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  • The information provided by WHS inspections assists with the identification and assessment of hazards in the workplace, and the development of suitable programs and corrective actions.

    This checklist serves as a guide for evaluation of the workshop environment and is not intended to be comprehensive. Not all elements need to be assessed at one time. Any other potential hazards that are identified in specific areas must be added to this checklist as required.

    When working through the checklist you should provide a recommendation for corrective action where appropriate and indicate that the relevant steps have been taken to ensure that this is carried out.

1.0 - Previous inspection

  • 1.1 - Have you reviewed the previous inspection report?

  • Previous inspection report MUST be reviewed for any outstanding actions.

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  • Are there any outstanding actions from the previous report?

  • Outstanding Action
  • Action required

  • Due Date

  • Is this action overdue

  • Revised Due Date

  • Reason for action requiring revised due date?

  • Person Responsible

  • Action complete?

  • Date Completed

  • Photo verifying action completed

2.0 - Fire Prevention

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of evacuation plan on display.

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.2 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of fire extinguishers showing markings for type of fire

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.3 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Annual checks, still in date?)

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of fire extinguisher tag

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.4 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of fire extinguishers clear of obstructions

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.5 - Extinguisher raised from the floor?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo showing height measurement of extinguishers

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.6 - Any visible damage?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo showing height of indicator signs

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.7 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of fire exits

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.8 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of doors opening from inside

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 2.9 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo showing exits clear of obstructions

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

3.0 - General Lighting

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 3.1 - Is there good natural lighting?

  • Photo showing natural light

  • Is there adequate artificial light to complete tasks safely?

  • Photo showing artificial light

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

4.0 - Building Safety

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of floor surface

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of clear entry and walkways

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 4.3 - Are spill kits available for use?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of spill kit

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

5.0 - Work Benches

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of clear workbench

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 5.2 - Tools not in use returned to storage area?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of tools in storage area

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of hand tools free of damage

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 5.4 - Are power tools in good condition?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of unmanaged power tools in use or tagged out power tools

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

6.0 - Waste Management

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of bins

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and appropriate storage available?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of storage

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of storage area

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of floor around racking

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 7.4 - Racks and pallets in good condition?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of racks and pallets

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

8.0 - Machines

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 8.1 - Are they kept clean?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of machines

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of floor around machines

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of guards on machines

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of location of start/stop device

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 8.5 - Adequate work space?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of work space around machines

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 8.6 - Is lighting adequate?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of lighting on machines

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

9.0 - Electrical Safety

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 9.1 - Electrical equipment tested?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of electrical tag

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 9.2 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of plug/ socket/ switch

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 9.3 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of leads

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 9.4 - are distribution boards in good condition?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of distribution board

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

10.0 - Chemical Safety

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of hazardous substances register location

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 10.2 - Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of SDS location

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 10.3 - All containers labelled correctly?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of containers

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 10.4 - If required is PPE available?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of available PPE

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 10.5 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of ventilation

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 10.6 - Are eye washes easily accessed?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of eye wash stations

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

11.0 - Gas Cylinders

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 11.1 - Are the gas cylinders in a designated area?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of segregated cylinders

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 11.2 - Are the gas cylinders securely chained?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of securely chained cylinders

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 11.3 - Are all cylinders at least 3m away from potential ignition sources?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of gas cylinders away from ignition sources. If close to 3m also show distance away.

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 11.4 - Are the empty gas cylinders stored separately to the full gas cylinders?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of empty gas cylinders

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

  • Is this section applicable?

  • 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of inside first aid cabinets

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of most recent checklist

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of contents expiry date

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.4 - First aid equipment clearly labelled?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of first aid cabinets

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of access to first aid cabinets

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of first aid personnel sign

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

  • 12.8 - Is AED in good working order?

  • Why is this not applicable?

  • Photo of AED

  • Non- Conformance Details

  • Recommended Corrective Action

  • Person Responsible

  • Due Date

  • Photo showing non conformance

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