OHS and Property Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Date of Report:

  Date

• Compiled by:

• Department Name/Location:
  Address

OFFICE & SECURITY HAZARDS

• Are the offices clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient rubbish containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chairs and office furniture in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all windows and doors in good condition and operating properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any of the windows, walls etc need cleaning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any electrical leads lying on the floor that may cause trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all globes and florescent tubes in working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been any breach of security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been any interference to the building or structures on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINERY & TOOLS (PLANT)

• Is all plant provided with suitable safe guards on nip and crush points? If a hand or body part can contact a cutting blade or be crushed during the normal operation of a machine it does not comply with Endeavour’s guarding requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all pedestal drills have chuck guards fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards in position and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct guards fitted to portable powered tools and fixed plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all equipment be effectively isolated to prevent inadvertent activation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolation and tagout procedures used when plant is maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the operator’s position clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all machinery controls clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is task lighting for the plant adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operation of the plant expose other persons to risk? (E.g. items or projectiles into intruding into passageways)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plant produce excessive noise levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate/nominated Personal Protection Equipment available and worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand and power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all pedestal-mounted plant securely anchored to the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all pallet racking bolted to the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GAS CYLINDERS, HEATING AND WELDING EQUIPMENT

• Are all gas cylinders suitably restrained when being used ?(e.g. chained into the trolley)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses, gauges and hand pieces in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct personal protective equipment provided and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gas cylinders in current test? - Less than 10 years since last testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all compressed gas cylinders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders stored in cool, well-ventilated positions, and not in a trafficable area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all compressed gas cylinders, empty and full, stored upright with a restraining chain or other device around the body of the cylinder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty gas cylinders stored separately from full ones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the storage area have signs to identify empty and full cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LOCKOUT STATION

• Are “Out-of-Service” tags readily available to employees requiring them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are “Danger” tags readily available to employees requiring them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are “Lockout use only” padlocks available for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are single phase electrical plug covers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 3 phase plug covers available? (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PORTABLE LADDERS AND PLATFORMS

• Are ladders/platforms in good order and repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are legs or ladders/platforms always locked in the fully open position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders being used on level, stable ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the top 2 steps of any ladder being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension ladders used at the correct angle and tied towards the top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are defective ladders tagged ‘Out of service’?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS MANAGEMENT

• Are flexible electrical cords run through holes in walls, ceilings or floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords used where fixed wiring is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double adaptors in use anywhere in the service? (these are banned in all Endeavour workplaces)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any extension leads lying on the floor in work areas so as to cause trip hazards etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspection tags fitted to all portable electrical equipment and are your test and tag up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the register of portable electrical equipment up to date? (Test and Tag Register)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical isolation procedures established and used during electrical maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical appliances and leads in good physical condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are (RCD)’s tested? ( 6 monthly by pushing test button(s) and recording results and each 12 months by a COMPETENT PERSON)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical control boards obstructed by plant, equipment, stock etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES / DANGEROUS GOODS MANAGEMENT

• Have MSDS been obtained for any new chemicals / substances purchased during the month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS available at point of use for all substances identified as hazardous / dangerous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS available at point of storage for all substances identified as hazardous / dangerous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all substances / chemicals stored together identified as compatible with each other in the storage situation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemical store area clean and free from spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals / substances clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals that have been decanted into smaller containers clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all chemical / substance spills that have occurred in the workplace been effectively cleaned up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BUILDING, STRUCTURES AND FENCES

• Are roofs, gutters, and down pipes in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is building cladding firmly attached and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors and locking devices in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit doors able to be opened from the inside without the use of a key in the case of an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors operate easily, do not require excessive force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wire mesh provided under fragile roofs (sky lights)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows, louvres and skylights not broken and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fences and gates in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perimeter security fencing in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pipes, cables etc clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the pipe / cable markings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs on buildings and fences in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• Is the Asbestos Register located in the immediate vicinity of the visitors register? (This is a requirement if Asbestos Containing Material is present at the site)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any work been carried out on asbestos containing material this month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (Record full details below in the notes section of all asbestos management work undertaken)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has this work been recorded in the Asbestos Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (This is a legislative requirement)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is asbestos notification signage located at the entry to all buildings containing asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any asbestos containing material that needs attention? (i.e. painting, removing etc) List details of this in the comments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments current for the asbestos hazards associated with your buildings? (Note: Risk assessments MUST be reviewed every 12 months or when work on asbestos containing material is carried out)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL HYGEINE & EMPLOYEE AMENITIES

• Are the amenities clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the amenities free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient rubbish bins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate vermin control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any taps dripping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any of the hand basins cracked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all windows clean and not broken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical appliances in good condition (i.e. microwave)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are supplies of toilet paper, soap etc adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (INSIDE BUILDINGS)

• Are aisles and walkways clearly defined and adequately marked where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all line markings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do line markings suit current production requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials storage areas clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are marked aisles clear of materials and other items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is surface condition of walkways satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is surface condition of equipment operating areas satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access controlled to hazardous operating areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (OUTSIDE BUILDINGS)

• Are parking restrictions being complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have entrances and access ways that have traffic travelling in both directions got directional arrows painted to indicate the directions of traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there speed limit signs at all entrances to premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Forklift In Use signs at all entrances to premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Visitors etc. to report to office before entering workshop signs at all entrances to premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disabled parking bays clearly marked and signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all traffic management signs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are marking and road signage requirements being complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian walkways clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walking surfaces in a satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are driveway and parking surfaces in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Is there clear access to workstations for material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working space adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are marked aisles clear of materials, pallets or other obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scrap bins provided and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there regular sweeping, cleaning and emptying of bins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage facilities provided for brooms, mops, hoses and workstation tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits free from obstructions for a distance of 2 metres either side of the doorway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material, tools equipment and other items stored securely and in an orderly manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Is the appropriate PPE readily available to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the required PPE being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE being properly maintained in dust and insect-free condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE storage area clearly signed and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you identified any risk situations where PPE is required but not provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do injuries recorded in the first aid records indicate a need to review the provision or wearing of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable, is all PPE within the ‘Use-by’ Date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Have there been any changes likely to affect lighting levels since the last lighting level survey?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has conformity with standards been achieved? Refer to Occupational Hygiene Management Procedure (QP 4046)

• Are windows, translucent panels and light fittings clean and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External artificial area illumination is adequate for safe pedestrian, machinery, transport movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE

• Are high noise areas and tasks clearly defined and signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct hearing protectors for noise source available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hearing protectors used as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VENTILATION

• Is general area ventilation satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air conditioning units in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air conditioning filters cleaned and replaced as required? ( at least 6 monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the air conditioning maintenance registers up to date? (Each air conditioning unit requires its own maintenance register)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE & EMERGENCIES PREPAREDNESS

• Do emergency procedures adequately cover identified fire and explosion risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the evacuation plan displayed clearly in all buildings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire wardens been appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the monthly evacuation procedure been conducted and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is extinguishing equipment clearly visible and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and hoses, carrying current inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to fire equipment free and obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (A minimum of 900mm must be maintained around all extinguishers and hose reels)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire alarms tested regularly (check logbook)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs in appropriate locations (No roller doors)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES PREPAREDNESS

• Is the first aid kit(s) clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any non allowable items in the first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any items in the kit that have passed their use by date?

  Date

• Is the first aid register being maintained as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid room clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS for all hazardous substances on site available in the first aid room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of designated first aid officers clearly signed in all buildings? Workplace Health & Safety Contacts (QF 4100.02)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all designated first aid officers maintained competency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FORKLIFT MANAGEMENT

• Has the required monthly forklift training been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the forklift tyres in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all seat upholstery on forklifts in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flashing light working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the reverse audible alarm working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site forklift management plan up to date?

  Date

• Are all forklift operating areas clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all forklift controls clearly marked with their function?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all forklifts been serviced as per the manufacturer’s requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Summary of Actions – Responsible Person – Due Date

  Date