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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Personnel
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The purpose of this audit is to identify potential gaps within the health and safety procedures on site. The questions within the report have been formulated as a result of key areas and risks as identified in the following reference material:
1. Qld Code of Practice – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities (2011)
2. Safe Work Australia, Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants, December 2011.
3. Safe Work Australia, Hazardous Substance Information System (HSIS), http://hsis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/Exposure -
Scope of Review;
• Meet with stakeholders
• Conduct walkthrough of site locations with experienced personnel
• Conduct discussions with key operations and maintenance personnel
• Identify Tasks or current work practices which may put QUU personnel at risk of biological hazard exposures
• Review existing controls
• Provide recommendations for ongoing assessment or management process
Methodology;
• Induction and site overview
• Discussion with QUU personnel regarding current work methods and anticipated task exposure frequency
• Walk through site and site inspection of locations
• Review of QUU system documents and procedures
• Risk report review
Documents Reviewed;
• E.g SOPs, PRO’s, CHE’s
• Historical facility documentation ie. cleaning or maintenance service reports
• Cleaning processes and materials used
Site Specific Findings;
• Access/egress to dining areas separate to contaminated areas
• Specific work practices (general hygiene, cleaning procedures, PPE adherence)
• PPE access and adherence – standardised practices
• Hand Wash cleaning agents used
• Tool cleaning practices standardised
• Hand operated tap ware (as opposed to elbow/foot operated)
• Signage – positioning of signage prior to entering contaminated spaces
o Appropriate PPE signage
1. Toilets
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1.1 If the workplace has 10 or fewer workers (and two of fewer of one gender), has at least one unisex toilet been provided?<br> <br> <br>
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1.2 If the workplace has more than 10 workers, is there at least one male toilet for every 20 men and one female toilet for every 15 women?<br> <br> <br>
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1.3 Are there adequate toilet facilities for workers with disabilities?<br> <br> <br>
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1.4 Are toilets clearly marked, and do they have lockable doors, adequate lighting and ventilation?<br> <br> <br>
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1.5 Are toilets cleaned regularly?<br>
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2. Hand Washing
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2.1 Are there enough hand washing basins for men and women?<br> <br> <br>
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2.2 Does the nature of the work require additional hand washing facilities (taking into account exposure to dirty conditions, infectious agents, contaminants and health regulations?<br> <br> <br>
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2.3 Are the hand washing facilities separate from work related troughs or sinks, protected from weather and accessible from work areas, dining facilities and toilets?
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2.4 Is hot and cold water, soap or other cleaning products provided?<br> <br> <br>
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2.5 Is hygienic hand drying provided that does not involve workers sharing towels?
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2.6 Is there adequate toilet paper, hand washing facilities and soap, rubbish bins and sanitary disposal?
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3. Dining Facilities
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3.1 Does the nature of the work cause a health and safety risk to workers from preparing food or eating in the workplace?<br> <br> <br>
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3.2 Is a dining room or dining area required, (greater than 10 or more workers eat at the same time or risk of substances contaminating food)?<br> <br> <br>
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3.3 Is there adequate protection from the elements, the work area, contaminants and hazards?
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3.4 For workplaces needing a dining room, is there 1 square metre clear of floor space for each person likely to use the dining room at one time?
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4. Personal Storage
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4.1 Is there accessible, secure storage at the workplace for the workers’ [personal property, including any tools provided by a worker?<br> <br> <br>
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4.2 Is it separate from any storage facilities provided for personal protective clothing and equipment?<br> <br> <br>
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5. Change Rooms
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5.1 Are showers provided for workers where the work:<br>• Requires strenuous effort<br>• Leaves them dirty/smelly<br>• Exposes them to chemicals or biohazards
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5.2 Is there one shower cubicle for every 10 workers who may need to shower?<br> <br> <br>
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5.3 Are there separate facilities for male and female workers, or other appropriate forms of security to ensure privacy?<br> <br> <br>
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5.4 Is there a slip-resistant floor area of not less than 1.8 square meters, which is capable of being sanitised?
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5.5 Is there an adjacent dressing area for each shower, containing a seat and hooks, with a curtain or lockable door enclosing the shower and dressing cubicle?
