OHS 3 Monthly Checklist: Operations Centre Team Sheds

• Work Site/Shed

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection by

• Health and Safety Rep for this area
  Address

• Approving Manager

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Admin

• Wear appropriate PPE to complete this inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OHS Noticeboard available (if yes, please confirm the below items are up to date)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OHS Policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details on how to submit an incident report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Contact Information (Incl. Wardens, DFAO's and Contact Officers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Injury Management Information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING AND OBSERVATIONS

• Adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor area free from Rubbish/Obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface suitable/good condition (Free from slip/trip/fall hazards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate storage for this space/use of space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish bins available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving being used as intended and free from rubbish/clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No worn or broken stairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails in good condition, secure and free from sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip treatments/treads on stairs are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm location and accessibility of first aid kit (Where applicable - confirm stock lists are current and contents in date - Consult with DFAO where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No unauthorized storage of chemicals, empty drums, discarded items, gas cylinders or rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm OHS/PPE signage adequate for safe entry to sheds/workshops (Consult with HSR were required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm no spills or risk of spillage from any containers carrying liquids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the space secure (Doors/cages/Locks etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crossovers, doorways, access/egress clear and marked appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OTHER:

ELECTRICAL - POWER AND LIGHTING

• Tools, portable appliances, equipment leads all in good condition - no frays, breaks, defects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools, portable appliances, equipment leads all with current testing tags

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all electrical leads and plug bases are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all switching is in good working order and secure (No arcing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is operating as intended and not flickering (Switch with ease of access)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is clean and secured (without risk of falling)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate and free from glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Exit Lighting operational, suitable and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboards free from obstruction and locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No trailing leads or leads across or overhead above walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RACKING, CABINETS, CAGES AND WORKBENCHES

• Check racking is secured to wall/floor and free from risk of falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm racking working load limits are adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm racking is in good condition and free from defect: Free from impact, rusting/discoloration, sections, connections, uprights, beams, welding, base plates and floor anchors are in good condition and free from defect)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No stock/material/tools over 10kg above shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy stock/materials/tools being stored at waist/hip height only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No heavy stock/material/tools being stored on bottom shevles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weight limits for shelving observed (Total limit 300kg)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets and Cages in good condition - no unauthorized chemicals being stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets and Cages secure and free from fall risks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm no sharp edges on any shelving/cabinets/cages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm sufficient space to retrieve stock/materials/tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all Racking/Cabinets/Cages are labelled/signage installed correctly (Where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workbenches from clutter and equipment stored in appropriate location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE HAZARDS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Extinguishers are in place, located in a suitable location and secure - unobstructed from view

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check extinguisher test tag and confirm current (Withing last 6 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguisher signage current and unobstructed from view

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No unauthorized fuels, chemicals or ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Management Plan in place and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Evacuation Plan in place and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL SHED, WASH BAY, GENERAL WASTE AND COMMON AREAS

• Check racking is secured to wall/floor and free from risk of falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm racking working load limits are adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm racking is in good condition and free from defect: Free from impact, rusting/discoloration, sections, connections, uprights, beams, welding, base plates and floor anchors are in good condition and free from defect)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No stock/material/tools over 10kg above shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill Kit (free from contamination)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Kit (Free from contaminiation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWP in place and easy to reference

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor area clear and free from Obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor area surface free from Slip/Trip/Fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No unauthorised storage of chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aeorsols in cages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm OHS/PPE signage adequate for safe entry to sheds/workshops (Consult with HSR were required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm no spills or risk of spillage from any containers carrying liquids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the space secure (Doors/cages/Locks etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crossovers, doorways, access/egress clear and marked appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable PPE available in Chem Shed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas Cylinder Cage locked and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas Cylinders within Cage current (within 10 years) and stamped accordingly (All identified)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wash Bay free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wash bay - Adequate Lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Waste area clear and free from unauthorsied dumping of materials and hazardous waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas Cylinder Waste cage - Secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General operations yard observations (if required)

TEAM/STAFF INDUCTIONS AND SAFETY CHECKS

• Inducted to Site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inducted to Work Shed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inducted to Chem Shed (Where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inducted on all relevant plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle log book checks completed for all allocated vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Kits audited to kit lists - stock requirements sent to Trevor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OHS Noticeboard locations and OHS policy information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident reporting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Evacuation Plans - map locations and assembly areas in case of emergency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wardens and DFAO's

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Partner and HSR details

  Yes

  No

  N/A