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Safety Walkaround Inspection

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  • Audt type

  • Location

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  • Prepared by

Building tour

  • Are overhead sprinklers and detectors clear of obstructions?<br>(If installed )<br>

  • Is there a height indicator on the main doors for robbery information?

  • Exits signage: identified, properly illuminated & directional arrows correct.

  • Egress corridors: Clear and unobstructed

  • Emergency Items: No obstructed Fire Doors, Fire Extinguishers, or Fire panels-exclusion zone of 1 meter observed.

  • Alcohol Based hand rubs: Properly installed.

  • Stairwells: Free of obstructions & handrails properly installed; if applicable

  • Walking surface: Free of trip/slip hazards

  • Emergency eyewash and shower equipment: Where required, must be present, and have clear & unobstructed path. Signage required.

  • PPE: Team members observed wearing proper PPE, where required.<br>

  • Sinks: (cleaning products only permitted under sinks). <br>

  • Floor: No un-necessary items stored on floors. <br>

  • Medical and Non-medical equipment: Checked and approved.

  • Are Staff wearing the appropriate uniform?

  • Badge worn: ALL badges must be visible & worn. <br>

  • Are Staff wearing nonslip shoes?

  • Do staff utilise PRC lockers where available?

Furniture, Fittings & Shelves

  • Is there adequate space to move around common areas?

  • Is there sufficient individual storage space for the patients?

  • Is there adequate seating for patients.?

Hallways, Exits & Doors

  • Are hallways and doorways free of obstructions??

  • Do doors open freely and easily?

  • Do Fire Exits display correct notices and signages?

  • Are exit signs in place and illuminated?

  • Do designated emergency exit doors open outwards?

Hazard and Risk Management

  • Do Staff know how to report a Hazard event?

  • Staff knowledge of their duties during a Fire / evacuation event.

  • Do Staff know how and where to access the My OSH platform?

  • Emergency Plans/Codes: Staff knowledge of emergency phone # for their facility. Location & how to access emergency operation plans/folder. Knowledge of response to designated code of choice.

  • SDS: Staff knowledge of how to locate the SDS folder.

  • Does the clinic have any overdue or outstanding work orders in place?

  • Do Staff know how to report a injury, near miss, property damage event.

  • Has the clinic undertaken a fire evacuation drill within the last 12 months.

  • Have Staff undertaken fire training within the last 12 months? ?

  • Have Staff undertaken Fire Warden training?

  • Do staff know who is the Chief and Deputy Fire Warden at their facility at any given time?

  • Is the Fire Warden PPE stored in a visible loaction

  • Are fire-fighting equipment checked regularly (check expiry dates on tags on extinguishers and hose reels)?

  • Are staff aware of the location of the Fire Panel?

  • Is appropriate extinguisher signages in place and legible?

  • Are evacuation plans displayed on evacuation routes?

  • Are emergency telephone numbers clearly visible?

  • Smoke/fire doors: not locked/obstructed. Doors with self-closures not propped open – except for maintenance, repair or cleaning and where fully attended. All doors must open 90º (i.e. no storage behind doors).

  • Is the Fire Warden equipment easily located, are staff aware if its locality within the clinic

  • Can staff explain and identify the main risks within the Clinic.

  • Are staff aware of the location of the MUSTER point

Oxygen Cylinders

  • If present, are all O2 cylinders stored in accordance with Australian Standards (Strapped / Chained).

Windows, Ventilation & Noise

  • Are windows in good condition (open easily with no broken or<br>cracked glass or damaged screens)?

  • Is the temperature appropriate for the work area?

  • Is there evidence that air conditioners serviced regularly<br>(check maintenance records)?

  • Were there any perceived unacceptable noise levels occurring<br>during the audit?

Internal Lighting

  • Are the lights working (if damaged or not working), are they<br>repaired immediately?

  • Is the level of light adequate in all areas?

  • Are light fittings and light switches in good working and<br>visual order and checked regularly?

  • Has the emergency lighting system been tested (if installed) ?

Electrical Equipment & Supply

  • Has electrical equipment been inspected and tested at<br>specified intervals (check tags/records)?

  • Are electrical outlets and switches in good condition?

  • Are there sufficient power outlets?

  • Are extension leads/power boards used as designed (no<br>double adaptors, or piggyback plugs)?

Hazardous Chemicals

  • Spill Kits: Present where required.

  • Is the current (within 5 years) safety data sheet kept with<br>stored chemicals?

  • Are all chemical containers labeled correctly?

  • Are unused dispensed chemicals disposed of regularly in an<br>appropriate manner?

  • Are all hazardous chemicals in a secure & locked chemical<br>cabinet?

  • Is all hand sanitiser stored within required dates ?

  • Are all cleaning /sanitiser products within usable dates?

First Aid Provision

  • Were first aid supplies identified as missing/used?

  • Are first aid supplies checked regularly (check expiry dates, if<br>replenished)?

  • Is there a defibrillator within the facility, has it been checked<br>monthly?

  • If the facility has a defibrillator is the battery in date?

  • Are the locations of first aid supplies clearly marked with a<br>white cross on green background?

  • Do staff know the location of the first aid kits and are easily<br>accessible?

Restrooms

  • Are the toilets clean and well-ventilated?

  • Is the non-slip bathroom floor surfaces in good condition?

  • Is hot and cold water available?

  • Is soap (or soap dispensers) provided?

  • Are hand drying facilities available? Electric /or Towel

    • Pass
    • Fail
    • N/A

Grounds

  • Is adequate external lighting installed for night time?

  • Are gardens well-maintained with branches and excess foliage<br>removed?

  • Are the ground free of sharp objects?

  • Are pathways around the facilities clear of trip hazards or<br>overgrown foliage?

  • Does the Clinic have dedicated smoking areas?

  • Are the smoking areas correctly utilised?

Manual Handling

  • Is equipment stored at the required heights

  • Is equipment stored above shoulder height 5kgs or less

  • Have Staff undergone manual handling training?

  • Do staff know what correct manual handling techniques are?<br>Could they demonstrate these to the auditor upon request?

Security

  • Are all doors which are required to be secured -locked when<br>unoccupied

Medications

  • Are medications secured within an approved, secured area?

  • For scheduled drugs, do only approved personnel have access.

Miscelaneous observations

  • Were there any further WHS factors identified during the audit

Safety Walkaround Inspection
Clint Hall

Safety Walkaround Inspection

Business Occupancy Location

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