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Workplace Inspection

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING

  • Is work area free from rubbish and obstructions?

  • is work area free from slip / trip and fall hazards?

  • Are materials stacked in racks / bins as required?

  • Are items stacked to prevent risk of falling objects?

  • Are work benches clean and tidy?

  • Are passage / walk areas free from obstructions?

  • Are toilets in a clean and tidy condition?

  • Is kitchen area in a clean and tidy condition?

PUBLIC PROTECTION

  • Are customer entry requirements and rules displayed?

  • Is site access controlled?

  • Are traffic control procedures in place?

  • Are fencing, barricades or barriers fit for purpose and in place?

  • Lighting is fit for purpose in work areas?

  • Are warning signs displayed where hazards have been identified?

  • Is there clear disabled access to and from car park?

  • Is car park free from slip / trip / fall hazards?

  • Is hazard marking clear?

PERSONAL PROTECTION

  • Are workers wearing required PPE?

  • Safety glasses / gloves / sunscreen available for workers?

MANUAL HANDLING

  • Are ladders / step stools available and in safe working condition?

  • Safe work procedures in place and followed?

  • Any changes to manual handling that requires a risk assessment to be completed?

  • Are stacks fit for purpose and stable?

  • Are heavier items stored low (below 1.5 metres)

  • Is there a safe way to access high shelves (i.e. use of ladder)?

  • Are stacks fit for purpose and stable?

GENERAL HAZARDS

  • Are sharp / protruding edges marked to identify hazard?

  • Are pallets in good repair and fit for purpose?

  • Are access and exit points accessible, marked and clear?

  • Is a line of sight (vision) available at corners?

  • Are ladders available and fit for purpose (i.e. Australian Standard / not muddy / nothing broken)?

  • Are operational tools fit for purpose and maintained in good condition?

  • Are power cords in safe condition (i.e. no splices or broken cords)?

  • Are electrical sale items tagged to indicate tested or not tested?

  • Are outlets, switch and junction box covers evident and in safe working condition?

  • Are storage areas freely accessible and not overstocked?

  • Are tools and leads inspected and tagged?

  • Are dangerous goods stored in accordance with Safety Data Sheet requirements?

  • Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for dangerous goods used in the work area?

  • Are Hazardous Household Wastes (HHW) controlled and/or disposed of as required?

  • Are Danger Tag / Lock Out Tags available?

  • Are pest harbourage areas removed (i.e. rubbish / cardboard boxes)?

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

  • Is a first aid kit available and stocked with in-date items?

  • Is emergency response information displayed?

  • Is first aid / warden information current and displayed?

  • Emergency Exit lights fit for purpose / working?

  • Are fire extinguishers available, identified, tested and with clear access?

SECURITY

  • Is perimeter fencing in good condition / no gaps?

  • Are security cameras working (i.e. does red light come on with movement)?

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