Quarterly Workplace Hazard Inspection Checklist Housekeeping Department

Quarterly workplace hazard inspection list engineering

• Conducted on

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• The temperature is adequate / comfortable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting and ventilation is adequate for the task required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nightlights are checked and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good vision can be obtained at the entry and exit points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways / traffic areas are clear of clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture and trolleys are arranged to minimise disruptions to walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surfaces are at an appropriate height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic flow in areas does not cause risk of collision or injury

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels are not excessive within the department.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is appropriate drainage to to ensure doesn’t pool on floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are even and have an appropriate slip resistance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are free from gaps / holes / cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways have adequate handrails, are clear of clutter and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The workplace amenities used by the staff are adequate and in a clean condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances, cords and equipment have been tested and tagged. Please check all items and advise when the NEXT EXPIRY date is out of all of the items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords, extension, plugs and switches are safely arranged and in good repair I.e. Plastic covering intact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords are secured to prevent trip injuries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Piggy back plugs (double adaptors) are Not used in the department

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment is not exposed to water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.Personal protective equipment

• PPE and disposable gloves, glasses, aprons and ear protection are available for use and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are wearing the required PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Detail ONE item of PPE worn

• Staaaff are wearing appropriate footwear I.e. non-slip rubber soled shoes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High visibility clothing is worn at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety steps or ladders are available to enable access to all storage areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any damaged equipment has been removed from service until repair / replacement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All powered equipment and machinery is in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Out of service or danger tags are available to place on faulty / damaged equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct machinery / equipment is used for required tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ladders are electrically safe and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All machinery and equipment is maintained and serviced as per the manufactures or suppliers guidelines. Observe service records and detail when the last service date was out of all of the equipment / machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Housekeeping

• Wet floor signs are available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment not in use is removed to storage or disposed of

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Theee environment is free of trip / slip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The floor is free from rubbish, debris and or spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The plant rooms are clear and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers and hose reel are in close proximity, clearly marked and have been tested within the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Detail when the fire extinguisher was last tested (will be displayed on the metal tag on the neck of the extinguisher)

  Date

• Emergency exit signs are lit and are clearly marked and visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire and smoke doors are clearly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors open and close easily and are free from any obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures (code red - fire, code orange - evacuation, code brown - ext emergency) are contained in the fire bow at the emergency assembly points and are in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency wall plans are in place clearly showing, exits and fire fighting equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedure flip books are located next to every staff telephone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are aware of emergency procedures and how to raise the alarm - DIAL 55

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask FIVE staff members

• Smoke / heat detectors are free from damage / obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All emergency alarms have been tested I.e. duress alarms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit is available and fully stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency eye wash station and chemical shower is in place and functioning - test by operating the shower nozzle and the face wash - and weekly testing has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff have received basic fire extinguisher training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items stored on shelves are not stored too high. I.e. items on top shelves should be one box high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items stored appropriately I.e. Frequently used items and heavy items stored between knee and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are stored securely to prevent falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelves are secured to walls / floors to prevent falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders are stored upright and are within a racking system or non - abrasive chain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage rooms are neat and tidy to allow a clear walking path and are free from rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Chemicals

• Safety data sheet (SDS) bikini is stored with the chemicals in the chemical storage / cleaners room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical containers are labelled with the manufacturer / suppliers label

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits are available to clean up chemical spills (in bulk chemical storage areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropiate PPE is worn by staff working with chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are stored to prevent unauthorised access and storage areas are locked I.e. flammable goods cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An asbestos register is in place and asbestos hazards are labelled in the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff follow correct materials manual tasks procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff have received materials manual handling training within the last year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are not required to undertake tasks lifting excessive weight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling aids are avavilable on the ward to reduce the need for manual handling I.e. trolleys

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Workplace Health And Safety Information

• The below policies are displayed in the work area and signed by the hospital executive * Work Health and Safety * Manual Handling * Zero Tolerance - Aggression & Violence * Return to Work & Rehabilitation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Workplace Health and Safety Subcommittee Minutes are displayed in the work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current monthly Safety reports are displayed in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Injury Hotline poster displayed in work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Policy And Procedure

• Policy and Procedures are followed at all times and are up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Operating Procedures (SPOs) are in place for all tasks and are up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All agency / casual / contractor staff have received the contractor orientation induction checklist and area specific orientation handout

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All contractors have signed the contractor register when on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits to work are issued for all, hot works, working at heights and general works - Verify contractor log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor non - compliance is reported, documented and actioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All agency / Casual / contractor staff are wearing appropriate ID badges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Security

• Identity badges / contractor stickers are visible and worn at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designated areas are limited to authorised personnel at all times I.e. treatment rooms, storage areas etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A key register is kept for all service keys issued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No staff member is working alone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a means of communication, roving phone two way radio at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Waste Management

• All waste is contained and disposed of in appropriate waste stream I.e. general, clinical, confidential, cytotoxic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No rubbish is left in any plant rooms, work areas or roof spaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.1 Vegegtation

• Is. Vegetation no closer than 3 - 5 meters of buildings or emergency exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The vegetation does not pose a fire hazard I.e. leaf litter etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The vegetation does not pose a security hazard I.e. person hiding etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vegetation is not obscuring signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.2 Vehicle Access

• Directional signage is highly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The directions are easy to read and concise

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed signs are in place and adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.3 Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access is visible and easy to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any blind spots or obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is disabled access to the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is signage appropriate for Pedestrian awareness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surfaces are free from slip / trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of collision between Pedestrians and cars

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.4 Lighting

• Is Lighting of grounds adequate for staff and visitors including night time

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting functional at the time of inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vegetation is not obscuring the lighting at night

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.5 Storage Sheds / Areas

• Material storage areas are secure from unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored material is secured to prevent it from shifting or falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are stored as per SDS requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish bins on grounds are emptied regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.6 External doors

• All doors are secured from the outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors are in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors with swipe card access are closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors are free from any obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• emergency exit doors are signed “Emergency Exit DO NOT OBSTRUCT “

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.7 signage

• Areas of restricted access are signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External emergency assembly points are clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile plant and equipment is highly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.8 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Staff are wearing high visibility clothing whilst working outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sun protection is provided and worn, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are wearing appropriate PPE ; gloves, face shields, glasses, ear protection for the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall arrest Harness are in compliance test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please specify next test date

  Date

• Staff using fall arrest systems are currently certified to use them and included in department training register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All harness anchor points are in compliance test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please specify next test date

  Date

15.9 Traffic Management

• A facility wide traffic management plan is documented, in place and in date to ensure the safe movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Total number of corrective actions

• Completed by

  Sign

• Department manager name

  Sign

• Yes

  No

  N/A