SAFETY CHECKLIST - FACILITIES Workshop

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This safety checklist is based on Fire Code regulations, Building Code regulations, WHS Act regulations and WHS Queensland Codes of Practice.

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  Date

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• Evacuation routes are prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency and Lockdown instructions are clearly displayed in a prominent position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doorways, walkways and evacuation exits are kept clear and at least 600mm wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EXIT signs are in the "Running Man" format?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers/Fire Hoses are easily accessible in an emergency with no obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Equipment has been tested within the last 6 months by a suitably qualified contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External exit doors can be opened from the inside without a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any manual alarms have adequate signage and instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Workshop is clean and reasonably tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is sufficient space for each person to work safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor spaces are maintained in a safe condition and are they suitable for the type of activities being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walls and ceilings are in safe and good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors, windows, locks and latches are in good condition and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no items on the floor that constitute a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no apparent signs of vermin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe operating procedures are displayed for all potentially high risk equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection is available and is in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Protection is available and is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate First Aid facilities are available with suitable signage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate amount of Emergency Push to Stop buttons are available with suitable signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate lighting in the workshop for the activities performed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate ventilation in the room for the activities performed including a DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Running water is available to treat potential burns or eye injuries.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate information on how to treat burn injuries.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are adequate general safety posters on display.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is sufficient storage for expensive tools and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are NO other potential safety risk issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High Risk Machines have the correct safety guards attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is available including gloves shields etc. for WELDING

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding is conducted in a separate and safe area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment has been tested and tagged within past 12 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power boards are not overloaded and no use of double adaptors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All areas have Residual Current Device protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no trip hazards from electrical cords or cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current (within 5 years) material safety data sheets are readily available for hazardous substances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substances are stored and labelled appropriately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are NO unmarked spray bottles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Spill Control System is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No banned substances or banned timbers are present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Petrol - less than 250 litres stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Diesel - less than 1,000 litres stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is worn when using chemicals and fertilizers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders are stored in an upright position in a caged area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty Gas cylinders are stored in a separate area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous materials are stored in line with chemical separation tool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No noise hazards evident.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manuals are available for all equipment and machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment and machinery is regularly serviced and records kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are adequately trained and experienced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff hold a current WHITE CARD or similar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workshop is lockable and out of bounds for STUDENTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate waste disposal facilities are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are stored sufficiently to minimize risk of injury

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List any other safety issues or concerns