RBCA Joint Health & Safety Committee Monthly Inspection

• Audit Title

• Site

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Participating Personnel

Previous inspection

• 2.1 - Has the previous inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please review previous inspection before proceeding! Previous inspection can be found in the following folder:
  I:\Common\Joint Health & Safety Committee.

• 2.2 - Were all CAPs from previous inspections completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• 3.1 - Is the evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Are evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (Once a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Are all extinguishers in place and clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Have extinguishers recently been serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 - Are extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 - Are extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 - Are fire extinguisher indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8 - Are there adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 - Can exit doors be easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10 - Are fire exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.11 - Is the fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.12 - Are sprinkler heads clear of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Safety

• 4.1 - Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Are entries and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Are intersections kept clear of boxes and other obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 - Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 - Is all furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 - Are loading areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.12 - Are all floor bumpers and duck boards in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Spaces

• 5.1 - Are work benches clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Are tools kept organized and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Are all hand tools in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - Are all power tools in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Is work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - Are all sharp edges adequately protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Removal

• 6.1 - Are bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Are bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Are waste bins adequately labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Is all waste placed in the appropriate bin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• 7.1 - Are materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Is storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Are floors around racking and in aisles clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - Are racks and pallets in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - Are pallets and loads safely stacked and shelved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machines

• Machines are defined as any equipment with automated and moving parts, including:
  - Tape machines
  - Sealing machines in modification
  - Pallet wrapping machines
  - Carousel

• 8.1 - Are machines kept clean and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Are safety guards and fences in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Are starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Are noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Are machines configured ergonomically? (No bending, stooping, or reaching required; repetitive actions minimized; operators able to keep comfortable posture)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Is there adequate work space around machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 - Are all operators trained in the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 - Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 - Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 - Have A11 hazard assessments been completed for all machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8 - No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 - If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6 - Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 - If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8 - Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Ladders are stored in the men's washrooms in office first and second floor

• 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Hazards

• 13.1 - Are filing cabinets in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 - Are desks in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 - Are desks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 - Is screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Condition

• Vehicles include all warehouse lift trucks, order lickers, walkee

• 14.1 - Is schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - Are all operators properly licensed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 - Have daily checks been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 - Are all operators following proper procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 - Are all operators maintaining safe speeds and corner checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Lighting

• 15.1 - Is there good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 - Are work stations free of intrusive glare from lights and walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 - Are light fixtures clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 - Is emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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