Safety Inspection and Audit Checklist

• Inspection and Audit Title

• Site Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel in attendance

Pre Inspection and Audit Instructions

• Use this audit to assess the following aspects of this site as Safe, At Risk or Not Applicable. Unsafe response indicate that attention is required to bring items to a satisfactory standard. Notes and photos should be attached where appropriate, particularly to At Risk items.

• Have you reviewed the last Safety Inspection and Audit document to ensure all actions identified have been completed and signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any outstanding actions add to this template for review, follow up and sign off

• Every effort should be made to seek input from site personnel including contractors, volunteers, etc. in identifying and controlling hazards during the inspection.

Emergency Management, including. First Aid

• In this section, you must check all the emergency equipment and first aid kits/rooms to ensure that they remain fit for purpose and adequately maintained.

• Are extinguishers & fire hoses clearly marked as to their location?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Are all extinguishers & fire hoses service tags up to date (checked every 6 months)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Evacuation Maps up to date and the emergency exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Emergency Exits signs illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the emergency exits easily accessible, opened and clear of all obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the last drill conducted at this site

• Are there Duress Alarms onsite?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the use of duress alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the first aid rooms and kits onsite clearly marked and regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OHS Notice Boards

• Is the OHS Notice Board updated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the appropriate flyers, minutes, etc. visible? (i.e. Safety Bulletins/Alerts, Incident Reporting, If you are injured at work poster, sub-committee minutes, HSR flyer, First Aid, Wardens, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Do you wish to examine PPE on this safety inspection and audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate Clothing (in safe condition) (including high vis)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot Protection (fit for task, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard Hats (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Glasses with Side Shields (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Face Shield / Goggles (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools and Equipment

• Do you wish to examine tools and equipment on this safety inspection and audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of tools

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has a Risk Assessment and Safe Operating Procedure been created for the tools and equipment being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools and equipment inspections are taking place and being recorded appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Right tools are being used for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are trained to be competent in the tools appropriate for their work tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Area - Electrical & Lighting

• Do you wish to examine electrical and lighting on this safety inspection and audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the electrical equipment been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plugs, sockets, switches, leads, etc. in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the leads all secure and neatly organised, not causing any trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate illumination (natural and artificial) for the tasks being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Area - General

• General Housekeeping (neat, tidy, dust free)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Walkways (free of debris and obstructions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area equipment suitable for the tasks being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature of the workspace acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flooring adequate (coverings, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage and racks stored appropriately, to minimise manual handling issues (where reasonably practicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Area - Amenities

• Are amenities clean and tidy, including toilets, washrooms, meal areas, lockers, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there running hot and cold water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boiling water/cold water taps in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Handling

• Chemical handling includes general household items as well such as:
  - Fly Spray
  - Air Fresheners
  - Detergents
  - White Board cleaner
  - Carpet Cleaners

• Do you wish to check chemical handling on this safety inspection and audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all substances stored in labelled containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all substance stored in lockable containers/cupboards away from children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) up to date and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know how to read an SDS and where they are located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Is manual handling required to be completed while in this workspace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees adequately trained on manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Child Safety

• Poster/Notice board pins out of children’s reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in good condition and away from walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fans/leads are out of children’s reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Voluneers

• If Volunteers use this site, have they been through Council’s “Volunteer Management System (VMS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PROPERTY RISKS

Observed Storm Exposure

• Are the gutters/down pipes appropriately maintained?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there stains on the internal walls from storm damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there overhanging trees presenting a risk to the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Observed Burglary, Theft or Vandalism

• Is access possible for unauthorised personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there poorly secured doors, windows or skylights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is portable equipment visible or accessible to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Observed Arson

• Are wheelie bins stored near buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there excessive dry vegetation near the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there public access to combustibles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there excessive flammable liquid / gases stored inside the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Add any additional relevant photos

  Media

• Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

• Name & Signature of Management Representative

  Sign

• Name & Signature of Health & Safety Representative

  Sign

• Name & Signature of other employees present

  Sign