Information
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SBU Name
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Conducted on
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Conducted by
Site Details
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Location / Building Name
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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.
Work Areas
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Do you wish to examine work areas on this safety walk?
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General Housekeeping (neat, tidy, dust free)
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Walkways free of debris and obstructions
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Work Surfaces clear of clutter and dust
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Staircase has handrails, mid rails, toe guards and even steps
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No loose carpets, cords, or clutter in walkways
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Proper disposal of waste and recyclables
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Adequate lighting and ventilation
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Correct positioning of monitors, keyboards, and mouse
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Proper chair and desk height adjustments
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Availability of footrests or wrist supports if needed
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Proper signage for wet floors when necessary
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Do you wish to examine PPE on this safety walk?
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Hard Hats available, worn by crew and in safe condition
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Safety Glasses with Side Shields available, worn by crew and in safe condition
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Face Shield / Goggles available, worn by crew and in safe condition
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Respiratory Protection available, worn by crew and in safe condition
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Hearing Protection available, worn by crew and in safe condition
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Appropriate Clothing in safe condition
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Gloves available, worn by crew and in safe condition
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Foot Protection fit for task, worn by crew and in safe condition
Fire Safety
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Do you wish to examine fire safety on this safety walk?
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Accessible and functional fire extinguishers with updated inspection tags
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Clearly marked and unobstructed emergency exits
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Functional smoke detectors and fire alarms
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Availability and awareness of evacuation routes and assembly points
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Availability and accessibility of first aid kits with updated supplies
Ladders
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Do you wish to examine ladders on this safety walk?
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Ladders are well maintained and in satisfactory condition
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Ladder base, footing and set up is to standard
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Proper Ladder for Task
Tools and Equipment
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Do you wish to examine tools and equipment on this safety walk?
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General condition of tools
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Tools and Equipment inspections take place and are recorded
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Right tools are being used for tasks
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Crew members are trained to be competent in the tools appropriate for their work tasks
Welfare Facilities
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Do you wish to examine Welfare Facilities on this safety walk?
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Clean and well-stocked restrooms
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Hygienic pantry or dining areas
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Availability of drinking water
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Hygienic washroom facilities
Electrical Safety
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Do you wish to examine electrical safety on this safety walk?
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Extension Cords are not causing trip hazards or used inappropriately
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No overloaded power strips or extension cords
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Proper grounding of electrical equipment
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Power Tools are undamaged and being used fit for purpose
People Safety
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Do you wish to check work safety knowledge of employees at this inspection?
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Approach at least one team member and record their responses to the following. Make clear this is not an assessment of the team member themselves, but rather the safety procedures on site.
Team Member
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Has the team member attended a pre-start meeting or toolbox talk within the last week?
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Is the team member able to describe the correct process to follow in an emergency situation?
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Is the worker able to identify three major hazards they may encounter in their day today tasks?
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Team member signature (to verify this interview took place)
General Comments
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Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?
Sign Off
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Name & Signature of Senior Manager
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Name & Signature of Middle Manager
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Name & Signature of Non-managerial staff
