Site Inspection Checklist - Quarterly

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Department Manager / representatives

Health and Safety Systems

• WHS Policy statement displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident reporting process known/ available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Emergency Plan & Evac Map current and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wardens are appointed and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Prevention of slips, trips and falls

• Walkways are clear and free from clutter (inc power leads, cables etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits are free from clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non slip flooring is in good conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway railing and stairs are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pathways, offices and visitor areas are well lit an easily identifiable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency procedures

• There are fire extinguishers located in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are sign showing the location of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Firefighting equipment serviced / tagged with in last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signs clearly visible and not obstructed and lights are working where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no items blocking the fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm and communication system in area adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Powerpoint's do not have double adapters attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cords, cables, and sockets have no loose wiring and appear to be in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test and tag inspections is up to date and all appliances have a tag attached.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock out / Tag out procedures in place (tags are available if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous substances

• Note: safety data sheets (SDS) must be dated within the last 5 years.

• Are the chemicals stored appropriately according to SDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers labelled correctly according to SDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical register developed , up to date and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment- shower, eye bath, extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace ergonomics

• Computer workstations are consistent with ergonomic management - desk, chair, positioning and eye level to computer suitability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal protection

• Employees are provided with PPE / adequate PPE is available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct signage at area requiring PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic

• Adequate parking available onsite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pedestrians have clear walkways and access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic signage is in place (eg 5km, one way, exit, entrance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other hazards

• Boxes and heavy objects are stacked on lower shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS signs are in good condition and clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation appropriate / adequate for type of work being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate and free from glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All restricted areas are locked and signage is clearly displayed at the entrance to these areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are industrial grade and are rated 120kg or more

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual handling

• Mechanical aids provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• JSA's or SOP's in place for manual handling tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• Stock meets requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders names and contact numbers available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Other comments

• Manager sign off

  Sign