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  • BOOKSHELF

  • Is the MSDS folder available and accessible?

  • Is the Safe Work Procedure Folder accessible and avaliable?

  • Is the Safe Operating Procedure Folder accessible and avaliable?

  • Is the Job Safety Analysis Folder accessible and avaliable?

  • Is the asbestos register accessible and up to date?

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  • Inspected by: Geoff Harnett

  • Manager / Coordinator

  • BOOKSHELF

  • Is the MSDS folder available and accessible?

  • Is the Safe Operating Procedure Folder accessible and avaliable?

  • Is the Job Safety Analysis Folder accessible and avaliable?

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

  • Is there an evacuation procedure to be followed in the event of a fire or other emergency?

  • Is the evacuation procedure and a diagram of the workplace (showing the exits) displayed in a prominent location?

  • Is the evacuation procedure practiced at reasonable intervals, where practicable?

  • Is the workplace arranged so that people can safely move within it? Are the passages for movement always kept free of obstruction?

  • Have exit signs been provided and are they maintained?

OFFICE

  • Is there adequate lighting & air flow?

  • Are heavy items stored safely.

  • Are the chairs, floor and table in good condition? Relevant to the environment?

  • Are rubbish bins clean and emptied frequently?

  • Are electrical switches, power leads, plugs and appliances in good working order?

  • Is electrical testing completed and up to date?

  • Are RCDs installed at switchboards & fixed sockets?

  • Are RCDs labelled and have they been tested?

  • Is there an RCD test logbook, with written records of monthly RCD testing?

  • Has it been ensured that double adapters & 3 pin plug adapters are not in use?

  • Is there adequate space?

  • Is fire extinguisher present, tested, with sign present?

  • FIRST AID KIT

  • Is the location appropriate?

  • Is there quick and easy access?

  • Is there adequate signage?

  • Is the office free of any other hazards?

CHEMICAL STORAGE

  • Are there up to date MSDSs for each hazardous substance in the workplace?

  • Are all MSDSs in the Hazardous Substances Register?

  • Is the Hazardous Substances Register readily available?

  • Do all original containers have legible manufacturers labels?

  • Are all decanted containers labelled with name, risk & safety phrases?

  • Have the risks from all chemicals & hazardous substances stored & used at the workplace been assessed?

  • Have the risk assessments been recorded in the Hazardous Substances Register?

  • Are Risk Assessment Reports available where risks are significant?

  • Is a site plan located by gate at entry to yard?

  • Is bunding present and able to contain spills from the largest container in storage? (Only required if total combined hazardous substances exceeds 250L or if there is refuelling).

  • Is chemical store free of any other hazards?

FUEL STORAGE SHED

  • Is a foam fire extinguisher close to the fuel shed?

  • Is there adequate floor space and is the floor clean?

  • Has spill control been addressed (e.g. spill kit available)?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Is fuel properly marked?

  • Are jerrycans & other fuel containers in good condition?

  • Is a 'Danger, flammable liquid' sign adequate and visible?

  • Is bunding present and able to contain spills from the largest container stored? Only required if combined quantity exceeds 250L or refuelling occurs.

  • Is the fuel store free of any other hazards?

TOILETS

  • Is there a cleaning program in place?

  • Are rubbish bins fly proof, clean and emptied frequently?

  • Is there hand drying facilities available?

  • Is the lighting and ventilation adequate?

DEPOT YARD

  • Is a HAZCHEM sign adequate and visible at entry to Depot?

  • Is the area tidy and is there clear access to buildings?

  • Is the ground surface in good condition?

  • Is traffic control in place (signage and speed limits)?

  • FUEL BOWSER

  • Is a 'Danger, combustible liquid' sign adequate and visible?

  • Are there danger and content signs visible?

  • Are tanks, hoses and fittings in good working order?

  • Is the tank supporting structure sound & stable? (Consider corrosion, buckling, bent legs, bracing.

  • Is the ladder safe & securely fixed to the tank, and providing safe access to tank dip & fuel point?

  • Are ignition sources 15m away from fuel storage?

  • Is there a working emergency stop control (or means to shut off the supply)?

  • Are there practices in place for spillage and leakage?

  • Is there safe access to dip & fill points?

  • Is the area under & around the tank stand free from equipment?

  • Is there adequate knowledge of the hazards that exists & precautions to be taken?

  • Is a foam fire extinguisher close to bowser?

  • Is bunding adequate to contain contents of fuel bowser?

  • ACCESS AND EGRESS (GATES)

  • Are gates secure and lockable?

  • Is the height and width suitable?

  • Are padlocks in good condition?

  • PRESSURE CLEANER

  • Are water fittings in good working order?

  • Is electrical testing and tagging up to date?

  • Are hoses and gun working and clear from blockages?

  • Do all controls work?

  • CEMENT MIXER

  • Does the guard enclose the belt?

