintenance of a health register
C3.6 Only QP(Abs) handles ACM in emergency
C3.7 Asbestos emergency kit is inspected and maintained regularly.
C3.8 Every plastic package and metal drum for storing asbestos waste is labelled.
C3.9 Others (Pls. specify)
(4) Spare/Material
C4.1 Materials are stored/stacked in orderly manner.
C4.2 Others (Pls. specify)

D. WORK PROCESS/ACTIVITY

(1) General
D1.1 Safety briefing is provided to the working party before commencement of work.
D1.2 Safety measures are arranged before commencement of work.
D1.3 RSR, work procedure and instruction are adhered to in carrying out work activities.
D1.4 Full time attendance of CP is observed where required.
D1.5 Others (Pls. specify).
(2) Hot work
D2.1 Fire Marshal is attended throughout the hot work process
D2.2 Combustible substances adjacent to the hot work are removed or covered by heat resisted materials.
D2.3 Suitable screens/barriers are used to separate the hot work operation.
D2.4 Painting work and hot work are not allowed to be carried out simultaneously in a work site.
D2.5 Others (Pls. specify)
(3) Manual Handling Operation
D3.1 Preliminary / further assessment is conducted and assessment record is maintained.
D3.2 Hazards on the manual handling operation are identified and control measures are in placed.
D3.3 Proper manual lifting technique is applied.
D3.4 Others (Pls. specify)

E. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(1) Lighting and Ventilation
E1.1 The workplace is properly ventilated with sufficient fresh air supply.
E1.2 Emission of dust, fume or other impurities from work activity is properly controlled.
E1.3 The workplace is sufficiently lit by natural or artificial lighting.
E1.4 Others (Pls. Specify)
(2) Cleanliness and Hygiene at Workplace
E2.1 Workplace is kept free of dirt, waste material and debris
E2.2 Waste material and derbis are kept in suitable containers.
E2.3 Sufficient latrine, supplies of drinking water and washing conveniences are provided.
E2.4 Others (Pls. Specify)
(3) Work Site Protection
E3.1 The PTW systems are applied where required.
E3.2 Worksite is cordoned off by hoarding or fencing properly
E3.3 Others (Pls. Specify)
(4) Noise
E4.1 A noise assessment is carried out by a competent person where a noise level of 85dB (A) or above is exposed.
E4.2 Signs and notices are displayed at the demarcated ear protection zone where staff is exposed to noise level of 90dB (A) or above.
E4.3 A sign or label is attached to mobile tool with a noise level of 90dB (A) or above and ear protection distance is specified.
E4.4 Others (Pls. specify).
(5) Door Exit / Passage & Floor
E5.1 Door exit, passageway, walkway are kept clear and without obstructed.
E5.2 Floors are kept tidy and not slippery.
E5.3 Others (Pls. specify).
(6) First Aid Provision / Arrangement
E6.1 Adequate first aid boxes are provided and marked FIRST AID in both English and Chinese.
E6.2 Adequate first aid items are provided for each first aid box and maintained in serviceable condition.
E6.3 Adequate first aider and persons in charge of first aid box are available where work is performed.
E6.4 Other first aid facility (e.g. eye washer, emergency shower) is provided and maintained in serviceable condition.
E6.5 Others (Pls. specify).
(7) Fire Protection / Arrangement
E7.1 Every door leading out of the workplace can be closed by a self-closing mechanism.
E7.2 Suitable fire extinguisher is provided, maintained in good condition and placed to be readily available for use.
E7.3 No material is allowed to be stored in switchrooms or electrical apparatus rooms
E7.4 Illuminated Exit sign, in English and Chinese, is installed at each exit from the workplace.
E7.5 All means of escape from the workplace are maintained in a safe condition and kept free from obstruction.
E7.6 Others (Pls. specify).
(8) High Level Work Area
E8.1 Roof and floor edge are fenced off security to prevent person from falling.
E8.2 Floor opening are covered properly and/or fenced off security to prevent person from falling.
E8.3 Safe means of access and egress are provided and maintained.
E8.4 Others (Pls. specify).
(9) Electrical Installation (e.g. Transformer, switchgear, battery rooms, etc)
E9.1 All live parts are protected against person in contact with electricity.
E9.2 Wiring in good connection and condition
E9.3 Temporary wiring is well protected or hung at a high level.
E9.4 Periodically inspected and maintained.
E9.5 A notice for the treatment of electric shock is displayed where electricity is generating, transformed or used.
E9.6 Others (Pls. specify)
(10) Confined Space Work
E10.1 A competent person (i.e. QP (CSC)) conducts risk assessment for work in a confined space.
E10.2 A risk assessment report/certificate for work (i.e. Form OP603) is issued for entering/working in the confined space.
E10.3 The Permit-to-Work (Mechanical/Electrical/Hot Work) is obtained where required.
E10.4 Only qualified person (i.e. QP (CSW)) enters or works in confined space.
E10.5 The risk assessment report/certificate for work is displayed.
E10.6 A person is stationed outside the confined space to maintain a communication with workers inside.
E10.7 Approved breathing apparatus, suitable reviving apparatus, gas detecting device are kept readily available and in a good working condition.
E10.8 Others (Pls. specify)
(11) Work on/near Track
E11.1 Authorization is granted before access to tracks.
E11.2 Track work protection (e.g. possession, isolation, earthing, red flash light, etc) is provided
E11.3 High visibility clothing is worn.
E11.4 Staff working on tracks supervised and briefed by a CP (T).
E11.5 Others (Pls. specify)
(12) Work Stations
E12.1 Risk assessment of display screen equipment
E12.2 Workstation is designed ergonomically
E12.3 Others (Pls. specify)