Safety Inspection Checklist (ISO 45001) Annual

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Number of Personnel at Workplace

Documentation

• Site has the WHS Policy Poster on Display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site has the Emergency Plan printed and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site has an Evacuation Diagram on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site has a Chemical Register & corresponding Safety Data Sheet's (SDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site has Safe Work Instructions for all plant/ equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is evidence of workplace inspections being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

People

• There is evidence of staff being inducted to site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff training records are retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff licences / competencies are retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are aware of the incident and hazard reporting requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff have access to records of risk assessments & correctives actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers observed to be taking care for themselves and others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are processes in place to manage bullying, aggression and discrimination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fatigue management processes in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are schedules managed to avoid worker burnout?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors

• Contractors are inducted to site using the induction QR Code?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contrators are provided with a copy of the Contractor Handbook?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Contractor Checklist being used to support the management of Contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractors training and licences are sighted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Housekeeping

• Are workspaces clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clear of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles, hallways, and exits free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces dry and free of slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Structure / building free from obvious damage, cracks, leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate bins provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored securely and limited in height to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust and noise levels monitored and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risks of smoking and second hand smoke adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets and handwashing facilities provided and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meal rooms clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supply of clean drinking water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Are all hazardous materials properly stored and labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous materials properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aproporiate PPE is available and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits / spill containment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation / exhaust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals on site match those outlined in the Chemical Register (and SDS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Systems

• Are Emergency Exits signs in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits free from obstructions/ open freely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairway doors closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridors and stairwells clear of debris and not used for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers current on inspection dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers clearly sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Blankets in all kitchen areas (where stove, oven, microwave present)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Combustibles are NOT stored near electrical or heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wardens are identified on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wardens are appointed and trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Cabinets and contents clean and orderly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock appropriate for potential risks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aiders identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aiders contact details readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aiders trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record of treatment and supplies dispensed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nearest hospital identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Plugs, sockets, switches in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads and portable tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test & tagging is completed and within date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Domestic items NOT in use (if outside office environment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads NOT connected together (piggyback)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power is available to working areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads are protected (no trip hazards, not at risk of damage, liquid)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation / Lock out / tag out procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Start / stop switches on equipment easily identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual current device (RCD) protection present and tested annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Appropriate signage present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic management plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High visibility clothing worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic management personnel trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant & Equipment

• All plant is recorded within the SharePoint Register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All plant has a corresponding Safe Work Instruction (SWI) or Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre start checklists conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant Risk assessment/s conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators instructions available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufacturers manual available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained and licenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing beeper operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beacon light operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used on a road, machine is licenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work load (SWL) displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved safety harnesses and lanyards used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spotters used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site hazards identified and controlled (power lines, storm, drains, ramps, slopes etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is enough room/ space for the plant/ machinery operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops appropriately placed and clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment operated safely and correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No unauthorised modifications made to equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposure to vibrating tools is assessed and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor mats provided where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment and tools stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate guards / guarding is in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warnings and instructions displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot Works

• Gas cylinders secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fumes well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment (hoses, leads, etc.) in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher near work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flash back arresters fitted to cylinder and torch ends of hoses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screens used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders within 10 year date range?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE supplied and worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signage present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators competent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work clear from other sources of combustion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Considerations

• Roller doors are safe, inspected and have work instructions for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Excavations

• Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) contacted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site plans / drawings present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Services identified and marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shoring in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Banks battered correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spoil kept away from excavation edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear and safe access egress to excavation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricading and signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work method statement (SWMS) developed for

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• excavation deeper than 1.5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Heights

• Risks identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Edge protection provided where risk of fall is present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Edge protection includes top, mid rails and toe board (or

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• mesh panel)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall arrest equipment supplied and within date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rescue plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS developed for work over 2m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel competent / trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area below working area cordoned off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe access / egress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) operators trained / comptent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs, Steps and Landings

• No worn or broken steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails present and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting present and operable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip treatments in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kick plates where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Risk assessment carried out (can a safer option be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufactured to industrial or tradesman rating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not used to support planks as working platforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct angle to structure (4:1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extend at least 900mm above top landing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Straight or extension ladders secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal ladders not used near live electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored appropriately within workplace and on vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct usage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel instructed in PPE use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE being worn / used correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct signage present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Replacement equipment provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE in good condition and meets Australian Standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Risks assessed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe work practices in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers observed to be using safe lifting techniques

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information and training provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Stack / racks stable and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment stacked overhead secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient space for moving stock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelves free from rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around stacks / racks clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drums checked and free from excess substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pallets in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items stored low

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No danger of knocked / falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe means of accessing high shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Protection of Others / the public

• 'Others' are not put at risk from the carrying out of work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas where 'Others' are able to access has been effectively identified, assessed and managed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate physical barricades, fencing, hoarding, gantry secure and in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage in place (eg no access / restricted access/ do not enter)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable lighting for public access areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footpaths clear and free of debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust and noise controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site access controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public complaints actioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditor / Inspectors Signature

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• Name of key person on site who supported with the audit

• Signature of key person on site who supported with the audit

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