Occupational Safety Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Reference

A. People

• (1) Qualification

• A1.1 Operational Railway qualification (e.g. CP(T), CP(NT), Lookoutman, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.2 Statutory qualification (e.g. QP for working in confined space, operating lifting appliance, erecting scaffold, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (2) Competency

• A2.1 Staff process the knowledge and skills are adequate in performing the work safely (e.g. safety training, work experience, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (3) Safety Behaviour

• A3.1 No smoking, drug & alcohol are taken place in the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A3.2 Railway Safety rules are observed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A3.3 Others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. Plants & Equipment

• (1) Plant & Machinery

• B1.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.2 Regularly checked and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.3 Dangerous parts are properly guarded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.4 Electric circuits are protected by fuse or circuit breaker

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.5 An emergency stop button is installed for the machinery operated with 2 or more motors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.6 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (2) Lifting Appliance & Lifting Gear

• B2.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.2 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.3 The valid prescribed Forms (certificates of inspection, test and examination) are displayed at the prominent area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.4 The safe working load (SWL) is clearly marked on the lifting appliance in English and Chinese.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.5 A crane (greater than 1 ton) is fitted with an automatic safe load indicator.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.6 An unobstructed passageway of at least 600 mm wide is maintained between lifting appliance and other fixture.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.7 Safe working platform for crane operator or signaller is provided to prevent person from falling or being striken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.8 Lifting materials are tightened securely to prevent from falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.9 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.2 Gas welding & flame cutting equipments (e.g. torch, hoses, regulator, and valves) are fitted for purpose and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.3 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.4 Flashback arresters are installed to oxygen and acetylene cylinders and in good working condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.5 Oxygen and acetylene cylinders are kept in a good ventilation environment and stored in a practical minimum quantity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.6 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (4) Abrasive Wheel

• B4.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.3 A notice is prominently displayed specifying the maximum speed of the abrasive wheel and its spindle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.4 A prescribe warning notice is displayed regarding the dangers arising from the use of abrasive wheel and the safety precautions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.5 Safety guard is provided and the dangerous part is enclosed properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.6 Control device for starting and cutting off power to the machine is provided and located at a position convenient to the operator.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.7 An adjustable rest with substantial construction is provided to the abrasive wheel and with properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.8 Appointment of competent person to be in charge of mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.9 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (5) Woodworking Machinery

• B5.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.3 Safety guard is provided and the dangerous part is enclosed properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.4 Control device for starting and cutting off power to the machine is provided and located at a position convenient to the operator.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.5 Sufficient clear and unobstructed space is maintained at a woodworking machine while it is in motion.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.6 A riving knife is fitted in direct line behind the circular saw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.7 A push-stick is kept available for use at the bench of a circular saw.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5.8 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (6) Portable Tool & Hand Tool

• B6.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B6.2 Correctly used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B6.3 Portable electric tool is protected against current leakage or protected by double insulation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B6.4 Electric wiring of portable tools is in good connection and condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B6.5 Cartridge operated fixing tools, open type welding transformer, spray painting equipment and asbestos products are prohibited in use on operational railway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B6.6 Others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (7) Loadshifting Machinery (e.g. Forklift truck, loader, locomotive)

• B7.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B7.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B7.3 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (8) Scaffolding / Mobile Working Platform

• B8.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.3 The valid prescribed Forms (certificates of inspection) are displayed at the prominent area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.4 Scaffolding is erected/dismantled by trained workers under the supervision of a competent person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.5 Safe means of access is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.6 Adequate guardrails, midrails and toeboard are provided to prevent person from falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.7 Sufficient outriggers are provided and all wheel brakes are locked for stabilisation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B8.8 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (9) Suspended Working Platform (Gondolas)

• B9.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B9.2 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B9.3 The valid prescribed Forms (certificates of inspection, test and examination) and notices are displayed at the prominent area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B9.4 The safe working load (SWL), maximum number of persons allowed and equipment identification are clearly marked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B9.5 The platform of a suspended working platform is provided with adequate guadrails/toeboards to prevent person from falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B9.6 Safety system is installed to support the platform and its load in the event of the failure of the primary suspension rope.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B9.7 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (10) Elevated Working Platform

• B10.1 Fit for purpose and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B10.2 Periodically inspected, tested and examined.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B10.3 The safe working load (SWL), maximum number of persons allowed is clearly marked on an elevated working platform.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B10.4 The platform of an elevated working platform is provided with adequate guadrails/toeboards to prevent person from falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B10.5 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (11) Ladder

• B.11.1 Fit for purpose and in good working condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B11.2 Periodically inspected and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B11.3 Portable ladder is made of fibre or non-conductive material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B11.4 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (12) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• B12.1 Suitable PPE is provided / in use to protect person against hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B12.2 PPE is used correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B12.3 PPE is in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B12.4 Every person wears safety helmet whenever remaining in a construction site or hard head area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (13) Air Receiver

• B13.1 No sign of corrosion, damage, missing, out of order in particular the welded seams and gauges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B13.2 Sealed safety valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B13.3 Periodically examined and inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. Material

• (1) Dangerous Goods and Substance

• C1.1 The container holding a dangerous goods/substance is labelled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.2 Suitable container is used to store dangerous goods/substance and in good working condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.3 Eating and drinking are not permitted in any room in which a dangerous substance is presented.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.4 Dangerous goods are stored on site and conveyed in a minimum amount not exceeding the exempted quantity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.5 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (2) Radioactive Substance

