SAFETY INSPECTION

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• Business Entity:

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• Location:

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• Location:

• Location: Millroy Drive

• Location:

  Millroy Drive

  Barge Yard

• Location: Millroy Drive

• Location: Millroy Drive

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• Conducted by:

• Date:

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• Status of Report (Systems Manager use only):

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• Instructions:
  * This checklist shall be used to conduct workplace safety inspections for all businesses
  * Minor risks and hazards which can be easily fixed should be attended to immediately
  * All hazards shall be reported to the relevant manager who will implement the Risk Management process
  * The Safety Inspection shall be completed by a person working at the site

Walkways / Floors / Work Areas

• Passageways are unobstructed

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There are no obvious slip, trip and fall hazards

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Storage

• All materials stored are clear of walkways

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Floors around shelves are clear of other items and/or rubbish

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• All shelving is secure and stable

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Materials stored on shelves are securely stacked

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Materials on top shelves are not at risk of falling and can be accessed safely

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Hygiene

• Bins are available and suitably located

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Bins are emptied regularly

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Workstation

• There is safe entry to and exit from each workstation

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Office equipment is suitable for business operations

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Chairs are well designed and adjustable

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There is sufficient leg room at work stations

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate work space available at each work station

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Lighting and Indoor Climate

• The lighting allows workers to move about easily and to carry out their work effectively without straining their eyes

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There is an adequate air conditioning system and ventilation that draws in fresh air

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• The air conditioning unit is inspected, tested and maintained regularly

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Indoor temperature is maintained at an appropriate level

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Air quality is acceptable, no odours, fumes or particles evident

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Bathroom and Toilet Amenities

• There are an adequate number of toilets available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are washbasins and liquid soap available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is paper towel, hand towel or air dryers available for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet paper including spare rolls are readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Amenities

• Adequate eating facilities are available

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Drinking water is available

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Food is stored appropriately and refrigerated if required

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Floors are free from water and other potential slip hazards

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Benches and equipment are clean

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Manual tasks involving heavy loads is avoided where possible

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical lifting aids are available and used where necessary

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Safe team lifts are used where possible; Determined by interviewing staff and observing lifting activities at the time of the inspection

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Training

• All Workers have completed the Company Induction

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Staff Training needs have been identified

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Staff Training records are kept and are up to date

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• License records, including high risk licenses, are current

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Correct and appropriate PPE is supplied where necessary

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• PPE being used at the time of this inspection is being used correctly

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Gardeners and Maintenance Shed

• Equipment and contents are stored neatly

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Shed can be accessed safely with no slip, trip or fall hazards

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Floors around shelves are clear of other items and/or rubbish

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• All shelving is secure and stable

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Materials stored on shelves are securely stacked

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Materials on top shelves are not at risk of falling and can be accessed safely

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Test and Tag

• Refer to Worksafe Queensland for more information for Testing and Tagging of Electrical Equipment
  https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/electricity/electrical-equipment-and-tools-testing-and-tagging

• Residual Current Devices are installed and tested at correct intervals OR Electrical equipment is tested in accordance with the intervals stated in the Electrical Safety Regulation

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There are no Frayed or broken plugs, sockets, leads or switches

  Yes

  No

  Part

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is removed from the workplace

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There are no double adapters or 'piggybacking' of electrical plugs or cords in the workplace

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Fire & Emergency

• Emergency personnel have been appointed and are known

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Suitable Fire Extinguishers are available for all potential sources of fire

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Fires extinguishers and / or hose reals are serviced and tagged 6 monthly

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are suitably located and easily accessible

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation signs are clearly displayed throughout the workplace

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Emergency drills and evacuations are practiced periodically

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Emergency assembly points are signed

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Signs are placed where necessary; i.e First Aid Kit location, Fire Extinguisher location, Emergency Responsibilities

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• There is a First Aid kit located in the workplace

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• The contents of the First Aid kit are clean and orderly

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• The contents of the First Aid kit are adequate for the workplace

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• The contents of the First Aid kit are not past their expiry date

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• First Aid kits are clearly labelled

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Workers are aware of the location of the First Aid kit

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• A trained First Aid person is on the premises at all times

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Chemicals & Substances

• Have hazardous chemicals been identified? (in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification)

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals that are packed and used in a manner consistent with normal household use are not considered hazardous chemicals e.g. 1kg laundry detergent used weekly is consumer, however, 30kg container detergent used for commercial laundering is not considered to be a consumer product

• Is there a register with a list of the hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Are SDSs available near chemical storage?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and substances stored in their original packaging and containers are clearly labelled?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• If chemicals are stored in food containers or bottles remove from the workplace IMMEDIATELY and advise the manager

• Have Risk Assessments been completed for those chemicals listed as Hazardous in accordance with the GHS of Classification?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Have workers received training / familiarisations in the use of the Hazardous Chemicals in the workplace?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure for the management of hazardous chemical spills e.g. obtain a spill kit, emergency planning?

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

Storage

• All chemical / substance containers are labelled correctly. No decanted substances that are unlabeled.

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Labelling must be in accordance with the globally harmonised system for the classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS). Refer to the Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice
  https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1705/mcop-labelling-workplace-hazardous-chemicals-v3.pdf

• Unused Substances are disposed of in a safe manner

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Segregation of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals occurs where necessary

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Refer to the hazardous chemical and / dangerous goods safety data sheet for segregation requirements. Refer to the WorkSafe Qld Segregation Tool for more information
  https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/hazardous-chemicals/managing-incompatible-goods/segregation-tool#compatible

• Storage containers are in good condition. For example; free from rust, dents, not leaking

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• There is appropriate Hazchem Placarding for Hazardous Chemicals

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Hazchem placarding is applicable for stored hazardous chemicals when their quantity exceeds those specified in schedule 11 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation. See attached document 'Placarding for storage of hazardous chemicals'.
  https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/83180/placard-storage-haz-chem.pdf

Servicing

• Vehicle and Truck servicing is current

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Forklifts and machinery maintenance and servicing is current

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

General Use

• Pre-Operational Inspections are being done on Vehicles and High Risk Plant & Equipment

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Tools and equipment are securely stored in workshops and vehicles

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Workers are receiving familiarisations for potentially high risk plant and equipment i.e. mowers, whipper snippers, hedger etc

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• The requirements of the Operational Risk Assessment have been implemented in the workplace i.e. controls

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Has the operational risk assessment and JSAs been communicated to all employees? (check a selection of employees against signed records)

  Yes

  Part

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments / Notes: