QHSEOFFICE General Health And Safety Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Health And Safety Systems

• Is the OH & S policy available to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the emergency procedures available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the MSDS available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Site Safety plan available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are the work areas free from rubbish and obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear access and egress in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site free from slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the hatches closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are there any broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any frayed or defective leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all leads inspected and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of leads inspection

  Date

• Are any leads strained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any cable trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the start/stop switches clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire extinguisher for electrical fires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Is a chemical register developed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers labeled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate ventilation system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE available and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is soap/ hand cleaning materials available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there waste disposal procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical handling procedures followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Prevention Of Falls

• Are confined spaces signposted and locked off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe work procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs Steps and Landings

• Are any steps worn or broken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all non- slip treatments in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the kick plates in position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas clear of spills and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Are employees provided with PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sunscreen available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is aero guard available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees wearing non-slip footware?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the footware have a toecap?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees wearing high viz?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees wearing a wide brimmed hat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are SWMS in place for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a risk assessment for manual handling performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling controls implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Ergonomics

• Is the workstation and seating design acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ergonomic factors been considered in work layout and task design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has use of excessive force and repetitive movements been minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has appropriate training been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling and Storage

• Are the stacks stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space to move items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material stored in racks or bins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves free of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear access around stacks and racks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavier items stored lower?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the drums in a satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any danger of falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe means of accessing high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a bundling and containment system in place and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Is a risk assessment undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a communication and rescue plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the safety equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calibration of gas detector due

  Date

• Battery power

• Are all employees trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a confined space permit used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all confined spaces identified and sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Control

• Is the loading and unloading SWMS available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct procedures being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the signage appropriate for the SWMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff qualified traffic controllers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is high visibility clothing worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Protection

• Are all the appropriate barricades, fencing, gantry secure and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting suitable for public access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the footpaths clean and free from debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site access controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic control procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are public complaints actioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Are the washrooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the toilets clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lockers clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the meal rooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubbish bins available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are procedures documented and issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are crew qualified in 1st aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the first aid kit meet stock requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last stock check

  Date

Lighting

• Is there adequate lighting that is free from glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting clean and efficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the windows clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights operable and not flickering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire control

• Are the extinguishers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of service?

  Date

• Appropriate signage of extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers appropriate for hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit paths clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency communication mediums established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency telephone numbers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the no smoking laws observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable liquid storage procedures followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the alarms working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel trained in use of fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sinking

• Are life jackets accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many life jackets on board?

• Date of last life jacket count

  Date

• Date of last dinghy drill

  Date

Person overboard

• Are lifebouys accessible and rope attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many life bouys on board?

Observations

Corrective Action Requests

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