Office & Workshop Hazard Inspection Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

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• Location
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• Personnel

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Signage

• Warning/Safety signs in place and in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning/Safety signs clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Contents of first aid kit clean and orderly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents adequate for the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents not past expiry date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of the location for first aid treatment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of the location for first aid treatment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees know who the first aid officer is

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A trained first aid officer is on the premises at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency phone numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Qualifications

• WHS Induction training provided to all staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff training records kept – including certificates and licenses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of rubbish and spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges on work benches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip floor coverings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces even & in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No electrical leads or other trip hazards crossing walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic areas clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around racks, shelves etc clear of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate and convenient racks, shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks, shelves etc kept in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe and stable stacking of materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Commonly used and heavy items stored between mid thigh and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe access to high storage areas/shelves available such as a step ladder or safety step.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Environment

• Computer screens positioned to reduce glare from windows and lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient space to conduct office work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate adjustable furniture and equipment is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff know how to adjust furniture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Office based staff take regular breaks from computers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics/ Manual handling

• Mechanical lifting aids available and used where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in correct manual handling practices (including lifting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any work practices which appear to be too strenuous for the employee? (specify)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work height adjustable to suit size of worker

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls are well designed and properly positioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chairs well designed and adjustable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient leg room available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate work space available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working in a fixed position is avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Repetitive movements avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Awkward and constrained postures are avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual tasks involving heavy loads is avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate level of illumination for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No direct or reflected glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable ventilation supplied where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning system inspected, tested and maintained regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Local exhaust ventilation provided where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lunch facilities provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of toilets available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Showers and washing facilities provided where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins located at suitable points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lunchroom areas hygienic and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet facilities are clean and serviceable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate clean, cool drinking water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods

• A Material Safety Data Sheet (with an issue date less than 5 years old) is provided for all substances, and located where the chemicals are stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments complete for all hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labeled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Special storage conditions followed where necessary:<br>• All containers have lids secured & correctly stored i.e. bundled<br>• Flammable substances are stored in flame proof cabinet<br>• Appropriate ventilation for use and storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers in good condition (free from rust/dents etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE provided (where necessary) and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an appropriate decanting system in place for hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill cleanup provisions in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures exist for the safe clean-up of spilt chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire & Emergency

• Suitable fire extinguishers available for all potential sources of fire (e.g. electrical, flammable substances)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All extinguishers and hose reels properly sign-posted and easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly, tested regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees advised of emergency procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire and emergency instructions (emergency plan) documented and clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures practiced regularly (at least yearly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency personnel appointed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names of all emergency personnel displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact details of emergency personnel and emergency services clearly displayed near telephones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers and fire hose reels serviced and tagged 6 monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting operable and tested regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments completed on all plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate guarding, serviceable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff only operate equipment with all guards in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls for machines clearly labeled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockout/Tagout procedures followed for maintenance & repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators adequately trained in use of machine/equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning lights and reversing beepers operating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator holds appropriate certificate/licence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do trainee operators maintain a logbook

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trainee operators supervised at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tyres checked for wear or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All hand tools properly stored when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tools in a serviceable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks performed as per safety instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The correct tools are being used for the tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power tools are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct power boards used (no piggyback plugs or double adaptors used in manufacturing areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All leads off the ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All specified equipment (including leads, power boards etc) tested and tagged at correct intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is date of next test?

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Faulty equipment removed from workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual Current Devices installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual Current Devices tested at correct intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of next test?

• Are correct power boards used (no piggyback plugs or double adaptors used in manufacturing areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All leads off the ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders and Fixed Platforms

• Portable ladders maintained in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only ladders marked “Industrial” are in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are stored appropriately when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Made of non-conductive material if used for electrical work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed platforms over 2.0m fitted with guardrails, midrails and toe boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs in good condition, non-slip, handrails

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails in good condition (not broken or splintered)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas Bottles

• Secured in upright position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable gas bottles mounted on appropriate gas trolley

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Correct and appropriate PPE supplied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE checked and maintained regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in correct use of PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE used in correct manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE worn by all workers when required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Considerations

• Visitors and contractors sign in and out when visiting site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervisors lead by example by always following procedures and wearing PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are adequately supervised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise – Are there any areas where it is difficult to have a conversation with a person 1 metre away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Hazards identified during inspection (Record all other hazards you observed during the inspection)