Information
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WHS 6 Monthly Inspection
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Site
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Department
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
1.0 - Previous inspection
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1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?
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1.2 - Have all outstanding actions from previous inspections been actioned?
2.0 - Environmental safety
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2.1 - Is the appropriate health, safety and emergency information clearly posted?
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2.2 - Is the general housekeeping and maintenance appropriate?
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2.3 - Is the appropriate storage / handling / disposal of:
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a). General waste
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b). Sharps
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c). Medical gases
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d). Soiled linen
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e). Hazardous substances
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e). Equipment / furnishings
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2.4 - Is drinking and catering confined the the appropriate areas?
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2.5 - Is the general noise level appropriate to enable communications, signal etc?
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2.6 - Is the oxygen sticker date compliant?
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2.7 - Conduct a random linen inspection
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Does any linen require to be disposed of due to soiling or tears?
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2.8 - Is a harzardous substances Material Safety Data Sheet available?
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2.9 - Is the room temperature adequately controlled?
3. Environmental safety: floors, stairs, corridors, waiting areas
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3.1 - Is there adequate clearance for all traffic and bed movements?
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3.2 - Do all floors have even surfaces, I.e no cracks, holes etc
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3.3 - Are the floors and aisles clear of rubbish, equipment and furniture?
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3.4 - Are walkways and open areas clear of electrical wiring?
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3.5 - Are stairs free of worn or broken treads / non-slip mats?
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3.6 - Are the handrails in good repair?
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3.7 - Are kick-plates available on landings and in good repair?
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3.8 - Are doors easy to open and without obstruction?
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3.9 - Are spill kits and disinfectant easily accessible?
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3.10 - Are hand washing facilities readily available and have instructions displayed
4. Fire safety
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4.1 - Are emergency instructions displayed & easy to follow?
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4.2 - Are exit doors clearly marked and able to be opened from inside?
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4.3 - Are emergency exit signs adequately lit?
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4.4 - Are exit corridors and doors free from obstruction?
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4.5 - Are fire hoses located in major corridors clearly marked?
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4.6 - Are the fire extinguishers easy to locate?
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4.7 - Have the fire extinguishers been inspected and tagged within the last 6 months?
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4.8 - Are the overhead sprinklers / smoke detectors free from obstruction?
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4.9 - Are the fire exit signs lit?
5. Manual handling
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5.1 - Is there adequate lighting to perform the expected tasks?
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5.2 - Is glare and reflection controlled where necessary?
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5.3 - Is unnecessary bending / stooping minimised when retrieving stores and equipment?
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5.4 - Are work surfaces set at the appropriate height?
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5.5 - Are phones, copiers, printers, pedals, grips etc all easily accessible?
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5.6 - Are mechanical equipment and manual handling aides available for lifting?
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5.7 - Is adjustable seating available where appropriate?
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5.8 - Are document holders, feet rests, wrist rests available for typists/VDU users?
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5.9 - Are all PPE equipment readily accessible?
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Gloves
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Gowns
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Masks
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Goggles
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5.10 - Are items on shelves stored correctly and safely?
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5.11 - Are storage rooms clean, tidy and appropriately organised?
6. Electrical safety
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6.1 - Are all plugs, sockets and switches in good safe working order?
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6.2 - Are all cords and wires free from obvious fraying / damage.
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6.3 - Is all equipment in use tagged?
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6.4 - Is all equipment plugged into a single powerpoint ie. no use of adapters / power boards?