Title Page

  • Site Location Name

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by Lead observer

  • Observation team name/s

  • Site location

  • Business unit

Observation results

  • The Workplace Inspection Form should only be a walk around the site to establish whether anything requires attention – it is not to be used as an audit form.

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT & PLANNING

  • SEMP displayed and up to date?

  • Clear access (min 1m) to Firefighting equipment, incl. hose reels and electrical switch boards, clearly marked and serviced within 6 months?

  • Emergency Evacuation Site Maps located in prominent areas on site?

  • Exit doors clearly marked, not obstructed & easily opened from inside. Exit signs appropriately displayed and illuminated?

  • Emergency spill kits well stocked & freely accessible?

  • Sprinkler heads not obstructed (at least 50cm clearance from any object)?

  • Emergency equipment (incl. alarms activations, eye wash, chemical wash) freely available and not obstructed?

  • Minimum build-up of combustible materials (boxes/paper etc.)?

  • First aid kit accessible, clearly marked & well stocked? (contents not expired)

PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE

  • All walkways/roadways clear of obstructions & trip hazards? Clearly marked/delineated.

  • All non-authorised personnel and vehicles (including plant) is segregated and suitable controls in place to reduce the likelihood of a collision.

  • Site speed limits & traffic controls signposted?

  • Correct PPE provided and worn as required?

  • Additional PPE freely accessible to employees, visitors & contractors?

  • Machine guarding correctly fitted and used?

  • Plant/equipment tagged-out & isolated during maintenance/repair?

  • Fall restraint/prevention systems used in fall risk works?

  • All substances labelled & stored correctly? (E.g. away from ignition sources / bulk volumes bunded)? Remove any unlabelled containers.

  • SDS’s available where hazardous substances or Dangerous Goods are used/stored?

  • Relevant procedures & work instructions freely accessible to workers? (E.g. SOPs / Manuals etc.)?

  • HSE Noticeboard in place with relevant Company safety documentation (check portal for last update dates)?

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • All electrical equipment have current inspection/test tags attached?

  • Electrical cords kept away from water or other conductors? (elevated off ground)

  • Electrical cords & switches free from damage? Damaged equipment discarded?

  • Electrical cords/leads are tidy and not draped over walkways, elevated off ground etc.?

  • Electrical switch boards signposted and secured as required?

  • All isolations in place where required

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Appropriate ventilation through the work area? Air quality free from hazardous vapours/gases/odour? Filters cleaned regularly?

  • Lighting systems fully functional and applicable to the site?

  • General Housekeeping is of a suitable standard with no waste or litter lying on fence lines?

  • Tools & equipment stored safely away? Shelving SWL’s displayed? Condition?

VEHICLE INSPECTION

  • Driver flip chart for Emergency Procedures available in the vehicle and suitably located?

  • Relevant procedures & work instructions freely accessible in Drivers manual? (E.g. WI’s / Manuals etc.)?

  • Pre Start Inspection is completed each time?

  • Correct PPE worn as required? (E.g. high-vis, footwear)?

  • Cleanliness of cabin OK?

  • Emergency Triangles and equipment available in the vehicle and suitably located?

  • Spill Management kits suitably available/located in the vehicle?

  • Complete and up to date First Aid kit – Are any items expired?

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

  • Stormwater Management Plan in place?

  • Trade Waste Permits are current and applicable to the site? No;________________________

  • Triple Interceptor in place and clear/clean of debris or waste? Last Service?

  • Drains/watercourses are free of waste & debris and permit water flow?

  • Bulk stored chemicals are stored in suitably bunded areas?

  • Are there any visible oil spills on the site especially in park up areas?

  • Are there provisions for site based waste recycling? (Plastics /paper etc.)?

  • Taps / hoses / water use are intact, no leaks, and no water wastage?

  • Verify Vehicle inspection completed using EPA Vehicle Checklist within previous 12 months

  • Authorised Waste Carrier approval evident in/on vehicle(s)? Waste code documents in registered vehicle? (view approval in each applicable vehicle)

Completion

  • Inspected by

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