• C2.1 Container holding radioactive substance is in good working condition and labelled. License displayed at the prominent area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.2 Radioactive substance stored in a workplace is not exceed the specified limit and together with other articles.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.3 Eating and drinking are not permitted in any room in which radioactive substance is presented.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.4 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (3) Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)

• C3.1 Structure or fixture containing ACM is labelled, in a good condition and not disturbed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.2 No work activities are performed within the distance of ‘restricted working zones’

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.3 Asbestos work is properly handled by Registered Asbestos Contractor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.4 A notification of asbestos work in an approved form is submitted to the Commissioner for Labour.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.5 Staff/worker required to work on ACM has undergone medical examination and maintenance of a health register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.6 Only QP(Abs) handles ACM in emergency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.7 Asbestos emergency kit is inspected and maintained regularly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.8 Every plastic package and metal drum for storing asbestos waste is labelled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.9 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (4) Spare/Material

• C4.1 Materials are stored/stacked in orderly manner.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4.2 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. WORK PROCESS/ACTIVITY

• (1) General

• D1.1 Safety briefing is provided to the working party before commencement of work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.2 Safety measures are arranged before commencement of work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.3 RSR, work procedure and instruction are adhered to in carrying out work activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.4 Full time attendance of CP is observed where required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.5 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (2) Hot work

• D2.1 Fire Marshal is attended throughout the hot work process

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.2 Combustible substances adjacent to the hot work are removed or covered by heat resisted materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.3 Suitable screens/barriers are used to separate the hot work operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.4 Painting work and hot work are not allowed to be carried out simultaneously in a work site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.5 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (3) Manual Handling Operation

• D3.1 Preliminary / further assessment is conducted and assessment record is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.2 Hazards on the manual handling operation are identified and control measures are in placed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.3 Proper manual lifting technique is applied.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.4 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• (1) Lighting and Ventilation

• E1.1 The workplace is properly ventilated with sufficient fresh air supply.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.2 Emission of dust, fume or other impurities from work activity is properly controlled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.3 The workplace is sufficiently lit by natural or artificial lighting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.4 Others (Pls. Specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (2) Cleanliness and Hygiene at Workplace

• E2.1 Workplace is kept free of dirt, waste material and debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.2 Waste material and derbis are kept in suitable containers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.3 Sufficient latrine, supplies of drinking water and washing conveniences are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.4 Others (Pls. Specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (3) Work Site Protection

• E3.1 The PTW systems are applied where required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.2 Worksite is cordoned off by hoarding or fencing properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.3 Others (Pls. Specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4.4 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (5) Door Exit / Passage & Floor

• E5.1 Door exit, passageway, walkway are kept clear and without obstructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.2 Floors are kept tidy and not slippery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.3 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (6) First Aid Provision / Arrangement

• E6.1 Adequate first aid boxes are provided and marked ‘FIRST AID’ in both English and Chinese.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.2 Adequate first aid items are provided for each first aid box and maintained in serviceable condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.3 Adequate first aider and persons in charge of first aid box are available where work is performed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.4 Other first aid facility (e.g. eye washer, emergency shower) is provided and maintained in serviceable condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.5 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (7) Fire Protection / Arrangement

• E7.1 Every door leading out of the workplace can be closed by a self-closing mechanism.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.2 Suitable fire extinguisher is provided, maintained in good condition and placed to be readily available for use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.3 No material is allowed to be stored in switchrooms or electrical apparatus rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.4 Illuminated ‘Exit’ sign, in English and Chinese, is installed at each exit from the workplace.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.5 All means of escape from the workplace are maintained in a safe condition and kept free from obstruction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.6 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (8) High Level Work Area

• E8.1 Roof and floor edge are fenced off security to prevent person from falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E8.2 Floor opening are covered properly and/or fenced off security to prevent person from falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E8.3 Safe means of access and egress are provided and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E8.4 Others (Pls. specify).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (9) Electrical Installation (e.g. Transformer, switchgear, battery rooms, etc)

• E9.1 All live parts are protected against person in contact with electricity.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.2 Wiring in good connection and condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.3 Temporary wiring is well protected or hung at a high level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.4 Periodically inspected and maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.5 A notice for the treatment of electric shock is displayed where electricity is generating, transformed or used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.6 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (10) Confined Space Work

• E10.1 A competent person (i.e. QP (CSC)) conducts risk assessment for work in a confined space.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.2 A risk assessment report/certificate for work (i.e. Form OP603) is issued for entering/working in the confined space.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.3 The Permit-to-Work (Mechanical/Electrical/Hot Work) is obtained where required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.4 Only qualified person (i.e. QP (CSW)) enters or works in confined space.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.5 The risk assessment report/certificate for work is displayed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.6 A person is stationed outside the confined space to maintain a communication with workers inside.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.7 Approved breathing apparatus, suitable reviving apparatus, gas detecting device are kept readily available and in a good working condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.8 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (11) Work on/near Track

• E11.1 Authorization is granted before access to tracks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.2 Track work protection (e.g. possession, isolation, earthing, red flash light, etc) is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.3 High visibility clothing is worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.4 Staff working on tracks supervised and briefed by a CP (T).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.5 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (12) Work Stations

• E12.1 Risk assessment of display screen equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E12.2 Workstation is designed ergonomically

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E12.3 Others (Pls. specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. OTHERS (Plesase specify)

• Please specify