Site Safety Inspection

• Client Name (Site)

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Prepared by

• In Consultation With:

• General Comments (optional)

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  Media

Work Environment

• Is there adequate space to move freely about the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are floors clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are floors free from cracks and holes that might cause trips?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are pedestrian walkways clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are walkways and exits clear?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are bins provided and not overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is lighting bright enough?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is the work area adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Will all work be performed in temperatures between 10°C and 40°C?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• If working in cold temperatures, do workers have access to warm clothing?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Can workers take a break away from the extreme temperatures?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is noise low enough to easily hear a normal conversation?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is hearing protection readily available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are hearing protection signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are work areas free from dust?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is respiratory protection readily available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are respiratory protection signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is eye protection readily available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are eye protection signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Fire & Emergency

• Is an Emergency Evacuation Plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are emergency contacts and numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and fire hoses available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Do all observed fire extinguishers and fire hoses have a current inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is an illuminated green running man sign fitted above emergency exits?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are emergency exits clear?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is a first aid kit easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is there evidence the first aid kit has been inspected or restocked within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• If working outside, is there a 10cm wide crepe bandage in the first aid kit for treating snake bites?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Can trained first aiders attend within a few minutes?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Amenities

• Is there a separate meal room or area?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is the meal room or area clean and hygienic?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is cool drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are toilets readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are toilets clean and hygienic?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is there water and soap for washing hands?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Storage

• Are materials not currently in use, stored off the floor?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are bins, crates and pallets stacked so they are unlikely to fall over?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is storage racking used?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are racks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is the safe working load displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are loads stored so they are unlikely to fall?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Manual Handling

• Are forklifts, pallet jacks or trolleys available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Do items that need to be lifted manually, weigh less than 15kg?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are items that need to be lifted manually, kept above knee height and below shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Ergonomics

• Are work benches about waste height?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Do workers have to stand in one place for long periods?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is anti-fatigue matting provided?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do workers perform repetitive tasks for long periods without the opportunity for micro-breaks?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do workers move between different tasks during a shift?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Electricity

• Are all observed electrical outlets, leads and appliances free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is a current test & tag attached to all observed electrical leads and appliances?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are extension leads kept off the floor?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are electrical circuits fitted with a Safety Switch?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is there evidence Safety Switches have been tested in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Traffic Management - Outdoors

• Are roads clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are roads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are parking locations clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are physical barriers used to separate pedestrians and vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are speed limits displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Were the vehicles you observed, travelling within the speed limit?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are traffic rules displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Traffic Management - Indoors

• Are forklifts or other vehicles used inside?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are physical barriers used to separate pedestrians and vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are no-go areas used to separate pedestrians and vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are speed limits displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Were the vehicles you observed operating indoors, travelling within the speed limit?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are traffic rules or a traffic management plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are workers wearing hi-visibility clothing?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Passenger Vehicles

• Do Agri Labour workers drive or ride in a passenger vehicle at work?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure
Vehicle

• What is the make, model and rego number of the vehicle?

• Does the vehicle appear to be road worthy?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are pre-start inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there evidence of a recent service?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do lights and indicators work?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are windows clean and free from cracks?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are seat belts fitted?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do tyres have at least 2mm of tread?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Forklifts

• Are forklifts operated by, or near Agri Labour workers?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure
Forklift

• What is the make and model of the forklift?

• Does the forklift appear to be in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Can the forklift operator produce their licence?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are seat belts fitted?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is overhead protection fitted to the forklift?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are controls clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do lights and indicators work?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is the reversing alarm working?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Does the horn work?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is the Safe Working Load clearly marked on the data plate?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are pre-start inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are forklift warning signs displayed about the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Loaders, Tractors and Other Mobile Plant

• Is mobile plant (other than forklifts or passenger vehicles) operated by, or near Agri Labour workers?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure
Mobile plant

• What is the type, make and model of the mobile plant?

• Does the machine appear to be in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are pre-start inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are seat belts fitted?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are windows and mirrors clean and free from cracks?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Do lights and indicators work?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there an exclusion zone around the plant, when in operation?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Hazardous Substances

• Do Agri Labour workers need to use chemicals at work?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• What chemicals do they use?

• Are chemical containers clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are Safety Data Sheets available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is the PPE described by Safety Data Sheets, readily available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Does signage on dangerous goods stores indicate the class of dangerous good?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Are there confined spaces in or near the work area?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Has a confined space sign been placed at the entry point of confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do Agri Labour workers have to enter a confined space?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Has a procedure or safe work method statement available for working in confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is the atmosphere confirmed as safe, prior to entry?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is an observer located immediately outside the confined space while workers are inside?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there a plan in place to rescue workers inside the confined space?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Cool Rooms

• Do Agri Labour workers have to enter a cool room?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure
Cool room

• Is there a method for exiting the cool room if the main door is jammed close?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there an alarm or bell activated from inside the room and audible outside?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is lighting inside the cool room adequate?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is the cool room clean and free from mould?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Hand Tools

• Are power tools used by Agri Labour workers?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are they appropriate for the job?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do they appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Has a current electrical test & tag been attached to power tools?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Machinery

• Is fixed plant or machinery used by Agri Labour workers?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure
Machinery

• What is the type, make and model of the machine?

• Does the machine appear to be in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are moving parts guarded to prevent them being touched?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there an Emergency Stop near the operator?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there evidence of Emergency Stops being tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is there an operating procedure readily available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Working at Heights

• Do Agri Labour workers use ladders?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are ladders rated for commercial use?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do Agri Labour workers work with their feet more than one meter from the ground (apart from on ladders)?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure
Work at height location

• Name or description of location

• Is a stable and securely fenced work area provided?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do elevated work areas have handrails, mid rails and toe boards?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do stair treads to elevated work areas have a non-slip surface?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is a fall prevention or work positioning system in place?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is a fall arrest system in place?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Please call Nigel to discuss.

• Is there evidence of a recent inspection of all harnesses and ropes?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are all workers certified for Working At Heights?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Is there evidence that all harnesses and ropes have had a recent inspection?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

• Are all workers certified for Working At Heights?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

  N/A

Working Alone

• Do Agri Labour workers need to work alone?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are all tasks low or medium risk, when working alone?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Do they have a radio or phone that works in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Does someone check on them regularly?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

Working Outside

• Are Agri Labour workers required to work outside?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is shade available?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Are broad brimmed hats worn?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure

• Is sunscreen provided?

  Yes

  No

  Unsure