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5.6 Is there clean hot and cold water and soap or other cleaning product?<br> <br>Consistent across sites?<br>
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5.7 If workers need to shower before they can leave the workplace, are towels provided?<br> <br> <br>
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6. Showers
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6.1 Are showers provided for workers where the work:<br>• Requires strenuous effort<br>• Leaves them dirty/smelly<br>• Exposes them to chemicals or biohazards
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6.2 Is there one shower cubicle for every 10 workers who may need to shower?<br> <br> <br>
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6.3 Are there separate facilities for male and female workers, or other appropriate forms of security to ensure privacy?<br> <br> <br>
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6.4 Is there a slip-resistant floor area of not less than 1.8 square meters, which is capable of being sanitised?<br> <br><br>
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6.5 Is there an adjacent dressing area for each shower, containing a seat and hooks, with a curtain or lockable door enclosing the shower and dressing cubicle?<br> <br> <br>
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6.6 Is there clean hot and cold water and soap or other cleaning product?
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6.7 If workers need to shower before they can leave the workplace, are towels provided?<br> <br> <br>
7. Outdoor Work
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7.1 Are there appropriate procedures to ensure outdoor workers have access to clean drinking water, toilets, dining facilities, hygienic storage of food and water, and emergency and first aid assistance?
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7.2 Is there access to shelter for eating meals and taking breaks and for protection when weather conditions become unsafe?<br> <br> <br>
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8. Mobile or Remote Work
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8.1 Are there appropriate procedures to ensure that mobile or remote workers have access to clean drinking water, toilets, dining facilities, hygienic storage of food and water, and emergency and first aid assistance?
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9. Consultation
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9.1 Have workers and their HSR’s been consulted about the adequacy of the facilities.?<br> <br> <br>
10. Workspace
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10.1 IS there safe entry to and exit from the workstation?<br> <br> <br>
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10.2 Is there enough clear space, taking into account the physical actions needed to perform the task, and any plant and PPE that is needed?<br> <br> <br>
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10.3 Is there enough space in walkways and around cupboards, storage or doors, in addition to the clear workstation space?<br> <br> <br>
11. Floors
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11.1 Is adequate floor covering provided for workers who need to stand for long periods?<br> <br> <br>
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11.2 Are the floors maintained to be free of slip and trip hazards?<br> <br> <br>
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11.3 Are factors such as the work materials used, the likelihood of spills and the need for washing considered when choosing floor coverings?<br> <br> <br>
12. Seating
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12.1 Can the work be done from a seated position?<br> <br> <br>
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12.2 Can the chair be adjusted for individual needs and is it appropriate to the type of work being carried out?<br> <br> <br>
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12.3 Is there additional seating for workers who work standing and need to sit from time to time?<br> <br> <br>
13. Lighting
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13.1 Does the lighting allow workers to move about easily and carry out their work effectively without adopting awkward postures or straining their eyes?<br> <br> <br>
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13.2 Does the working environment minimise the amount of glare, contrast, or reflection?<br> <br> <br>
14. Air Quality
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14.1 Is the temperature between 20-26degrees (or less if the work is physically active)?<br> <br> <br>
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14.2 Are ventilation and air-conditioning systems serviced regularly and maintained in a safe condition?<br> <br> <br>
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14.3 Are rates of air movement in enclosed workplaces between 0.1m and 0.2m per second?<br> <br> <br>
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14.4 Is local exhaust ventilation used to control airborne contaminants released during a work process?<br> <br> <br>
15. Exposure to Heat or Cold
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15.1 Have all reasonably practicable control measures been implemented to minimise the risks of working in extreme hot or cold conditions?<br> <br> <br>
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15.2 Have workers been trained to recognise unsafe conditions arising from exposure to hot or cold conditions, to follow safe work procedures and to report problems immediately?
16. Drinking Water
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16.1 Are the drinking water outlets accessible to workers?<br> <br> <br>
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16.2 Are the drinking water outlets separate from toilet and washing facilities?<br> <br> <br>
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16.3 Is the water clean, cool and hygienically provided?<br> <br> <br>
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