  • Does the tipping mechanism work smoothly?

  • Is the motor in good condition?

  • Is machinery loading ramp in safe condition?

WORKSHOP

  • Are there any other hazards?

  • GENSET

  • Are RCD's fitted to gensets?

  • Have GENSETS been tested and tagged?

  • FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Is the location and height adequate?

  • Is the type of sign appropriate?

  • Is the testing up to date?

  • LIGHTING

  • Do all lights work and are they clean?

  • Is the height and clearance adequate for tasks undertaken?

  • Are lights likely to be damaged when carrying out work in shed?

  • WORK BENCHES

  • Is the height and access adequate?

  • Are they in good condition and stable?

  • Is lighting adequate?

  • Is tool storage adequate?

  • EXTENSION LEADS

  • Is their general condition good?

  • Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?

  • Is their storage adequate?

  • POWER TOOLS

  • Are power tools and connections in good condition?

  • Are attachments in good working order?

  • Is the storage and security appropriate?

  • Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?

  • DRILL PRESS

  • Is a belt guard fitted and secure?

  • Is a guard fitted around the chuck?

  • Do attachments, clamps and vices work?

  • Is the power cable and plug in good condition and electrical testing up to date?

  • Is the unit stable and secure?

  • Are signs and safety quip meant displayed and available?

  • BENCH GRINDER

  • Is the blade & wheel in good condition?

  • Is the power cable and plug in good working order and is electrical testing up to date?

  • Is there a guard and tool rest for the wheel?

  • Is there minimal gap from the tool rest to the wheel?

  • Are eye screens fitted and clean?

  • ARC WELDER

  • Is the welder in good working order?

  • Is the storage appropriate?

  • Are power cables and connections in good working order?

  • Has it been electrical tested and tagged?

  • Is PPE available? (Helmet / gloves)

  • Is there adequate ventilation and is the work area location appropriate?

  • WELDING BAY

  • Is there adequate ventilation or means of ventilating?

  • Is the lighting adequate?

  • Are benches in good condition?

  • Are flame arresters fitted at both bottle & hand piece ends of Oxy & Acetylene?

  • AIR COMPRESSOR

  • Drain valve drained?

  • Are hoses and supply lines in good condition?

  • Is the power supply and motor in good condition?

  • Has it been electrical tested and tagging up to date?

  • Are there adequate signs re use of PPE?

  • LADDERS

  • Are they in good condition?

  • Is the storage appropriate?

  • CHAINSAWS

  • Are the chains in good condition?

  • Is the general condition acceptable?

  • Are they appropriately stored?

  • Are the chain brakes working?

  • BRUSHCUTTERS

  • Are guards fitted correctly?

  • Are harnesses in good condition?

  • Is their general condition acceptable?

  • Are they appropriately stored?

  • HEDGE TRIMMER

  • Are guards fitted correctly?

  • Is it appropriately stored?

  • Is the general condition acceptable?

  • BLOWER VAC

  • Is it appropriately stored?

  • Is the harness in good condition?

  • Is the general condition acceptable?

  • CHAINS AND SLINGS

  • Is their storage appropriate?

  • Have they been weight tested and test is current?

  • TOOL BOARD

  • Are tools in their appropriate place?

  • Are tools in good condition? (Please list any damaged tools)

  • WORK IN PROGRESS AND GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

  • Are safe work procedures being followed?

  • Are JSA's being written for all hazardous tasks?

  • Are SOP's provided for machinery?

  • Are there adequate tools and equipment for the tasks?

  • Is the layout and general house keeping / condition of the workshop adequate?

  • Is the workshop free of any other hazards?

FIRE SHED

  • Is the area clean and tidy?

  • Are racks and shelving secure?

  • Are the contents complete & up to date?

  • Are items stored off the ground if possible?

  • Is a fire extinguisher present, serviced & in good condition?

  • EARTH LEAKAGE (RCD)

  • Has a current test been completed and RCD tagged? (Please perform a trip test)

  • LIGHTING (General)

  • Do all lights work and are they clean?

  • Is the fire shed free any other hazards?

GENERATOR SHED

  • Is the general housekeeping acceptable?

  • Is service log book present & updated?

  • Has genset been maintained & serviced as per genset SOP?

  • Is lighting adequate?

  • Is a serviced foam fire extinguisher present?

  • Is the generator shed free of any other hazards?

VEHICLESj

  • Are 2 fire blankets easily accessible?

  • Is an up to date, equipped first aid kit present?

  • Is a fire extinguisher securely mounted in vehicle & in good condition?

  • Are tyres in safe condition?

  • Has servicing been completed when due?

  • Is LACES sticker visible in vehicle?

  • Is waterbombing safety sticker displayed inside vehicle?

COMMENTS

  • To be signed by WH&S Officer once Inspection completed and returned

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