(Quarterly inspection) Risk assessment safety inspection form - distribution centre

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  Date

• Prepared by

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• IMPORTANT: Any hazard which has been indentified on this safety inspection must be immediately eliminated or controlled (where possible). If immediate elimination or control is not possible, a hazard report form must be submitted for each individual hazard.

Emergency Evacuation

• Are extinguishers in place and clearly marked for what type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers serviced within the required time frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the mains pipe fire hoses in working order? Test required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher instructions displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire alarm system function correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate safety and warning signs present the DC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation procedures displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency evacuation meeting point accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency shower and eye wash stations inspected weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all staff (including agency temps) been trained in evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Has electrical equipment been tagged and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting And Passageways

• Does the DC have adequate illumination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rubbish

• Are bins located at suitable points around the DC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins suitable for waste type in DC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Areas

• Are work benches located in all required sections of the DC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workbenches at a suitable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sharp edges on workbenches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently picked items stored between knee and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Has the MSDS register been updated with all on-site chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals stored in their correct locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have chemicals that can't be stored together been seperated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are all staff (including temps) aware of the location of first aid cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency numbers displayed near first aid cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid room appropriately located with adequate facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each section of the DC have a First Aid injury registers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Environment

• Are measures in place to reduce occupational overuse syndrome

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a requirement to work from heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Are outside shelters provided and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate seating provided to help reduce fatigue?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corrective Actions

• If you identified and hazards during the safety inspection, please comment below: if immediate elimination or control is not possible, a hazard report form is to be submitted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditor signature

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• Warehouse Manager or Authorised Supervisor signature

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• Version/Date: current (October 2012) replaces: January 2009 site/department: ANZ form: WHS 06.3b Author: Paul Zarb authorised: Ian Lilley