Schools Officers Shed Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Is the floor clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any spills on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting/illumination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Australian Standard 1680.1:2006 “Interior and workplace lighting”, identifies recommended total amount of visible light present in work areas. This is measured in Lux. Readings should be taken using a light meter.
  
  Activity Description Recommended minimum Lux (AS1680.1)
  Rough bench and machine work 160
  Medium woodworking 240
  Fine woodwork 400
  Fine machine work/painting and finishing 600
  Fine manufacturer/inspection 800
  Extra fine bench work 1200
  Assembly of minute mechanisms 1600

• Is there access to visual aids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any lights flicker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any visual distractions (e.g.: fan blades below lights; movement of people, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation suitable (no odours, whirlybirds installed, cross-flow ventilation, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is headroom clearance suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overhead items stored securely (load rating, stability, enclosures)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is shelving ergonomics appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are free standing shelves stable/secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable and appropriate waste containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is SunSmart PPE present and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photos as required.

  Media

• Is an evacuation sign/diagram displayed prominently at each exit point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it location specific?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it correctly orientated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits at least 800mm wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm audible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable and appropriate fire-fighting equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire equipment appropriately located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire equipment appropriately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire equipment easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photos as required.

  Media

• Is a first aid kit present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it appropriately identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it appropriately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photos as required.

  Media

• Reference: Guide to Managing Electrical Equipment in departmental schools and workplaces.

• Are there sufficient GPO’s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads located appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power boards/cords and GPO’s at least 200mm above any source of water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads and power boards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power leads and boards tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RCD’s fitted (fixed/portable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all RCD’s tested - by school and annually by an electrician?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are test records present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photos as required.

  Media

ANGLE GRINDER

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BRUSH CUTTER/LINE TRIMMER

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RIDE ON MOWER

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PUSH MOWER

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRACTOR

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BLOWER

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER

• Is the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SOP displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an EMR used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photo as required.

  Media

• Are staff aware of the prohibition regards ALL DoE employees being on any roof in department all workplaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders industrial rated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders rated at 120kg?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photo as required.

  Media

• Is a chemical manifest/register available at all locations where chemicals stored and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets (SDS) available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS’s easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS’s up to date/GHS format? (No more than 5 years old)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have chemical risk assessments been completed for all hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff undergone any chemical training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any records been kept of all training, induction, education and information sessions that have taken place regards to ‘stated dangerous goods’?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate segregation/separation of incompatible substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate separation from food stuffs and personal products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances stored in appropriate containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate labelling and if necessary, placarding of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is security adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a spill kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is binding available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bunding and spill containment suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a funnel available for fuel transfer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuels stored in appropriate containers, I.e, no food or drink containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate labelling and where necessary, placarding of fuels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any potential ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate quantities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the cylinder date stamps current (less than 10 years old)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the cylinders in good condition (rust, damage, rubber o ring/s, hoses and fittings, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored upright?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cy;lingers protected from physical impact/damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A